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Re: Going rate for articles.....

Posted by AIRIC on Sat Jun 22, 2002 08:08:37 PM

In reply top Going rate for articles..... posted by Paul McMillan on Sat Jun 22, 2002 11:27:56 AM

I have earned up to $4-500Can from some magazines but most do not pay much if anything at all. Challenge Publications (Air Classics & Warbirds International) have taken the most flak for not paying but I have not received payment from all the magazines at one time or another. Even warbirds Worldwide published some of my stuff without even a thank you letter or letting me know it was going to be published. I myself have taken flak for submitting material to Challenge when I know they don't pay but one has to remember there is more to the story than making money. I get pleasure out of visiting museums or airshows and one way I can help the organizations grow is by submitting articles and photos even if I don't get payed. I have also been able to fly in some pretty fantastic aircraft because I have written articles for free. It is important for all of us to promote airshows, museums and vintage aircraft operators in whatever way we can so that they will be around in the furure for us to enjoy. I have to say that Aeroplane Monthly has been the best for payment and saying thank you for submitting work with Flypast a close second.

As a side not Aeroplane Monthly will be running an article of mine titled "Three Generations of Aviation Photography" featuring my photography along with my father and grandfather.

Happy Landings,

Eric

AIRIC's Aviation Photography

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