Submitting articles to LCSJ

[Johanna]

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.

http://www.leathercraftersjournal.com/Wanted_Articles.html

The Leathercrafters and Saddlers Journal is available only by subscription and contains "how-to" articles, advertising for suppliers, Leather Guild information and more.

Johanna