Frequency: bimonthly
Features: 1,500 to 3,000 words (print); 500 words (website)
Columns and departments: 350 to 1,000 words
Lead time: 4 to 6 months
Pay rate: usually $1 a word for print, depending on experience; $150 for website-only stories (up to 500 words)
Payment schedule: On publication
Kill fee: 25 percent