Comments on: Monday Markets for July 14, 2008

By: Katherine

Katherine — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:13:49 +0000

Learning Through History accepted my article first time out. It did take a bit to hear back from them. They did not end up using it due to space constraints but they paid me a kill fee. In my opinion it is best to send a completed article as I did the first time. If you have not read the magazine it is best to send for a sample to get a feel for what they are looking for.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:18:38 +0000

as a beginning freelancer I’ve been coming to this site for a few months now and enjoy reading all the leads. I’ve been writing on a volunteer basis for a non profit for the past year or so. I was interested in the Cerca magazine market posted above with a view to sending a query about travels I’ve done in the Utah area and went on their website. Given that the last magazine published was in the fall of 2003, I’m wondering if this magazine has folded?

By: Chad

Chad — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:22:11 +0000

Thank you to Jodee for posting the articles and to Anne and Chari for posting their experiences. As a somewhat new writer it is extremely helpful to see what others are going through when they query specific markets. I may still send a query to Learning Through History but, if I don’t hear anything back, at least I’ll know it isn’t necessarily something I’m doing wrong.

By: Chari

Chari — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 03:24:43 +0000

I did hear back from the people at Learning Through History but it took a LONG time. They rejected my article but said I’d made the “second read” list and suggested I try again.
I, too, have made more than they pay for an article but I enjoyed the subject, sent it off and went on to other projects. I will probably try them again.
Sounds like they are non responsive to queries and slow to respond to articles. I try to not take any of it personally.

By: Anne

Anne — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:32:55 +0000

I have tried writing for Learning Through History and they are basically not responsive as editors. The setup is not conducive to good writer/editor relationships because they do not answer e-mail queries and do not get back to the writer about whether or not the article is accepted for publication. I would steer very far away from that magazine because I have not had any feedback from them even after numerous queries. Not to give a reply is, to me as a professional writer who has been published for good pay (and much better than they offer), simply rude.

By: Jodee

Jodee — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:59:22 +0000

@ Rhonda: You are most welcome.

By: Rhonda

Rhonda — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:52:54 +0000

Thank you for these writing market leads, Jodee.