期刊名称：FUTURIST
 期刊简介(About the journal)
投稿须知(Instructions to Authors)
编辑部信息(Editorial Board)
About the journal
 THE FUTURIST is a bi-monthly magazine published since 1967 by the World Future Society and is a principal benefit of membership, read by 25,000 members worldwide.
Edited by Edward Cornish, former president of the World Future Society, THE FUTURIST takes no stand on what the future will or should be like. The magazine strives to serve as a neutral clearinghouse of ideas. Each article and department item includes the name and address of an author or source to contact for more information and expand your network.
Each issue contains feature articles written by outstanding experts in a wide range of fields: business, creativity, education, economics, environment and resources, values, and more. In addition, several departments offer shorter news briefs, book reviews, and other items of interest from a variety of sources.
Among the many influential futurists and experts who have contributed to THE FUTURIST are: Gene Roddenberry ... Newt Gingrich ... Al Gore ... Alvin and Heidi Toffler ... Buckminster Fuller ... Frederik Pohl ... Isaac Asimov ... Vaclav Havel ... Hazel Henderson ... Margaret Mead ... Robert McNamara ... B.F. Skinner ... Nicholas Negroponte ... Helena Norberg-Hodge ... Arthur C. Clarke.
A one-year subscription is included with basic membership for $49. Subscriptions for libraries or other institutions are $59 per year. Payment may be made by check or money order in U.S. currency or by credit card. No additional charge is made for overseas surface postage; for airmail delivery anywhere in the world, add $25 per year per publication. For orders to be delivered in the state of Maryland, add a 5% sales tax. Order now.
Membership Director
World Future Society
7910 Woodmont Ave., Suite 450
Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
Telephone: 800/989-8274 or 301/656-8274
Fax: 301/951-0394
E-mail: sechard@wfs.org
Instructions to Authors
THE FUTURIST is constantly looking for articles to publish, both by established authorities and new authors. Articles must pass the following tests:
1. SUBJECT MATTER: The article should have something new and significant to say about the future, not merely repeat what has already been said before. For example, an article noting that increasing air pollution may damage human health is something everyone has already heard. Writers for THE FUTURIST should remember that the publication focuses on the future, especially the period five to 50 years ahead.
THE FUTURIST does not publish fiction or poetry. An exception is occasionally made for scenarios presenting fictionalized people in future situations. These scenarios are kept brief.
THE FUTURIST covers a wide range of subject areas--virtually everything that will affect our future or will be affected by the changes the future will bring. Past articles have focused on topics ranging from technology, planning, resources, and economics, to religion, the arts, values, and health. Articles we avoid include: (A) overly technical articles that would be of little interest to the general reader; (B) opinion pieces on current government issues; (C) articles by authors with only a casual knowledge of the subject being discussed.
2. AUTHOR'S KNOWLEDGE OF THE SUBJECT: Authors should provide some biographical material, which should indicate their qualifications to write about a particular subject.
3. QUALITY OF WRITING: Make points clearly and in a way that holds the reader's interest. A reader should not have to struggle to guess an author's meaning or wade through lots of unnecessary words in the process. Use concrete examples and anecdotes to illustrate the points made; nothing is duller than a page of generalities unrelieved by specific examples. Keep sentences short, mostly under 25 words. Avoid the jargon of a particular trade or profession; when technical terms are necessary, be sure to explain them.
THE FUTURIST's copyeditors use the University of Chicago Press's A Manual of Style and Merriam Webster's unabridged dictionary as guidelines on spelling and style.
Authors can get a feel for THE FUTURIST's style by reviewing recent issues, available in many large libraries, bookstores, and newsstands. Sample copies may be purchased from the Society for $7.95 each, prepaid.
WRITER'S GUIDELINES FOR THE FUTURIST
SUBMISSIONS: The editors prefer to read completed manuscripts but will consider queries that include a strong thesis, detailed outline, and summary of the author's expertise on the proposed topic.
Manuscripts submitted must be typed, DOUBLE-SPACED, and accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope to be considered or returned. A brief "about the author" note is recommended. E-mailed submissions are acceptable; Word or rich text preferred. Do NOT submit manuscripts by fax. Simultaneous queries or submissions are acceptable; please make note of this in your cover letter.
LENGTH OF ARTICLES: Articles in THE FUTURIST generally run 1,000 to 4,000 words, but both longer and shorter articles are acceptable.
Opinion pieces about the future may be submitted to "Future View," THE FUTURIST's guest editorial column; these normally should be no longer than 800 words.
PHOTOGRAPHS AND DRAWINGS: THE FUTURIST is very interested in photographs, drawings, or other materials that might be used to illustrate articles. Color slides or glossy prints (either color or black and white) are acceptable, as are digital images. THE FUTURIST is NOT responsible for damage to materials during the mailing process. All such materials must be accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope or mailing tube with sufficient postage to be returned.
RESPONSE TIME: The editors will make every attempt to respond to all queries and manuscript submissions as soon as possible, but please allow at least three weeks for queries and three months for manuscripts.
In certain cases, the editors of THE FUTURIST may show manuscripts to the editors of other World Future Society publications, including FUTURES RESEARCH QUARTERLY, FUTURE TIMES, and the Forums on the Society's Web site. This may further delay response, but will increase the author's opportunities for publication.
WITHDRAWAL OF MANUSCRIPT FROM PLANNED PUBLICATION: Authors may withdraw a manuscript from the publication process provided written notice is given at least seven weeks before the date of publication. At the same time, the editors reserve the right to withdraw from publication any previously accepted material.
COMPENSATION: Authors of articles are provided 10 free copies of the issue in which their work appears and the right to purchase additional copies at the lowest multiple rate ($3 each). THE FUTURIST does not offer financial compensation for articles printed in THE FUTURIST or for reprints of these articles, whether in print or digital format.
RIGHTS: Authors retain rights to their original material as submitted to the World Future Society. The World Future Society will hold the copyright on the published versions of articles, which includes any editing changes, staff-prepared sidebars, photos, captions, headlines, layout, introductory matter and related material. The World Future Society will manage all requests for reprints or reproduction of the published versions of articles (including digital versions) either directly or through partners of its choosing.
Send all submissions to:
Managing Editor
THE FUTURIST
World Future Society
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 450
Bethesda, MD 20814, U.S.A
E-mail: cwagner@wfs.org
Editorial Board
send letters to the editor's email: letters@wfs.org
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