Nights Publications, Inc. - Pays $100-$250 for 300-750 words

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Aruba Nights
Bonaire Nights
Curacao Nights
St. Maarten Nights
Island Gourmet
1751 Richardson Street, Suite 5.530
Montreal, P. Quebec H3K 1G6, Canada
P(514)931-1987
F(514)931-6273
E-mail editor - at - nightspublications.com
Website http://www.nightspublications.com
Jennifer McMorran, Editor

NIGHTS PUBLICATIONS INC.

ARUBA NIGHTS * BONAIRE NIGHTS * CURACAO NIGHTS *
ST.MAARTEN NIGHTS * ISLAND GOURMET

Writers' Guidelines 2006

EDITORIAL FOCUS: Vacationers who are already in ARUBA, BONAIRE, CURAÇAO, or ST. MAARTEN/ST. MARTIN.

Subject Matter: Nonfiction lifestyle articles specific to the destination. Activities, local culture, folklore, entertainment, gambling, dining and history that is presented in an entertaining and accessible way. For writers who live “on-island”, stories that revolve around colorful local characters or personalities are particularly welcome.

Language: American English.

Style: Upbeat, friendly, fluid and descriptive. Length: 250 - 750 words for Nights, 300 to 900 words for Island Gourmet.

TIPS: Engage all the senses to bring your story to life. Let the reader live the story. Demonstrate your style in your query letter. Make sure that you have carefully verified your facts (spelling of names, telephone numbers, etc.).

Timeline: Stories are generally published 12 to 16 months after acceptance. Care must be taken to ensure that your story content will still be valid.

Pays on acceptance: $100 - $250 per article, depending on word length ($100 for 250 words). Payment in full within 30 days of invoicing. All articles subjected to editing.

Rights purchased: Caribbean and North American rights.

Photos: Buys first rights. Pays $50 per photo published. Captions, subject identification and model release forms required. No photos returned unless accompanied by SASE with CANADIAN POSTAGE or INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE COUPON (Nights Publications is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts and cannot guarantee their return).

Submitting Stories: Manuscripts will not be returned, so do not send originals. Preference given to email submissions (cut and paste – NO ATTACHMENTS).

Direct your queries and story submissions to:
Jennifer McMorran, Editor
Nights Publications Inc.
1751 Richardson St., Suite 5.530
Montreal, Quebec, H3K 1G6
CANADA
editor - at - nightspublications.com