Family Doctor calling for freelance writers

September 30, 2002 – Family Doctor, a new magazine that plans to provide reliable, easy-to-read medical information for the general public, plans to debut next year and is looking for writers.

Family Doctor will emphasize up-to-date information on diseases and treatment options, along with readable summaries of cutting-edge studies, critiques and comparisons of medical devices and practical advice on nutrition and health.

If you can put medicine in laymen’s terms, consider pitching the new magazine a story. The Managing Editor is Leigh Ann Hubbard.

Please send resumes, samples, and a brief cover letter to: Family Doctor, Attn: Leigh Ann Hubbard, Managing Editor, P.O. Box 38790, Colorado Springs, CO 80937-8790, or e-mail to familydoctormag@yahoo.com. Pay is negotiable.

New magazine is full of it

September 25, 2002 – Filling a gap in the publishing world, Manure Matters is set to launch in December.

Officials at the quarterly journal say manure management is a growth industry that has evolved from waste control to resource management.

If you’ve got a nose for this kind of news, watch for the journal’s debut.

New magazine targets business leaders of tomorrow

September 25, 2002 – Black Enterprise magazine will debut a new magazine in October aimed at teens interested in business.

Teenpreneur will be sold with Black Enterprise and is expected to stand alone in a year or two. The magazine will feature stories about teen business owners, investing, careers and celebrity stories.

Writers interested in this niche market should look for the magazine’s debut.

New science mag for non-geeks debuts

September 25, 2002 – Who says readers of science magazine all wear pocket protectors and thick glasses? Seed, which features good looking people on the cover, is out to break the mold of traditional science magazines and offer hip, stylish coverage and even a few movie stars on the cover. Click here for more

Futuredex on the horizon

September 24, 2002 – Futuredex, Inc., a private capital network of investors and entrepreneurs, plans to launch an eponymous magazine.

Futuredex intends to offer investors intelligent information on decision making and give ntrepreneurs exposure to help them secure funding.

The glossy magazine will focus on the private sector and cover offshore investing to emerging markets as well profiles of companies and trend analysis.

Editor-in-Chief Damir Perge also serves as Futuredex CEO.

Finance savvy writers should look for the magazine’s debut.

New magazine hopes to spur region’s economy

September 20, 2002 – Northeast Ohio Works, a new business booster magazine, hopes it will generate interest in business investment in the area.

The magazine will cover the region's high-tech and manufacturing industries, quality of life, education and healthcare systems, and financial, business and real estate services. Tom Peric will be editorial director.

If you know the bright spots of northeast Ohio’s economy, watch for the magazine’s December debut for freelancing opportunities.

Internet World Magazine shifts focus

September 20, 2002 – Internet World Magazine has changed its business technology focus with its September issue.
As part of the new editorial look, the magazine has added new sections, columns, feature articles and departments.

The new "Driving Performance" section will focus on the business strategy, business process and information technology to forward business performance. Four other monthly sections have been added as well.

Writers should study the magazine and understand its changes before pitching stories.

Wedding magazine springs from the Web

September 20, 2002 – TheKnot.com, a successful Web site for wedding planning, now has a print version on newsstands.

The Knot Magazine will offer comprehensive bridal and wedding planning directories as well as editorial content about tying the knot.

The Editor-in-Chief is Carley Roney.

Freelancers who can write about weddings, fashion, honeymoons, and prenuptial planning should look for the new magazine.

InTouch Weekly offers dirt-free celebrity coverage

September 20, 2002 – Hoping to give People and Us a run for their money, new comer InTouchWeekly is set to debut next month.

The magazine has been described as a softer version of Us that will present positive and upbeat coverage of the lives of celebrities.

Richard Spencer, who edited the defunct Soap Opera Update, is editor in chief.

InTouch will target women in their 20s and 30s with Hollywood news and brief, and celebrity related articles about health and beauty.

Writers who can put a happy face on Hollywood should look for the magazine’s debut.

Fast Company unveils new look

September 20, 2002 – In addition to a new logo, Fast Company has added new departments to the magazine.

At the front of the magazine, Next replaces Report From the Future. Next will offer short news summaries of people, places and companies. Fast Talk replaces the Unit of One department. Fast Talk will showcase leaders and thinkers on current issues. Ideas on the Edge will feature writing on the future of business. Who’s Fast will focus on people making a difference in business. Business at its Best will showcase successful businesses. All in a Day’s Work will present the struggles individuals in business face while Reality Check will cover the negative side of business.

