The publishers listed here are organized by category, for your convenience. (Thanks to Writing Launch for their contributions here. The database for their members contains over 1700 similar listings, from which this was drawn.)

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Travel

The Points Guy (TPG) is a travel website and blog that offers aviation news, travel advice, reviews, guides, deal alerts, and more. One payment report indicates payment of $300 for a 1,000-word blog post. To contact them, refer to this page.

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. They accept guest posts (of at least 1,000 words). They want writers to send them a pitch first. If they accept the pitch, they pay $100 upon completion. For details, visit this page.

SoulTown-USA helps “travelers find black culture and joy in the USA.” They want travel writers to write about black culture in one American city that they love. They want posts of 1,500 to 2,000 words. They pay $100 per blog post. To learn more, visit this page.

Art & Design

Pixlr Blog features content about “mobile photography, graphic design, and anything else that feels like it fits.” They pay $200 per post. They pay higher rates for in-depth, tutorial-style content. To pitch them an idea, visit this page.

Education

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a nonprofit that helps educators prepare students for success in college, career, and life. They are looking for educators to contribute theme and non-theme-related blog articles. The articles should ideally be 500 to 800 words long. They pay $100 to bloggers when their work is published. For details, visit this page.

WeAreTeachers is an online media brand for educators. They welcome submissions on a wide range of topics related to teacher life and education. Before submitting, they recommend reviewing their blog to understand their style, format, and tone. Most of their blog posts are 500 to 700 words long. If they publish the submission, they pay an honorarium of $100. To learn more, visit this page.

Feminist

GUTS is a Canadian magazine and blog covering Canadian politics and culture, including “long-form journalism, interviews, fiction, and new media that further feminist correspondence, criticism, and community in Canada.” They pay $100 for print pieces, $50 for blog posts. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Femme Feminismis a hybrid fashion blog and feminist magazine. According to its editor Dena Marie Landon, “The site’s mission is to create an inclusive community for all women, feminine and non-binary, to discuss the intersection of fashion, femmes and feminism.” The editor publishes personal essays and historical pieces exploring these topics within a monthly theme. Payment is $75-$100 for essays (800-1,300 words). Writers must provide 3 photos to accompany their submissions. To learn more, contact the editor here.

Finance / Business

Credium is “an investment platform built around trading bots specialised in crypto assets.” They are seeking evergreen content in long-form for their blog. They want in-depth pieces of 4,000 words with an image-to-word ratio of about 1 image to 250 words. They will pay $250 per article. To learn more, refer to this page.

Smart Business Trends is a blog that covers “the latest trends in online marketing, including email marketing, WordPress, and Amazon FBA.” They pay $100 to $200 for well-researched tutorials, product reviews and case studies. To learn more, refer to this page.

Elite Personal Finance is a blog interested in articles dealing with personal finance, business, making money online, saving money, loans, credit cards, identity theft and credit reports.  Articles should be 1,500 to 3,000 words per post. Payment is $100 per article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

The Freshbooks Blog informs readers and viewers about accounting, taxes, and other financial essentials. They do accept writers to regularly contribute to their blog. They pay $200 per post, and up if you can negotiate successfully. Their submission portal can be reached here.

Food & Nutrition

Eat Your World is an online guide to regional foods and drinks around the world. For original articles for their blog, they pay $25 to $40. For destination guides (with high-quality photos), they pay $300 to $500. To learn more, refer to this page.

General Interest / News

LobeLog is a US foreign affairs blog by Inter Press Service (IPS). It is named after Jim Lobe, a veteran journalist. They welcome original submissions. They want contributors to query first. The ideal length of their pieces is 750 to 1,200 words. According to Women of Color Advancing Peace and Security (WCAPS), they normally pay $100 per article. Details here.

The American Interest is a bi-monthly magazine that focuses on American policy, politics, and culture. They welcome submissions of feature essays and book/film reviews. According to one payment report, they paid $200 for a blog post of 2,000 words. To learn more, refer to this page.

Health and Wellness

NurseGuidance.com is a blog where nurses offer helpful articles and videos to other nurses. They are looking for articles and videos for their blog. They pay $50 to $100 for anecdotes, general tips, or advice articles. The articles should be 400 to 1,200 words long. For details, visit this page.

Human Rights / Social Justice

Rooted in Rights Blog is a “platform dedicated to amplifying the authentic perspectives of disabled writers.” They are looking for articles and op-eds on disability rights topics, by writers who identify as disabled. They pay on a sliding scale that is based on word count, with the minimum payment being $100. To learn more, refer to this page.

Lifestyle / Entertainment

Immersion Magazine is “the newest outlet for independent fashion and entertainment, providing opportunities for emerging artists to showcase what they are all about.” They pay $100 for a full-length article of 4 to 8 pages, and $50 for a blog of 350 to 750 words. For details, refer to this page.

