This is a list of markets for articles, fiction, creative non-fiction, and poetry. While some publications have an ongoing submission period, some have a limited submission reading period. Also keep in mind that certain publications will require photos/sketches to accompany manuscripts. If, after studying writers’ guidelines, you still have questions about submissions, do not hesitate to contact editors. Finally, make sure that you understand what rights you sell to the publication. — Tatiana Claudy

Chicago Parent is a parenting news magazine. Its content includes articles with a local focus. Editors look for new local writers from Chicago area.Editors buy one-time print publication rights for Chicago Parent with exclusive first North American publishing rights and electronic rights. Editors do not consider reprints.

Payment starts at $100 for a one-page story. To learn more, read writers’ guidelines: http://www.chicagoparent.com/archives/write-chicago-parent/.

 

Focus on the Family is a bimonthly Christian magazine. Its content includes articles onmarriage and parenting from a biblical perspective. Editors look for complete manuscripts with “age-specific parenting advice, inspiring profiles, marriage tips, faith-based family activities.”

Payment begins at $0.25 per word for 1,200-1,500-word articles. To learn more, read writers’ guidelines: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/magazine/call-for-submissions.

http://media.focusonthefamily.com/fotf/pdf/magazine/fotf-mag-writers-guidelines.pdf#_ga=2.203845139.2000304966.1519272868-903762248.1519272864

 

subTerrain (Strong Words for a Polite Nation) is a literary magazine published 3 times per year. Its content includes fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, essays, and commentary. Editors look only for original material and are “happy to consider work from all corners of the identity spectrum.”Payment is $0.10 per word (to a maximum of $500) for fiction (up to 3,000 words), non-fiction (up to 4,000 words), and commentary ((up to 4,000 words). To learn more, read writers’ guidelines: http://subterrain.ca/about/35/sub-terrain-writer-s-guidelines/.

 

Grain Magazine (A Journal of Eclectic Writing) is a quarterly Canadian literary journal. Its content includes “engaging, surprising, eclectic, and challenging writing and art” by Canadian and international writers. Editors consider only unpublished manuscripts (fiction and nonfiction) and do not accept simultaneous submissions.NOTE: Grain has a nine-month submissions period from September 1st to May 31st. Submissions received between June 1 and August 31 will be automatically rejected.

Grain purchases first Canadian serial rights only.

Payment is $50 per page to a maximum of $250 for manuscripts up to 3,500 words. To learn more, read writers’ guidelines: http://www.grainmagazine.ca/submissionguidelines/.

 

OUR HOMES is a quarterly glossy Canadian magazine of premium homes, real estate, and décor. Editors look for “accurate and lively writing that demonstrates knowledge of home building and decoration.” Although articles must include interviews and be based on research, they also must be entertaining. Editors encourage writers to submit their quality photos.Payment is $0.25 per assigned word for freelance writing. To learn more, read writers’ guidelines: http://www.ourhomes.ca/contributors-guidelines.

The War Cry is a monthly magazine published by The Salvation Army. Its content, representing the Army’s mission, is focused on bringing people to Christ and helping them to grow in faith. Editors look for news, articles, non-fiction, and fiction. For the Bible quotes, use New Living Translation.

Editors consider original manuscripts and reprints.

Payment is $0.35 per word for first rights, one-time use of articles (800-1,250 words) and $0.15 per word for reprints (800-1,250 words). To learn more, read writers’ guidelines:

http://www.sanationalpublications.org/submission-guidelines/.

LitMag is a literary journal of “minds, large hearts, sharp pens.” Editors look for work that “moves and amazes.” Writers can submit up to 5 poems and one story (or essay) at a time. Editors consider only original unpublished manuscripts.

Payment is $1,000 for fiction or nonfiction and $250 for a poem for LitMag Print.

Payment is $250 for LitMag Online. To learn more, read writers’ guidelines: https://litmag.com/submit/.

Femme Feminism is 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, read writers’ guidelines:

http://www.femmefeminism.com/joomla/index.php/want-to-write-for-us.

 

Popular Woodworking Magazine is published 7 times annually. Its content includes articles from “America’s best and brightest woodworkers.” Editors look for submissions that support their “philosophy of hybrid woodworking” (combining of hand and power tools). Freelance submissions are welcomed in the following departments: End Grain (reflections on woodworking as a vocation or avocation) and Tricks of the Trade (collection of tips).

Payment is $250 for End Grain article (600 words) and $50-$100 for Tricks of the Trade piece. Writers are encouraged to include their sketches or photos to illustrate their techniques. To learn more, read writers’ guidelines: https://www.popularwoodworking.com/writersguidelines.

Just Labs is a bimonthly magazine and a website aimed toward owners of a family Lab. The website content addresses the following topics: Labs as service dogs, breeding, raising puppies, Labs feeding and health, history and legal issues.

Payment is $0.10 per word (upon posting on website) for features (600-1,000 words). To learn more, read writers’ guidelines: http://justlabsmagazine.com/online-community/submission-guidelines/.

For full Writer’s Guidelines, which include rates, send a request to Jill LaCross, Managing Editor, at jillian.lacross@vpdcs.com.