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Bass Angler Magazine aka “BAM”
Accepts Email Submissions: Yes
Website URL: www.bassanglermag.com
Editor-in-Chief: Mark Lassagne
Email: Mark Lassagne
Address: PO Box 2805 San Ramon, CA 94583
Description: BASS ANGLER is a (technique heavy) content driven print bass fishing magazine distributed throughout the US and Canada.
Mission: Our mission is to build and maintain the best most informative and comprehensive bass fishing magazine on the planet.
Writers Focus: We have a grass roots approach to writing and publish the works of many writers that otherwise would not have the opportunity to be published. Our main focus is working with bass anglers to help them promote fishing as a sport as well as themselves as anglers. We work closely with our contributors helping them to become better writers. Occasionally, we work with professional writers for specific articles on various topics.
Rights: We reserve or purchase First North American Serial rights to articles and photos, as well as non-exclusive electronic rights.
First Run Articles only: We pride ourselves on providing quality information to our readers and we will not knowingly publish an article that has been published elsewhere. Articles that have been published in a small print magazine or newsletter may be considered if has been rewritten by the original author. Articles previously published on the Internet will not be considered for BASS ANGLER magazine.
Needs: We are interested in new articles that teach anglers something old or new whether written by a novice or a professional. We publish articles covering trends, products (no unpaid advertorials) and people in the bass fishing industry. In-depth techniques, marketing, sports-health and destination pieces interest us. Our focus is almost exclusively bass fishing and we want articles that will help our readers become better anglers. Advertorials are not accepted without an advertising contact.
Audience: Our readership is comprised of bass anglers from novice to professional. The primary audience is beginning or novice angler’s as well avid weekend bass fishing enthusiasts. The secondary audience is the bass angling professional and tournament angler.
Length: Full-length features should be from one to two thousand words. We occasionally run shorter articles with four to five hundred words.
Photo/Art Needs: Writers are expected to submit (attach to an email) original photos or artwork as high-resolution jpeg images when submitting articles. Photos should be titled with the placement, anglers name and then the name of the photographer being credited. (i.e.: Photo 1 John Fish.jpg or John Fish by Joe Snapshot photographer.jpg
Payment: Many of our articles are submitted by anglers working to become more proficient at writing and wanting to be published in a quality print magazine. (There are very few publications that are willing to accept unpublished writers and none that are willing to help you) Being published in BAM will help you open doors you never thought possible.). Our publisher and copy editors work with the contributing writers to help present their story in a more professional manner. In addition, our graphic artist (If quality photos are provided) can enhance the setting of your article for a more appealing look. While our primary focus is working with the angler/writers, we purchase stories. Our current budget for articles is $50; however, we do occasionally make exceptions. As the magazine grows this budget will increase.
How to Submit: Please submit queries via email to Mark Lassagne providing as much detail as possible about the proposed article including the focus, potential interview subjects, a sample lead paragraph or two and a description of photographs and/or art.
Article Format: Microsoft Word is the preferred format. However, the article may be placed in the body of an email. Body text: Times New Roman or Calabri 12 pt., use indents but no spaces for each new paragraph. Title the article at the top with your name underneath the title. If an image needs to be placed in a certain spot, add a note for desired photo placement and add a caption if needed. Please do not place the photo inside the article body, place a note in the article as to where the picture should be placed. Pictures should be sent in email. In addition, italicize quotes or captions. The caption or call out should be placed outside the body of the article to make sure we recognize it. After the story you may include a short bio to be published with the article. Before you send the file please name it with: (your name article title)
Response Time: We make every effort to respond within 2 weeks.
Tips for Writers: Please read a copy of the BASS ANGLER in order to see the types of articles we run and to insure your topic has not been covered in previous issues. Please be very specific in your article query including what information will be covered in the article with as much detail as possible. The most specific and original queries will be chosen and used in Bass Angler. We have a list of topics and articles that we would like writers to consider covering for our publication. In addition, we are always interested in new topics and new ideas.
Sample Copies/Subscription Information: BASS ANGLER writers will receive a free copy of the magazine to which they are contributing. For contributing writers only, additional issues can be ordered at $2.50 per issue plus mailing ($2.28 single or $4.95 for up to seven copies).
To get on our writers list go to this link: https://app.expressemailmarketing.com/Survey.aspx?SFID=78874 fill out the form, be sure to check the writers box. Then after you submit the form a confirmation email will be sent to you that you’ll need to approve.
Magazine Production Schedule:
Issue #1 Winter Issue: article deadline September 1st, displays December 15th to March 30th
Issue #2 Spring Issue: article deadline December 1st, displays March 15th to June 30th
Issue #3 Summer Issue: article deadline March 1st, displays June 15th to September 30th
Issue #4 Fall Issue: article deadline June 1st, displays September 15th to December 31st
Resources:
Test the “grade level” of your article here: http://www.writingtester.com/tester/grade_level.php
Here is a good writing reference source: http://writing.colostate.edu/guides/
We follow AP Guidelines whenever possible: www.apstylebook.com
