10 Magazines that Pay Writers ($50 to $1,000 Per Article)

The following is a list of ten print publications, magazines, newsletters, etc that are seeking pitches from freelance writers.

Topics include comics, weddings, quilting, food history, beer, news, home design, and more.

New Freelance Writers: Do Not Send a Pitch Without Reading This First

  1. The MNT is “a monthly comics newsletter which digs around behind the scenes and within the pages of current comics publishing.” They are accepting pitches for shorter pieces (500 to 750 words) and longer feature-length pieces (1,000 to 1,500 words) that “examine specific themes or characters within comics or profile a specific creator.” They pay $25 for shorter pieces and $50 for longer feature-length pieces. Details here.
  2. Bridal Guide Magazine offers everything that is needed to plan a wedding. They offer the latest wedding trends, registry advice, honeymoon information, real wedding photos, beauty tips, and more. According to one payment report, they paid $1,000 for a 2,000-word story. Contact them here.
  3. Make Modern is an Australia-based modern quilt magazine. They publish articles about quilting and profiles of quilters. One payment report indicates payment of $100 per piece. To learn about article submission, refer to this page.
  4. Eaten is a print magazine focused on food history. They publish 3 times a year. Their magazine is “filled with a cornucopia of old recipes, enlightening gastronomic essays, and the fascinating and forgotten tales of the people who have grown, cooked, and enjoyed all things edible over the centuries.” They seek stories related to both food history and the theme of their upcoming edition. According to one payment report, they paid $200 for a reported story of 1,000 words. To contact them, refer to this page.
  5. British Cinematographer is a print and digital magazine that covers the art and craft of international cinematography. They publish 6 times a year. They “focus on the art and craft of cinematographers, and the technologies they use during production and post production.” According to one payment report, they paid $300 for a reported story. To contact them, visit this page.
  6. Craft Beer and Brewing is “a magazine and online community for people who love to drink and make great beer.” They offer news, tips, recipes, reviews, and more. According to one payment report, they paid $0.04 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
  7. The Saturday Evening Post is an American print magazine and website. They accept nonfiction (1,000 to 3,000 words) on “health, history, human interest, finance, technology, travel, and politics.” They also accept short fiction (up to 3,000 words). According to one payment report, they paid $0.03 per word. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
  8. Berks County Living is a regional lifestyle magazine that highlights the best of the Greater Reading/ Berks area’s dining, home décor, style, fashion, music, and more. One payment report indicates payment of $250 for a 1,500-word reported story. To contact them, refer to this page.
  9. Dallas Style & Design is a quarterly home design and lifestyle magazine that covers the Dallas-Fort Worth areas. They focus on design, art, fashion, lifestyle, travel, and more. According to one payment report, they paid $260 for a reported story of 650 words. To contact them, refer to this page.
  10. My Sister’s Magazine is “an interactive digital magazine for millennial Black women.” The magazine has the following sections: culture, history, lifestyle, relationships/sex/love, fashion/beauty, politics, and book club. They accept pitches of less than 500 words. They pay $150 to $300 per article based on word count (750 to 1,500 words). To learn more, refer to this page.

 

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