ZEAL is a blog that publishes writing on comics, games, and pop culture. They also publish original comics. They are “interested in writing on games that are not generally the target of serious criticism; games that are too weird, too bad, too forgotten, and too anime. ” They even publish “revisionist fan-fiction.” They pay up to $100 per article, and up to $200 per comic. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Miscellaneous

wikiEspressoMachine is a blog that features informative content on homes and gardens as well as kitchen and dining. They want articles of 1,500 to 2,000 words. Some of the recommended topics are: “home and garden (bathroom, bedroom, cleaning closet & laundry, garage, entertaining, furniture, gardening, safety, smart home devices…)” and “kitchen and dining (baking, coffee, cookware, dining & entertaining, large appliances, small appliances, storage, tools, wine & bar…).” They pay $100 per article. To learn more, visit this page.

Peril is an Asian Australian online magazine of writing, arts, and culture. They are accepting submissions for their “Edition 39: Testing Times” till 14 October 2019. They “accept contributions of art works, prose, poetry, non-fiction, essays, blog posts with a word limit of 1,000 words (where applicable), a relationship to issues of Asian Australian interest, and a connection to the issue theme.” The writers don’t have to identify as Asian-Australians to contribute, but their contributions should be of Asian-Australian interest. They pay $50 to $100 per piece. Details here.

Truity is a website that offers scientific personality and career tests. They are looking for writers who can contribute regularly and make their content more current and engaging. They pay $100 to $150 per blog post. To learn more, refer to this page.

The National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities is a program of the Lurie Institute for Disability Policy at Brandeis University. They are seeking blog submissions (500 to 1,000 words) from parents with disabilities. They pay $100 per accepted submission. Details here.

Creative Revolt is a blog that offers tips to bloggers, creative entrepreneurs, and freelance writers. They are looking for list-style and how-to posts of 1,000 to 2,000 words. They are interested in posts on the following topics: round-ups of freelance writing websites that pay $100+ to write, how to travel full-time as a freelance writer, and an inside look into a specific freelance writing website. They pay $100 per blog post. For details, visit this page.

UBER Driver Things is a blog and community where UBER and LYFT drivers get the latest rideshare tips, tricks, news, and opportunities. They are seeking experienced drivers (with a minimum of 3 months of paid driving experience) who can “offer advice, guides, their take on interesting topics, current events and personal experiences as it pertains to driving for a living.” They pay $75 to $200 per article. For details, visit this page.

Daring Abroad is a blog that offers work from home jobs, investment opportunities, business ideas, and more. They also offer reviews of home appliances. They are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. They are looking for contributors who are “passionate about writing on life and travel tips.” They pay $100 per article (1,500 to 2,000 words). To learn more, visit this page.

Quill Blog is a blog by Quill Corporation (an office supplies retailer). They offer tips and tricks on work-life balance, office issues, career advancement, meal plans, and more. They pay $50 for 300 to 500 words tutorials that focus on resolving common office issues, $100 for 500 to 1,000 words tutorials that deal with issues that demand more guidance and clarity, and $150 for 1,000+ words tutorials that answer complicated problems with a number of solution paths. To learn more, visit this page.

My Used Car Blog publishes articles related to car maintenance, after-market upgrades, and the automotive industry. They want list articles, how-to articles, car reviews, and car product reviews. They pay $20 to $100, depending on length. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. This market is permanently closed

Tofugu is a multi-niche blog that publishes stories on Japanese culture, travel, and language speaking tips. They encourage regular submissions by worthy writers. They pay $250 for every accepted post, and pay more for established writers. Their submission guidelines can be found here.

Outdoors / Hunting / Fishing

Packsmith is a blog that provides advice on packing, gear, and clothes specifically to the city traveler. They accept articles of 1,000 to 3,000 words. Their rates start at $100 per article. To learn more, refer to this page.

Go East is a blog about mountain sports in the northeastern United States. They cover outdoor trip ideas, backpacking, photography, inspiration, beta, news, and stories. Payment, strangely, is via “cash gift cards” and is between $75 and $100. TO learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Parenting

Baby and You offers affordable pregnancy and ovulation tests in New Zealand. They are seeking “general fertility and local New Zealand fertility articles.” They pay $20 for a 400-word article/blog post, $50 for a 750-word article/blog post, and $80-$100 for a 1,000+ word article/blog post. To find out more, refer to this page.

Family Story is “a think tank founded in 2015 to recognize, validate, and protect the many ways individuals form and re-form families.” They are looking for personal essays and opinion pieces for their blog. They especially encourage submissions from people of color and/or LGBTQIA+ folks. The submissions should be of 600 to 1,200 words. Payment is $100 per post. To learn more, visit this page.

Zift provides “essential screen time parenting tools, insights and resources to families in a technology-driven world.” Their Parent Portal and Parenting Insights blog help parents become better at parenting in today’s technology-filled environment. They want evergreen articles that offer practical and actionable tips. Their most successful articles are 1,500 to 2,000 words long. They pay $100 per article. To learn more, refer to this page.

On Parenting is a parenting blog of Washington Post. They are looking for pieces with an interesting angle to parenting. They welcome reported pieces and personal essays. They want the pieces to be no more than 1,200 words long. Payment reports suggest that they pay up to $2.50 per word. According to one of our readers, expect no more than $300 total. To learn more, refer to this page.

