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Once you’re ready to write a good pitch, here’s a wide variety of opportunities, organized by category…

Lifestyle / Entertainment

The Cut

The Cut publishes stories that address their readers’ lives head-on, with generous wit, honesty, and power. They are in a dynamic conversation with women about the issues that matter to them most — politics, feminism, work, money, relationships, mental health, fashion, and issues relating to equality — and they’re always looking for ideas that add to that conversation. They are looking smart, generous, funny writing for their four verticals: POWER, SELF, STYLE, and CULTURE. According to their guidelines, they pay $500 minimum for essays and columns (1,000–1,500 words) and $600 minimum for features (1,500–2,000) words. To learn more, refer to this page.

Stylist Magazine

Stylist Magazine is a weekly magazine and a website for smart, successful, and sophisticated women. They welcome pitches from freelance writers. They look for “smart, original, newsworthy journalism, covering women’s lifestyle, feminism, current affairs, social trends, culture, health, careers, relationships, dating, sex, and tech.” According to an old post by their fitness editor, they pay £180 per piece. If interested, email miranda.larbi@stylist.co.uk. To learn how to pitch them, refer to their pitch guidelines.

Paste Magazine

Paste Magazine publishes articles about music, TV, video games, and comedy. They seem to have a broad focus on popular culture. According to a deleted post by their editor, they pay $150 to $350. To contact them, refer to this page.

The A.V. Club

The A.V. Club is an entertainment website for the pop culture obsessed. They cover news, films, music, TV, games, and more. Current pay rates are not clear. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.06 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.

Popverse

Popverse is a modern entertainment brand that covers TV, movies, comics, creators, and conventions. They welcome pitches from freelancers. They’re seeking in-depth analyses on major projects in comics, movies, TV, and games; personal stories that would be evocative to their readership; and captivating interviews/conversations with pop culture personalities. They have previously mentioned paying a standard rate of $100 per article (1,000-1,800 words), $150 or more for in-depth interviews or deeper original reporting and $50 or $75 for exceptionally short write-ups. To learn how to write for them, refer to this page.

The Infatuation

The Infatuation‘s mission is to bring readers the most honest and trustworthy opinions on where to eat around the world. They are on a mission to create the most trustworthy and useful restaurant recommendation platform, and are looking for pitches from freelance writers to expand their coverage throughout the US and around the world. They’re looking for smaller guides that highlight particular cuisines, types of establishment, or popular neighborhoods. All of their assignments are paid; they base final rates on the length of a guide, amount of additional research required, and experience. To learn more, refer to this page.

Flickering Myth

FlickeringMyth.com is a movie and pop culture website with news, reviews, interviews, features and opinions across the worlds of film, TV, comic books, video games, toys and collectibles and more. They are always open to freelance contributions and pitches, and are looking for opinion pieces, list-based articles, recurring columns and other feature pieces. They occasionally have openings for reviews as well. Pay rates are not mentioned. To learn more, refer to this page.

TheReviewGeek

TheReviewGeek writes film, TV, books, games, music and videogame reviews. They are looking for writers as passionate about media as they are. Pay rates are not mentioned, but they mention working on a pay-per-post basis. To learn more, refer to this page.

Esquire

Esquire is a men’s magazine that covers news, politics, style, food and drink, and entertainment. According to a payment report, they paid $2.00 per word for a 3500-word feature. According to an old post by their previous editor, rates start at $500 per piece. To contact them, refer to this page.

Variety

Variety covers entertainment news, awards, film reviews, film festivals, box office, and more. According to a payment report, they paid $0.15 per word for a 1000-word criticism, review, or arts/entertainment coverage. To contact them, refer to this page.

General Interest / News

Reader’s Digest Asia

Reader’s Digest Asia is a magazine that covers true stories, travel, recipes, health, beauty, games, jokes, and more. They have previously indicated to be looking for ”touching, inspiring or life-changing experiences” and ”tales about the antics of unique pets or wildlife.” Rates were listed as $200 USD for My Story (800-1000 words in length) and up to $100 USD for Smart Animals (up to 300 words). To contact them, refer to this page.

The Breach

The Breach is an independent Canadian media outlet producing critical journalism to help map a just, viable future. They welcome pitches for written journalism. According to their pitch guide, they pay $150-200 CAD for shorter opinion or analysis articles (approximately 750 to 1200 words), $250-400 CAD for longer features (1200 to 2500 words) and $400 and up for videos. Pay for investigative articles that involve more work are negotiated case by case. To learn more, refer to this page.

New Naratif

New Naratif is a multimedia website focused on Southeast Asian journalism, research, and art. They are looking for “content that is evidence-based, rich in context, and grounded.” According to their pitch guide, they pay USD 100~150 depending on word count. Details here.

Type Investigations

Type Investigations is a nonprofit investigative newsroom. They cover the “most urgent issues of our time, including racial and economic justice, climate and environmental health, and civil and human rights.” Their written features are generally 4,000-5,000 words and, according to their pitch guide, they typically pay $3,000-$6,000 (including travel and reporting expenses). For more information, refer to their pitch guide.

Mexico News Daily

Mexico News Daily is an English-language news source for Mexico. They accept pitches and submissions (800 to 1,100 words) on travel, culture, history, the arts, and lifestyle. They have previously indicated to pay freelancers 3 pesos (about $0.15)/word for 1,100 words maximum. For details, refer to their submission guidelines.

City A.M.

City A.M. is a print and digital business newspaper that is distributed in and around London. They cover business, politics, technology, leadership, lifestyle, sport, charity, and more. According to previous calls for pitches, they pay 30p a word. To contact their editors, refer to this page. Visit their website here.

AARP The Magazine

AARP The Magazine accepts submission from freelance writers on a variety of topics, including personal essays. They want “thoughtful, timely, new takes on matters of importance to people over 50.” According to a payment report, they paid $1.50 per word. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

Foreign Policy

Foreign Policy is an award-winning magazine of international politics, economics and ideas. The ideal Foreign Policy article “strikes a balance: it is a reference for debate among specialists, but it also engages and informs a general-interest reader.” They are looking for pages for their Arguments, Analyses, and Dispatches sections.A payment report suggests that they paid $0.40 per word. To find out more, refer to their writer’s guidelines.

Gizmodo

Gizmodo is a website about technology, science and culture. They publish reported features, experiential pieces, profiles, consumer tech reviews, interviews and recurring series. Fee varies as per project, but according to an old payment report, they paid $0.20 per word. To learn more, refer to this page.

The Armenian Weekly

The Armenian Weekly is an English-language newspaper for the Armenian diaspora. They publish news of general interest to the Armenian-American community. They welcome all types of submissions, but prioritize opinion pieces, coverage of local events, and commentary. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.09 per word for a 800-words news story. To learn more, refer to this page.

Finance / Business

The Financial Diet

The Financial Diet is a cross-platform media company and a digital destination where young women can talk about money. They are always seeking new freelance writers for their website. According to an old tweet from their creative director, they pay $250 for personal essays of 800 to 1,000 words. For details, refer to their write for us page.

Leader’s Edge Magazine

Leader’s Edge Magazine is a publication of The Council for Insurance Agents and Brokers, covering ‘’egal and legislative issues, international business and regulation, management trends and best practices, technology, and more.” They publish 10 times a year. They cover issues of importance to insurance brokers. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.70 per word for a 3,000-word feature. To contact them, refer to this page.

From Day One

From Day One is “a web site and conference series on business and society.” Their editorial focus is on “innovative ways for companies to forge stronger relationships with their employees, customers, and community.” They’re looking for story pitches from freelance journalists, and want stories that dig into the human elements of how companies can build well-grounded values into their business and carry them out. According to their pitch guide, they typically pay $200 to $300 for stories of 800 to 1,000 words. To learn more, refer to this page.

The Penny Hoarder

The Penny Hoarder publishes articles about earning, saving, and growing money. They have previously indicated to be interested in posts about any “wacky and weird ways to make extra money” and that they paid $75 for a 700-900 word article. Current pitching information is unclear. To contact them, refer to this page.

Crypto News Australia

Crypto News Australia provides the most relevant Bitcoin, cryptocurrency & blockchain news. They are looking for freelance writers and journalists based in Australia, who have a strong understanding of cryptocurrency, blockchain, and the digital asset industry. According to their pitch guide, rates are competitive. To learn more, refer to this page.

Inc.

Inc. is ‘’the voice of the American entrepreneur.’’ They ‘’inspire, inform, and document the most fascinating people in business: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters that represent the most dynamic force in the American economy.’’ They have previously indicated to welcome column proposals from experts and thought leaders at the top of their industries. A payment report indicates pay of $0.33 per word. To contribute, refer to this page.

ProfitF.com

ProfitF.com is a Forex and Binary options trading website. They want unique articles about Forex, finance, and the economy, accompanied by at least one image. According to their pitch guide, depending on the quality of the article, they can pay between $10 to $50. To learn more, refer to this page.

Executive Woman

Executive Woman Media empowers business leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs of all backgrounds to achieve their career goals. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.75 per word for a 1200-word feature. They are not always open to submissions. To learn more, refer to this page.

B. Michelle Pippin’s

B. Michelle Pippin’s blog features business experts, particularly women entrepreneurs with first-hand knowledge about increasing the profitability of small businesses. According to their pitch guide, they pay $50 to $150 per article.

Technology

Engadget

Engadget is a source for technology news and reviews. They cover the intersection of gaming, technology, and entertainment. As per their website, they are looking for seasoned freelance tech journalists who can write news, reviews or buying guides. According to their guidelines, they pay $32 an hour for news writing. Flat rates for longer pieces vary, starting at $750 for lightly reported features. To learn more, refer to this page.

Ars Technica

Ars Technica is a website that specializes in news, reviews, and analysis of technology trends. They cover technology, policy, science, cars, gaming, gadgets, and more. According to a payment report, they paid $0.21 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.

Tom’s Guide

Tom’s Guide covers all things consumer tech including smartphones, cameras, wearables, video games, TVs, and drones. They offer news, product reviews, price comparisons, and more. According to an old tweet from their managing editor, they typically pay $450 and up per review. To learn how to pitch them, refer to the ”join the team” section of this page.

