{"id":2424,"date":"2015-08-25T11:16:48","date_gmt":"2015-08-25T18:16:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/?p=2424"},"modified":"2015-08-25T11:16:48","modified_gmt":"2015-08-25T18:16:48","slug":"9-arts-magazines-that-pay-freelance-writers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/uncategorized\/9-arts-magazines-that-pay-freelance-writers\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Arts Magazines that Pay Freelance Writers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While many writers choose to cover high-interest topics like technology and science, covering the humanities can be similarly lucrative. These nine publications are all interested in art in some form, whether regional or international. We\u2019ve included some of the industry\u2019s most popular magazines, so you\u2019ll get an advantageous byline along with a nice paycheck.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b> HOW <\/b>is a magazine for graphic designers that discusses business and industry. Since it\u2019s 75% freelance written, the publication is always seeking articles that discuss industry figures, trends, issues, and more. They accept both queries and unsolicited manuscripts via postal mail. They pay $250 to $800, depending on complexity and experience. To learn more, read <a href=\"http:\/\/www.howdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/writersguidelines.pdf\">their submission guidelines.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><b><i>The Artist\u2019s Magazine<\/i><\/b> publishes lessons, interviews, and discussions that relate to art, artists, and artistic processes. They accept snail mail queries for intriguing articles that discuss art in an engaging, knowledgeable fashion. They pay $400 to $600 for features. To learn more, read <a href=\"http:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/tam-submissions\">their submission guidelines.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>Pastel Journal <\/b>is the only national publication that covers the pastel medium. Addressing both professionals and hobbyists, the magazine publishes everything from how-to guides to detailed interviews. They accept queries and prefer them to be snail-mailed. They pay up to $600 for features. To learn more, read <a href=\"http:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PAS_Queries_2012.pdf\">their submission guidelines.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><b><i>Ceramics Monthly <\/i><\/b>is dedicated to studio ceramics and clay-based art. Writers are welcome to submit to any of the magazine\u2019s numerous departments, which cover everything from studio visits to craft tips. They pay $0.10 per word, while Techno File and Glaze articles are paid a flat fee of $250. To learn more, read <a href=\"http:\/\/ceramicartsdaily.org\/ceramics-monthly\/submit-content\/\">their submission guidelines.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><b> <\/b><b><i>Boulevard <\/i><\/b>is a Canadian magazine that covers, among other subjects, the art scene in Vancouver Island. While they\u2019re not strictly an art publication, they publish articles that discuss regional art. They pay 25 to 30 cents for features, which are generally 850 words. That length would earn $212 to $255. To learn more, read <a href=\"http:\/\/www.victoriaboulevard.com\/writers-area\/writers-guidelines\/\">their submission guidelines.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><b><i>Visual Arts News <\/i><\/b>is an Atlantic Canada-based magazine covering contemporary art with a focus on Nova Scotian art culture. They accept queries for captivating articles that cover the diverse art scene of the region. They pay $100 to $150 per article. To learn more, read <a href=\"http:\/\/visualartsnews.ca\/about-us\/\">their submission guidelines.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>Artlink <\/b>is a quarterly magazine devoted to art in the Asia-Pacific. Each issue is themed and covers the cutting edge of contemporary art. They pay 35 cents (AUD) per word (roughly $130 for a 500-word article). To learn more, read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artlink.com.au\/about\/writers-guidelines\/\">their submission guidelines.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><b><i>New Letters <\/i><\/b>is one of the oldest literary magazines in the U.S. and is published quarterly by the University of Missouri\u2013Kansas City. They accept \u201ccritical discourses\u201d about art written with a vivid tone; however, they don\u2019t publish scholarly articles. Submissions should be submitted via postal mail. They pay $45 to $100 for essays. To learn more, read <a href=\"http:\/\/www.newletters.org\/writers-wanted\/submissions\">their submission guidelines.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>The Polymer Arts <\/b>magazine is a quarterly publication that discusses the polymer clay medium in depth. They\u2019re accept queries for articles that cover news, technique, tips, and more. They pay 5 to 10 cents per word ($25 to $50 for a 500-word article). To learn more, read <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thepolymerarts.com\/sub_guidelines.html\">their submission guidelines.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While many writers choose to cover high-interest topics like technology and science, covering the humanities can be similarly lucrative. These nine publications are all interested in art in some form, whether regional or international. We\u2019ve included some of the industry\u2019s most popular magazines, so you\u2019ll get an advantageous byline along with a nice paycheck. 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