Magazine Needs Brilliant Diverse Writers

A new "cultural" magazine in Los Angeles is looking for "outstanding freelance contributors." Among other things, they would like someone who is "a specialist in Middle East politics and the local Middle Eastern communities of LA." This is a paying opportunity.

Read the ad here.

Elan: A Magazine of Contemporary Culture

Freelance writers are needed to write articles for Elan Magazine.

According to the job listing:

"Elan: a magazine of contemporary Muslim culture is looking for writers. We cover the cultural lifestyle of the jet setting young professional Muslim. Our stories discuss topics such as: fashion, music, travel, business, and other concerns that our audience may have. We absolutely do not speak about religion and politics, but instead we look at living life."

This is a high-paying market: $500-$800 per article, which is rare among Muslim publications.

Discover Islam: New Guidelines Posted

Each section of IslamOnline.net has its own editor(s) and guidelines for writers, which you can usually obtain by e-mailing the editor at the appropriate section. I just noticed the other day that guidelines for the Discover Islam section are now online. Check them out here:

Discover Islam: New Guidelines Posted

Selling Science to Islamic Media

This is a great article on how to write about science for IslamOnline.net:

Selling Science to Islamic Media

Native Speakers of Italian Needed to Edit Books

Are you a Muslim who is a native speaker of Italian? Then read about this editing opportunity if you would like to edit Islamic books that have been translated to Italian:

Muslim Italian speaking editors wanted

Markets for your Work - A Comprehensive List of Muslim Newspapers, Magazines and Websites in Need of Writers

This page (which lists more than 50 Muslim magazines, newspapers and websites in search of writers) has moved.

Visit the new page here.

Iqra! Newspaper

Iqra! is a Muslim newspaper with an interesting story. It was started in New Orleans, pre-Hurricane Katrina. The editor (Sister Cara-Karema) had to evacuate the city, leaving behind her home and all that was dear. She sustained heavy financial losses, but never gave up. With the help and dedication of volunteers from around the world, she continued to push ahead and publish the paper, which is now based in Houston, Texas.

Read more about Cara's story here.

The paper is in continuous need of writers. Join the Focus Group, and read the Guidelines for Writers.

SISTERS Magazine

SISTERS Magazine has finally been launched. This is a digital magazine that requires a (paid) subscription in order to read the articles. The editor is Na'ima B. Robert, author of the popular From my Sisters' Lips. It will be interesting to see how the digital model works out.

Read an interview with Na'ima here.

Also check out the Guidelines for Writers at SISTERS Magazine. Here are some topics that are currently needed:

Personal stories of coming to or returning to Islam

Personal experiences that have led to Islamic spiritual growth

Articles on issues of interest to Muslim women in the areas of self, family, community and the world (e.g. Sisters in Cyberspace, Muslim businesswomen in the developing world, challenges facing Muslim youth etc.)

Stories of hope from conflict areas

Profiles and interviews with inspirational Muslim women around the world and practising Muslims making a positive difference to their communities

General articles on health, wellbeing, exercise and beauty, preferably with an Islamic slant

Columns, diaries, blogs

Poetry

Reviews of restaurants, hotels, travel destinations from a Muslim perspective, in the UK, US and South Africa, as well as elsewhere

Food, fashion, décor and gardening features with an Islamic twist.

What Could Have Been...

This is a cute blog-post written by someone who once started a magazine for Muslim girls:

MG Magazine

She also provides some critique of the new Muslim Girl Magazine that is making headlines all around the country.

Tasbeeh might still do a web-site (something like an e-mag), and she needs talented people to help her out. Sounds like another neat idea. If interested, read the blog post for more information.