CAT FANCY is a consumer magazine dedicated to the love of cats.

General Standards:

1. Do not send unsolicited manuscripts. We will return them (if accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope) or discard them unread. Query guidelines:

• We accept queries between January and May. Queries sent after May will be returned (if SASE is included) or discarded unread.
• Query must be a typewritten, single page with:
  • The topic of your proposed article, expressed in one or two sentences
  • Why this topic will interest our readers
  • Key points you will cover in your article
  • Sources you will interview
  • How you will present this topic in a fresh, appealing way
    
• Please include one or two previously published samples of your best writing, plus information regarding your experience and qualifications. 

2. Provide a SASE (self-addressed stamped envelope) so we can reply.

Suggested Article Topics:

Feature Articles
Each month, we provide our readers with a mix of informative articles, including breed profiles, feline health, nutrition, grooming, behavior, training, as well as special-interest articles about cat culture, the human-animal bond, and personalities. Length: 600-1,000 words.

Departments and Columns
Regular contributors write most of our monthly departments and columns. Exceptions include:

1. Flights of Fancy. Short fiction, poetry, artwork or other creative expressions of feeling for cats (include artwork or photo if applicable). Length: 600 word maximum. Payment: a complimentary copy of the issue in which your story appears.

2. Cats for Kids. Puzzles, games and how-to pieces for our younger readers. Payment: a complimentary copy of the issue in which your story appears.

3. Purrsonalities. Personality profiles of people (including celebrities and public figures) who love cats, work with cats, or make a difference in the lives of cats. Length: 600 words. Payment varies with subject and experience. Please include a photo.

4. From Homeless to Housecats. Profiles of a cats journey from homeless (rescued or shelter) to housecat. Length: 600 words. Payment varies with subject and experience. Please include a photo.

Acceptance and Payment:

CAT FANCY pays following publication and buys exclusive first-time rights for one North American edition and one of each foreign language edition of the magazine for a period of six months from the date of first publication, after which the licensed rights are non-exclusive. (The contracted license grants rights for reproduction, distribution, syndication, online rights and the right to engage third parties.)

We cannot assume responsibility for materials you submit, but we assure you that we will take all reasonable care in handling your work.

Submissions:

CAT FANCY
Attn: Query Editor
P.O. Box 6050, Mission Viejo
CA 92690

Or e-mail it to query@catfancy.com. Include your telephone number and e-mail address.
We do not accept phone or fax queries. We may take 6 to 8 weeks to respond.