Byline is a monthly magazine featuring new and established writers. Publishes poetry, fiction, nonfiction and children’s literature articles. Monthly contests and Byline Poetry Chapbook Competition. Winners can receive up to $200 with publication. Byline Short Fiction and Poetry Award offers a cash prize of up to $250.

Fiction should be 2,000-4,000 words. Pays $100 on acceptance. Poetry must relate to writing. Less than 30 lines. Pays $10. First Sale is the story of a writer’s first sale to a publication. Should be 250-300 words. Pays $20 on acceptance.

Sample copy is $4. Writer’s guidelines for SASE. Subscription is $22 for one year. Contact: Marcia Preston, editor, Byline Magazine, PO Box 5240, Edmond, OK 73083-5240. Web site: www.bylinemag.com.

North Carolina Literary Review publishes articles and essays on North Carolina literature, history and culture. Varied themes per issue. Query before submitting. Every issue contains short stories, poems and creative nonfiction by North Carolina writers. Also, may be set in North Carolina. Length is open. Pays $25-$250 plus complimentary copies.

Writer’s guidelines available for SASE. Contact: Margaret Bauer, editor, North Carolina Literary Review, Department of English, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858-4353. Website: www.ecu/nclr.

The Missouri Review publishes fiction, poetry and essays of general interest. No reprints. Poetry length is 6-14 pages of poems by each of 3-5 poets per issue. Fiction length is open. Strongly suggests reading an issue before submitting. Yearly award of $1,000.

Essays are of a general interest nature. Length and topic are open. Writer’s guidelines available for a SASE. Sample copy is $7.95. Contact: Editor, The Missouri Review, 1507 Hillcrest Hall, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211. Website: www.missourireview.org.

The Gettysburg Review publishes fiction, poetry, essay-reviews and full-color graphics. Poetry length is open. Narratives. Pays $1 per line. Fiction consists of short stories. Longer pieces are serialized. Pays $25 per printed page.

Essays may be on any topic. But literary. Pay is the same. Artwork may be submitted as a selection of slides. Writer’s guidelines available for SASE. Sample copy is $7. Subscription is $24 for 4 issues.

Contact: Peter Stitt, editor, the Gettysburg Review, Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Website: www.gettysburgreview.com.

American Songwriter Magazine uses articles on songwriting and publishing. No photos with submissions. Cover stories are 1,200 words. Features are 100 words. Book reviews are 200 words. Deadlines: first of the month, two months prior to print date.

Pays $65 for cover stories; $50 for features and $10 for reviews. Writer’s guidelines available for SASE. Contact: Editor, American Songwriter Magazine, 1009 17 Ave., So. Nashville, TN 37212. Website: www.americansongwriter.com.

Western Humanities Review publishes articles on literature, art and philosophy. No personal responses from the editors. No writer’s guidelines available. Preference is toward viewing an issue before submitting. Sample copies available at local university libraries. Also, from the editor for $8. Subscription is $14 for one year.

Contact: Editor, Western Humanities Review, University of Utah, Dept. of English, 255 South Central Campus Dr., Rm. 3500. Salt Lake City, UT 84112-0494. Website: www.hum.utha..edu/whr.

Glimmer Train Stories publishes short fiction by both new and established writers. Length of 1,200-8,000 words. High pay. Work may be submitted online. There is no fee. Writer’s guidelines and sample issue available on the website.

Contact: Linda Davies, co-editor, Glimmer Train Press, 710 SW Madison, #504, Portland, OR 97205. Only use for inquiries other than submissions. Website: www.glimmertrain.com.

Bench and Bar of Minnesota publishes articles of interest to members of the Minnesota Bar Association. Uses pieces on current developments in law. Query is preferred. Include writing samples.

Do not use law review style. No reprints. Most opportunities are for members. Writer’s guidelines available for a SASE. Contact: Judson P. Haverkamp, director of publications, Bench and Bar of Minnesota, 600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 380, Minneapolis, MN 55402-1605. Website: www.mnbar.org.

The Altman Weil Report to Legal Management publishes articles on compensation, distribution of profits, mergers and affiliations. Newsletter for lawyers and non-lawyers who manage law firms and corporate departments. No general interest.

Length of 500-3,000 words. Longer pieces are serialized. Writer’s guidelines available for SASE. Contact: James Wilbur, editor, Altman Weil Report to Legal Management, Altman Weil Inc., Suite 202, 8555 West Forest Home Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53228. Website: www.altmanweil.com.

Writer’s Information Network is the professional association for Christian writers. Shares writing tips and gives how-to advice to writers. Needs articles on what today’s editors are looking for in the Christian publishing field.

Offers practical advice to help freelancers. Also uses inspirational material from Christian authors. Geared toward the Christian writer. Book reviews of best-selling books focusing on what is important in the world. Submit complete manuscript. Length of 50-500 words. Pays $20-$50 for articles. Or one year subscription.

Writer’s guidelines available for SASE. Sample copy is $5. Membership fee: $35 for one year. Contact: Elaine Colvin Wright, founder/director, Writer’s Information Network, P.O. Box 11337, 5359 Ruby P1 NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110. Website: www.bluejay.com.

Mailbox Magazine publishes creative, sound ideas for teaching language, arts and sciences. Uses multi-purpose formats. Targets teachers of preschool through grade six. Buys all rights. Writer’s guidelines available for SASE. Or call 1-888-663-4629. Sample copies may be purchased by calling 1-800-714-7991.

Contact: Senior Editor, The Mailbox, 3515 W. Market St., Greensboro, NC 27403. Website: www.themailbox.com. 

Updates:

 Writer’s Yearbook is now located at F&W Publications, 1507 Dana Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45207.

Freelance Writer’s Report is now located at CNW Publishing Inc., Main St., P.O. Box A, North Stratford, NH 03590-0167.

Humpty-Dumpty Magazine is open to new work at present. New editor is Phyllis Lybarger. Samples available at P.O. Box 420235 Palm Coast, FL 32142.

New Hope Books is currently filled with submissions. However, their inspirational poetry books will be available for order for the Christmas season. Contact: Jennifer Grimaldi, editor, New Hope Books, Salesian Missions, 2 Lefevre Lane, New Rochelle, NY 10801-5710.

Til next time…