EDITORIAL CALENDAR
Updated August 1, 2008
ARTICLE NEEDS
We're taking some time off from accepting new articles/queries.
COLUMNIST NEEDS
We're Looking For One Direct Sales (a.k.a. home party plans) Columnist
Here’s how it will work:
We’re looking for 12 original articles that can stand alone and also be put together to form a column. We are asking that you do not
sell reprints of the same 12 articles to other publications (including websites, e-zines, and your own personal website) until after
they’ve first appeared online with us. In other words, we want to be the first publication to distribute your articles.
All articles will be archived indefinitely online so you’ll be able to send a link to editors as clips. As the columnist, you must sign
a legal and binding contract.
Articles must be between 500 and 750 words. They must be grammatically correct and read smoothly. Please don’t just throw something
together because our payment may not be as high as you’d wish. We’re a small publication with a very small budget, but we still strive
for excellence.
Payment Up Front:
We currently pay our columnists $10 per article. Since we want all 12 articles up front, we’ll pay you the entire $120 for your
articles within 30 days of acceptance of all 12 articles—even though some articles will not appear for months down the road. If we don't
have to do any further editing, we'll throw in a bonus of $20. Again, all we ask is that you not sell reprints until after they’ve
appeared in your column.
Send Queries With One Sample:
You must QUERY us with the reason why you feel you are the right candidate for the column, topics you plan to cover, and one sample column.
If we like your work, you’ll be asked to sign a contract and then given a deadline to complete your 12 articles.
Query: subs@thedabblingmum.com
Subject: DS Column Proposal
Deadline to submit your proposal is September 1, 2008
SUBMISSION FORMS
About The Dabbling Mum:
The Dabbling Mum was designed to be a place where parents of all ages and genders can learn and grow and dream.
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