{"id":3011,"date":"2016-03-15T10:26:57","date_gmt":"2016-03-15T17:26:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/?p=3011"},"modified":"2016-06-07T14:52:03","modified_gmt":"2016-06-07T21:52:03","slug":"14-magazines-that-pay-writers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/uncategorized\/14-magazines-that-pay-writers\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Magazines that Pay Writers"},"content":{"rendered":"

As part of our weekly effort to find paying gigs for writers, the following is a list of 14 magazines that accept submissions directly from freelance writers. Included is a wide variety of magazines.<\/p>\n

Pay information has been included for each magazine. Keep in mind that pay rates depend upon a number of factors, and often fluctuate.\u00a0 If you want to learn how to negotiate pay rates, pitch publishers, etc, we recommend\u00a0 The No B.S. Guide to Freelance Writing<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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  1. Exit 721,<\/b> the new magazine of the Georgia Writers Association, is looking for submissions. Writers who reside in Georgia are invited to submit feature pitches, short fiction, and poetry. For the spring 2016 issue, feature articles will focus on the theme of promotion. They pay $50 for features, while pay for creative writing articles is \u201con a rolling basis.\u201d The deadline for submissions to the Spring 2016 issue is March 19. <\/b>To learn more, read Exit 721\u2019s submission guidelines.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    1. The Kids\u2019 Ark<\/b> is seeking fiction and nonfiction on the theme of \u201cthe end times.\u201d They\u2019re seeking stories aimed at 6- to 10-year-olds that reflect Christian teachings, and they do not align with any certain denomination or church. They pay $100 for original pieces and $25 for reprints. The deadline for this theme is April 30.<\/b> To learn more, read The Kids\u2019 Ark\u2019s submission guidelines.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      1. The Bulletin of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America<\/b> is currently open to submissions. They seek pitches for nonfiction articles and columns on a wide range of topics, including publishing and the writing process. They pay 10 cents per word ($50\u2013$300 per article). To learn more, read the Bulletin\u2019s submission guidelines.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        1. Carvings On A Desk<\/b> is currently seeking submissions for an upcoming anthology with the working title Sandwiched: Voices from the Middle<\/i>. The anthology will feature personal essays on \u201cthe middle years of life.\u201d They pay $25 per accepted story, and contributors will also receive a free copy of the book. In addition, writers may receive royalty payments up to $25. To learn more, read the anthology submission guidelines.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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          1. Hakai Magazine<\/i><\/b> has updated their submission guidelines. The coastal-focussed magazine welcomes pitches that \u201cpertain to marine coastal environments in some way.\u201d Writers can pitch to the four main sections of the magazine: News & Views, Features, Videos & Visuals, and Quick Reads. While they don\u2019t list their pay, our feature on Hakai<\/i> reported they pay up to $1 a word<\/a> for features (in Canadian dollars). To learn more, read Hakai Magazine<\/i>\u2019s updated submission guidelines.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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            1. JSTOR Daily<\/i><\/b> is a publication focused on scholarly research and analysis. Its articles \u201cdraw connections between current affairs, historical scholarship, and other content that\u2019s housed on JSTOR,\u201d one of the world\u2019s leading databases for scholarly material. They note that \u201call of our contributors are paid,\u201d and while they don\u2019t list their rates, expect them to be competitive. To learn more, read JSTOR Daily<\/i>\u2019s submission guidelines.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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              1. Ruralite Magazine <\/b>publishes articles on rural goings-on in the West. They\u2019re looking for submissions for features on people, places, news, and other happenings. Submissions must be mailed in and accompanied by a query letter to the editor. They pay $50 to $500, depending on the length of the feature. To learn more, read Ruralite Magazine\u2019s submission guidelines.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                1. Celtic Life International<\/i><\/b> is looking for articles on all aspects of Celtic living, including food, history\/heritage, travel, books, and more. They want \u201cwriting that demonstrates insight, integrity, and humour.\u201d They pay 20 cents per word (presumably Canadian). To learn more, read Celtic Life International<\/i>\u2019s submission guidelines.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                  1. edible<\/i><\/b>SEATTLE<\/b> is a Seattle-focussed branch of Edible Communities, a series of food-centric publications. The magazine is mostly freelanced, so editors are always looking for new stories. Writers are invited to submit queries for both features and departments. They pay 15 to 30 cents per word. To learn more, read edible<\/i>SEATTLE\u2019s submission guidelines.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                    1. eCommerce Insiders<\/b> publishes \u201cinsight and commentary from those who make their living servicing online retailers.\u201d They invite writers with direct industry experience to submit educational articles or commentary on topics that are geared toward online retailers. They pay $75 to $150 per article, depending on length. To learn more, read eCommerce Insiders\u2019s submission guidelines.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                      1. Garden & Gun<\/i><\/b> is a magazine covering the \u201cNew South,\u201d including culture, food, literature, and more. Above all, the magazine says \u201cits main pursuit is a love of the land and a dedication to the sporting life.\u201d They\u2019re looking for nonfiction articles on any of those topics (a full list is available in the guidelines). They don\u2019t specify pay, but our sources report they pay between 20 and 50 cents per word. Keep in mind that they do pay a kill fee of 25 percent. To learn more, read Garden & Gun<\/i>\u2019s submission guidelines.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                        1. ART PAPERS <\/b>calls itself \u201cthe essential, independent guide to contemporary art.\u201d The editors are looking for pitches for features, columns, and reviews that cover present-day art, including trends and specific works. They don\u2019t explicitly list their pay, but our sources report between $60 and $325 an article. To learn more, read ART PAPERS\u2019 submission guidelines.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                          1. The Chicago Reader<\/i><\/b> is the city\u2019s largest free weekly newspaper. They\u2019re looking for \u201cnarrative features, insightful criticism, timely blog posts, or expertly composed videos.\u201d While they\u2019re open to any topic, they have a list of topics they\u2019re interested in on the guidelines page. They don\u2019t list their exact pay, but our sources report from $100 to $3,000 an article, so expect competitive rates. To learn more, read the Chicago Reader<\/i>\u2019s submission guidelines.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                            1. Russian Life<\/i><\/b> magazine is a bimonthly magazine covering all aspects of Russian culture, travel, history, and more. Their features are generally freelanced, and writers are invited to send queries for features or for a small number of other departments (the full list is available in the guidelines). They don\u2019t specify pay, but our sources report $100 to $300 an article. To learn more, read Russian Life<\/i>\u2019s submission guidelines.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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