Back in 1994, I submitted a crossword puzzle to T.V. Guide
Magazine, in hopes that they would use it in one of their future
issues. I used to solve them regularly, and wanted to give it
a try myself. Creating puzzles for them is a bit tricky, since they
have some strict guidelines regarding any puzzle submissions
(i.e. the puzzle grid must be 13x13, and over 75% of the clues
need to be television or film related).
Finally, in 1995, I received word that my puzzle would be
presented in their April 1-7
issue (puzzle #322). I was paid $100 for my effort (and I made sure
that I snagged some extra copies of T.V. Guide that week!) They
changed some of my clues (which they are allowed to do), but overall
the puzzle remained the same. I have a
printable puzzle
if you care to give it a try, and I've included the
solution as well. Here are some
pics from that issue of T.V. Guide. Sadly, the magazine
does not give credit to the author of a puzzle they publish (so
you'll just have to take my word for it!)
My puzzle appeared in this issue
This really is my puzzle, regardless of the issue date :)
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