Writer's Guidelines

American Profile's audience is hometown America. Our articles are useful, informative, personal and concise; full of detail and color, writing and reporting at its best. Our readers are intelligent and discriminating, our standards are high. This is not a market for beginners; send only your most professional work or outstanding ideas. No fiction, nostalgia, poetry or first-person stories. Coverage of people and places must be enlightening and thorough, and have a broad national relevance. We also cover health, gardening, home projects and finances. Articles should be topical, but have a long shelf life. Length varies from 350 to 1,200 words. Payment within 45 days of acceptance. Fees are competitive but vary widely. Byline and one-sentence bio given. Mostly freelance written. No reprints. Queries: Send a one-page query with published writing samples and SASE to: Queries, American Profile, 341 Cool Springs Blvd. 4th Floor, Franklin, TN 37067. No phone, fax or e-mail submissions.