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Writers Guidelines for The Boca....

 

The Boca looks for stories of general interest to the pleasure boaters that are focused on Trinidad & Tobago.  The articles either describe cruiser activities, the environment, and the history of T&T.  

 

Format:  Electronic submissions are preferred, sent via E-mail or on 3.5 floppy discs in “text only” format or Microsoft Word.  Please check for viruses before submitting.  Hand written submissions are accepted, if neatly printed and easy to read.  All articles must identify the writers name, boat name, and address.  

 

Photographs:  Insert your name, the photographer’s name, the names of all persons in the photo and a brief caption along with the photograph.  Pictures sent on diskettes or as an attachment should be saved in JPEG or TIFF format.  

 

Invoice: Include with your submission, an invoice showing the name of the article and/or description of the photo, your name, mailing address. All submissions, stories, photos discs, etc., will be returned upon request by submitting a self addressed stamped envelope.  

 

Payment: On publication, payments must be collected within one year at the Boaters’ Enterprise office located at CrewsInn, Village Square, Suite B8.  Payments can also be mailed to persons on request by submitting a self-addressed stamped envelope.  As an alternative, cruisers can donate their payment to the Rebirth House, a Carenage charity.  The Boca appreciates short articles on news, events, announcements, etc., however payments are not earned.  

 

Rights:  The writer has the copyrights for the article and The Boca agrees to purchase “First Caribbean Rights” to publish the article, photo, drawing or cartoon in print and electronic (internet) form.  

 

Deadline:  The 10th of each month for the following month.

 

Type Words Rate
Feature Article 500 - 800 @ TT$0.40/word TT$300 (maximum)
General Article 500 - 800 @ TT$0.40/word TT$200 (maximum)
Short Article Up to 200 @ TT$0.25/word TT$50 (maximum)
Photo or Cartoon   TT$20

 

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Boaters' Enterprise Ltd

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Tel:  (868) 634-2055 / 2622 (BOCA)

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