Post by mindykinsey on Sept 16, 2010 8:20:12 GMT -6
Fox Chapel Publishing (www.foxchapelpublishing.com) is creating a special issue pinewood derby magazine slated to be on newsstands at the end of the year. It will include material from the two BSA-approved books published by the company as well as new patterns and tips. The goal is to help parents and children new to the derby create a car.
We are looking for about 35 outstanding cars to feature in an inspirational photo gallery: about 20 racers and 15 unusual designs (fruit, animals, etc). Because the magazine is aimed at Scouts and their parents, the cars should adhere to BSA rules and qualify for your local pack's derby. (Understanding that rules vary from pack to pack.)
Because we need outstanding photos for the magazine, we will review snapshots first and then request cars be sent to us for a photo shoot. Of course we will handle them with the utmost care while here and return them safely. However, we request that you only send photos of cars you are willing to ship. There is no compensation, but you will be credited and receive a complementary copy of the issue.
If you have a car you'd like us to consider, please send a photo and description to: kinsey@foxchapelpublishing.com before Sept. 23, 2010. We will review the photos and request cars immediately. Remember to include your contact info with the photo!
We're also looking for tips to help people build those unusual cars--those built for style more than speed. Is there more to it than, "Use your imagination and have fun"? If you have had any successes--or learned from a failure--please drop me a line.
Many thanks,
Mindy Kinsey, editor
Fox Chapel Publishing
717-560-4703 x016
kinsey@foxchapelpublishing.com
We are looking for about 35 outstanding cars to feature in an inspirational photo gallery: about 20 racers and 15 unusual designs (fruit, animals, etc). Because the magazine is aimed at Scouts and their parents, the cars should adhere to BSA rules and qualify for your local pack's derby. (Understanding that rules vary from pack to pack.)
Because we need outstanding photos for the magazine, we will review snapshots first and then request cars be sent to us for a photo shoot. Of course we will handle them with the utmost care while here and return them safely. However, we request that you only send photos of cars you are willing to ship. There is no compensation, but you will be credited and receive a complementary copy of the issue.
If you have a car you'd like us to consider, please send a photo and description to: kinsey@foxchapelpublishing.com before Sept. 23, 2010. We will review the photos and request cars immediately. Remember to include your contact info with the photo!
We're also looking for tips to help people build those unusual cars--those built for style more than speed. Is there more to it than, "Use your imagination and have fun"? If you have had any successes--or learned from a failure--please drop me a line.
Many thanks,
Mindy Kinsey, editor
Fox Chapel Publishing
717-560-4703 x016
kinsey@foxchapelpublishing.com