Philosophy and Culture

HowlRound is a “free and open platform for theatremakers worldwide.” It is based out of Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts. They are looking for writers who are actively involved in theatre. They pay $150 for essays (1,500 to 2,000 words), $50 for blogs (750 to 1000 words), and $100 for NewCrit reviews (1,000 to 1,500 words). To learn more, refer to this page.

Sports / Athletics / Fitness

Argo Swim Video provides tools that help swimmers and coaches. They are looking for guest contributions of 500 to 1,000 words for their blog. They pay $100 for accepted content. To learn more, refer to this page.

The PTDC.com is a how-to blog for fitness professionals in search of engaging and actionable articles of 800 – 1500 words that include unique experiences for people in the fitness industry. They pay $100 per article upon acceptance. Read their contributor guidelines here.

Technology

CircleCI is a continuous integration and delivery platform that helps software teams release quality code, faster. They allow freelancers to write on topics of their own choice. They pay $300 per accepted blog post (1,500 to 2,500 words). For more information, refer to this page.

Appy Pie is a mobile app creator that allows users to create and monetize various types of mobile apps. They are looking for blog posts (1,000 to 2,500 words) accompanied by examples or images. The blog posts may be written on the following topics: restaurant apps, radio/music/entertainment apps, real estate apps, wedding planning apps, dating apps, quiz/survey apps, mobile app builders, small businesses, chatbot builders, website builders, workflow automation, app marketing, and case studies about brands that have met success with apps. They pay up to $100 per blog post. If the blog gets shared for 200 times or more, they pay an additional amount of $50. Details here.

Geekflare is a tech blog that provides articles focused on cloud computing, web security, hosting, blogging, development, and middleware. They are seeking experienced professional writers for how-to, configuration, troubleshooting, and product information articles. They typically pay $60 to $250 per article. For details, refer to this page.

Software Testing Help (STH) is a software testing blog. They want tutorials on any topic that would be of help to quality assurance testers. They usually pay $200 to $600 for a tutorial. To learn more, refer to this page.

Auth0 provides a “universal authentication & authorization platform for web, mobile and legacy applications.” They are looking for technical articles for their blog. The technical articles should show readers how to get things done using new technologies like Java, Ruby on Rails, Python, Node, ASP.NET Core, Go, Modern JS, and Authentication. They pay up to $300 per article. To learn more, visit this page.

MFractor is a “productivity tool for Visual Studio Mac.” They are looking for technical content about Xamarin, including “beginner tutorials, deep dives into the latest Xamarin developments and MFractor how-tos.” They pay $250 AUD for a blog post. To learn more, refer to this page.

Elegant Themes builds “beautiful premium WordPress themes coupled with advanced functionality and awesome support.” They are looking for tutorials, case studies, in-depth guides, and evidence-based opinion pieces for their blog. Their ideal word-count is 1,000 to 1,500 words. They pay a flat rate of $250 per article. For details, visit this page.

GitLab is “an open core company which develops software for the software development lifecycle used by more than 100,000 organizations.” They are looking for high-quality tutorials and stories for their blog. They pay up to $200 per post. To learn more, visit this page.

Postmark blog is a blog by Postmark (a transactional email service). They want “tutorials that cover broad topics related to transactional email such as delivery, reputation, design, tools, and testing, as well as tutorials for using Postmark with specific languages and systems such as Python, Rails, Laravel, Node, and so on.” They pay $200 to $300 per tutorial, depending on its complexity. To learn more, visit this page.

Dataquest blog features tutorials and articles on data science, data engineering, and data analysis. They have a monthly readership of over 100,000. They are seeking “data science projects with something interesting to say.” They pay $150 for the first project that they publish, $250 for projects 2-4, and $300 for projects after that. To learn more, refer to this page.

Couchbase is a company that offers NoSQL database technology. They pay for articles to be published on their blog. Payment is $200. Their submission guidelines suggest a list of topics. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Compose publishes informational articles about databases for their blog the Write Stuff. They’re looking for philosophical, practical pieces on database concepts. For each article, they pay $200 cash and $200 in Compose database credits. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. This market is permanently closed

SlickWP is a blog focused on teaching its readers “how to get the most out of WordPress and the Genesis Theme Framework.” Editors look for well-written practical articles and tutorials; they also accept reviews of WordPress themes and plugins. Editors consider only original material that includes “images and code snippets where appropriate.” If the article is accepted, the contributor agrees to give SlickWP.com full rights to be the exclusive publisher of the article (which can be modified). Payment is $100 per article. To learn more, read writer’s guidelines: http://slickwp.com/write-for-us/.

Trade Magazines, Professions & Professional

Distiller Magazine is a publication of the American Distilling Institute. They cover the art and business of craft distillation. They welcome queries for articles. They pay $500 plus $75 per image for topical features of 1,500 to 2,000 words. They pay $100 plus $25 per image for single-topic, narrow-focus blog-style articles of 300 to 500 words. For details, read their submission guidelines.

Revive Social Blog provides top-level advice to social media marketers. They are looking for how-to posts that focus on a particular aspect of social media. If the quality of the article is up to par, writers can earn $100 to $200 per article. For details, visit this page.

