The following is a list of 7 magazines that pay at least $300 for articles. For even more magazines that pay writers, be sure to grab a free copy of The Paid Publishing Guidebook.

1. 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. They pay at least $300 for articles, which typically run 1,000 to 5,000 words. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
   
2. Traditional Bowhunter is “dedicated to preserving and advancing the rich tradition of hunting with the longbow, recurve, and selfbow..” They pay $300-$400 for features, with photos. To learn more, read their submission guidelines
   
3. Black Belt Magazine is the United States’ oldest martial arts publication. They’re looking for educational and/or enlightening articles on the techniques, strategies, philosophies, and history of martial arts. They pay $150 to $300 for 1,000-3,000 word articles with good photos. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
4. Carolina Parent is a parenting magazine published monthly by Morris Communication Company, LLC. It caters for Wake, Durham and Orange counties in North Carolina. A typical issue will have a theme and will include regular features and columns. They require that submissions by freelancers be exclusive within the magazine’s region. They consider reprints of articles from publications outside their region. Features range from 600 to 1,200 words. They pay between $75 and $300 per article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
5. Pennsylvania Heritage magazine is published by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission with the Pennsylvania Heritage Foundation. They focus on Pennsylvania’s “rich culture and historic legacy.” They pay between $250 and $500 for articles. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
   
6. Vibrant Life is a bimonthly magazine that publishes family-oriented health pieces from a Christian perspective. Their nutrition section adheres to the vegan lifestyle and helps readers eat more nutritious foods. They pay $100-$300 for articles. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
   
7. The American Gardener is the American Horticultural Society’s official publication. They publish 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. They pay $300 to $600 for features and $150 to $200 for departments. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.