POCIT

POCIT highlights the stories of POC within the sphere of tech and startups. They primarily look for career-focused content but also accept personal essays, opinion pieces, mega-exclusive interviews, and hard-hitting investigative pieces. They are not always open to submissions. According to their pitch guide, rates begin at $100 for personal essays.

A List Apart

A List Apart publishes articles about web design, development, and web content. Word count is between 600–2,500 words. They have previously indicated pay of $200 per article, but current rates are unclear. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

PhotoshopTutorials.ws

PhotoshopTutorials.ws publishes a wide range of articles and tutorials on Photoshop. They have previously indicated to pay $25-$50 for articles, $50 for quick tips, and $150-$300 for full tutorials. To learn more, check out their become an author page.

Toggl

Toggl is a time tracking software for small businesses and freelancers. They cover productivity and time management related topics on their blog. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.25 per word for a 1200-word piece. If you want to write about Toggl, send an email to press@toggl.com. To learn more about them, refer to this page.

Soshace

Soshace is “a recruitment platform that connects IT professionals and companies.” They have previously indicated to be looking for articles (2000 words minimum) that are targeted towards developers, designers, data scientists, or software engineers. The articles should preferably be targeted towards developers. Their submissions page is no longer available, but you can contact them here.

Motherboard

Motherboard is a publication by Vice that covers science, technology, and humans. They “love stories about how science and tech are shaping specific communities around the world and online.” The core topics that they are focused on are: tech populism, far future, power in tech, and the news. Their “most successful stories are ones that delve deep into individual communities” or tell them “how some niche concern has broader implications for all of us.” According to a payment report, they paid $0.25 per word. For details, refer to their pitch guide.

Reboot

Reboot is “a publication and community reimagining techno-optimism for a better collective future.” As per an old post by their editor, they pay $200 per essay. According to their most recent call for pitches, they pay $600 for short essays and $750 for long, $500 for interviews, and $150-500 for visual art, poetry, or fiction. 

Art & Design

Frieze

Frieze covers contemporary art and culture. They have three publications: Frieze Masters Magazine, Frieze Magazine, and Frieze Week. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.40 per word for a 1000-word opinion, editorial, column or essay. To contact the editors, refer to their contact us page.

Darklight Digital

Darklight Digital is an online platform featuring fresh voices in photography culture. They like stories that have a strong photographic lean. Writer’s fees are negotiated depending on the type of feature, but that they are able to offer a higher rate for longer thought pieces than for visual essays. According to an old tweet, their rates begin at £125. To learn more, refer to their pitching guide.

Elephant

Elephant is a magazine about contemporary art and visual culture. They welcome submissions by writers and artists. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.14 per word. To learn more, refer to their write for us page.

Artsy

Artsy is a platform for collecting and discovering art. It is “used by art lovers, museum-goers, patrons, collectors, students, and educators to discover, learn about, and collect art.” According to an old payment report, they paid $0.20 per word for a 1000-word feature. To pitch them, refer to their contact us page and the ”editorial” section.

Artforum

Artforum is a magazine focused on the world of contemporary art. They also focus on film, photography, music, fashion, and architecture. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.27 per word for a 750-word criticism/review article. To contact them, refer to this page.

Artlink

Artlink is a quarterly magazine devoted to art in the Asia-Pacific. Each issue is themed and covers the cutting edge of contemporary art. Their opportunies for writers change along with their necessities for the next issue. They welcome proposals for essays, critical reviews, interviews and co-authored submissions. They commission articles between 800–3000 words for print and digital publication. To learn about their most recent call for writers, refer to this page.

Hyperallergic

Hyperallergic is an art blog, covering visual artists from around the world. They look for “fresh perspectives from freelance contributors, especially those who come from historically marginalized communities.” They publish art reviews, reported stories, interviews, photo essays, opinion pieces, and more. According to their pitch guide, their standard base rates are $250 for short reviews, essays, and articles (400-600 words) and $500 for longer reviews, features, essays, and reported stories (800+ words).

The Big Idea

The Big Idea is “the largest and leading online resource for the arts in New Zealand.” They’re open for submissions from both experienced and emerging writers. They publish long and short-form articles covering “news, events, people, places, and concerns in the arts sectors.” Their focus is “exclusively on the arts in Aotearoa or New Zealand artists.” At the moment, they’re commissioning stories in the following columns: Pathfinders (800 to 1,200 words), Road Trip (800 to 1,200 words), Soapbox (800 to 1,200 words), Feature (up to 2,500 words), News (up to 1,200 words), and Arts Smarts. They have previously indicated to pay about 30 cents a word. To pitch them, refer to this page.

Momus

Momus is an art publication and podcast that stresses “a return to art criticism.” They seek out writing that looks critically at contemporary art and bridges its relationship to larger contexts. According to their pitch guide, they pay between $400-600 USD for reviews (800-1,500 word) and features (1,000-2,500 words) get paid $550-750 USD.

Design Observer

Design Observer is “a leading platform offering thought-provoking content on design, culture, and social innovation.” According to their guidelines, they offer a $150 honorarium for art-eds, op-eds, and essays (around 800 to 900 words). Rates begin at $1.50/word for commissioned short pieces that include original reporting and sourcing (usually 500 to 900 words). To learn more, refer to their call for pitches.

Parenting

What To Expect

What To Expect is a pregnancy and parenting brand. They offer preconception, pregnancy, and parenting advice. To contact their editors, you can refer to this page.

Minnesota Parent

Minnesota Parent is a family magazine covering “maternity, childbirth, kid health and development, child care, education, toys and technology.” They are looking for parent bloggers and feature writers. Columns by parents are typically 400-500 words, and features can be 500 to 1,200 words. Pay rates are not mentioned, but according to an old payment report, the paid $0.15 per word for a 2000-word feature. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

Pregnant Chicken

Pregnant Chicken is an online resource and blog that offers tips, advice, and information that help keep pregnancy fun and humorous for expecting and new parents. They have previously indicated to be looking for funny or emotionally relatable posts on pregnancy and being in a new parenthood. For paid posts, they expected more than 300 words and the upper word limit is not firm but needs to be reasonable. They have previously indicated pay of $100 per post. Their pitch guide is no longer available. To contact them, refer to this page.

Metro Parent

Metro Parent is a regional parenting magazine covering Southwest Michigan. According to their website, their “general goal is to have a good mix of fun and substantive local stories of interest to local parents.” According to their submission guidelines, their rates vary from $25 to $200 and up.

Kidspot

Kidspot is an Australian parenting website that covers pregnancy, birth, parenting, lifestyle, health, food, and more. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.18 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.

Mommy Poppins

Mommy Poppins is a leading national website for family activities, offering city guides, event calendars, activity resources, and travel destination features to help families turn ordinary days into memorable adventures. Their contributors love exploring their local areas, and beyond, and sharing their experiences to bring family fun to life through their words and photography. According to their pitch guide, their rates are competitive with other publications in the niche. To learn more, refer to this page.

Southwest Ohio Parent

Southwest Ohio Parent serves as Cincinnati, Dayton, and the surrounding communities’ number one parenting resource magazine and website. They welcome submissions for both the website and the print magazine. Writers are paid based on the assigned word count for articles; pay rates are not mentioned. To learn more, refer to this page.

CharlottesvilleFamily Magazine

CharlottesvilleFamily Magazine is Central Virginia’s #1 guide for savvy parents—blending rural charm with small-city sophistication. They aim to provide engaging feature stories that showcase the best of what Charlottesville has to offer families, with topics covering parenting, education, dining, art, health, recreation, and connecting readers with local resources. According to their pitch guide, they pay $75-$250 for articles they commission, dependent on length/difficulty, and $50–$75 for reprints. To learn more, refer to this page.

Rare Parenting

Rare Parenting provides parents of children with disabilities, rare diseases and special needs with evidence-based information for managing symptoms and care, as well expert advice for facing other life challenges—from finances to siblings to relationships. They accept pitches from freelance writers for original content. Along with the pitch, writers may indicate their standard rate. To learn more, refer to this page.

PDX Parent

PDX Parent is a parenting magazine and website that covers kid and family-friendly activities in Portland. Currently, they are only looking for Pacific Northwest writers. They have previously indicated to pay $25 to $50 per article, $400-$450 for feature-length articles and $100 for Field Trip columns. To contact their editors, refer to this page.

Travel

Tales from the Banana Trail

Tales from the Banana Trail is a blog that features inspiring stories of real world explorers, and also provides tools that help people achieve their full potential as explorers. The blog is comprised of 3 sections: Explore, Educate, and Equip. They accept guest posts (of at least 1,000 words). They want writers to send them a pitch first. They have previously indicated pay of $100. For details, refer to this page.

101 Holidays

101 Holidays is a travel website based in the UK. They publish travel articles such as “6 of the best beaches in Sicily” and “6 French country retreats for families.” They do not have strict word counts, but most articles are between 800 and 1,500 words. According to their guidelines, they pay between £50 and £100 per article published. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

ROVA

ROVA is a print and digital magazine about traveling the roads of North America, produced in the United States. Each edition is packed with stories of travel, road trips and alternative living. They are looking for stories of life on the road. According to their pitch guide, they pay a flat rate of $200 per article. To learn more, refer to this page.

International Living

International Living publishes articles on living overseas. They’re looking for unique, personal articles about global travel, living, retiring, investing, and real estate that is not available anywhere else at any price. They have previously indicated pay of $75 for “daily postcards,” which share stories from expats, and up to $400 for other articles. Pay is based on word count. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

Recommend

Recommend is one of the most well-known travel trade publications. Its main demographic is travel agents, so stories should focus on hotels and tour operators that work with travel advisers. Popular destinations include the Caribbean and Mexico. You can contact their editors here.

Cruise Industry News

Cruise Industry News is a trade magazine and website for the cruise industry. They publish news articles of interest to industry executives and professionals. Contact their editors here.

