Lost Treasure, Inc.
Post Office Box 451589, Grove, Oklahoma 74345-1589 Phone 918/786-2182 — Fax 918/786-2192
Guidelines for Writers
Lost Treasure, Inc. reviews manuscript submissions for two treasure magazines as follows: 1) Lost Treasure, a monthly publication, accepts lost treasure, folklore, personal adventure stories; legends; and how-to articles for treasure hunters and metal detector users; personal adventure stories when accompanied by a sidebar consisting of a how-to lesson or tips (hunting, research, technique, etc., related to the story); who’s who features (by query only) and miscellaneous how-to tips. 2) Treasure Cache, an annual publication, accepts only documented treasure cache stories with a sidebar from the author telling the reader how-to search for the cache highlighted in the story.
SUBMISSIONS
1. Original Stories with photos, maps, and documentation are what we want! No rehashes of well-known treasure stories; no articles that have been submitted or already published in any other treasure hunting forums.
2. Queries are not required for Lost Treasure, but are for Treasure Cache. Queries, one page or less, and may be emailed to . Queries are answered as quickly as possible, usually 2-4 weeks.
3. Source Documentation: Lost Treasure and Treasure Cache require source documentation. Personal experiences dealing primarily with how-to information do not require source documentation unless the author makes reference to information outside of the realm of his/her personal experience. Then documentation is required. For source documentation requirements, see Source Documentation, #16.
4. Format, Disk: Manuscripts must be Times New Roman font, 11 pt. single spaced, caps and lower case (not all capital letters), flush left, with only one space after each sentence, no line spacing between paragraphs, and no tab indentions. Manuscripts may be submitted two ways: 1) via email to in Microsoft Word or within the body of the email or; 2) via mail to P.O. Box 451589, Grove, OK 74345-1589, on a readable 3-1/2” floppy disk in ASCII or Microsoft Word.
Page Identification: Your name, address, email address, telephone number (including area code) and social security number should appear on the first manuscript page in the upper left hand corner.
Note: Do not rubber stamp nor write information on the backs of photos, maps, etc., as damage may result making them unusable. TIP: Type information on a sticky back label and affix or, type on a piece of paper and tape to the back of the photo.
6. Word Count: An approximate word count should appear in the upper left hand corner on the first page of your manuscript.
7. Page Numbering: Do not insert the page numbering format.
8. Sequence: Manuscripts should be typed in the following sequence: 1) Photo Captions 2) Article Title 3) Body of Article. 4) Sources
9. Identification - Photos and Captions: Photos should be scanned at 300 dpi and sent in .jpeg or .tiff format. Photos should be assigned an identification number (i.e., 1, 2, 3, etc.) and named the same as the story. Accompanying captions should be typed and numbered to correspond to photo I.D. numbers.
10. All or Nothing: All photos, maps, documentation, other pertinent information should accompany your manuscript at the time of submission.
11. Article Lengths: Lost Treasure-500-1200 words. Treasure Cache- 1,000-1,500 words. Two-part articles are rarely published. These are accepted by query only.
Issue Themes: Lost Treasure articles should coordinate with an issue’s theme (editorial calendar enclosed). Stories deviating from the theme are always considered and used whenever possible. How-To articles are used in each issue. Treasure Cache is documented stories.
13. Caution: Stories should not read like ads for particular products. It is acceptable to name products in your story, but refrain from consistently repeating the detector’s name or the name of other equipment.
14. Returning Manuscripts: A self-addressed, stamped envelope, with sufficient postage must accompany submissions if they are to be returned.
Guidelines for Writers (CONTINUED)
15. SOURCE DOCUMENTATION: At least two sources (preferably more) are required with each submission. Exception: personal experience stories.
Newspapers: List newspaper name, issue date, article title. If newspaper clippings have no identification or date, note this fact in your sources.
Magazines: List magazine title, publication date (month and year), article title, article’s author.
Books: List by author, title, publisher, publication date.
National Archives, Library of Congress, etc.: List title, document number.
Historical Societies, Museum Files, etc.: List organization name, location (city, state), and other identifying information as applicable.
Personal experience stories: Yours--Identify yourself as the source telling this is a personal experience, where it happened and when. Others--Identify whose experience it is, where it happened and when. Tell how you learned of the experience (examples: interview, letters, other). TIP: Write down source information as you work. This insures accuracy and eliminates the necessity of backtracking.
16. PHOTOS: (Remember to identify them.)
Cover Photos: Accepted with or without accompanying story. Only 35 mm color slides (vertical shots) are accepted.
Article Photos: Color photos, scanned in .jpeg or .tiff format at 300 dpi must be included on the disk or within the email. No Polaroid shots. All photos must have sharp focus with good contrast.
17. MAPS: May be hand drawn or copied and should also be scanned per the instructions in #9 above. They should include where the lost treasure is located and contain specific directions to the treasure site(s).
18. PICTURES, BLACK AND WHITE LINE ART (not created by you): May be used only if you have received permission to do so and, credit is given to the source (museum, Library of Congress, illustrator’s name, etc.). Exception: Newspapers - permission is not required but credit must be given to the newspaper if a picture is copied. Must be scanned as per #16 above.
19. CARTOONS: As a rule we do not use cartoons in our magazines. Occasionally a cartoon accompanying a story is used.
20. SAMPLE ISSUE OF OUR MAGAZINE: Available on request. Write to: Managing Editor, Lost Treasure, Inc., P. O. Box 451589, Grove, OK 74345. Enclose SASE with $1.52 postage for the magazine.
