There are so many magazines that pay writers. As we wrote in our recent article, most of these magazines are not famous, but they have dedicated audiences, and are always on the lookout for quality writing.

As a followup to our recent list of 10 Magazines that Pay $250 an Article, here’s a list of 10 more magazines that accept submissions from freelance writers. To make this list, the magazine has to pay at least $250 for some of their articles.

1. Country Magazine is all about living the small town, rural lifestyle. They publish stories, photographs, jokes, and recipes. They feature stories and memories of country living. They pay $250 for stories that run a page or more. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
2. Pentimento is a literary magazine for the disability community. Inspired by Sun magazine, they aim to publish ” an accessible, balanced magazine where wonderfully well-written pieces can stand side-by-side with a voice that may not be ready for The Paris Review, but nonetheless, needs to be heard. Where a piece about a promising future can sit next to a glimpse into a bleaker reality.” They pay $250-$250 for submissions. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
3. 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. They have thorough guidelines, including an editorial calendar, on their website.
4. South Carolina Living is a lifestyle magazine published by South Carolina’s not-for-profit electric coopoeratives. They reach a very large audience. They publish general interest articles, profiles, articles about energy issues, and regional travel articles, recipes, and more. Payment is up to $450. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
5. DRAFT magazine is a nationwide magazine all about beer. According to our sources, they pay $0.80 cents a word. According to their website “pitches need not be beer-centric, but those that are should focus on beer/brewery news, trends and ideas, rather than the technical aspects of brewing and/or profiles. Aside from beer, we happily accept pitches on topics ranging from food, sports (both professional and leisure), travel, and many other topics.” To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
6. Douglas magazine is a regional business magazine that serves Southern Vancouver Island’s business community. They generally pay $0.40 cents a word. They are looking for features of 1,200 to 3,00 words in length. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
7. Guideposts is an inspiration-focused magazines about “people who have attained a goal, surmounted an obstacles, or leanred a helpful lesson through their faith.” They typically publish first-person narratives. They pay $250 or more for stories. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
8. Drum! Magazine is all about one thing: Drumming. They are a niche publication. Their audience is 99% drummers. They pay between $50 and $300 for feature articles. To learn more, be sure to read their submission guidelines.
9. Blade Magazine is about knives and knifemaking. According to their website: ”
   What we need are stories that are brand new in scope and content. Knives being used for unusual purposes, in adventure settings, etc., are always good. New, state-of-the-art knife designs, steels and other knife materials and how they are made are good. The knife collections of celebrities are good. Stories on how to collect knives, what to collect and why, etc., are good.” They pay between $150 and $300 for articles. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
10. Sport Fishing magazine accepts queries from freelance writers. They pay $250 for their “from the pro” department, and $750 for longer features. They have a very thorough submission guidelines page, with great tips writers. It’s worth a read, even if you’re not submission. To learn more, be sure to read their submission guidelines.