is there a limit or anything for number of words in the stories? and are you lost particular about capitalizion? i only ask because i'm on my mother's computer and sometimes things just strike me.
darah
greenshadowcrawler@yahoo.com


Darah, there is no set limit per words except keep in mind OCEAN publishes articles, stories, essays, and poems and these should be reasonable in length for their relative type of writing. For instance, limited to about 5,000 words. Perhaps you can purchase a copy of OCEAN to see what OCEAN publishes. Copies are available in print form and in digital form on this website.

And yes, OCEAN is particular about capitalization.
Diane




Hi,
I was excited to hear of your magazine, and have some stories that I may wish either to enter into your writing contest or to send in for possible publication. I couldn't find anywhere on your site whether you pay writers for contributing and/or for being selected as a winner in your contest. What is your policy re payment?

Thanks,
Mark Hoyer
mthoyer@comcast.net


Mark, hi.
I am looking forward to reading your writing!
OCEAN's Writing Contest Winners are rewarded by being published in OCEAN Magazine and on its website. OCEAN's writers are paid according to their experience and their particular writing.
Thanks!
Diane




Saw your contest announcement at Kathryn Magendie's blog. I'm putting up a link at mine tomorrow! Best of luck with the contest!
Angie
http://angie-ledbetter.blogspot.com/


All are welcome to join OCEAN's Writing Contest!
Thanks Angie, thanks Kathryn!
Diane




I THINK I ORDERED A COPY OF YOUR LAST ISSUE BUT THERE WAS NO CONFIRMATION AND WHEN I OPENED AN ACCOUNT IT SAID THERE HAD BEEN NO PREVIOUS ACTIVITY. WOULD YOU CHECK AND LET ME KNOW IF YOU RECEIVED MY ORDER? THANKS.
JIM MARQUARDT
marquard@optonline.net

Jim, hi! Yes, your order has been successfully completed. Thank you! If you submitted your email address when placing your order, an email confirmation will be there.
OCEAN Issue 22 (Spring 2009) is on its way to you!
Diane




Hello Diane,
I forwarded an email regarding a possible contribution to your publication and wanted to verify you received it.
Thanks, T. Paynter
timothypaynter@gmail.com


Timothy, hello!
Yes, I received your submission and when it is reviewed, I will email you with a personal response regarding the review.
Thanks!
Diane




Hi Diane,
I sent an email to you regarding the possibility of contribution to Ocean Magazine. Did you receive it? If not, please advise and I'll resend.
I look forward to finding out if my work is of interest to you and your wonderful magazine.
Warmest regards,
Inger Vandyke
ingervandyke@hotmail.com
www.ingervandyke.com


Inger, I have not received an email from you regarding your contributing to OCEAN. Please send your photo(s) or writing directly in the body of an email to: Diane@OceanMag.org
Thanks for your interest and your kind words!
Diane




Hope your summer is glorious. Loved the new OCEAN issue. (Am sending in subscription info shortly.) Thank you again for including my poem. I posted about OCEANS today at my blog. Take care and have a great summer!
Angie Ledbetter
AngieDLed@aol.com
http://angie-ledbetter.blogspot.com/2009/07/wednesday-writings-ocean-poem.html


Angie, thank you! I'm happy you are enjoying OCEAN and you are a welcome new contributor to OCEAN, and hopefully, a continuing one.
I will take a look at your blog!
Diane





Hello,
I wonder if you could put me in touch with one of your regular contributors, Thomas Sheehan. I have a story idea he may be interested in.
Thanks,
James Gates
www.findingcoral.com
jgates@livingoceans.org


James, I am happy you would like to contact Tom Sheehan about a story idea. I will send him your email address.
Diane





I just read OCEAN magazine cover to cover - as always, a beautifully done magazine, chock full of surprises and beauty and information. I hope OCEAN is around forever!
Kat Magendie
kmtrain@hotmail.com
www.kathrynmagendie.com

I hope so too, Kat! I'm so glad you enjoy OCEAN. And as always, thanks and thanks some more for your support!
Diane





Great to meet you, Diane! Thanks for stopping by the Duckdog.
My bests, Steve
www.stevelewiswriter.com

Steve, I am happy to have met you and your writers group. And I am enjoying your book, FEAR AND LOATHING OF BOCA RATON.
Thanks!
Diane




I just charged $3.00 to my Visa card for the Spring edition of Ocean Magazine. How can I get a print copy of an article?
Bill Nichols
macsue@sbcglobal.net

Bill, you can purchase OCEAN's Spring 2009 print version here: http://store.oceanmag.org/issue22.aspx
I hope you enjoy OCEAN!
Thanks!
Diane




Neil Ever Osborne's photos are breathtaking and help to illustrate the beauty we'll lose if conservation efforts aren't extended. He is a great addition to Ocean Magazine.
Court Squires
csquires@conservefish.org

I agree, Court. Thank you!
Diane





Diane, I photograph, then paint underwater subjects. I sell my paintings, giclées, small prints, and note cards through my website. I have also written poetry about the ocean. How would I get a small article or advertising into your magazine? I found out about your magazine from Danielle Renée, who will be featured in your April 09 issue.

Bonnielynn Brankey
dvrbon@wi.rr.com
http://www.bonnielynnsart.com

Bonnielynn, I'd love to know more about you and your work. I'll take a look through your website. Meanwhile, you can look into OCEAN's advertising offers: http://store.oceanmag.org/advertisersandretailers.aspx

Maybe you'd like to get started right away with an online ad?
Diane





I would like to submit some poetry to OCEAN Magazine –– how would I do this?
Thanks,
J.
Jake Svercek
jake.svercek@gmail.com
www.jasvercek.com

Jake, please email your poetry to me at diane@OceanMag.org. I look forward to receiving your writing and thanks for your interest in OCEAN Magazine!
Diane





I purchased an online copy of your Winter 2009 issue. I was hoping to print out an article for my own personal use, but the PDF is locked and prevents printing. Is this intentional, or is there any way I can print out articles?
Karl Kilborn
karl@intelligent-imaging.com

Karl, I hope you are enjoying OCEAN's Winter 2009 Online version. The Copyright protects against reproducing OCEAN's content. Would you like a print version of this issue?
Thanks, Diane





I am so proud that I've had some small part in OCEAN. What you do, who you are, the beauty of the OCEAN –– both magazine and the physical place –– all of it.
Kat Magendie
kmtrain@hotmail.com
www.kathrynmagendie.com

Thank you Kat! Your contributions to OCEAN –– your writing, your photography, your sharing of OCEAN, your talking about OCEAN –– are invaluable.
Diane





I am honored to be chosen to be a part of your wonderful, informative magazine. Its beauty represents the wonder, and magnificent ocean that I have come to love! OCEAN gives me chills each time I read it, the same feeling the ocean does . . . thank you for giving everyone that gift!
Chris Brooks
brooksie19@yahoo.com
www.fourleafclover.us

Chris, you share OCEAN's celebration and protection of the ocean. Your deep sensitivity and insights have contributed to OCEAN wholeheartedly. Keep the Liquid with you, get into the surf!
Diane






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