Ken.Knight@f421.n109.z1.fidonet.org (Ken Knight) (11/09/90)
The following is section of the author guidelines for a new , just starting, Macintosh magazine. Please take a look. What is Open-Mac? Open-Mac is a magazine aimed at the Macintosh user who is trying to solve real-world problems using a variety of methods. The primary goal of Open-Mac is to present articles that demonstrate techniques that have helped solve such problems. To reach our goal we are seeking well-written articles about solving problems with the following tools: * Procedural languages such as traditional Pascal and C. * Nonprocedural languages such as Smalltalk and LISP. * Object-oriented languages such as Object Pascal, Object C or C++, and MacApp or Think Class Library with either language. * HyperCard, both Hypertalk alone and in conjunction with XCMDs or XFCNs. * High-end databases and spreadsheets which include powerful scripting languages, including those that can be used to produce stand-alone applications. In addition to articles that focus primarily on programming we are looking for: * Articles on human interfacing. The interface you provide is perhaps the most important aspect of a program. If the user interface is confusing the utility of a program is greatly reduced and problems will remain unsolved. Articles that discuss how to improve program design are invaluable. * Articles that examine new uses for the Macintosh. While such articles will generally be less technical in nature, they should contain enough information to allow interested readers to explore the subject on their own. * Reviews of both software and hardware. You should of course be familiar with the product and the task it is designed for. For example, if you only have played with Freehand you would not be a good candidate to review it, but if you use FreeHand regularly (and can compare it with similar products, such as Illustrator) then a review from you would be welcome. Our current pay scale is not completely defined and will probably see revision as Open~Mac grows and develops over time. The current pay scale will be a two step system and is based on the final printed articles: * Articles of less than 1,200 words will receive an 8" per word rate. * Articles of 1,200 words or more will receive an 11" per word rate. Accompanying programs will be considered on a separate basis. If you want a complete copy of the author guideline or more information place contact. Kenneth Knight, Editor-in-Chief Open-Mac 9615 Culver Street Kensington, Maryland 20895 301-933-8075 Naturally, messages left in this newsgroup will be replied to, Murphy willing. -- Ken Knight, Ken.Knight@f421.n109.z1.fidonet.org via The Black Cat's Shack's FidoNet<->Usenet Gateway blkcat.fidonet.org and Fidonet 1:109/401