National Geographic Travel

National Geographic Travel is a travel brand that tells “visually-driven, unexpected stories about the world.” They provide travel information to people and expose them to new places and cultures. According to a payment report, they paid $0.50 per word. Many of their editors have their contact information posted on X; some regularly post calls for pitches there. To view their list of editors, refer to this page.

Sidetracked

Sidetracked is a print and online journal featuring personal stories of adventures, expeditions, and exploration. They are looking for personal stories (1,500 to 2,000 words) of adventure accompanied by breathtaking photography. The stories should focus on the personal experience of adventure rather than the technical details. They have previously indicated rates to be between £200 and £450. For more information, refer to their contribution guidelines.

Ori Magazine

Ori Magazine is a twice-a-year travel magazine that publishes stories by talented local journalists. They would love to receive pitches from writers. According to an old tweet by their editor, features pay $0.50-$1.00/word and single page department pieces pay $200. If you want to contribute a story, refer to their contributor inquiries page.

Travel + Leisure

Travel + Leisure Magazine tells stories from around the world: stories that are big or small, visually driven or essayistic, first-person or as-told-to or service-oriented. They’re interested in stories about a place that is misunderstood or changing, stories about seeing the world in a new way, and especially stories by writers or photographers who bring a new voice to the conversation about a place or topic. They don’t pay by word count; according to their pitch guide, they have a flat rate by type of story. To learn more, refer to their pitching guidelines.

Education

The Chronicle of Higher Education

The Chronicle of Higher Education is academe’s most trusted resource for independent journalism, career development, and forward-looking intelligence. Since its founding in 1966, The Chronicle has grown to serve millions of educators, administrators, researchers, and policymakers who rely on its insights to lead, teach, learn, and innovate. They welcome pitches and submissions to their Advice and Review sections. Pieces are typically 1,000 to 1,800 words. Pay rates are not mentioned, but according to their pitch guide, rates are competitive, and vary depending on a piece’s length and complexity. To learn more, refer to this page.

Generation Mindful

Generation Mindful creates educational products that build emotional intelligence and help connect the generations. They are interested in articles on the following topics: social emotional learning, positive parenting, supportive, trauma-informed classrooms, mindfulness, coregulation, early childhood education, special education, ADHD, autism, and attachment theory. They have previously indicated payment of $75 per published post. They do not accept pitches, only submissions of complete articles. Details here.

PTO Today

PTO Today is the magazine for leaders of parent-teacher organizations. They’re published 6 times a year. They publish articles about parental involvement, leadership, fundraising, working with school staff, etc. Major topic areas include parent involvement, leadership, fundraising, group management and organization, working with school staff, and Extracurricular and enrichment opportunities. They have previously indicated to pay $125 to $500 for features. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

Learning for Justice

Learning for Justice (formerly Teaching Tolerance) publishes articles for a national audience of pre-K through 12 educators with a focus on diversity and social justice. They accept freelance submissions for articles, blog posts, and lessons that reflect their perspective. They have previously indicated to pay up to $1 a word for features and their Story Corner section. To pitch them, refer to this page.

The Hechinger Report

The Hechinger Report is an independent, nonprofit news organization that focuses on inequality and innovation in education. They provide in-depth, fact-based, and unbiased reporting on education. They look for stories that combine compelling narratives from classrooms and campuses with smart, original analyses of national education issues. Stories should consider the research and draw from the knowledge of experts and affected communities. According to their writer’s guidelines page, they pay $1.50 per word for stories that generally range from 1,000 to 2,000 words and cover travel expenses on top of the story fee.

URMIA Insight

The URMIA Insight, by the University Risk Management and Insurance Association (URMIA), an international non-profit educational association that serves colleges and universities, is an online news and topical resource e-mailed to the URMIA membership featuring original articles covering timely topics and emerging issues in higher education risk management, best practices and innovative tools, Q&A interviews with thought leaders, and URMIA updates. Articles should be between 500 and 1,500 words. Pay rates are not mentioned. Details here.

The Change Agent

The Change Agent publishes articles written by adult educators and students. Published biannually, the magazine’s pieces promote advocacy skills and social action. The suggested length for articles is 200-800 words. According to their guidelines, they pay a $50 stipend for accepted articles. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

Sex, Etc

Sex, Etc is a sex education website that publishes articles exclusively written by teens. They have previously indicated to pay $75 per story. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

American Educator

American Educator is published quarterly by the American Federation of Teachers. It addresses the state of education across the country and covers new trends in education, politics, labor issues, and more. are They are interested in a wide range of articles on curriculum and instruction; social and emotional development; the science of how students learn; the high school to college transition; history, civics, and democracy; diversifying the teaching profession and the professoriate; confronting bias in schools and on college campuses; supporting teacher professionalism and protecting academic freedom. They have previously indicated to pay at least $300 for articles, which typically run 1,000 to 5,000 words. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

SchoolArts Magazine

SchoolArts Magazine publishes information on teaching art in schools. They’re looking for articles on the topics of successful lessons, areas of concern, and teaching approaches. They also accept clipcards (a one-day or shorter lesson broken into simple steps for any grade level) and lesson plans (a complete lesson plan for any grade from PreK to grade 12). They previously indicated to pay $100 per article, $75 for lesson plan, and $50 for ClipCard. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

Feminist

More to Her Story

More to Her Story is a newsroom dedicated to “improving the odds for women and girls.” They’re open to all kinds of journalism. They publish investigative pieces, “day-after” pieces, and breaking news. They’re particularly interested in underreported stories. According to their guidelines, they pay $300 per story. To learn more, refer to this page.

BUST

BUST seeks to bring a feminist perspective to a wide array of topics, from fashion to pop culture to personal stories. They have different categories in which your story idea can fall such as Broadcast (250-350 words), Real Life (250-350 words), You Go, Girl (Travel) (1000-1500 words) and more. Pay rates are not mentioned, but according to an old payment report, they paid $0.07 per word. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

Dilettante Army

Dilettante Army is an online journal dedicated to art writing, visual culture, and feminism. It is published quarterly, and each issue has a theme. Preferred topics center around issues of social justice, politics, and art. While they do publish pieces that are situated in lived experience, they do not publish personal essays. Word length for others vary but for essays the average length is 4000 words. According to their guidelines, they pay a flat fee of $500 per article. When we last updated this listing, they were on a brief pause. Check their website for updates.To learn more, refer to this page.

The Flytrap

The Flytrap is “a media collective focused on feminist cultural criticism that responds to and engages with cultural phenomena, rejecting algorithmic editorial strategies.” They’re seeking “unflinching, occasionally provocative, but always engaging and values-driven work.” They have previously indicated to pay $0.50 per word for written pieces and a 50% kill fee. They are not always open to submissions. To learn more, refer to this page.

Women in Higher Education (WIHE)

Women in Higher Education (WIHE) is a monthly newsletter designed “to help smart women on campus get wise about how gender affects their being successful in the men-dominated world of higher education.” They have previously indicated to offer a variety of departments to accommodate submissions, each with specific word count requirements: “In Her Own Words” (800-1100 words), “Moveable Type” (800-1100 words), “Interview” (800-1100 words), and “Features” (800-1500 words). Payment was listed as $150 for solicited articles only. Their guidelines are no longer available. To contact them, refer to this page.

Rebellious Magazine

Rebellious Magazine publishes “a unique feminist perspective on Chicago news, events, politics and culture through original articles, essays and interviews.” They have previously indicated to pay $50 for 500-word profiles & articles, columns, and essays and $25 for reviews (music, movies, books, TV). They are not always open to submissions. To learn more, refer to this page.

Dame

Dame is a website “For Women Who Know Better.” They are “smart, quick-witted, opinionated and unapologetic.” They publish essays, news, analysis, and unique takes on relationships, gender politics, sex, race, entertainment, the arts, business, politics, internet culture, health and everything in-between. According to their pitch guide, they pay $350 to $750 for reported stories.

Lilith

Lilith is a magazine for Jewish women. Their tagline is “Independent, Jewish, & Frankly Feminist.” They publish reporting, analysis, opinion pieces, memoir, fiction and poetry with a feminist take on subjects of interest to Jewish feminists. Features run 2,000 words, news clips 500 words, and fiction up to 3,000 words. Payment rates are not mentioned. To learn more, refer to their pitch guide.

Ms. Magazine

Ms. Magazine was the first national feminist magazine to make feminist voices widely available to the public. They publish articles on policy, politics, popular culture, arts, education, environment, violence, abortion and more. They do not generally pay for digital content but do pay for print articles. According to a payment report, they paid $0.50 per word. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

Autostraddle

Autostraddle is an online sphere for lesbian, bisexual, and queer women. They cover everything from TV shows to activism to queer history, always from a progressive feminist perspective. According to their write for us page, their rates start at $200 based on the type of work. To submit, refer to this page.

Writing

Barefoot Writer Magazine

The Barefoot Writer Club exists to help people make money through freelance writing. Their editorial lineup includes: Monthly Motivator (600-800 words), Productivity Secrets (400-600 words), Cool Tools (400-600 words), Thinking Like a Writer (700-900 words), Become a Better Writer (700-900 words), and Glicken (600-800 words). According to their guidelines, they pay $100 to $300 for published articles. To learn more, refer to this page.

Ruadán Books

Ruadán Books is a speculative fiction publisher. They’re looking for articles for their monthly blog, “Thoughts from the Writer’s Desk.” They want articles on “writing (or writing-adjacent) by authors who want to share their expertise, discuss the state of the industry, journal about their writing life, and chat about genres.” They pay 10 cents/word for new non-fiction articles and 3 cents/word for reprints. The word count should be 750 to 2,000 words. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

Copy Hackers

Copy Hackers teaches people how to “write copy that converts.” They promise to help people “write more persuasive, believable and usable copy.” They have previously indicated wanting writers to send pitch emails to their content strategist, and that pay was $300 to $1000 per post. Current pitching information is unclear. To contact them, refer to this page.

The Writer

The Writer is a magazine that gives professional and aspiring writers “a comprehensive how-to advice on the craft of writing.” They are looking for reported pieces, how-to stories, profiles and narrative essays. The length of their articles varies from 300 to 3,000 words. According to a payment report, they paid $0.20 per word for a 1500-word piece. It’s not clear how to submit through their guidelines page, but you can contact the editors through this page.