Harvard Medical School CME Online is a “learning center for postgraduate online medical education.” They are accepting guest posts from credentialed health care professionals for their two blogs, Trends in Medicine and Lean Forward. The posts should be at least 400 words long. They pay $200 per post. To learn more, refer to this page.

Writing

 Write Naked is a writing blog focused on the “writing life cut open.” They accept queries for guest posts that discuss the freelance writing life, from publishing trends to a day in the life of a writer. They pay $50 per guest post; however, if they are “particularly impressed” with a post, they’ll pay $200. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

They pay 25 cents per word, and you can receive up to $1,000 for a feature.

They’re passionate about covering stories not found in the mainstream media. They’ve won six Project Censored Awards for covering stories that were otherwise ignored. They’ve also been recognized by the Utne Reader as a leading provider of environmental coverage.

They accept queries from freelance writers for articles that discuss any form of environmental news, from animal rights to technological innovations.

As they write on their submissions page:

Earth Island Journal is always looking for compelling and distinctive stories that anticipate environmental concerns before they become pressing problems, stories that scan the horizon for the next big issue. We want stories that will surprise, provoke, and entertain our readers and that explore new territory overlooked by other publications.

In-depth feature stories generally range from 2,500 to 3,000 words, and writers are paid $750-$1000 for these. Shorter articles, between 1,200 to 1,500 words, earn $300 to $375.

They also publish online reports, and writers earn $50 to $100 for these. Since they publish five times a week online, the reports are a great way to break into the magazine.

To learn more, make sure to read their full submission guidelines.

We’ve included pay information for each of the publishers. Keep in mind that pay rates depend upon a number of factors, and often fluctuate.  If you want to learn how to negotiate pay rates, pitch publishers, etc, we recommend  The No B.S. Guide to Freelance Writing.

1. FlockU publishes posts on all things college, from paper tips to lifestyle pieces. They’re inviting student writers to contribute all kinds of content, including “experiments, personal essays, cultural critique, and research pieces.” They pay $50 per published post.

To learn more, read FlockU’s submission guidelines.

2. Note: this website no longer exists. They have officially bit the dust.  Coffee Break For Writers publishes advice for freelance writers. They accept articles that cover trending topics in the world of freelance writing, such as pitching, SEO, selling on Amazon, and more. They pay $50 for unpublished articles.

To learn more, read Coffee Break For Writers’s submission guidelines.

3. The Compass Magazine is an online publication covering issues in the global church and society from a Seventh-Day Adventist perspective. They accept queries for articles that discuss trending topics, ministry, theology, and more. They pay up to $200 for unpublished articles.

To learn more, read the Compass Magazine’s submission guidelines.

4. Shotgun Sports magazine publishes articles on hunting, trapshooting, and other areas of shotgunning. They’re looking for full article submissions for their five departmental categories: test reports, think pieces, round-ups, historical pieces, and interviews. They pay $50 to $200, though “stories submitted without photos will be paid a lower rate.”

To learn more, read Shotgun Sports’s submission guidelines.

5. 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. They pay $50 per published article (though Society members who publish receive $75 per article).

To learn more, read Chronicle’s submission guidelines.

6. CATALYST magazine is “Salt Lake City’s resource for creative living.” They accept queries for articles that discuss the goings-on of Salt Lake City, especially in certain areas such as the arts, environmental issues, health, and more. They pay 10 cents per word ($50 for a 500-word article).

To learn more, read CATALYST’s submission guidelines.

7. Funny Times is a cartoon and humor newspaper that features more than 100 cartoons in each issue. They pay $25-$40 per cartoon, and $60 for each story.

To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Keep in mind that pay rates depend upon a number of factors, and often fluctuate.  If you want to learn how to negotiate pay rates, pitch publishers, etc, we recommend  The No B.S. Guide to Freelance Writing.

1. Popular Science publishes articles on “new and emerging technology” in a variety of fields, including science, the environment, electronics, and more. They accept queries (through postal mail) for pieces that thoroughly address new technology, such as product reviews or features. The magazine requires that writers submit any illustrations or photographs along with the story. They don’t list their pay, but expect it to be highly competitive.

To learn more, read Popular Science’s submission guidelines.

2. Early American Life focuses on “early American style, decorating, and traditions.” The editors accept queries for pieces that cover history, architecture/decorating, antiques, studio crafts, or travel. They “estimate $500 for a first feature from a new writer,” though exact rates will vary.

To learn more, read Early American Life’s submission guidelines.

3. MotorHome is the only monthly newsstand publication that publishes articles about RVs. They accept e-mail or mail queries for “tightly focused motorhome stor[ies]” that address the RV enthusiast. For manuscripts with accompanying photos, they pay $100 to $900.

To learn more, read MotorHome’s submission guidelines.

4. Good Old Boat magazine publishes articles on cruising sailboats. They’re looking for full article submissions that cover “the pride of ownership…upgrades, maintenance, refits, and restoration of good old boats.” They pay from $50 to $700, depending on the type and length of the article.

To learn more, read Good Old Boat’s submission guidelines. (View their pay scale here.)

5. Alaska Airlines Magazine is the monthly in-flight magazine for Alaska Airlines. They are 75 percent written by freelance writers. They pay between $150 and $700. They also occasionally reimburse for expenses.