21. NON ACCEPTANCE: We do not accept foreign manuscripts. Writers must reside in the U.S.A.
22. CONTRACT: We required a signed contract (U.S. and World Magazine Rights Agreement) from each writer giving us ALL rights to all material used (manuscripts, photos, art, etc.). No exceptions.
23. PAYMENT: Cover shots - $100.00. Articles - 4¢ per word. Photos, hand-drawn maps, artwork - $5.00 is paid for each item used. Payment is made on publication, not acceptance.
Thank you for requesting our guidelines. We appreciate your interest and hope to receive a submission from you soon.
Sincerely,
Janet Warford-Perry, Managing Editor
Lost Treasure, Inc.
Post Office Box 451589, Grove, Oklahoma 74345 — Phone 918/786-2182 — Fax 918/786-2192
U. S. and world Magazine Rights Agreement
The following sets forth the Agreement between you and Lost Treasure, Inc. as to articles, photos, slides, drawings and/or artwork you may write or submit for any of our publications during the term hereof.
1. You warrant that each article, photo, slide, drawing and/or artwork is original; that you are the owner of it, and own all rights to it, free of any prior assignment; that each article, photo, slide, drawing and/or artwork has not been previously published or otherwise presented to the public without the knowledge (expressed in writing by Lost Treasure, Inc.) of Lost Treasure, Inc., and that the publication or other use of the article, photo, slide, drawing and/or artwork shall not infringe or interfere with any rights of any kind whatsoever (including, without limitation, copyright, defamation, or privacy) of any other persons, firm, association, or corporation; and you will indemnify by and hold Lost Treasure, Inc., harmless from all liability and expense incurred as a result of any breach of your warranty.
2. We shall pay you an amount to be agreed upon for each article, photo, slide, drawing and/or artwork.
3. You grant us:
a. Exclusive U.S. and World Periodical rights, including the right to publish each article, photo, slide, drawing and/or artwork in one or more issues of any of our publications, and the right to reproduce, use and distribute the article throughout the world.
b. The right to authorize or issue reprints of all or any part of each article, photo, slide, drawing and/or artwork appearing in any of our publications.
c. The right to authorize, without fee, the photocopying or other re-use of the article, photo, slide, drawing and/or artwork for a charitable, educational, or other noncommercial or commercial purpose.
d. The right to use or authorize the use of your name, likeness and biography, as well as each article, photo, slide, drawing and/or artwork in connection with the advertising and promotion in any Lost Treasure, Inc. publications or Lost Treasure, Inc. promotions.
e. The right to use each article, photo, slide, drawing and/or artwork in an anthology or retrospective work to be offered for sale, along with other materials from any Lost Treasure, Inc. publications.
The term of this Agreement shall begin on the date hereof and shall continue until termination by either party on 60-days’ notice, in writing, to the other party. However, all rights granted while the Agreement was in force shall survive such termination.
You hereby authorize us to file this Agreement, or certified copies hereof, with the Copyright Office and agree, at our request, to execute and deliver such other documents as we may deem appropriate in order to further carry out the intent of this Agreement.
Sincerely,
Lee Harris, Publisher
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Lost Treasure, Inc.
Post Office Box 451589, Grove, Oklahoma 74345-1589 — Phone 918/786-2182 — Fax 918/786-2192
EDITORIAL PLAN
ISSUE DEADLINE THEME
January September 1 winter hunting —Equipment, gear, precautions from the elements, research work in preparation for warmer weather, ways to beat the wintertime blues.
February October 1 ghost towns and relic hunting—stories of forgotten towns and how to best find the relics they contain.
March November 1 gold—methods for gold recovery that the weekend prospector can put to good use, places to hunt, new recovery methods, historical accounts of hidden caches.
April December 1 war relics—Revolutionary and Civil War relics, gold and coin shooting in search of these treasures.
May January 1 coinshooting hot spots and techniques—Places that have been overlooked or improperly hunted, new ways to find more coins, methods for finding and researching coin sites, detecting tips, recovery methods.
June February 1 beach combing and diving—hunting in every body of water i.e. ocean, river, lake, streams, and the equipment needed for success.
July March 1 fun in the summer sun—tips on summer clothing and gear as well as education on protection from poisonous reptiles and insects, and precautionary methods for trasure hunters, as well as camping tips.
August April 1 robbers’ caches—Bandit loot and finds, including stories of people stashing valuables in fear of thieves and looters.
September May 1 international treasures—caches from around the world as well as tips for treasure hunters searching outside the United States.
October June 1 farm and ranch—relics and reminders from days gone by. how to search old home sites, farms, ranches and rural areas for the best finds.
November July 1 gold prospecting—Gear, methods, tips to enhance success at recovering gold.
December August 1 finds of the year—submit your best finds or most exciting hunt stories.
We will consider your story on most any topic for specific and other issues and, are always looking for good How-To stories! Remember: Good photos help sell your story.
Lost Treasure, Inc.
Post Office Box 451589, Grove, Oklahoma 74345-1589 — Phone 918/786-2182 — Fax 918/786-2192
We are looking for cover shots for our magazine
Photos pay $100 for each used and are accepted with or without accompanying story.
35 mm color slides (vertical shots) required.
Photos should portray any kind of treasure and may include (but not be limited to) gold nuggets, ore, coins, jewelry, artifacts, relics, treasure chests, etc.
Each slide should be accompanied with your name, address, and telephone number (including area code). A typed caption must accompany each shot.
If you have any questions call or write:
Janet Warford-Perry, Managing Editor,
Lost Treasure, P. O. Box 451589, Grove, OK 74345
(918) 786-2182 phone (918) 786-2192 fax
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