715-362-5393
Dot & Bill Reis, Publishers
Most of the details about the magazine are spelled out in Writer's Market, available at
most libraries.  *What we at
The Journal are always looking for from our subscribers
are how-to, step-by-step leatherworking articles of projects for all skill levels.  Here is
our suggestion for article guidelines.  We call our article guideline the "Triple Four"
formula.
1.  Text
2.  Patterns
3.  Photos
Each of these three steps is divided into four parts.
1.  Text: Please type in lower case, not in all capital letters.  Save text on disk and
include a print out.
a.  Short autobiography about yourself in leatherwork.
b.  List of materials
c.  List of tools
d.  A step-by-step description of what methods work best for you in                                 
     completing this project.
2.  Patterns:  Draw pattern(s) using black ink on white paper, not on disk.  (camera
ready)
a.  The overall pattern(s)
b.  Carving designs and patterns
c.  Alternative design pattern (where possible)
d.  Show sequence of tooling and/or coloring
3.  Photos:  Digital camera photos need to be in pdf, jpeg, or tif format.  Preferably set
at 300 dpi.
a.  Submit good contrast photos (no slides)
b.  Photos of project pieces
c.  During-construction photos (or illustrations)
d.  Photos of completed project
How to E-Mail the Article:  Type article in simple text only - not all capital letters,
cursive or layout.  E-mail digital photos as separate, jpeg attachments.  Include your full
name, phone number, and e-mail address.
These are the guidelines only, and it is hoped they will you in preparation of your
manuscript.  The better the article is prepared, the better the consideration that it will be
printed.
We want only articles that include hands-on, how-to, step-by-step information of a
Project Oriented nature.  These pay $20.00 to $250.00 ...depending on several factors:
>How "camera-ready" is it?
>How complete is the article?
>Are patterns finalized in ink?
>Are disks, photos and hardcopy provided?
>Over-all necessary length.
>Are alternate patterns provided?
>Is the writer also a subscriber?
These and perhaps other considerations are used in determining the price.  We buy  First
North American Serial Rights.
Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal
222 Blackburn Street, Rhinelander, WI  54501
E-Mail:  
projournal@mac.com
1-715-362-5393
Writer's Guidelines