To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Pay information has been included for each magazine. Keep in mind that pay rates depend upon a number of factors, and often fluctuate.  If you want to learn how to negotiate pay rates, pitch publishers, etc, we recommend  The No B.S. Guide to Freelance Writing.

1. Exit 721, the new magazine of the Georgia Writers Association, is looking for submissions. Writers who reside in Georgia are invited to submit feature pitches, short fiction, and poetry. For the spring 2016 issue, feature articles will focus on the theme of promotion. They pay $50 for features, while pay for creative writing articles is “on a rolling basis.” The deadline for submissions to the Spring 2016 issue is March 19. To learn more, read Exit 721’s submission guidelines.

2. The Kids’ Ark is seeking fiction and nonfiction on the theme of “the end times.” They’re seeking stories aimed at 6- to 10-year-olds that reflect Christian teachings, and they do not align with any certain denomination or church. They pay $100 for original pieces and $25 for reprints. The deadline for this theme is April 30. To learn more, read The Kids’ Ark’s submission guidelines.

3. The Bulletin of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America is currently open to submissions. They seek pitches for nonfiction articles and columns on a wide range of topics, including publishing and the writing process. They pay 10 cents per word ($50–$300 per article). To learn more, read the Bulletin’s submission guidelines.

4. Carvings On A Desk is currently seeking submissions for an upcoming anthology with the working title Sandwiched: Voices from the Middle. The anthology will feature personal essays on “the middle years of life.” They pay $25 per accepted story, and contributors will also receive a free copy of the book. In addition, writers may receive royalty payments up to $25. To learn more, read the anthology submission guidelines.

5. Hakai Magazine has updated their submission guidelines. The coastal-focussed magazine welcomes pitches that “pertain to marine coastal environments in some way.” Writers can pitch to the four main sections of the magazine: News & Views, Features, Videos & Visuals, and Quick Reads. While they don’t list their pay, our feature on Hakai reported they pay up to $1 a word for features (in Canadian dollars). To learn more, read Hakai Magazine’s updated submission guidelines.

6. JSTOR Daily is a publication focused on scholarly research and analysis. Its articles “draw connections between current affairs, historical scholarship, and other content that’s housed on JSTOR,” one of the world’s leading databases for scholarly material. They note that “all of our contributors are paid,” and while they don’t list their rates, expect them to be competitive. To learn more, read JSTOR Daily’s submission guidelines.

7. Ruralite Magazine publishes articles on rural goings-on in the West. They’re looking for submissions for features on people, places, news, and other happenings. Submissions must be mailed in and accompanied by a query letter to the editor. They pay $50 to $500, depending on the length of the feature. To learn more, read Ruralite Magazine’s submission guidelines.

8. Celtic Life International is looking for articles on all aspects of Celtic living, including food, history/heritage, travel, books, and more. They want “writing that demonstrates insight, integrity, and humour.” They pay 20 cents per word (presumably Canadian). To learn more, read Celtic Life International’s submission guidelines.

9. edibleSEATTLE is a Seattle-focussed branch of Edible Communities, a series of food-centric publications. The magazine is mostly freelanced, so editors are always looking for new stories. Writers are invited to submit queries for both features and departments. They pay 15 to 30 cents per word. To learn more, read edibleSEATTLE’s submission guidelines.

10. eCommerce Insiders publishes “insight and commentary from those who make their living servicing online retailers.” They invite writers with direct industry experience to submit educational articles or commentary on topics that are geared toward online retailers. They pay $75 to $150 per article, depending on length. To learn more, read eCommerce Insiders’s submission guidelines.

11. Garden & Gun is a magazine covering the “New South,” including culture, food, literature, and more. Above all, the magazine says “its main pursuit is a love of the land and a dedication to the sporting life.” They’re looking for nonfiction articles on any of those topics (a full list is available in the guidelines). They don’t specify pay, but our sources report they pay between 20 and 50 cents per word. Keep in mind that they do pay a kill fee of 25 percent. To learn more, read Garden & Gun’s submission guidelines.

12. ART PAPERS calls itself “the essential, independent guide to contemporary art.” The editors are looking for pitches for features, columns, and reviews that cover present-day art, including trends and specific works. They don’t explicitly list their pay, but our sources report between $60 and $325 an article. To learn more, read ART PAPERS’ submission guidelines.

13. The Chicago Reader is the city’s largest free weekly newspaper. They’re looking for “narrative features, insightful criticism, timely blog posts, or expertly composed videos.” While they’re open to any topic, they have a list of topics they’re interested in on the guidelines page. They don’t list their exact pay, but our sources report from $100 to $3,000 an article, so expect competitive rates. To learn more, read the Chicago Reader’s submission guidelines.

14. Russian Life magazine is a bimonthly magazine covering all aspects of Russian culture, travel, history, and more. Their features are generally freelanced, and writers are invited to send queries for features or for a small number of other departments (the full list is available in the guidelines). They don’t specify pay, but our sources report $100 to $300 an article. To learn more, read Russian Life’s submission guidelines.

