[Clipart] [Fwd: Re: Contact + Question]

[Jon Phillips]

Heya, for all you writers out there, a new magazine that would be good
to submit howtos and articles to (and get paid for!)

Jon

-------- Forwarded Message --------
> From: Tux Editor <ed at tuxmagazine.com>
> To: Jon Phillips <jon at rejon.org>
> Subject: Re: Contact + Question
> Date: Fri, 24 Jun 2005 16:05:18 -0500
> 
> Hi Jon,
> 
> The basic approach is to "pitch" an idea to me.  If it's a good one,
> then I'll assign it to you (see the example assignment letter below)
> with a due date.   Here are things to keep in mind when writing articles
> for Tux:
> 
> 1.  We prefer "How To" articles over any other type of article
> 2.  The audience is the average desktop user - try to stick with
> point-and-click operations
> 3.  AVOID passive voice like the plague.   For example, write this way:
> 
> "You can configure the colors by opening the "Colors" dialog box.  Click
> Tools->Configure...etc."
> 
> DO NOT write this way:
> 
> "Configuring colors can be done with the "Colors" dialog box.  Opening
> the dialog box is done by clicking "Tools-...etc."
> 
> Otherwise, most of an editor's time is spent converting the passive
> voice sentences into active voice.  Too much of that, and editors tend
> to avoid those authors for future articles!
> 
> I look forward to your ideas!
> 
> -Nicholas
> 
> Your article "_________" has been accepted for possible
> publication in TUX magazine. We expect your article will cover the
> following: Your opinions about something, and that it be kept
> around 1,000 or more words.  
> 
> Work with the editor-in-chief (ed at tuxmagazine.com) on your article 
> until the article is in its final form.  
> 
> The deadline for the final version of your article is ______. The final
> version of your article must be sent to editor at tuxmagazine.com. Keep in
> mind that we do not accept multiple drafts of articles, and therefore,
> we expect a complete and final version on or before the deadline.
> 
> If your article is published, we pay $300 for "how-to" articles and 
> $100 for reviews.  If your article falls into another category, we
> will negotiate a payment. 
> 
> All writing is done on speculation. If TUX magazine decides to use 
> the work, we will purchase first rights and compilation rights to 
> the article. However, we are under no obligation to publish
> the work. If the article is selected for publication, your payment will be
> "_______". 
> 
> Your article will be copyedited according to TUX style, and
> English grammar and spelling, though we ask that you carefully review
> the materials you submitted for accuracy and completeness. We expect
> that you submit your article in text-only format and that any
> figures, tables, listings and sidebars be sent as separate files; provide
> titles or captions for all figures, tables, listings and sidebars, and
> indicate in the text where such items should be placed. 
> 
> Please send a photo of yourself, a brief bio, and your mailing address
> along with your article. 
> 
> Once your article is submitted, it will be in the publication queue and
> therefore cannot be submitted elsewhere unless 1) TUX magazine formally
> rejects the article, or 2) the author notifies TUX magazine of his/her
> intent and TUX magazine agrees to release the article at that time.
> 
> If you have any questions, please feel free to send email to
> editor at tuxmagazine.com, and please cc ed at tuxmagazine.com.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Jon Phillips wrote:
> 
> >Hello,
> >
> >I have the following questions:
> >
> >
> >1. How to get into the writing pool?
> >
> >2. What the standard writing fare is for TUX?
> >
> >3. How to submit an article?
> >
> >4. Where to send press releases for new software releases?
> >
> >5. Who to submit a request for a review to?
> >
> >
> >Thanks and your magazine concept is great!
> >
> >Jon
> >
> >
> >  
> >
> 
> 
-- 
Jon Phillips

USA PH 510.499.0894
jon at rejon.org
http://www.rejon.org

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