The following diverse writing markets accept submissions in different genres (e.g. greeting cards, short fiction, creative non-fiction, religious pieces). Before pitching editors of your targeted publications, study their guidelines to learn what rights they buy and whether you will be able later to sell reprints. When in doubt, contact editors to clarify this issue. To maximize your income, try to sell your manuscripts first to print publications (that do not post material on their websites) before selling them online. If editors negotiate on what rights they buy, try to sell as few rights as possible.<\/p>\n
When you submit your photos to accompany your article, study carefully photo submissions guidelines. If none are provided, contact the editor to find out what method of photo submissions he or she prefers (e.g., as attachments to your e-mail, via Dropbox or Google Photos). — Tatiana Claudy<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. The New Quarterly (TNQ) <\/strong>is a Canadian literary journal known for \u201cwit, warmth, and literary innovation.\u201d In the writers\u2019 guidelines, editors stated, \u201cOur style is celebratory, and we\u2019re well known for finding, as well as nurturing, distinctive voices, and for continuing to support writers throughout their career.\u201d Editors look for manuscripts exploring \u201cthe craft and the writing life\u201d in the variety of genres: short fiction, creative non-fiction, and poetry. No electronic submissions \u2013 all submissions must be mailed.<\/p>\n Editors work only with Canadian writers and buy first Canadian publishing rights.<\/p>\n Payment is $250 for a short story or nonfiction piece. To learn more, read the writers\u2019 guidelines: https:\/\/tnq.ca\/submissions\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n 2. Folks<\/a> is a daily online magazine focused on publishing the stories of \u201cremarkable people who refuse to be defined by their health issues.\u201d Editors look for strong personal essays offering \u201ca unique hook and a strong takeaway\u201d that would challenge readers\u2019 perspective about the issues of health conditions. Editors prefer to receive queries first.<\/p>\n Editors buy exclusive publishing rights to published essays for a one-year period and consider only original submissions.<\/p>\n Payment is $400. To learn more, read the writers\u2019 guidelines: https:\/\/medium.com\/@folksstories\/come-write-for-us-we-pay-2c9915324287<\/a>.<\/p>\n 3. Sunset Magazine<\/strong> is a monthly publication and the \u201cWestern America\u2019s largest-circulation regional magazine.\u201d Its content covers 13 American Western states, plus British Columbia and Mexico. Editors accept freelance submissions for the travel department and look for informative material appealing to a large general interest audience \u2013 articles giving \u201cthe sense\u201d of the place, especially about destinations offering multiple experiences. Photographs may be submitted (but are not necessary).<\/p>\n Payment is $1 per word for 550-750 words articles. (Payment information is found in Writer\u2019s Market 2018). To learn more, read writers\u2019 guidelines: http:\/\/www.sunset.com\/general\/travel-writers<\/a>.<\/p>\n 4. Blue Mountain Arts<\/strong> is a greeting cards\u2019 market. Editors look for \u201ccontemporary prose or poetry written from personal experience that reflects the thoughts and feelings people today want to communicate to one another, but don\u2019t always know how to put into words.\u201d<\/p>\n Payment is $300 per poem (for the worldwide, exclusive rights to publish submitted prose and poetry on a greeting card and other products) and $50 per poem for one-time use in a book. To learn more, read writers\u2019 guidelines: http:\/\/www.sps.com\/help\/writers_guidelines.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n 5. Christian Science Monitor <\/strong>is a daily newspaper covering domestic and international news. Editors look for articles challenging the conventional way of thinking. In the guidelines, editors stated, \u201cWe want to be so focused on progress that together we can provide a credible and constructive counter-narrative to the hopelessness-, anger-, and fear-inducing brand of discourse that is so pervasive in the news.\u201d<\/p>\n Editors buy exclusive worldwide rights for 90 days (from the date of publication) in all media.<\/p>\n Basic payment is $250 for a feature. To learn more, read writers\u2019 guidelines:<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.csmonitor.com\/About\/Contributor-guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n 6. Nevada Magazine<\/strong> is a bimonthly \u201cthe official state tourism\u201d publication. Its content includes \u201cinformative and entertaining features on the Silver State\u201d \u2013 material appealing to its readers, active travelers and Nevada enthusiasts. Editors encourage queries first.<\/p>\n For printed stories, editors buy first North American rights, as well as the right to publish, distribute, archive, and otherwise use the material.<\/p>\n Payment is $250 for most stories (500-1,500 words). For Web stories published on nevadamagazine.com, payment is $100 or $200 (depending on the assignment). To learn more, read writers\u2019 guidelines: http:\/\/nevadamagazine.com\/home\/writers-guidelines\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n 7. St. Anthony Messenger<\/strong> is a Catholic monthly magazine published by Franciscan Media. Editors look for inspiring uplifting material reflecting Catholic views and values.<\/p>\n Editors do not accept simultaneous submissions and reprints from publications outside of Franciscan Media.<\/p>\n Payment is $0.20 per word for features (about 2,000 words) and short stories (2,000-2,500 words). To learn more, read writers\u2019 guidelines: https:\/\/www.franciscanmedia.org\/writers-guide\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n 8. Miami Herald (Travel Section) <\/strong>is a Florida newspaper covering the South Florida (Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe counties). Although editors do not have \u201chard-and-fast rules\u201d about what stories they buy, they especially look for articles on \u201cLatin America, the Caribbean, Florida and any destination in which children are an integral part of the experience.\u201d<\/p>\n Editors buy non-exclusive publication rights, including the right to publish and republish, and to creative derivative works.<\/p>\n Payment is $300 for a lead, $200 for a normal-length article, and $500 for a story\/photo package with multiple images. Payment is $250 for a Quick Trip package, including story, \u201cgo\u201d box, and photo. To learn more, read writers\u2019 guidelines: http:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/latest-news\/article1927967.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n 9. OUTBACK <\/strong>is a bimonthly magazine that \u201ccaptures the essence of remote Australia and, by showcasing it in a positive way, brings into reality a world that is unknown to many people.\u201d Editors look for articles about life outside the city, especially \u201creal stories about real people and real places that strike a chord with readers.\u201d<\/p>\n OUTBACK retains copyright of all text published in the magazine, digital platforms, and associated titles.<\/p>\n Payment is at the rate of approximately $350\/page for words and photos. To learn more, read writers\u2019 guidelines: https:\/\/www.outbackmag.com.au\/contact\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n 10. Pennsylvania<\/strong> magazine is a bimonthly publication. Its content includes material appealing to readers in Erie and Scranton, as well as in Bloomsburg and Bellefonte. Editors look for articles with the \u201cclearly seen\u201d link to Pennsylvania \u2013 \u201ctight copy that pulls the reader from the head and subhead through to the article\u2019s last word.\u201d Editors encourage query first.<\/p>\n Editors buy first, one-time use rights of original materials and also consider reprints.<\/p>\n