| We use articles
by freelance writers working on assignment.
Queries
We welcome your
queries and story ideas.
A query should go
beyond the story topic
and should outline the
scope of the story as
well as resources to be
used. Queries should be
sent via e-mail to:
Kaeth Gauthier, Editor
Editor@CobolMagazine.com
We prefer a query rather than a finished manuscript because
we are looking for a specific style and approach to stories. We are not
responsible for unsolicited manuscripts.
Writing Style
We want
stories written in a
style that is witty,
informative and smart.
Our goal is to educate
and entertain readers.
We expect thorough
research on a topic.
Topics
Recreational
culture, destinations,
food, entertainment and
park activities.
Content
Each article must
include detailed contact
information for the
subject individual or
business (include name,
address, phone number,
email and web address).
Include permissions
granted to use text,
graphics, and/or photos
from web. Attributions
for cited material such
as web text, photos and
graphics must also be
included.
Length
As assigned -
Departments typically
250-500 words, Features
500-1000 words, Covers
1500-2000 words.
Deadlines
As
assigned -
approximately two
months ahead of
production.
Payment
Five cents
per word. Word count is
based on the final,
edited copy that appears
in the magazine.
Payment is made after
COBOL Magazine confirms
the assignment and
layout. COBOL
Magazine
will send the writer two
(2) copies of any print
material where the
article appears.
Terms
By
submitting an article
for consideration, the
author accepts the terms
of the agreement and
certifies that the
submitted material is
their original work
(unless expressly
noted).
Upon
receipt, COBOL Magazine
will decide within sixty
(60) days to either
accept or reject the
submitted material.
COBOL Magazine and its
editors reserve the
right to change or edit
the content of any
submitted article prior
to or after acceptance.
Changes made to material
are non-negotiable.
COBOL Magazine retains the right to reprint accepted
articles in a printed publication or on a PML web site for one (1) year. If the
article subsequently appears in print in another PML publication, COBOL Magazine
will pay the writer an additional fee of half the original pay rate. No
additional payment will be made for web site use.
The writer may re-sell any article to another publication,
provided they inform prospective buyers that the article originally appeared in
a PML publication.
The writer may post their article on their personal
website or professional online portfolio, provided attribution is correctly made
informing viewers that the piece originally appeared in a PML publication
(including magazine title, date, and issue number).
Thank you for
your interest in
COBOL Magazine! |