The new structure of the magazine debuted in the September issue.

Writers should note the changes in the magazine and pitch stories accordingly.

Atlantic Monthly editor steps aside but not out

September 20, 2002 – Atlantic Monthly Editor Michael Kelly is relinquishing his post as editor of the magazine and will become editor-at-large.

The move will allow Kelly to keep an eye on the strategic direction of the magazine. Cullen Murphy, who has served as managing editor for the past 18 years, will take over the day-to-day operations but keep his title.

While the focus of the magazine isn’t expected to change, writers should note the magazine’s staff changes.

Rosie ceases publication

September 18, 2002 - After months of feuding with the publisher of her namesake magazine, former talk show host Rosie O'Donnell walked out of the negotiations - and in effect killed the publication.

"They have moved to take away the editorial control I had under our agreement," Ms. O'Donnell said at a news conference in New York. "This morning I told [the publisher] Gruner & Jahr I was ending our joint venture and removing my name and myself from the magazine."

The publisher then made the decision to fold the title and has already informed the staff.

Rosie, was previously named McCall's and had been published for over a hundred years when it was renamed and refocused in 2001 to stop the losses, both in ad pages and subscriptions, that the publication was incurring.

The December issue of will be its last.

Kmart launches magazine aimed Spanish-speaking shoppers

September 11, 2002 – Kmart has announced the debut of La Vida, an entertainment and lifestyle magazine targeted at the country’s more than 10 million Spanish-speaking consumers.

The magazine will allow Kmart to speak directly to its Latino consumers through targeted editorial content. The first issue appears this month.

The new magazine could provide writing opportunities for writers who understand Latino culture, music, lifestyles and Blue Light Specials.

GameNow now has a new editor

September 10, 2002 – Ziff Davis has named Tom Byron editor-in-chief of GameNow.

Byron, former editor of Atari’s Start magazine and games editor for PC Home Journal, was director of product marketing for LucasArts Entertainment Co.

Under Byron, the magazine will target 10 to 14-year-old game players. Byron is tasked with expanding the magazine’s reader base and effectively reaching a younger audience. If you know how to write for young gamers, keep your eye on the magazine for writing opportunities and watch for changes in editorial focus.

Surfing Girl to become Surf Snow Skate Girl

September 11, 2002 – Reflecting the greater participation of women in action sports, Surfing Girl is renaming itself Surf Snow Skate Girl.

According the magazine, the new publications will focus on females between 15 and 22 through feature stories, how-to stories, contest coverage and travel pieces.

The new magazine debuts this month. If you want to contribute to the magazine, study the new issue to understand its editorial shift.

Under new editor Playboy will feature laughs and naked ladies

September 11, 2002 – With former Maxim Editor James Kamisky at the helm, Playboy will continue to include photos of nude women but will add more humorous content.

While he says he’ll more include more short stories, Kaminsky said he won’t retreat from the magazine’s reputation for long-form journalism.

If you’re interested in contributing to Playboy, pay attention to the magazine’s shift in focus.

A new era for Playboy?

September 10, 2002 – The New York Post and other media watchers say Maxim Executive Editor James Kaminsky may be tapped to lead Playboy.

The position has been open since May when Arthur Kretchmer, editorial director since 1972, announced plans to step down.

While it was the first of its kind, many say Playboy has grown tired and could take a lesson from the popular crop of “lad” magazines such as Maxim, FHM and Stuff. A new editor could signal major shift at magazine.

Travel + Leisure launches Spanish version

September 4, 2002 – In a joint venture between American Express Publishing Corp. and Editorial Televisa, Travel + Leisure will publish a Spanish language version of the upscale magazine.

The first issue is expected to hit the newsstands in late September. The new magazine offers potential opportunities for writers who can write in Spanish.

Sign of the times: emergency response mag to launch

September 4, 2002 – Hoping to serve the needs of emergency response teams and homeland security organization, Penton Media Inc. is announcing the debut of Responder Safety in October.

The magazine will start as a quarterly publication and focus on emergency response to natural and man-made emergencies such as terrorism.

The magazine will offer articles written by journalists and emergency response experts on product information and applications, regulatory and legislative news, incident response, state and federal grant information, best practices, training, and industry case studies. The magazine’s editorial staff will be led by Editorial Director Steve Minter.

