COINage WRITERS’ GUIDELINES
A Publication of Miller Magazines Inc. (805) 644-3824 x22
OUR AUDIENCE
The primary audience for COINage is coin collectors and investors. The magazine provides a refreshing review for the experienced collector and an introduction to key concepts for the less experienced. Our goal is to provide informative and entertaining articles for this audience and to draw new people to the hobby.
MANUSCRIPTS
We are particularly interested in fresh articles that put the past into perspective with the present. We also accept articles pertaining to coin auction and show coverage, currency, errors, modern and proof coinage, precious metals and bullion, commemoratives, ancients, colonials and historic numismatic figures. Also welcome are articles that educate beginning collectors or investors and promote active participation in the hobby.
Please provide your mailing address, phone number, e-mail address and Social Security Number on each page, and, if possible, include a word count (2,500 words is the preferred length).
All authors accept responsibility for the accuracy of their facts. Please confirm any statistical or factual information with a reliable source before submitting an article.
QUERIES
Queries are also accepted. So as to give an older topic a fresh treatment, or to avoid repeating a topic altogether, familiarize yourself with past issues of the magazine. All articles are taken on speculation.
ARTICLE SUBMISSION
COINage will only consider unpublished manuscripts of 2,000 to 3,000 words submitted via mail that include (a) a double-spaced printout and (b) an electronic copy on a CD. The printed manuscript should reflect any special text formatting (i.e. italics, super- or subscript letters, etc.) that should appear in print. Save the file to disk as a .doc (Word) or .txt (text only) file.
Please do not fax or e-mail submissions. An e-mail is not a substitute for a disk, and the editor will not open unsolicited attachments.
ILLUSTRATIONS
Each article should be accompanied by a selection (8 to 15) of clear photographs (color prints, at least 3" x 5"; or 35-mm slides) that illustrate the story. Do not send negatives. Identify each photo with your name and provide a separate list of informative captions. Do not write on prints in ink.
Digital art must be submitted as high-resolution (300 dpi) JPEG or TIFF files, at least 3" x 5", on a CD, accompanied by a proof sheet. Please make no specific references in a manuscript to any particular photo or diagram, as not all will be selected to run.
ACCEPTANCE
COINage does not send acceptance letters. When you submit an article, please be aware that you are submitting for an issue three months ahead. Your article may not be used immediately, but held for a future issue. Rejections will be processed in a reasonable time frame. Please allow us up to six months to use your manuscript before calling.
PAYMENT
Payment for published articles varies, and is made upon publication. COINage buys first North American serial rights and non-exclusive electronic media rights; simultaneous submissions are not accepted. Articles are selected for publishing by the editorial staff and are subject to editing.
RETURNING MATERIALS
Due to the volume of unsolicited submissions received, rejected materials will be returned only if accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE). Please be sure yours is large enough and bears adequate postage for all the materials you want returned. COINage does not accept responsibility for loss of, or damage to, unsolicited editorial contributions.
REJECTION LETTER
The editor is unable to make comments on every manuscript that is turned down. The form rejection letter is not designed to discourage the contributor, but outlines the general requirements for acceptance. Use the listed criteria as a guide when preparing future submissions. Please do not call the editor for further advice.
MAILING ADDRESS
Mail submissions to:
COINage Submissions
290 Maple Court, Suite 232
Ventura, CA 93003-3517