The SFWA Blog

The SFWA Blog is the official blog for the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America. They have previously indicated to want nonfiction articles of interest to sci-fi/fantasy writers. Articles could take the form of an essay, reported piece, how-to, listicle, and Q&A, and a series of articles might be considered. Pay was listed as $0.10/wordon final draft word count, and word count was listed as between 800–1000 words. To contact them, refer to this page.

WritersHQ

WritersHQ is a UK based company that offers training and retreats for writers. On their blog, they publish blog posts “of between 500 – 800 words examining writing and the writing process from a new perspective.” They have previously indicated to pay £40 for all posts. To contact them, refer to this page.

Author Magazine

Author Magazine is a website published by the Pacific Northwest Writer’s Association. Their mission is to “develop writing talent through education, participation, and accessibility. They publish how-to articles about writing, as well as emotional/inspirational articles for writers. Articles should be between 600 and 1,000 words. They have previously indicated to pay $50 for these articles and $30 for book reviews. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

The Writer’s Chronicle

The Writer’s Chronicle is the official publication of the Association of Writers and Writing Programs. The magazine has been in circulation for over four decades, and it is one of the most respected writing magazines. Each issue features essays, articles, news, and conversations about writing and publishing. They have previously indicated pay to be $18 per 100 words up to a maximum 7,000 words ($1,260). To learn more, refer to this page.

Poets & Writers Magazine

Poets & Writers Magazine is a bimonthly magazine “for writers of poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction.” It reaches a national audience of 100,000 readers. According to the magazine’s website, they pay the writers when their piece is scheduled for production. A payment report suggests that they paid $0.23 for an 2200-word criticism, review, or arts/entertainment coverage. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

Nieman Journalism Lab

Nieman Journalism Lab is focused on helping journalism “figure out its future in the internet age.” They are published by The Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. They welcome pitches from international writers and stories about international news outlets, writers from underrepresented communities, and writers who don’t normally write about journalism. According to their pitch guide, they pay $0.50/word.

Outdoors / Hunting / Fishing

Bowhunter

Bowhunter publishes articles about bowhunting adventures, tactics, gear, and great destinations. They are open to submissions. Articles should be 2,000 words or less and be accompanied by good photos. Pay is made upon acceptance. To learn more, refer to this page.

Sports Afield

Sports Afield is America’s premier hunting adventure magazine, founded in 1887. The magazine is devoted to people who share a passion for high-end hunting and shooting, especially North American and African big-game hunting. Thet accept a few feature articles from freelance writers. The majority of their coverage consists of big-game hunting destination pieces and exciting, well-written hunting adventure stories. Payment is made upon publication. To learn more, refer to this page.

Mountains Magazine

Mountains Magazine is a quarterly consumer magazine that celebrates our planet’s peaks. They publish personal experiences of destinations by writers who have expertise in their region and/or field. Their features inspire a broad range of readers and encourage them to explore something — or somewhere — new. According to their guidelines, they pay £110 per feature (850 to 1,100 words). If interested, send your pitches to info@mountains-magazine.com. For more information, refer to their pitch guidelines.

Fishing News

Fishing News aims to report on the commercial fishing industry in all its many and varied forms. They try to cover the whole of the coastline of the UK and Ireland. They accept contributors on a freelance basis, and are looking for writers from around the British Isles with knowledge of the fishing industry and of boats, gear and fishing methods. Pay rates are not mentioned. To learn more, refer to this page.

Shotgun Sports

Shotgun Sports Magazine publishes articles on hunting, trapshooting, and other areas of shotgunning. They look for full article submissions for their five departmental categories: test reports, think pieces, round-ups, historical pieces, and interviews. They prefer a length of 1,500-2,000 well-written articles. Payment rates are not mentioned. For more information, refer to their writer’s guidelines.

Climbing Business Journal

Climbing Business Journal is a news outlet dedicated to the indoor climbing industry. They cover climbing industry news, best practices, gym developments, competitions, coaching, and routesetting. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.07 per word. To submit an article, refer to this page.

Tail Fly Fishing Magazine

Tail Fly Fishing Magazine is a bimonthly print publication that is devoted exclusively to fly fishing in saltwater. They are always seeking great content on saltwater fly fishing (with a focus on conservation and the environment). They want feature articles of 2,000 to 2,500 words, and short features of 1,000 to 1,500 words. Payment depends on the quality of the article and whether it accompanies great photos. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

Alpinist Magazine

Alpinist Magazine is a print magazine about “alpinism and adventure climbing in the simplest, most beautiful manner possible.” They publish first-person accounts from alpine adventures from around the world, as well as investigative reports, documentaries, and photography. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.25 per word. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

Field & Stream

Field & Stream is an American magazine that focuses on hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities, with history dating back to 1871. Their mission is to inspire by ‘storytelling—in print, online, and around campfires’; to guide adventurers and teach essential survival skills, to conserve wildlife and to pass down ‘heritage, legacy, and culture of our sporting traditions’. Payment rates are not mentioned. To learn more, reach their editor via their contact us page.

The Flyfish Journal

The Flyfish Journal is a Washington-based publication all about fly-fishing culture, they publish four journals per volume. They put out colorful, story-based content for fly-fishing enthusiasts. Their features run anywhere from 1200-4000+ words. Payment rates are not mentioned on their website. To learn more, check out their submission guidelines.

Sports / Athletics / Fitness

Referee

Referee creates content to serve a core audience of sports officials from youth to professional levels. They publish three main types of articles: features, sport-specific articles and columns. All sport-specific articles should be around 500-1,000 words; features vary from 1,500-3,500 words. According to their guidelines, rates are generally three cents per published word, but they may increase depending on how they use the text. To learn more, refer to this page.

Backpacker

Backpacker publishes articles that target the backpacking and hiking communities. They have a variety of reader’s categories like Velo, Climbing Yoga, Clean Eating and more. Their pieces cover foot-based travel, backcountry experience, North American destinations, and other topics that they highlight. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.60 per word. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines page.

Triathlete Magazine

Triathlete Magazine is the largest newsstand publication that covers the sport of triathlon. Their “editorial focus is placed on multisport training tips and programs, nutrition articles, gear and apparel guides, athlete profiles, triathlon-related travel stories and timely news pieces relating to the triathlon lifestyle.” Their full-length features are generally 800 to 1,500 words. Their news pieces, training articles or nutrition pieces are of 500 to 800 words. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.50 per word for a 500-word FOB. To learn more, refer to their writer’s guidelines.

XTERRA

XTERRA is a global lifestyle brand that champions the outdoor enthusiast in their pursuit of relentless adventure. XTERRA stories exemplify one or more of these five values: Adventure, Challenge, Community, Discovery and Sustainability. All pitches must be original and not a reproduction of articles from other publications. Their goal is to provide their readers with unique content tailored to their interests. Pay rates are not mentioned; compensation is discussed once a pitch is accepted. To learn more, refer to this page.

The Surfer’s Journal

The Surfer’s Journal is a bi-monthly, reader-supported surf publication. They are always seeking writers, photographers, artists, and surfers to introduce them to new areas of interest. An old payment report indicates that they paid $0.60 per word. To learn more, refer to this page.

FanSided

FanSided is “one of the fastest growing networks of fandom-focused sports, entertainment and lifestyle sites on the internet.” They cover NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, CFB, CBB, MMA, golf, racing, fantasy, gaming, movies, TV, tech, food, and more. They are open to pitches for opinion columns, essays, detailed analysis, interviews, reported features, cultural criticism related to the world of sports, fan fiction, and anything else you might dream up related to the world of sports. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.01 per word. Current rates are not clear. To learn more, refer to their pitch guide.

Front Office Sports

Front Office Sports is “a prosumer publisher at the intersection of two passion points: sports + business.” They cater to sports business executives and sports fans by covering teams, leagues, athletes, properties, and brands. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.17 per word for a 900-word profile or interview, and as per an old tweet from their editor, they pay 0.50 cents per word. To contact them, refer to this page.

USHPA Pilot Magazine

Pilot Magazine is a quarterly, 64-page, full color magazine dedicated exclusively to unpowered free flight. published by US Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association (USPHA). Its content includes information about the association’s activities and articles covering all issues related to free flight. The magazine’s readers are knowledgeable and active participants in hang gliding and paragliding, and articles must be well-researched and well-written. All article submissions must include photographs or illustrations, or information about where editors can find supporting photography/artwork. They have previously indicated to pay $35-$150 for 100-2,500-word articles. To learn more, refer to their contributors guidelines.

Powder

Powder is a magazine for skiers. Their “mission is to come as close as possible to the expert skiing experience through words, photos, graphics, and humor.” They have a circulation of 150,000. Payment is negotiated. They are interested in news, essays, interviews and profiles, travel pieces, opinion, and other pieces for their exclusive columns. Read their old contributor guidelines here.

Mount Baker Experience Magazine

Mount Baker Experience Magazine covers the people, sports and activities, and the gear of outdoor recreation in the Pacific Northwest. They welcome articles on skiing and snowboarding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hiking, kayaking, biking, and scuba diving – any sport or activity that takes place outdoors. They occasionally run out-of-area stories. According to their guidelines, they pay $25 to $50 for briefs (300 – 600 words), $100 for articles (650 – 1,000 words) and $125 to $150 for features (over 1,000 words). To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

Christian

Elder’s Digest

Elder’s Digest is a quarterly publication for local church leaders. They publish articles that are focused towards church elders. They prefer articles and sermons that are less than 1,500 words long. According to their pitch guide, they offer an honorarium of up to $75 and $25 for a 1-page article. For more details, refer to their writer’s guidelines.

DTS Magazine

DTS Magazine is Dallas Theological Seminary’s official publication. They “publish articles applying biblical truth to life as a ministry to friends of Dallas Theological Seminary.” They prefer articles written by their “alumni, faculty, students, staff, board members, donors and their families.” They prefer articles of 1,500 words. They have previously indicated pay of $100 for reprints, up to $300 for original articles, and $50 to $100 for online content. Details here.

