Publisher, Cindy Marshall Hayden
Publisher, Paul L. Hayden
Editor, Konnie LeMay
Managing Editor, Bob Berg
Art Director, Randy Bauer
Lake Superior Magazine is a bimonthly full-color consumer magazine which focuses exclusively on the Lake Superior region - history, current events, life styles, environment, tourism. Our long suit is outstanding photography accompanied by well-written and relevant editorial. We like to surprise our readers, and therefore will try to present an unexpected slant to the stories they'll receive in each issue. The magazine was established in 1979 and has since become the authority on Lake Superior living and travel. All submissions should support that concept.
As a regionally focused publication with national distribution, we are highly selective, considering only quality material. However, each year we accept a number of offerings from new writers and photographers. The strongest advice we can give is to read the magazine to understand our approach before submitting. Sample copies are not free. Send cover price ($4.95) plus $4.00 shipping and handling.
Lake Superior Magazine Categories (not all inclusive)
Photographs - Our hallmark! As a complete picture essay or as illustrations for articles.
Illustrations - Normally assigned, although freelance submissions will be considered.
Cartoons - Must be pertinent to the region, non-political and humorous.
Nonfiction - Persons, places and events in the Lake Superior region (contemporary; historic with current tie).
Fiction - Pertinent to the region or theme of an issue. (Only about two published per year.)
Departments - Shorter articles on specific topics of interest (Nature, Wilderness Living, Chronicle, I Remember, Superior Science, Wild Superior, Haunted Shores, Heritage).
About the Boat - Short articles and photographs about boats, ships or watercraft of note, and their crews.
Around the Circle - Significant short items and photographs of interest concerning the condition of Lake Superior and the events and highlights from the region.
Destinations - Short articles or features about places of particular interest to travelers.
Life Lines, Lake Superior's Own, Making It In the North - Short articles about individual people who work and play in our region, their life styles and impact. ''People who make a difference in our lives."
Rooms With A View - Articles about homes, life styles and construction.
Written Submissions
Lake Superior Port Cities Inc. receives many queries on duplicate subject matter. We reserve the right to accept or reject a specific query based upon quality, appropriateness and editorial subjectivity. We prefer manuscripts, although short queries, naming possible sources, will be considered. Submissions must be in writing. Please do not FAX queries or unsolicited manuscripts. DO NOT CALL. Send a sample of your work. We do not purchase from queries. Submissions will be acknowledged, expect an opinion in three to four months following review by our Editorial Review Board. Although we plan a year or more in advance, articles are not earmarked for a specific issue of the magazine until they have been accepted. We cannot return material that is not accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped return envelope. You should retain a copy of all submitted material.
Persons whose manuscripts are accepted for publication must be able to assume responsibility for permission to publish photos and names of individuals and places. Secure written permission to protect yourself when appropriate. Short biographical information on the writer should always accompany the submission. If accepted, a black-and-white photo of the writer may be requested. When accepted, we may edit, abridge and condense the material as we may consider appropriate. As a rule, Lake Superior Port Cities Inc. does not consider material previously published.
Payment for Writing - We may pay up to $600, according to length, importance of story and writer's experience. Top dollar is earned by a well-written and researched manuscript-photo package. The average feature runs 1,600 to 2,200 words. Departments and Columns average 900 to 1,400 words and usually pay from $65 to $125.
Assignment - Lake Superior Port Cities Inc. publications are copyrighted. You will be asked to sign a standard agreement assigning some rights to your work. We generally ask for First North American serial rights and electronic rights and some Second serial rights in the case of reprints of our special publications. You will be notified before reprinting. First serial rights are reserved for 90 days following the first month of the publication. Payment is made upon publication. You will receive at least one copy of the publication in which your work appears, with additional copies available at wholesale cost.
Submission Appearance – Clear print-outs are a necessity. Submissions should include a CD with the electronic version of the story. Submissions must include an SASE and should include an e-mail address for reply. Disks cannot be returned unless accompanied by proper postage. E-mail submissions accepted but will be considered only if full name, address and phone information is included. However, there is no guarantee that an e-mailed submission will reach the editor or will not be sent into a “junk mail” folder and eliminated by mistake. Place name, address and telephone number in the upper left-hand corner of every page of your manuscript with the total number of words on the first page in the upper right-hand corner. Social Security number is required prior to publication. Address all submissions to ''Editor.'' All submissions MUST include an address, daytime and evening phone numbers, fax number, website and e-mail address as applicable.
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