Dear Writers,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are 10 publications that pay up to $1,000 per article or more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We’ve found contact information for all of these publications. Note that they’re also covering the gamut of topics, including true-crime, marijuana, scouting, and Christian leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you’re not sure how to pitch these publications, then don’t! First, spend some time learning the pitching process. Also — as a bonus, read the pitch guidelines for Defector.<\/a> It includes six examples of pitches that got accepted. It’s well worth a look, even if you are already good at pitching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n — Jacob Jans<\/p>\n\n\n\n Truly*Adventurous <\/strong>is a digital magazine that publishes longform stories by established and powerful nonfiction writers. About the kind of stories that they publish, they say: \u201cUnlike most magazines, we have no topical mandates and couldn\u2019t care less about chasing the news cycle. We tell incredible true stories by amazing writers. That\u2019s it. We\u2019ve published a lot of true-crime and real-life horror\u2014subjects we love\u2014but we also publish stories about wild adventures, clashing cultures, devilish mysteries, and unsung heroes.\u201d According to their editor<\/a>, payment starts at $1,000 plus a revenue share model. Send your pitches to team@trulyadventure.us<\/a>. Learn more about them here<\/a> and contact them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Scout Life <\/strong>(Formerly Boys\u2019 Life) is a monthly magazine published by the Boy Scouts of America. Articles should interest and entertain scouts aged 6-17. They cover a broad range of non-fiction, from professional sports to American history. Department pieces include nature, aviation, health, pets, history and music. Fiction is assignment-only; do not query. Query by mail for non-fiction. Word count: 500-1,500 for major non-fiction articles; up to 600 for departments. Pay: $500-$1,200 for major non-fiction articles; $100-$600 for departments. Details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Open Notebook <\/strong>is a \u201cnon-profit organization that provides tools and resources to help science, environmental, and health journalists at all experience levels sharpen their skills.\u201d They welcome pitches for brief guides, story-behind-the-story interviews, and reported features. They pay $1,200 for interviews (1,500 to 2,000 words), and $2,000 for reported features (1,500 to 2,000 words). For details, read their submission guidelines<\/a>. Also, read this interview with the editor.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n High Times <\/strong>publishes articles about marijuana cultivation and counterculture lifestyle. They have a special interest in marijuana legalization. They publish both in print and on their website.\u00a0They pay $500-$1,000 for features.\u00a0To learn more, read their submission guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Magic at the Margins <\/strong>is a food and beverage newsletter. They publish content that explores \u201chistory, culture, nuance, and\/or identity through the lens of food and beverage.\u201d They welcome freelancers interested in creating original and relevant pieces for their newsletter. They pay $1\/word, capped at $1,000\/piece. Majority of the pieces are 800 to 1,000 words. For more information, refer to their guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alaska Magazine <\/strong>is the region\u2019s most respected publication. They\u2019re accepting queries for pieces that demonstrate an excellent narrative slant and focus completely on Alaska and its culture. They previously listed pay as $200 to $700, depending on word count, in addition to a total pay of up to $1,500 for authors contributing photographs. They’ve since removed the pay rates listed, so expect some negotiation. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Honolulu Magazine <\/strong>is a regional magazine for the city of Honolulu. They’re not a travel magazine, they’re a magazine for the residents of the city. They pay up to $1,800 for feature stories. They pay $100 to $600 for departments. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Inuit Art Quarterly <\/strong>is a magazine dedicated to \u201cInuit and circumpolar arts, connecting Inuit Nunangat and readers around the world.\u201d $1 per word for print and online. They say this means they’ll pay $1,750 for feature articles and interviews and $500 for artist profiles and other front-of-book pieces. To learn more, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bridal Guide Magazine <\/strong>offers everything that is needed to plan a wedding. They offer the latest wedding trends, registry advice, honeymoon information, real wedding photos, beauty tips, and more. According to one payment report, they paid $1,000 for a 2,000-word story. Contact them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Faith & Leadership <\/strong>is a biweekly, online magazine that is a learning resource for Christian leaders. They are always seeking new writers and stories. Their feature articles are 1,500-2,000 words, essays are 800-1,000 words, and Q&As are 1,000-1,500 words. They pay $1,500 for feature articles and $300 for essays. They also pay for mileage, parking, and other expenses. For details, read their submission guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dear Writers, Here are 10 publications that pay up to $1,000 per article or more. We’ve found contact information for all of these publications. Note that they’re also covering the gamut of topics, including true-crime, marijuana, scouting, and Christian leadership. If you’re not sure how to pitch these publications, then don’t! 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