Reformed Perspective

Reformed Perspective is a print publication with a readership of 4-5,000. The majority of their readers live in Canada, while a sizable minority live in the United States, Australia, and the rest of the world. Their “readers are almost all from a conservative Reformed background and include members of the Canadian Reformed, United Reformed, and Australian Free Reformed churches as well as many others.” According to their pitch guide, they pay an honorarium of $100 to $300 for articles of 800 to 2,000 words. They also pay $50 for original comics. For details, refer to their writer’s guidelines.

Children’s Ministry Magazine

Children’s Ministry Magazine is for “those who serve children in the church.” They cover practical topics such as “working with volunteers; discipline; and communicating with children about faith, morals, money, friends, grades and choices.” They have previously indicated to pay $40 to $400. They are not always open to submissions. To learn more, refer to this page.

Indian Life

Indian Life is a bimonthly newspaper by Intertribal Christian Communications (an international, evangelical non-profit organization). The newspaper helps “the Native North American church speak to the social, cultural and spiritual needs of her people.” They have previously indicated payment of 15 cents per word (up to a maximum of $150) for articles, $40 for a photo, $40 for poetry, and $30 for fillers. To contact them, refer to this page.

St. Mary’s Messenger

St. Mary’s Messenger is a quarterly Catholic magazine for kids aged 7 to 12. The magazine features stories, poems, crafts, games, puzzles, feast day celebration ideas, and more. Though they are a Catholic magazine, they don’t want every piece to be explicitly religious. According to their pitch guide, they pay $25 to $100 for articles or stories that appear in their print magazine. They don’t pay for work that appears online. For details, refer to their submission guidelines.

VISION Vocation Guide

VISION Vocation Guide is a print and online resource for people who are interested in entering religious life. They publish articles that “provide insight into what it means to be a contemporary Catholic sister, priest, brother, missionary, or monk.” They have previously indicated payment of $450 for articles of 1,000 to 1,500 words and $100 for reprints. To contact them, refer to this page.

Connect Journal

Connect Journal is a print and online publication by ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) Youth Ministry Network. They “support adults working with children, youth and families in ELCA congregations by provoking thought, reflection and by providing resources.”  According to their pitch guide, they pay $100 for columns of 500 words, $150 for medium length articles of 800-1000 words, $200 for longer articles of 1000+ words, and $200 for journalistic articles written by professional journalists. To learn more, refer to their writer’s guidelines.

Lutheran Science Institute (LSI)

Lutheran Science Institute (LSI) provides “resources to churches, pastors, teachers, and individual Christians in areas of science, especially in matters relating to creation and evolution.” They have previously indicated to pay $0.04 a word for the first 1,000 words, and $0.02 a word thereafter, up to a maximum of $120 for an article. To contact the editors, refer to this page.

The Messenger

The Messenger is a publication of the Evangelical Mennonite Conference. They want articles of up to 2000 words and prefer queries. According to their pitch guide (from 2022), they pay $0.15 per word for articles and $85 for columns of 500 words. For details, refer to their submission guidelines.

Religions & Spirituality

Religion Dispatches

Religion Dispatches is a publication covering “the intersection of religion, politics, and culture.” They’re always seeking highly topical pieces that help people make “sense of religion (or lack thereof) as it’s lived and expressed in the public sphere – with a strong focus on justice and equality.” The pieces should be 700 to 1,500 words. As per a deleted post by their editing consultant, their rates start at $300. For more details, refer to their submissions page.

Hinduism Today

Hinduism Today is an international quarterly magazine featuring articles concerning timely events, human interest stories, interviews, social issues, lifestyle pieces, cultural explorations, and more. Contributing writers don’t need to be Hindu but “should empathize with Hindu thought, practices, and culture”. Word length for short articles is 700 and 2,000 words and longer articles are 2,000 to 6,000 words. An accompanying photo is necessary to go with the story. Query first. According to their pitch guide, pay is $0.10 per word and $20-100 for each published photo. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

U.S Catholic

U.S. Catholic publishes topics related to Catholicism and social justice and has been working in this area since 1935. They publish a variety of content, including features that range from 2,500 to 3,500 words, essays between 800 and 1,600 words, and opinion pieces that are roughly 1,400 words in length. They also have a “Practicing Catholic” column with articles around 1,100 words and “IN PERSON” essays, which are approximately 800 words. While the exact payment rates are not specified, U.S. Catholic offers financial compensation for both commissioned and on-spec content. For more details, refer to their submission guidelines.

Tricycle: The Buddhist Review

The Buddhist Review presents the Buddhist perspective of the West. They are the leading magazine of Buddhism in the West and they have good distribution. They are not affiliated with any particular sect or lineage of Buddhism. Articles between 500–2,000 words are preferred. Payment rates are not mentioned, but a payment report suggests they paid $0.75 per word. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

Busted Halo

Busted Halo is a unique media resource that utilizes a relevant and accessible voice to help people understand the Catholic faith, put it into practice in their everyday lives, and share it with others. They are looking for contributors who can use a relevant and approachable voice to engage readers. Their content falls into the categories of Essay/Reflection, Seasonal Article, Explainer/Resource, and Listicle. According to their pitch guide, they pay $100/article. To learn more, refer to this page.

Unpacked

Unpacked is an educational media brand of OpenDor Media, a nonprofit organization dedicated to deepening young people’s understanding of Israel, Judaism, and the Jewish experience. They are looking for super insightful articles about Israel, religion, or Jewish pop culture. They compensate all writers; rates are not mentioned. To learn more, refer to this page.

Critical Muslim

Critical Muslim, a project by the Muslim Institute in London, is dedicated to exploring issues within Islam and Muslim societies. It provides a Muslim perspective on contemporary debates and fosters dialogue between Islam and other cultures, including the West. Submissions are welcome with the following guidelines: main articles and essays (4,000-6,000 words), reviews (2,500-3,000 words), poetry (up to six pages), and fiction (3,000-6,000 words). Payment rates are not mentioned. To learn more, refer to this page.

Kveller.com

Kveller.com is a website for people “who want to add a Jewish twist to their parenting.” They want essays about women’s issues and parenting that are written from a Jewish perspective. Their suggested word count is between 700 and 1,000 words. Payment rates are not mentioned, but according to an old payment report, they paid $0.07 per word. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

Plough Quarterly

Plough Publishing House, founded in 1920, is an independent publisher of books on faith, society, and the spiritual life. They publish Plough Quarterly, a bold new magazine of stories, ideas, and culture to inspire faith and action. They accept submissions of nonfiction articles, reviews, art, and letters to the editor. Some of the topics they cover include religion, culture, and education and vocation. They are able to pay for articles upon publication. To learn more, refer to this page.

Emergence Magazine

Emergence Magazine is an award-winning magazine and creative production studio that explores the threads connecting ecology, culture, and spirituality. They state that ‘’their work gathers voices—both human and more-than-human—with the potential to shift ways of thinking and being in relationship to the living world.’’ They are interested in both local and global stories that are in-depth and narrative-focused. They consider essays, op-eds, and poetry. They only accept unpublished works. Pay rates are not mentioned. To learn more, refer to their pitch guide.

Health and Wellness

Radiant Health Magazine

Radiant Health Magazine is an independent health and wellness publication dedicated to Black women. Their readers are intentional women who value substance over trends, science over sensationalism, and quality over quantity. Their biannual print edition is a 180-page, theme-based coffee table collectible featuring long-form journalism, expert interviews, original recipes, illustrated workouts, and cultural essays. In their website, they publish informed, topical articles (800-1,500 words) on health, wellness, and what it means to live well as a Black woman. They pay writers a fixed rate commensurate with independent publishing. To learn more, refer to this page.

Cure Today

Cure Today explores the latest in cancer research and treatment. They accept personal essays no longer than 700 words and well-researched evidence-based articles. Writers must have medical writing and interviewing experience. Check out their guidelines here.

Boxlife

Boxlife is a print publication that is available at CrossFit boxes and other specialty locations. They are looking for articles about CrossFit and paleo living. Topics include weightlifting, nutrition, mental and physical fitness and motivation. It’s not clear whether they’re still working with freelance writers. To contact them, refer to this page.

Mindful

Mindful is a premium digital website that aims to report on all forms of applied mindfulness—in healthcare, education, science, relationships, the business world, arts and culture, athletics, and home life. They are looking for stories—journalistic reportage, profiles, essays—that illustrate how mindfulness can enrich our lives, the lives of those around us, and shape our world for the better. Rates are not mentioned. To learn more, refer to this page.

Mental Health Tings

Mental Health Tings is a personal blog on mental health. They are seeking 800-1200 word blog posts about first hand account experiences of living with a mental illness or neurodivergence and/or how those struggles affect the subject’s faith. They also accept 400-800 word reviews of books that are written about mental illness, neurodivergence, or healing/ self-help. According to their pitch guide, blog posts are paid $50 USD and any book reviews are paid $30 USD. To pitch them, refer to this page.

Men’s Health

Men’s Health is a magazine about fitness, health, sex, style, travel, and grooming. About half of the magazine’s content is provided by freelancers. As per an old post by their culture editor, their web rates are $150-$350. It’s not clear how to contact their US division; you can attempt to contact the culture editor through X. To pitch their UK division, refer to this page.

AnxietyFoundation.com

AnxietyFoundation.com publishes help, information, and advice about anxiety. They prefer pitches instead of completed articles. According to their pitch guide, they pay $50 per article.

Brain & Life

Brain & Life, formerly known as Neurology Now, is a consumer friendly magazine “for people with neurologic conditions, their families, and caregivers.” They publish research based articles that are well sourced. According to their old guidelines, they pay 75 cents per word, up to 1,500 words. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines page.

Diabetes Health

Diabetes Health caters to people who have diabetes and their caregivers. They publish personal essays and medically based articles. Though pitching information is unclear, you can find contact information for their editors here.