Writers with expertise on emergency response should look for the Responder Safety’s debut.

Multifamily Executive gets new owner

September 4, 2002 – Hanley-Wood, publisher of several construction magazines, has acquired Multifamily Executive, the leading magazine for the multi-family housing market.

Hanley-Wood publishes leading magazines in the residential and commercial construction industry including Builder, Big Builder, Remodeling, The Journal of Light Construction, Prosales, Custom Home, Residential Architect, Building Products, Concrete Construction Tools of the Trade and Pool & Spa News.

Writers who know the building trade should note Multifamily Executive’s change in ownership.

CRM Buyer Magazine, a new magazine aimed at the customer relations management market, is now available. (September 30)

Vibe has named Andrea Rosegarten managing editor. Laura Silverman used to hold the position but is no longer at the magazine. (September 30)

Fortune Deputy Managing Editor Rick Tetzeli has resigned. (September 25)

NOW Film Editor Ingrid Randoja has left the magazine. (September 24)

FAST COMPANY has hired Randall Rothenberg as contributing editor and Ryan Underwood as research editor. (September 20)

Entertainment Weekly has named former Fortune Deputy Editor Rick Tetzeli managing editor. (September 20)

ELLE has named former Assistant Editor, features Emily Aanderud articles editor. (September 20)

Seventeen Deputy Editor Tamara Glenny has left the magazine. (September 20)

County Living Tabletop Editor Ann Church has left the magazine. (September 20)

Worth former Senior Editor John Fried is now a contributing editor. (September 20)

Glamour has made several new hires. Susan Goodall, former executive editor of Worth, has been named executive editor. Former Allure Associate Editor Laurel Naverson is now beauty editor. (September 20)

Upside has named Ken Yamada as senior editor. (September 20)

American Banker former Deputy Editor, mortgages Robert Julavits is now national/global markets reporter. (September 20)

Maxim has made several editorial changes. Steve Russell and Mike Hammer were named co-executive editors. Laura Kelly Silverman joins as the magazine’s managing editor. (September 14)

YM has hired Christina Kelly, former Seventeen deputy editor, to be executive editor. (September 14)

Esquire Assistant Editor Elizabeth Einstein has left to join Allure as staff writer. Genevieve Roth, former editorial assistant, takes over as assistant editor. (September 14)

SPIN Senior Editor Dana Shapiro has left the magazine. (September 11)

Rolling Stone has named Kirk Miller associate editor and made former Assistant Editor Jenny Eliscu associate editor. Angela Arambulo has been named fashion director. (September 11)

Trailer Life has named former Editorial Assistant Kristopher Bunker assistant managing editor. (September 11)

JANE has named former Senior Associate/Music Editor Jeff Johnson senior music editor. (September 11)

US weekly has hired Catherine Hong as senior editior. (September 11)

Essence Magazine Senior Fashion Editor Donna McCoy has left the magazine. (September 11)

The New Republic has named Alison Hornstein assistant editor. (September 11)

U.S. News & World Report Associate Editor Mary Brophy Marcus has left the magazine. (September 11)

Hemispheres Senior Articles Editor Jeff Turrentine has left the magazine. (September 10)

Psychology Today Deputy Editor Micheal Seeber has left the magazine. (September 10)

Auto Week Associate Editor Jeff Sabatini has left the magazine. (September 10)

O, The Oprah Magazine has hired Style Editor Liezel Munez. Associate Style Editor Frances Bailey has left the publication. (September 10)

Marie Claire has hired Associate Editor Mackenzie Brown and Senior Editor Ty Weng. Associate Editor Julia Dahl leaves. (September 10)

Seventeen has made several editorial changes. Editor-in-Chief Annemarie Iverson and Executive Director Douglas Perlman have left the magazine, (September 10)

Esquire Editor Peter Howarth has stepped down after six years. (September 10)

Self has named Holly Pevzner psychology editor following Caroline Schaefer’s departure from the post. (September 4)

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance has let go of Managing Editor Rosemary Beales. Barbara Marcus, former assistant managing editor, replaces her. Magali Rheault is now assistant managing ediror. (September 3)

Wallpaper has named fashion press veteran Jeremy Langmead as editor. He places the magazine’s founder, Tyler Brule. (September 3)

Seventeen Editor-in-Chief Annemarie Iverson leaves the job after one year. Executive Editor Doug Pearlman is also leaving. (September 3)