7 Magazines that Pay Writers (Up to $500)

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Here’s a list of seven magazines that accept pitches directly from freelance writers. We’ve researched payment information for all of these publishers and found links directly to their submission guidelines pages, to make it easier for you to connect with them.

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The Range Report is published by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). Their audience is the owners and/or operators of shooting ranges, particularly for law enforcement officers. They generally pay $500 for a featured article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
The Phoenix Spirit is a “bi-monthly publication for people actively working on their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.” They prefer articles of 800 to 1,500 words. They pay $35 per article and $100 to $150 per lead article. They pay a kill fee of 1 cent per word. For details, read their writer’s guidelines.
Hold the Line is a quarterly digital magazine focused on parenthood and social justice. They cover “practical tactics, hard-learned lessons, and personal experiences with the goal of inspiring parents of all races to strive toward a more unified future.” They pay $80 for longer pieces (of 1,000 to 1,400 words), $40 for shorter pieces, listicles, or book reviews (of up to 980 words), and $25 for poetry. They pay $15 per photo. To learn more, visit this page.
Reimagine RP&E is a national journal of environmental and social justice in the United States. They offer reporting, analysis, and research. They focus on “on metropolitan areas (broadly defined) inside the United States, with perhaps a case study or two reflecting best practices internationally.” Payment is $50 to $250. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
Veterinary Economics is a trade magazine for veterinarians that publishes articles about the business of client and patient care. They cover topics related to practice management, including personnel solutions, communication, practice finances, personal finances, day-to-day management issues, client relations and life balance. They also cover industry issues impacting the veterinary profession. They publish features and have several departments, and pay $50-350. Details here.
GUTS is a Canadian magazine and blog covering Canadian politics and culture, including “long-form journalism, interviews, fiction, and new media that further feminist correspondence, criticism, and community in Canada.” They pay $100 for print pieces, $50 for blog posts. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
Huck Magazine explores “the many facets of radical culture, be it surf, skate, snow, music, art, activism, pop culture” etc. According to our research, they pay up to $500 for articles — though expect low-end rates, in general. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

 

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