The Health Journal

The Health Journal is read by a wide demographic of people who are interested in health and wellbeing. They look for a variety of content ranging from human interest stories to expert contributions by qualified health care professionals. Regular departments include Advances in Medicine, Fitness, Food and Nutrition, Men and Women’s health, Parenting, Mental Health and more. They want strong, entertaining, and compelling articles that will hold the reader’s attention. Pay rates are not mentioned. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

Food & Nutrition

Chickpea

Chickpea is a vegan food and writing quarterly. They look for personal writing, guides and tips, unprocessed recipes with stories behind them, DIY projects, investigative articles, and photo and illustrative stories. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.10 per word. To learn more, refer to their contributor’s guidelines.

Serious Eats

Serious Eats is an award winning food and drink website, with over seven million monthly visitors. They publish “rigorously tested recipes, science-driven cooking techniques, robust equipment reviews, and stories that offer cultural and historical context to the foods we love to eat.” According to an old payment report, they paid $0.13 for a 750-word opinion. To learn more, refer to their pitch guide.

The Spruce Eats

The Spruce Eats features recipes, cooking videos, actionable tips, and more. They look for content on how to eat and cook. They have previosuly published calls for writers, but it is unclear whether they are still looking for writers. To contact them, refer to the email at the ”editorial guidelines” section of this page.

Cake Zine

Cake Zine is “a literary print magazine exploring art, history, and pop culture through food.” According to their pitch guide, their rates range from $125-$175 for shorter pieces (350 words or less), poems, and recipes; $200 for mid-length pieces (500-1,000 words); $300 for longform work (around 2,000 words); and $200 for visual art. To learn more, refer to this page.

Unfiltered & Fed

Unfiltered & Fed is a food and beverage newsletter. They publish content that explores “history, culture, nuance, and/or identity through the lens of food and beverage.” They have previously indicated to welcome freelancers interested in creating original and relevant pieces for their newsletter, and that pay was $1/word, capped at $1,000/piece. Current information on submissions is unclear. You can attempt to contact their founder through this page.

VinePair

VinePair is a digital media company that publishes accessible, entertaining, and inspiring content about drinks culture and important trends and topics in wine, beer, and spirits. This includes personal essays, reviews, and news. Rates vary according to assignment. According to a payment report, they paid $0.27 per word for a 1500-word feature. To learn more, refer to their pitching guidelines.

The Kitchn

The Kitchn is a daily web magazine that inspires cooks and nourishes homes through recipes, tips, shopping guides, and kitchen designs. They are looking for submissions for their “grocery diaries” column. The purpose of the column is to show the readers how people across the United States spend money on food, drinks, groceries, snacks, etc. throughout the week. According to their submissions page, they pay $150 per diary.

Wine-Searcher

Wine-Searcher is a website that offers information on wines. It is a place where users can find and compare wine prices, keep up with wine news, and learn about wine regions and grape varieties. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.50 per word for a 1,000-word feature. To contact them, refer to their contact us page.

Wine Maker Magazine

Wine Maker Magazine is for home winemakers in the U.S. and Canada. They aim to “capture the spirit and challenge of winemaking’ while helping their readers make the best wine they can. The length of articles is generally 1,500 to 3,000 words. According to their submission guidelines, they pay between $75 to $300, depending on the length and complexity of the article as well as the experience of the writer.

Brew Your Own

Brew Your Own publishes articles on the topic of brewing beer at home. They cover recipes, techniques, science, equipment, and other topics of brewing interest. They have previously indicated to pay $25-$200 per published article, depending on the length and complexity. To contact them, refer to this page.

Farm & Gardening

Central Coast Farm & Ranch

Central Coast Farm & Ranch is a quarterly magazine based in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties in California. They publish articles that cover a variety of topics specific to Central Coast agriculture. Word length for cover story or feature is 700 to 1,200 words and 500-700 words for departments. According to their guidelines, pay starts from 50 cents to $1 per word for features and $350 for departments. Learn more about the magazine here.

Tallahassee Magazine

Tallahassee Magazine publishes articles on Home & Garden, Life & Style, Travel & Outdoors based in the Tallahassee area, Florida. Reach out to their editor via their contact us page.

Gardener’s Path

Gardener’s Path provides gardening tips, troubleshooting advice, planting pointers, and more. They are looking for horticulturists, master gardeners, serious home gardeners, agricultural specialists, homesteaders, and others with academic or hands-on experience to write for their blog. Writers should be able to create useful guides and take great pictures. Interested authors can send a sample, resume, and rates to jobs@gardenerspath.com. To learn more, refer to this page.

Horticulture

Horticulture is a century-old bi-monthly magazine that highlights ‘gardeners, gardens and nurseries across the United States and around the world’. To contact their editors, use the contact information provided here.

Hobby Farms

Hobby Farms is a magazine dedicated to small farmers and is dedicated to providing tips for healthy food growing and sustainable farming. For more information, contact their editors here.

American Gardener

American Gardener publishes pieces that appeal to experienced amateur gardeners, and topics range from garden design to environmentally appropriate gardening. The magazine is mostly written by freelancers, and they accept article pitches for feature articles and department sections. Word length for feature articles is 1,500 to 2,500 words, and column stories run 900-1,000 words. According to their guidelines, they pay $300 to $700 for features and $150 to $200 for column stories. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

Modern Farmer

Modern Farmer “aims to tell compelling stories for an audience of people who care about where their food comes from.” They are interested in stories that ‘speak to people who care about where their food comes from, and how to participate in and help develop a more equitable food system for all.’ According to their guidelines, pay starts at a base rate of $350 USD. To learn more, refer to their submissions guidelines.

Acres USA

Acres USA is a magazine written by people deeply invested in ‘principles of sustainable and organic agriculture.’ They welcome submissions about ‘farmers, ranchers and market gardeners who have found ways to survive and thrive in an agribusiness climate that favours vertical integration and the demise of individual thinkers.’  Feature length is expected to be 1,000-2,500 words. Payment rates are not mentioned, but according to a payment report, they paid $300 for 1000-words. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

American Bee Journal

American Bee Journal is the world’s oldest beekeeping publication. They publish a broad range of topics about bees and beekeeping. They accept article pitches via email. According to their guidelines, they pay $150 for up to 1500 words and larger articles pay about $100 and rarely $500. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

The Maine Organic Farmer & Gardener

The Maine Organic Farmer & Gardener is a quarterly newspaper that publishes articles on a variety of farming and gardening topics. They’re interested in everything from livestock care to nutrition. Word count for features is 1,200- 2,200 words; for How-To articles 500-1,200 words, 1200 words for Interviews and 300-500 words for reviews. According to their guidelines, they pay 25 cents per word for published articles. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

Environmental & Sustainability

Outrider

Outrider strives to be “an online source of hard-hitting commentary and journalism that calls for the end of nuclear weapons and action against the existential threat of climate change.” They are seeking new voices to produce climate and nuclear non-proliferation journalism. Typically, their word counts run between 1,000-1,200 words, and they publish everything from investigative articles and expert analyses to interviews and book excerpts. According to their guidelines, their standard rate is $1,000/story. Their stories are usually 1,000-1,200 words. To learn more, refer to their writer guidelines.

Bluedot

Bluedot is a media company producing solutions-focused journalism that empowers, educates, and entertains people who care about climate change and sustainability. They are always looking for writers to share stories of what’s happening in their communities – the changemakers, innovations, policy shifts, and so on. According to their pitch guide, they pay $175 for roughly 400 – 600 words, plus a few photos. To learn more, refer to this page.

Mother Earth News

Mother Earth Living is a sustainable lifestyle magazine that provides ‘wide-ranging, expert editorial coverage of organic foods, country living, green transportation, renewable energy, natural health, and green building.’ They accept queries any time of the year. They welcome articles and quality photographs for their “Country Lore” department. “Country Lore” presents handy how-to tips of 100 to 300 words; according to their guidelines, payment is $25 to $100 per published item. For more details, check out their submission guidelines.

Mongabay

Mongabay is an independent, nonprofit media organization reporting on nature and planetary challenges with a global network of local journalists. They work with a global network of environmental reporters, and journalists can send story ideas to editors after reviewing current editorial priorities. Pay rates are not mentioned, but according to a payment report, they paid $0.40 per word. To learn more, refer to their pitch guide.

The Margin

The Margin is “an independent media platform that centers the people and places most affected by environmental injustice in the United States.” Reporting at The Margin is “by, for, and with communities on the frontlines of environmental and climate injustice.” They work with contributors who are proximate to or reflective of the communities they’re reporting on. According to this Bluesky post, they publish long form investigative stories, generally up to 5,000 words, and pay an average of about $1 per word. If interested, send your pitches to contact@themargin.us. To learn more, refer to this page.

The BREAK—DOWN

The BREAK—DOWN explores “the political economy of climate and ecological crisis.” They publish “critical essays that explore how capitalism both shapes, and is being reshaped by, climate and ecological crisis.” Their issues feature long-form pieces of around 3,000 words, whereas stand-alone pieces run up to about 2,000 words. According to their Bluesky post, they pay 20p/word, to a maximum of £400 for online essays. If interested, send your pitches to pitching@break-down.org. To learn more, refer to this page.

Resurgence & Ecologist Magazine

Resurgence & Ecologist Magazine is a bi-monthly magazine that covers environmental issues, social justice, engaged activism, spiritual values, arts, and more. They accept pitches for articles. According to an old tweet by their editor, they pay £100 for 500-word articles and £200 for 1,000-word articles. To learn more, refer to their pitch guidelines.

bioGraphic

bioGraphic is an online magazine covering stories related to biodiversity and conservation. They’re looking for original, reported story ideas that examine the beauty and peculiarities of organisms and ecosystems; demonstrate the fragility or the resilience of nature in a changing environment; amongst other topics. They accept ideas for feature articles, photo essays, and news articles. According to their senior news editor on Bluesky, they pay $0.85 to $1.00 per word for news stories. If interested, send your pitches to submissions@bioGraphic.com. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

Rewilding

Rewilding is an independent publication dedicated to exploring the people, places, ideas and debates connected to the global rewilding movement. They are a resource for those seeking inspiration on how to improve the human relationship with the natural world. They are interested in covering rewilding both large and small, be it massive parks and wildlife corridors or tips on creating meadows and habitat in one’s own backyard. According to their pitch guide, current per-story rates range from $200 to $600 Canadian, depending on format, effort required and word count. To learn more, refer to this page.

