Contributed By S. Kalekar

These markets pay up to or more than $100 for writing. Topics include writing about theater, railroads, grassroots reporting, trains, and parenting. Some submissions have a deadline. For more magazines that pay $100, see this list.

1. HowlRound

This is a website about theater and performance. They accept queries and pitches for essays, blogs, blog series and NewCrit (analysis beyond the traditional thumbs up/thumbs down review).
Word count: 1,500-2,000 for essays; 750-1,000 for blogs; 1,000-1,500 for NewCrit
Pay: $50 for blogs; $100 for NewCrit; $150 for essays
Details here.

2. Trains Magazine

They publish news stories and feature articles covering railroading’s past and present, including first-person recollections. No travel stories, fiction or poetry.
Word count: Unspecified
Pay: Begins at $0.10/word; $15-300 for photographs
Details here.

3. Halifax Media Group

They are looking for grassroots stories, with focus on Novia Scotia and/or Atlantic Canada. They like news from the perspective of marginalised communities. Writers need not have a journalism background but should adhere to their writers’ guidelines. Pitch first.
Word count: 800-1600 for bigger features; 400-800 for shorter ones
Pay: CAD75-125
Details here.

4. Atlanta Parent

They want reader-friendly, down-to-earth stories with a local focus. Submit personal essays on the fun or quirky side of parenting, or practical articles with compelling issues in parenting. For larger features, topics include childcare, education, family travel and kids’ products.
Word count: 300-600 for shorter features; 800-1,200 for features
Pay: $25-50 for short features; begins at $100 per page for a one-page article
Details here.

5. Creative Loafing Charlotte

They want news stories and reviews with a local angle. They are looking for crafted, interesting reads, not straight news stories.
Word count: 500-1,000 for reviews; unspecified for others
Pay: $0.10/word for print
Details here.