1. The NYC Emerging Writers Fellowship is currently open to NYC-based writers. Emerging writers who have not yet published a novel or collection are invited to submit fiction pieces of 7,500 words or fewer. Between nine and fifteen grantees will receive $5,000 and a plethora of other benefits, including mentorship with a freelance editor and the opportunity to meet with agents.The deadline is February 29. To learn more, read the fellowship guidelines.

2. Binghamton University is holding the Milt Kessler Poetry Book Award. Poets may submit books of poems that total 48 pages or more. There is no limit to the amount of books a poet may submit. The grand prize winner will receive $1,000.The deadline is March 1. To learn more, read the award guidelines.

3. Hektoen International is holding the Fourth Hektoen Grand Prix Essay Competition. Writers may submit essays either on the military or on any of the topics featured in Hektoen International. There will be one winner in each category, who will receive $1,500. Essays should be no longer than 1,600 words, and winning essays will be published in the Summer 2016 issue of the magazine.The deadline is March 31. To learn more, read the competition guidelines.

4. The L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest is open for submissions. Emerging writers of fantasy or science fiction can submit prose of up to 17,000 words. Writers must be relatively unpublished (see number 5 on the guidelines). The first place winner will receive $1,000; second place will receive $750; and third place will receive $500. Winners will also receive trophies. At the end of the year, a Grand Prize winner will be announced and awarded $5,000.The next deadline is March 31, but the contest is held every quarter. To learn more, read the contest guidelines.

5. Sapiens Plurum is holding its Earth Day Short Fiction Contest. Writers can submit short stories that deal with climate change. The editors note that “stories must offer hope, at least a possibility” and “personalize the consequences of climate change so readers feel as well as know them.” The first place winner will receive $1,000; second place will receive $500; and third place will receive $300.The deadline is April 22. To learn more, read the contest guidelines.

6. St. Martin’s Press and WORDHARVEST are sponsoring the Tony Hillerman Prize for “the best first mystery set in the Southwest.” Writers who have never written a mystery may submit a full-length manuscript for consideration. The winner receives $10,000 and publication from St. Martin’s Press.The deadline is June 1. To learn more, read the prize guidelines.

7. The University of Pittsburgh Press is holding the 2016 Drue Heinz Literature Prize. Published writers may submit a collection of short fiction for consideration. The winner will receive $15,000 and publication by the University of Pittsburgh Press.The deadline is June 30, but the submission period begins on May 1. To learn more, read the prize guidelines.

8. The Freeditorial Literary Contest is currently open. Writers can submit short stories of between 10,000 and 40,000 words that are fictional or historical. Over the course of the contest Freeditorial readers will have the ability to download the submitted stories for free, and the number of downloads will help determine the winner. The first place winner will receive $15,000; second place will receive $5,000; and third place will receive $2,000.The deadline is July 31. To learn more, read the contest guidelines.

9. PEN American Center is holding its Annual Prison Writing Contest. The rules state that “anyone incarcerated in a federal, state, or county prison in the year before the September 1 deadline is eligible to enter.” Writers may submit poetry, fiction, drama, and nonfiction. The first place winner will receive $200; second place will receive $100; and third place will receive $50.The deadline is September 1. Note that while there is no fee for submissions, writers must mail in their work. To learn more, read the contest guidelines.
10. The National Endowment for the Arts (The NEA) offers $25,000 grants for both prose and poetry writers. They accept around 5% of applications. Prose and poetry grants are offered in alternating years.This years application deadline is March 9th, 2016. This can be a major advancement for anyone’s career. Many writers spend several years preparing for these grants. To learn more, read the guidelines here. 
11.  The Tulsa Artist Fellowship recently expanded to include writers. Writers from Tulsa, Oklahoma can apply to receive a stipend of $20,000, plus free housing and work space.The deadline to apply is March 4, 2016. To learn more, visit their website.
    
12. The BBC National Short Story Award, open to residents of the U.K., offers a grand prize of £15,000, £3,000 for the runner-up and £500 for three further shortlisted. The stories will be read on the BBC.The deadline for submission is March 11th, 2016. To learn more, read the guidelines here.
13. The Mississippi Arts Commission Artist Fellowship awards up to $5,000 to Mississippi artists who “demonstrate the ability to create exemplary work in their chosen field.” (If you are not from Mississippi it is worth looking into the regional fellowships that may be available to you. Most states and major cities have funding opportunities for artists and writers.)The deadline is March 1st, 2016. To learn more, read the guidelines here.
14. The Writers Trust of Canada offers the Bronwen Wallace Award for Emerging Writers. The award is for $5,000. They also give $1,000 to two finalists. Writers must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.The deadline is March 7, 2016. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. 
15. The FT/OppenheimerFunds Emerging Voices Awards offers an award of $40,000 to fiction writers, film makers, and artists in more than 100 “emerging market nations.” The fiction award is presented to an author of a published work of fiction in English (or translated into English.)The deadline for submission is April 30th, 2016. To learn more, visit their website.