Trellis (Formerly GreenBiz)

Trellis is a business-to-business media company that focuses on corporate sustainability practice and strategy, covering topics related to the environment, sustainability, climate, business management, and careers. Their target audience is senior leaders in large corporations. They seek contributors with expertise and practical on-the-ground knowledge about sustainability work across sectors and companies. According to a hidden tweet by their editorial director, they pay $200 to $500 per piece. To learn more, refer to this page.

Trade Magazines, Professions & Professional

SimplePractice

The SimplePractice blog and resource library are go-to resources for therapists, mental illness advocates, and private practice managers. They feature the voices of industry leaders and mental health writers. They are looking for freelance writers who are experts in their field. They are interested in how-to articles focused on marketing and branding, as well as personal stories and essays about your own lived experiences as a clinician or private practice business owner. Their target word count is 900-1200 words, though articles can be longer. Writers are paid; rates are not mentioned. To learn more, refer to this page.

Cheers Magazine

Cheers Magazineis a business magazine for full-service restaurants and bars. It publishes trends and industry developments, ideas and best practices, from the latest beer, wine and spirit products news to bartending techniques to food pairings to staff training and customer service. The magazine is part of the Beverage Information Group. To contact them, refer to this page.

Model Engineers’ Workshop

Model Engineers’ Workshop is a magazine about “all the processes, activities and tools used by hobby engineers.” They cover metalworking and also the use of other engineering materials. They previously indicated to pay £40 to £50 per page for articles. To contact them, refer to this page.

PRB+ Magazine

PRB+ Magazine is a publication for parks & recreation professionals in the US and Canada. They publish camp, parks, and rec stories. As per an old post on X, they pay $400 per article (typically 1,200 words). To contribute, refer to this page.

Specialty Coffee Association (SCA)

The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is a nonprofit, membership-based organization that represents coffee professionals all over the world. Their “aim is to provide thoughtful reported stories, insightful personal narratives, and plain-language coverage of coffee research that shine a light on the specialty coffee community or its work in some way.” They have previously indicated to be always seeking new contributors. To contact them, refer to the footer of their website.

BedTimes

BedTimes focuses on news, trends and issues of interest to mattress manufacturers and their suppliers, and more general business stories. Freelancers can pitch to these departments: Plant Management, Marketing Report, Regulatory Update, Management Issues, Cost Management and Employee Relations, and Sustainability Report. They especially want stories that show mattress manufacturers ways to reduce costs and operate more efficiently. Pay is based on the writer’s experience, the article’s length and the complexity of the subject. Read their pitch guide here.

Veterinary Economics

Veterinary Economics is a trade magazine for veterinarians that publishes articles about the business of client and patient care. They cover topics related to practice management, including personnel solutions, communication, practice finances, personal finances, day-to-day management issues, client relations and life balance. They also cover industry issues impacting the veterinary profession. They publish features and have several departments. They have previously indicated to pay $50-350. Visit their old author guidelines here.

Offrange

Offrange offers data-driven storytelling regarding modern agriculture. They’re presently focused on U.S.-based subject matter but will consider exceptions if a story has significant impacts or teachings that can be applied in the U.S. According to their guidelines, they generally pay between $0.50 and $1.00 per word. To learn more, refer to this page.

The Telos Institute

The Telos Institute is a global consulting firm “where the world’s leaders in business and industry come to hone their leadership skills, optimize their business strategy, and embrace change as a strategic advantage.” They have previously indicated to be looking for articles within the realms of leadership, strategy, or change. Pay was listed as $0.05 a word for shorter articles of about 800 words or less, and $0.07 a word (with a cap of $140) for longer articles of 2,000 words. To contact them, refer to this page.

JSTOR Daily

JSTOR Daily is a publication focused on scholarly research and analysis. They’re interested in stories that tease out the details or that look at the obvious in a non-obvious way. Subjects that are newsworthy, entertaining, quirky, surprising, and enlightening are right up their alley. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.28 per word for a 1827-word feature. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

History

Smithsonian Magazine

Smithsonian Magazine ‘’places a Smithsonian lens on the world, looking at the topics and subject matters researched, studied and exhibited by the Smithsonian Institution—science, history, art, popular culture and innovation.’’ They accept proposals from established freelance writers. When sending in your pitch for a history article, you must supply links to previously published works. While no pay is listed on their website, according to a payment report, they paid $0.23 per word. According to a deleted tweet, their print rates are $2.00 per word. To learn more, refer to this page.

TheCollector

TheCollector broadens their audience’s understanding of the humanities through articles and discoveries from ancient history to the modern era. They are looking for writers who hold an educational degree in the topics they write about or are a researcher or academic with a university or university-affiliated research institution. According to their write for us page, they pay $30-50 per article. To learn more, refer to this page.

American Spirit Magazine

American Spirit Magazine is a print magazine published by the Daughters of the American Revolution. They want articles that focus on American history, from the Colonial period to the 1820s. They have previously indicated to be particularly interested in history that focuses on women and to accept queries that offer unique perspectives into the past. To contact them, refer to this page.

Today I Found Out

Today I Found Out publishes interesting history facts. They do not want dry material and the article must appeal to a wide range of readers. No length is listed on their website, but a word count check on recently published articles shows that they typically published articles that are 1,500 to 1,800 words. If they are interested in your articles, they will buy it from you. To learn more, refer to their writers’ guidelines.

Atlas Obscura

Atlas Obscura publishes “secret histories, dispatches from odd gatherings, on-the-ground coverage of overlooked locales, profiles of fascinating characters, and anything with an element of surprise and a sense of place.” They are looking for pitches for their two main sections: Places (a.k.a. “the Atlas”) and Stories, home for reported articles and features. According to their submission guidelines, payment is around 50 cents per word. To learn more, refer to this page.

Chronicle

Chronicle is the official publication of the Historical Society of Michigan. They welcome queries for features, educational history pieces, and articles for other departments, which they list on their site. According to their submissions guidelines, the payment range for members is $75 to $125, and for non-members $50 to $100. To learn more, refer to this page.

Naval History

Naval History is a print magazine published by the U.S. Naval Institute. They are a tough market to break into and prefer to receive queries from freelance writers. Articles should have fewer than 3,000 words. According to their submissions guidelines, payment rates are $60-$150 per estimated published page (1,000 words). Book reviews are $75 each, and pictorials range from $250-$500. Anecdotes are paid at $25 each.

Wartime

Wartime is a print magazine that specifically focuses on Australian history during times of war. They accept proposals from both amateurs and professionals, and demand an engaging writing style. Stories are typically 1,000 to 2,000. According to their submissions guidelines, pay is $300 per 1,000 words.

Contingent Magazine

Contingent Magazine is a nonprofit online magazine for “everyone who asks questions about the past.” They prioritize pitches from people who have completed postgraduate work in history or a history-adjacent field. According to their pitch guide, they pay a base rate of $500 for features (2,000 to 3,000 words), $300 for shorts (800 to 1,500 words), and $300 for reviews (1,000 to 1,500 words).

The Austin Séance

The Austin Séance is “a modern recreation of an old-time séance.” They accept guest posts for their website. They want “content relating to the history of the American spiritualist movement, spiritualist devices, documented hauntings and descriptions of spooky travel destinations — especially those in Texas.” The submissions typically run about 500 words. According to their guidelines for guest bloggers, payment is $75 per accepted submission.

Boating / Sailing

Cruising World

Cruising World publishes articles about live-aboard sailing, sailboat chartering, cruising destinations, and gear. Full-length feature articles are expected to be 1,500 to 2,500 words while smaller features, articles and columns (including technical and/or general interest stories) shouldn’t be above 1500 words. Payment rates depend on the quality of article and image provided. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

Caribbean Compass

Caribbean Compass is a boating publication that publishes articles of interest to the Caribbean’s boating community. Topics include cruising destinations, sailing events, marine environmental news, and shoreside activities of special interest to boaters, such as concerts and festivals. Their feature articles are of 2,000 words or less and their news items are of 400 words or less. Payment rates are not mentioned. To learn more, refer to this page.

PassageMaker Magazine

PassageMaker Magazine covers all aspects of trawlers and ocean motorboats and welcomes articles from around the world. Articles should be a combination of personal experience and technical/ informative elements. They previously indicated pay of $300 to $950 for magazine articles; general travel, how-to pieces about the boats and their systems, the crew, and the places they travel are welcome. Current information on submissions is unclear. To contact their editorial staff, refer to this page.

Sailing Magazine

Sailing Magazine covers all aspects of sailing, from learning how to sail in a dinghy to crossing an ocean on a large cruiser. They focus on sailing places that are realistic destinations for their readers, but can occasionally feature an outstanding and unique sailing destination. Readers are experienced sailors, so articles should use proper sailing terminology. They previously indicated to pay $50-$500 for 100-500 words short news stories and 1,000-3,000 features. Current information on submissions is unclear. To contact their editorial staff, refer to this page.

WoodenBoat

WoodenBoat is a bimonthly publication for those interested in wooden boat building, ownership, and design. Editors are primarily interested in publishing informative material; therefore, writing style is secondary when considering an article for publication. According to their guidelines, they pay contributors at a rate of $250 to $300 per 1,000 words. Word length is 1,000 – 4,000 words for feature articles. For details, refer to their editorial guidelines.

Small Boats Monthly

Small Boats Monthly is a print magazine that features boats and boating adventures. They profile specific boats, share compelling adventure narratives, and profile reader-built boats. Word count Boat profiles run about 1,500 words, Small Boats adventure 2,500 and 3,300 words, product reviews 500 words, techniques 500 words, Reader-Built Boat profiles run 500 to 1000 words, Tips 100 to 150 words. According to their guidelines, they pay 30 cents per word and $50 per tip. They also pay $50 per image. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

Latitude 38

Latitude 38 is a monthly sailing magazine – “the West’s Leading Sailing and Marine Magazine.” Its content includes articles about “the world of sailing through the eyes of the California sailor.” Feature articles generally span 1,500 to 2,500 words. Sighting entries typically fall between 500 and 750 words. Changes in Latitude pieces can range from 100 to over 1,000 words. ‘Lectronic Latitude items should be kept under 500 words. According to their guidelines, the payment rate for feature articles is a minimum of $125, and Sightings is between $50 and $125. To learn more, refer to their writers’ guidelines.

