The following is a list of 5 magazines that pay writers at least $500 for articles. For even more magazines that pay, be sure to get a free copy of The Paid Publishing Guidebook.
1. BCAA Magazine is the quarterly magazine published by the BCAA (British Columbia Automobile Association). It is the largest-circulation magazine in Western Canada. Before the most recent issue the magazine was named Westworld, and this is just speculation, but it was probably renamed because of a certain popular TV show. They reach nearly half a million subscribers each issue. You can read their back-issues here. They are primarily a travel magazine for the region. Pay starts at 60 cents CAD per word. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
2. Neurology Now is a consumer friendly magazine “for people with neurologic conditions, their families, and caregivers.” They publish research based articles that are well sourced. They pay 75 cents per word, up to 3,000 words. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
3. Atlantic Business Magazine is a Canadian magazine covering the four Atlantic provinces. They cover “everything from technology and business leadership to natural resources and petroleum development.” They pay 40 cents CAD per word. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
4. Bowhunter is the original magazine that with a focus on bowhunting. They primarily cover big game hunting in North America. They publish nine issues a year. They pay $300 to $700 for feature articles. 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.
