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Writers' Guidelines for CALLIOPE ®General InformationFollowing are writers' guidelines for CALLIOPE ®, a publication covering world history (East / West). We are looking for lively, original approaches to the subject. Keep in mind that our magazine is aimed at youths from ages 9 to 14. Writers are encouraged to study recent CALLIOPE back issues for content and style. (Sample issues are available for $6.95 plus $2.00 shipping and handling. Sample issues will not be sent without prepayment.) All material must relate to the theme of a specific upcoming issue in order to be considered. CALLIOPE purchases all rights to material.
Illustrators, please click here to access Illustration Guidelines for CALLIOPE. Procedure
In order for your idea to be considered, a query must accompany each individual idea (however, you can mail them all together) and must include the following:
- a brief cover letter stating the subject and word length of the proposed article,
- a detailed one-page outline explaining the information to be presented in the article,
- an extensive bibliography of materials the author intends to use in preparing the article,
- a self-addressed stamped envelope.
A writer may send as many queries for one issue as he or she wishes, but each query must have a separate cover letter, outline, bibliography, and self-addressed stamped envelope. All queries must be typed.
Guidelines
- Feature Articles:
- 700-800 words
Includes: in-depth nonfiction, plays, and biographies
- Supplemental Nonfiction:
- 300-600 words
Includes: subjects directly and indirectly related to the theme. Editors like little-known information but encourage writers not to overlook the obvious.
- Fiction:
- up to 800 words
Includes: authentic historical and biographical fiction, adventure, retold legends, relating to the theme.
The above three pay 20 to 25 cents per printed word.
- Activities:
- up to 700 words.
Includes: crafts, recipes, woodworking, or any other interesting projects that can be done either by children alone or with adult supervision. Sketches and description of how activity relates to theme should accompany queries.
- Puzzles and Games:
- (please, no word finds). Crossword and other word puzzles using the vocabulary of the issue's theme. Mazes and picture puzzles that relate to the theme.
The above three pay on an individual basis.
Photo Guidelines
To be considered for publication, photographs must relate to a specific theme. Writers are encouraged to submit available photos with their query or article. We buy one-time use.
Our suggested fee range for professional quality photographs* follows:
| ¼ page | to | full page | | b/w | $15 | to | $100 | | color | $25 | to | $100 |
* Please note that fees for non-professional quality photographs are negotiated. - Cover fees are set on an individual basis for one-time use, plus promotional use. All cover images are color.
- Prices set by museums, societies, stock photography houses, etc., are paid or negotiated. Photographs that are promotional in nature (e.g., from tourist agencies, organizations, special events, etc.) are usually submitted at no charge.
- If you have photographs pertaining to any upcoming theme, please contact the editor by mail or fax, or send them with your query. You may also send images on speculation.
| Theme list for 2010 - 2011 | [query due date] | | Osiris in the Underworld (Sep 2011) | [9/09/10] | | Vampires: The Real Story (Oct 2011) | [9/30/10] | | Odyssey: A Muse's Inside View (Nov/Dec 2011) | [10/29/10] | | What's for Dinner in the Roman World (follow Julius Caesar on his conquests around the Mediterranean) (Jan 2012) | [12/30/10] | | Confucius (Feb 2012) | [1/28/11] | The Perfect Storm: Weather, Climate, and Us (historical events affected by the weather) (Mar 2012) | [2/26/11] | | Saladin (Apr 2012) | [3/30/11] | | The Reformation (May/Jun 2012) | [4/28/11] | | King Arthur (Jul/Aug 2012) | [6/25/11] |
Note
Queries may be submitted at any time, but queries sent well in advance of deadline MAY NOT BE ANSWERED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. Go-aheads requesting material proposed in queries are usually sent five months prior to publication date. Unused queries will be returned approximately three to four months prior to publication date. Hard copy queries ONLY, no email.
Mail queries to:
Editorial Department
Cobblestone Publishing
Attn: Rosalie Baker
30 Grove Street, Suite C
Peterborough, NH 03458 | Mail sample requests to:
Editorial Department
Cobblestone Publishing
Attn: Sample Requests
30 Grove Street, Suite C
Peterborough, NH 03458 |
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