Good Old Boat

Good Old Boat magazine publishes articles on cruising sailboats. They have previously indicated to be looking for full article submissions that cover “the pride of ownership, upgrades, maintenance, refits, and restoration of good old boats.” Payment was listed as $50 to $500. Current information on submisisons is not clear. To contact them, refer to this page.

Sail Magazine

Sail Magazine is the magazine for sailing. They “write, edit, and design for everyone who sails – aboard a one-design boat or an offshore racer, aboard a daysailer on a tiny lake or a cruiser crossing great oceans and great distances.” They look for unique views of sailing. Their how-to and technical articles run from 1,000 to 2,000 words and should be written for the intelligent layman, discussing systems or techniques for navigation. Payment rates are not mentioned. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

Pacific Yachting

Pacific Yachting covers recreational boating in BC and the Pacific Northwest, including all up-to-date content for the pacific northwest yachting community, both power and sailing. They look for destination pieces, how-to articles, seamanship pieces and articles of general interest to boaters cruising the West Coast. Their features and department pieces are often written in a hands-on, relatable voice. Features run up to 2,000 words and include colour photos. Departments run 800 to 1,000 words. Payment rate is agreed with the editor. Check out their submission guidelines here.

Hobbies & Crafts

Rock & Gem

Rock & Gem is a monthly publication, “the leading magazine for rockhounding and lapidary hobbyists.” Editors look for the following articles: field trips, step-by-step lapidary projects, club activities, gold prospecting, lapidary skills for all levels of lapidary enthusiasts, profiles of lapidary artists, and education pieces for beginning rock collectors. According to writer’s guidelines, “Rock & Gem contributors understand that their submission is a work for hire, and that by signing the independent contractor agreement they grant U.S. copyright and all rights in it to the Company (Beckett Media).” According to their guidelines, payment is $250 for a feature (2,000-3,000 words) plus 8-10 quality, high-resolution photos and a list of full-sentence, informative captions. To learn more, refer to this page.

COINage Magazine

COINage Magazine covers the hobby and business of coins for both collectors and investors. They are looking for contributors with extensive knowledge of and experience in the hobby and business of coins. They accept queries, not completed manuscripts. According to their guidelines, they pay $250 for 2,000 word features. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

Fibre Focus

Fibre Focus is an in-house magazine of Ontario Handweavers & Spinners. The magazine provides weaving, spinning, dyeing, knitting, basketry, felt making and papermaking as well as sheep raising and craft supply information. They also publish profiles of craftspeople, how-to articles, techniques, news of interest in the fibre world, new developments in fibres and equipment and book reviews. According to their guidelines, they pay $30/page, including photos and diagrams. To learn more, refer to their website.

Sew News

Sew Newspublishes with “step-by-step information for personalizing ready-to-wear and creating original fashions, accessories, gifts and home décor.” They are looking for unique techniques, pattern hacks, fitting methods, new ways to use existing tools and supplies, and ideas they’ve never featured before. They have previously indicated to pay $50 to $500 per article. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

O Scale Trains

O Scale Trains is a hobby magazine for scale model trains. They have previously indicated to welcome detailed articles describing efforts to model locomotives, rolling stock, structures, scenery and model railroad-related accessories along with photo tours of finished layouts. Pay was listed as $150 per short article and $50 for product reviews. To contact them, refer to this page.

Apogee Rockets

Apogee Rockets is a company that sells model rocket making supplies for hobbyists. They regularly publish a newsletter about rocket making, and are looking for articles are with a minimum of 3000 words. According to their guidelines, payment for feature articles goes up to $350. To learn more, refer to their article submission guidelines.

Sky & Telescope

Sky & Telescope is the leading magazine for the hobby and science of astronomy. They have a circulation of more than 100,000 subscribers. Feature articles generally run from about 1,200 to 2,700 words and cover a wide array of topics, including: important new advances or current problems in astronomy research; observing projects; how to maximize the performance of telescopes and other equipment; how to take and process great astrophotos; stories of key figures and events in astronomical history; and capabilities of new ground- and space-based observatories. Payment rates are negotiated with the publisher. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

Astronomy

Astronomy is a science and hobby magazine for astronomy enthusiasts. Most articles are commissioned, but some unsolicited material is published. Hobby feature topics include observing features, which explain where to find and how to view celestial objects and include sky maps, diagrams, and illustrations. Articles can be aimed at beginning, intermediate, or advanced observers. Photography and imaging features provide how-to advice on capturing portraits of celestial objects on film or in digital format. Equipment features range from product reviews to surveys of telescopes and accessories. They also publish science features. Articles range between 1,500-3,000 words; web articles between 750 and 1,250 words. Pay rates are not mentioned, but according to an old payment report, they paid $0.28 per word. Details here.

Knitty

Knitty is a “grassroots knitting” publication. Editors look for new original submissions which have not been published in any publication (in print or on the internet). According to their guidelines, payment is $250-350 per published submission. To learn more, refer to their writers’ guidelines.

The Numismatist

The Numismatist is the official publication of the American Numismatic Association. Numismatism is the collection of coins, medals, paper currency, and similar items. The magazine “serves as a refreshing review for the experienced collector and as an introduction to essential concepts for the less experienced.” The suggested length of articles for their magazine is 1,200 to 3,200 words. According to their guidelines, authors are paid $0.15 per word and $2.75 for each usable photograph, illustration, and numismatic material sent for photographic reproduction. To find out more, refer to their submission guidelines.

Philosophy and Culture

The Humanist

The Humanist is a quarterly publication of ideas and action focusing on the philosophy of humanism—a naturalistic and progressive outlook informed by science, inspired by art, and motivated by compassion. They are interested in receiving pitches for pieces that explore specialized topics (from politics to pop culture) relevant to humanism, columns recounting life experiences or “deconversion” stories, editorials, and book and film reviews. They have a limited budget for compensating authors. To learn more, refer to this page.

Aeon

Aeon’s mission is to explore and communicate knowledge that helps us make sense of ourselves and the world. They ”ask the big, existentially significant questions and find the freshest, most original answers, provided by leading thinkers on philosophy, science, psychology, society and culture.” They are on the hunt for essays pitches, and want pieces that explore the economics of everyday life, take a deep dive into one of the ‘hard’ sciences, illuminate the history of agriculture and husbandry, among other themes. Essays are generally 2,500-5,000 words. For writers whose principal income is from their writing, they pay a freelance fee. For all others, they pay an honorarium. To learn more, refer to this page.

The Point

The Point is a Chicago-based print and digital magazine of “philosophical writing on everyday life and culture.” Each issue of the magazine contains three sections which are essays, symposium and reviews. Print essays are 3,000 to 6,000 words long, symposium articles and reviews are 1,500 to 3,000 words long. They only pay authors whose articles are published in the print journal. An old payment report suggests they paid $0.14 per word. To learn more, refer to their submissions page.

Shadowbanned Magazine

Shadowbanned Magazine is “unapologetic media for the next generation of the political left — independent, people-powered, and rooted in the worlds of politics and culture.” They’re seeking contributors committed to speaking truth to power. They publish “work rooted in anti-establishment, decolonial, and liberation-focused perspectives.” According to their pitch guide, they pay $75 for 800-1,000 words; $125 for 1,100-1,500 words; and a flat rate of $60 for poetry and artwork. For details, refer to their submissions page.

Hammer & Hope

Hammer & Hope is “a magazine of Black politics and culture.” Their aim is to “build a project whose politics and aesthetics reflects the electric spirit of the protesters who flooded the streets in 2020, a project that breathes life into the transformative ideas pointing us towards the world we deserve.” They have previously indicated to pay $1.00/word for commentary, $1.33/word for reported features, and $300/25 lines or less, with $6 each additional line for poems. To pitch them, refer to this page.

Cosmos Institute

Cosmos Institute is an academy to develop philosopher-builders and equip them to steer AI toward human flourishing. They’re looking for pitches about how AI can support human flourishing. They’re interested in writing that helps us make sense of our current moment, organized around five core themes: Truth-seeking, Human autonomy, Decentralization, History, and Philosophy and AI. According to their pitch guide, they offer $1,000 for essays around 2,000 words in length to be published on their Substack. To learn more, refer to this page.

Phenomenal World

Phenomenal World is a publication that features research, analysis, and commentary on social sciences. The publication is managed by staff of the Jain Family Institute (JFI). They publish content by JFI staff and fellows, as well as by external researchers and writers. They “welcome submissions on any topic in the social sciences, particularly economics, history, philosophy, sociology, economic history, and kindred fields.” According to an old tweet, they pay $500 for longform pieces and $250 for interviews. Details here.

New Humanist

New Humanist is “a quarterly magazine of culture and science.” They welcome feature pitches on culture, ideas, science, and philosophy. They also welcome poems, book reviews, and in-depth reportage. They also accept pitches for their website. According to an old tweet, they pay £350-£500 for features and about 10p/word for reviews and online-only. To pitch them, refer to this page.

FUSION

FUSION aims to publish fresh, informed writing about politics, society, and culture. They are particularly interested in submissions that demonstrate serious (which need not mean uncritical) engagement with classical liberal, conservative, and libertarian ideas. Their formats are a Monthly Essay of 3000-4000 words and a Perspective of about 1500 words. Contributions are paid at a competitive rate. To learn more, refer to this page.

London Review of Books

London Review of Books is Europe’s leading magazine of culture and ideas. They publish twice a month. Each issue of the magazine contains poems, reviews, reportage, memoirs, letters, ‘short cuts’, and a diary. They accept unsolicited submissions as well as proposals. According to a payment report, they paid $0.61 per word. For details, refer to this page.