1. High Country News is a nonprofit magazine covering the American West. They want stories that “include incisive reporting, strong storytelling, and intellectual honesty.” Writers can submit both feature articles (2,400+ words) and stories for the magazine’s front-of-book section (500 to 1,600 words).Payment: 50 cents to $1.50 per word. However, they do have a kill fee of 25 percent.High Country News Submission Guidelines

2. New Jersey Family Magazine is a monthly parenting publication with a readership of 300,000. They welcome articles that help local parents “be the best parents they can be.” The magazine covers a wide range of topics, including health, education, kids’ programs, and more. In addition, writers can submit to three of the magazine’s outlets: NJ Baby, an annual magazine devoted to newborns; Raising Teens, a biannual publication for teens; and njfamily.com, the magazine’s online counterpart.Payment: Approximately 10 cents per word. Features range from 600 to 1,000 words. They pay $25 to $50 for reprints, and $5 to $15 for online-only articles.New Jersey Family Submission Guidelines

3. Whole Life Times is a bimonthly magazine that focuses on holistic living, mainly in Southern California. They accept queries for articles that reflect a holistic lifestyle in any area, including farming and sustainability. Writers can submit queries via email for features, the front-of-book section, or their personal essay section.Payment: $25 to $150, depending on article placement and length.Whole Life Times Submission Guidelines

4. Bee Culture is a magazine covering American beekeeping. They publish articles about “beekeeping – its history, how-to-do everything beekeeping covers, equipment used and made, and even the humorous side of this craft.” 30%-50% of their articles are written by freelancers, and they’re continuously accepting article proposals or full articles, though they prefer queries.Payment: $150 to $200 for features (1,500 to 2,000 words).Bee Culture Submission Guidelines

5. New Mobility is a magazine for active wheelchair users. They note that they “tell stories directly and honestly, without sentimentality.” They’re not looking for stories of “overcoming disability” but rather practical, compelling articles. Writers can submit “articles on recreation, travel, people, health, relationships, media, culture, civil rights and resources.”Payment: 15 cents per word.New Mobility Submission Guidelines

6. The California Sunday Magazine is a general interest publication covering the areas of “California, the West, Asia, and Latin America, telling stories for a national audience.” They welcome freelance writers to submit features and articles that echo the magazine’s direction. Interested writers can email the editorial team to receive a copy of the writer’s guidelines.Payment: While California Sunday doesn’t list rates on their site, they claim that “our rates for reported features will be competitive with national print magazines.”California Sunday Magazine Job Openings

7. B. Michelle Pippin runs a business blog that’s open for freelance pitches. Anything business-related is game. Articles will either be published on the blog or in a members-only print newsletter, which pays more. Writers can fill out a form on the site to receive more information about contributing.Payment: $50 to $150.Michelle Pippin Submission Guidelines

8. Tutorialspoint is a hub for all kinds of tech-related tutorials. Writers with knowledge in IT, web development, project management, and related industries can contribute thorough guides on a variety of subjects. Writers are required to send a 2-3 page sample “to show your writing capabilities and command over the chosen subject.”Payment: $250 to $500, depending on factors like article length, complexity, subject popularity, etc.Tutorialspoint Submission Guidelines

9. LIVE is a take-home story paper distributed to Christian adults in Sunday School classes. The paper seeks to “encourage Christians in living for God through stories which apply biblical principles to everyday problems.” They publish true stories, nonfiction, how-to articles, and fiction. However, they do not accept Bible fiction or sci-fi.Payment: 10 cents per word for first rights and 7 cents per word for reprint rights.LIVE Submission Guidelines

10. The Objective Standard (TOS) is an Objectivist publication that covers a wide range of subjects. While writers don’t need to be Objectivist, TOS is only interested in articles that are written with the Objectivist philosophy in mind. They publish everything from history articles to book reviews.Payment: 15 cents per word.The Objective Standard Submission Guidelines

11. Field & Stream is an American magazine that focuses on hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities. They’re looking for queries, no longer than a page, that lucidly describe the subject at hand. Some pieces that “depend on writing style, such as humor, mood, and nostalgia or essays” can be sent in manuscript form, as can short tips.Payment: The magazine reports that payment ranges from $100 to “as much as several thousand dollars, depending on the quality of the work, the experience of the author, and the difficulty of obtaining the story.”Field & Stream Submission Guidelines

Prizes and awards range from $500 to $25,000.

1. The National Endowment for the Arts’ Literature Fellowships are now open. Poets must have published either “a volume of 48 or more pages of poetry” or “twenty or more different poems…in five or more literary journals.” Fellows will receive $25,000 grants. Deadline is March 9, 2016. To learn more, read the grant guidelines.
2. The Graywolf Press Nonfiction Prize is open for emerging writers to submit their nonfiction projects. Writers must have a manuscript in progress to enter the contest. The winner will be awarded a $12,000 advance from Graywolf and will receive editorial guidance from the press. Deadline is January 31, 2016. To learn more, read the contest guidelines.

3. The Massachusetts Cultural Council is accepting Artist Fellowship applications in the areas of fiction and nonfiction. Writers who have lived in Massachusetts for the last two years and who are current residents may submit a manuscript of 25 pages or less. The Council will award competitive grants of $12,000 and finalist awards of $1,000. Deadline is January 25, 2016. To learn more, read the fellowship guidelines.

