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360 USA Inc is presently accepting articles on all topics related
to the wheelchair community. Our overall tone is informative and
entertaining. A general familiarity with our editorial content is the
best guideline for submissions, but don't hesitate to surprise us. Submit story ideas and edit questions to: editor@360usainc.com Here are some points to keep in mind:
Audience: Our
core readers are men and women between the ages of 18 to 45. They are
living with a spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis,
post-polio syndrome, spina bifida, amputation or other physical
disability that frequently requires use of a wheelchair.
Regular Departments
360 Profile: We don't focus exclusively on celebrities. We're just interested in people doing inspiring, unusual stuff. From Our Readers:
All
360 members are welcome to contribute. In terms of content, surprise
us. Focus on specific experiences and observations, rather than drawn
out life stories. No payment, but writer retains all rights. We also
accept excerpts from newly published or upcoming works of nonfiction.
Sports: From surfing to sled hockey, we write about it. But we rarely use play-by-play narratives. Travel: We
cover the exotic as well as the well-known spots. Our readers need
tangible information not general travel stuff. Don't give us
moment-by-moment travelogues. That is more appropriate for our forums. Nutrition & Health: Article sources should be medical professionals. That said, we intend to have fun with this
section so we're open to suggestions. Sex & Relationships:
One month we'll provide insight from a well-respected researcher, the
next we'll focus on strip clubs. Anything goes, but nothing beyond an R
rating. Why Me: Readers inspire
our illustrated story section. There is no financial arrangement. If a
reader's tale is chosen, he or she receives a 360 cap and story credit.
All submissions become the property of 360 Magazine, L.L.C. Bookmark: From
criminals to long-lost loves to alien planets, we love a good story.
All fiction genres are welcome. No payment, but author retains all
rights. We also accept excerpts from newly published or upcoming works of nonfiction.
Length
• Articles: 700 - 1,300 words
• From Our Readers: 650 words
• Fiction: 1,200 - 2,000 words
Payment
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Ranges from 10 cents to 25 cents per word, depending on research required.
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Payment on acceptance. No payment for works of fiction and personal essays, but author retains all rights.
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Byline given.
Rights
We purchase first electronic rights and nonexclusive archival rights. On occasion, we use reprints.
Queries
Response time is usually about two weeks. Maybe three if the weather is nice. We do not accept simultaneous submissions.
Place
all information in the body of the email, including writing clips. No
attachments please; we won't even open the file. Attachments can wreak
havoc with our system and make our wonderful Web guys cranky. Never a
good thing.
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