Crossword Puzzle Markets

You've created a brilliant crossword puzzle and you want to get it published. Now what? You could give it to your community newspaper or maybe a local club's newsletter. Nah! Why not go for the big leagues? Just imagine the prestige, the exposure, the money! Oh well, the prestige and exposure are nice but don't quit your day job. If you want to make a living as a crossword creator you might first consider easier ways, like selling knickers in a nudist colony. Still not convinced? Okay, if you've got what it takes, here are the guidelines (style sheets) from various publications.

• The Chronicle Of Higher Education
• Crosswords Club
• Tribune Media Services
• GAMES Magazine
• Los Angeles Times
• Newsday
• New York Sun
• New York Times
• Simon & Schuster
• Tribune Media Services
• Universal Crossword
• USA Today