4. The Tennessee Arts Commission is accepting applications for Individual Artist Fellowships. Writers must live in Tennessee, and the Commission also requires that “to qualify, an artist must be financially compensated for his or her work, and this compensation must be a significant source of support for their livelihood.” Each fellow will be awarded $5,000. Deadline is January 25, 2016. To learn more, read the grant guidelines.

5. Virginia Commonwealth University is hosting the 2016 Levis Reading Prize. Honoring the late Larry Levis, the prize awards $5,000 to a poet whose first or second book was published in 2015. The winner will also receive an all expenses paid trip to Richmond for a reading in the fall. Deadline is February 1, 2016. To learn more, read the prize guidelines.

6. The 2015 RBC Bronwen Wallace Award for Emerging Writers is currently open to Canadian writers under the age of 35. Poets who have not published a book may submit 5 to 10 pages of poetry. The winner will receive $5,000, and two runners-up will receive $1,000 each. Deadline is March 7, 2016. To learn more, read the award guidelines.

7. Thunderbird Stories is holding their National Indigenous Writing Contest. Canadian writers who have proven Indigenous ancestry may submit Indigenous-based stories of less than 3000 words. First place will win$2,000; second place will win $1,000; and third place will win $500. Deadline is February 26, 2016. To learn more, read the contest guidelines.

8. Event Horizon Magazine is hosting a science poetry competition. Poets are invited to submit up to three poems that “incorporate scientific thinking, concepts, or principles.” The winner will receive $500 and publication in the April 2016 issue of Event Horizon. Deadline is February 26, 2015. To learn more, read their contest guidelines.

9. The Little Tokyo Historical Society (LTHS) is seeking short stories for its Imagine Little Tokyo short story contest. Stories must be set in Little Tokyo in Los Angeles. Winners will receive $500 and publication in The Rafu Shimpo and the Discover Nikkei site. To learn more, read the contest guidelines.
10. The Florida Keys Flash Fiction Contest is now open for writers to submit a story of 500 words or less. The prize is unique: a three-week residency at the Studios of Key West. The winner will also be able to spend up to 10 days writing in Ernest Hemingway’s private study at the Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum. Airfare, accommodations, and meals are included. Deadline is March 31, 2016. To learn more, read the contest guidelines.

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1. Briarpatch Magazine is an award-winning politics and culture magazine. They describe their perspective as “fiercely independent and proudly polemical.” Writers are welcome to submit queries for any of their departments, which include features, interviews, parting shots (op-ed), and reviews. They pay $50 to $150, depending on the type of article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
2. subTerrain Magazine is a Canadian literary magazine. They accept submissions of creative nonfiction for each of their themed issues. 2016’s themes are “Secrets,” an unthemed issue, and “Nostalgia.” They pay $50 per published page. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
3. SitePoint publishes articles on aspects of web design and development, from CSS to entrepreneurship. The site relies heavily on freelance writers to supply new, interesting takes on the latest development trends and news. They pay $150 to $300 per article, depending on the topic and length. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
4. RankPay is an SEO service that accepts freelance articles for their blog. They’re looking for posts that cover SEO, content marketing, or social media. They pay $100 per article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
5. iPhone Life Magazine is a leading publication for iPhone owners and enthusiasts. Writers are welcome to submit to any departments, which include iNews, Life + Tech, Best Apps, and more. They pay $50 per article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
6. The Christian Courier is a bi-weekly publication that describes itself as “an eclectic boutique of styles, opinions, and flavors from a Reformed perspective.” They accept submissions via email for their News, Opinion, and Features sections. They pay $45 for columns and $70 per page for other articles. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
7. A List Apart is an online magazine about web design, development, content, and more. They publish longform feature articles (1,500–2,000 words) consisting of thought-provoking information on web design. They pay $200 per article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
8. HowlRound is an online journal and knowledge commons focused on theater. The majority of their content comes from freelance writers. They pay $50 to $150 depending on the type of article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
9. Western Art & Architecture is a “magazine for art collectors and architecture aficionados.” They publish lifestyle articles relating to arts and design in the Western world. Freelancers can submit to any of their departments, which include Artist Profiles, Home Features, In the Studio, and more. They commonly pay 50 cents per word ($400 for an 800–word article). To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
10. The Penny Hoarder publishes articles about earning, saving, and growing money. They’re interested in posts about any and all “wacky and weird ways to make extra money.” They pay $75 for a 700-900 word article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

This past Monday, Tor officially made the announcement on their site. Since most of their stories come in through consulting editors, they don’t have as much room to accept stories from the slush pile. In response, they’re indefinitely closing their short fiction submissions. They state that they “do not plan to reopen in the foreseeable future.”

However, the Tor staff will read and respond to all stories submitted up until January 7. That means you have just over two weeks to send in your best speculative fiction stories.

Tor is looking for stories no longer than 17,500 words, and they note that most stories fall around the 12,000 range. According to their website they “pay 25 cents a word for the first 5,000 words, 15 cents a word for the next 5,000, and 10 cents a word after that.” So if you write a 10,000 word story, you’ll get $2,000.
For more information, read our write-up on Tor as well as their submission guidelines.