The following is a list of magazines and websites that accept submissions directly from freelance writers.
Keep in mind that all of these magazines have specific needs and requirements. Payment rates may still need to be negotiated. To learn more about how to negotiate pay and build a solid base of clients, I highly recommend The No B.S. Course on Freelance Writing
Boundary Waters Journal is a Canadian print magazine that features articles that “help readers enjoy their trips to canoe country.” What ‘country’ is that? The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW), Quetico Provincial Park and Superior National Forest. They pay up to $500 for features. They also pay $50 to $150 for photos. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
Source pays $200 to $500 “for introductions and walkthroughs of tools developed in and for newsrooms, along with detailed case studies and examinations of specific issues in news development and data journalism.” To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
Real Python pays up to $300 for in-depth about coding in the Python programming language. To learn more, read their contributor guidelines.
learnaboutgmp offers “Online Compliance & Regulatory Training in a Modern Cloud Based LMS.” They want articles written for an audience that works in either the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology or Medical Device Industry or similar.” They pay $200 to $500 for articles. If you’re a life sciences professional, they may be worth looking into. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
Racked covers shopping, with a particular interest in “the intersection of politics and fashion and beauty.” They also pay for personal essays. Reports indicate they pay over $500 for feature articles. To learn more, read their contributor guidelines.
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.
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.
