Neil, I think I know where your coming from. Can I suggest a book that's gold dust to me?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Freelance-Ph...3852168&sr=8-1
I got the book for Christmas, I had no idea where to start to get published.
I know that what I'm about to show you of mine was published before I got the book but the fees, email address and contact who got in touch with me was exactly as in the book.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/n031/5013915069/
General rule though is keep trying.
Good luck,
Noel