Here’s a list of magazines and websites that pay writers for articles about urban planning and architecture.<\/p>\n
We’ve found contact information and researched payment rates for all of these publishers.<\/p>\n
If you’re not sure how to approach these publications, then I recommend watching this free lecture: How to Win Over an Editor in 150 Words or Less<\/a><\/p>\n — Jacob Jans<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Planning<\/strong>:<\/span> Those who contribute to this publication\u2013which is organized by the American Planning Organization\u2013will writing about urban, suburban, rural, or small town<\/span> planning. Planning news can focus on projects like neighborhood revitalization, social planning, and more. Writers can expect to be paid between $100 and $1,000 for successful submissions. Check out the contributor guidelines<\/a><\/span> to learn more.<\/p>\n Next City<\/strong> <\/span>is a website covering urban planning, policy, and design. They publish features up to 4,000 words, as well as shorter “daily pieces” up to 1,500 words. According to our research, they pay around 20 cents per word, though it pay<\/span> will need to be negotiated. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Metropolis<\/strong> is a magazine focused on architecture and design. Their \u201ceditorial scope spans design at all scales\u2014from the smallest products to city planning.\u201d According to reports, they pay up to $1.14 per word. To learn more, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Fine Homebuilding<\/strong> is a bimonthly magazine for \u201cbuilders, architects, contractors, owner\/builders, and others who are involved in building new houses or reviving old ones.\u201d What makes their magazine unique is that a majority of their articles are \u201cwritten by people who actually do the work they write about.\u201d They pay their writers a starting rate of $150 for each published magazine page. Sometimes they pay a bonus for an unusually good manuscript. To find out more, read their author guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Avery Review<\/strong> is a digital journal that is \u201cdedicated to thinking about books, buildings, and other architectural media.\u201d It is a project of the Office of Publications at the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation. They are looking for reviews and critical essays about books, buildings, and other architectural media. Their essays are usually 2,500 to 4,000 words long. They pay $400 for essays. To learn more, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Architectural Digest<\/strong> is a monthly magazine that celebrates international design talents, inspiring decorating ideas, innovative homes, travel, and culture. They publish nine international editions, and have \u201cimmeasurable influence in the world of interior design.\u201d According to payment reports, they pay $0.50 per word. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Places Journal<\/strong> is a resource for \u201ccontemporary architecture, landscape, and urbanism.\u201d They are looking for lively and original writing. They publish interdisciplinary scholarship, essays, narrative journalism, criticism, multimedia work, and photography. Most of their articles are 1,000 to 6,000 words long. According to one payment report, they paid $0.30 per word for a 4,000-word feature. For details, read their submission guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n Archinect<\/strong> is a website for \u201cprogressive-design oriented students, architects, educators, and fans.\u201d They are a source for news, event listings, discussions, and job opportunities. According to one payment report, they paid $0.15 per word. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Urban Omnibus<\/strong> is an online publication of The Architectural League of New York. They are devoted to \u201cobserving, understanding, and shaping the city.\u201d According to one payment report, they paid $0.20 per word. To contact them, visit this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Architectural Record<\/strong> is a print and digital magazine that offers news, commentary, criticism, and continuing education articles on architecture and design. They are always looking for good content for the regular sections of their magazine e.g. record news, building types study, practice issues, and technology sections. According to one payment report, they paid $0.71 per word. To learn more, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Hospitality Design<\/strong> is a print and online trade magazine that focuses on the field of hospitality design. They publish 11 times a year. They serve \u201cowners, operators, brands, purchasing agents, interior designers, and architects involved in the design of hotels, resorts, restaurants, nightlife, spas, and all other hospitality-oriented projects.\u201d According to one payment report, they paid $0.80 per word. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Thinking City<\/strong> is a website that features news, stories, discussions, and events that explore urban life, the built environment, and inclusive cities. According to one payment report, they paid \u00a3200 for an 800-word piece. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n City Monitor<\/strong> (previously CityMetric)\u00a0covers “housing, transport, infrastructure, design, zoning, and urban policy innovations in cities around the world.”\u00a0According to one payment report, they paid \u00a350 per piece. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Dwell<\/strong> focuses on modern architecture and design. They publish \u201chome tours, interviews, and essays illuminating the power of smart design.\u201d According to their executive editor<\/a>, they pay $200-$400+ per piece. Send your pitches to edit@dwell.com. To learn more, visit this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Landscape Architecture Magazine<\/strong> (LAM) is a print and digital magazine of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). They publish on a monthly basis. They are always seeking \u201cgood stories and great journalists to write about them.\u201d\u00a0While they love the incredible work happening in major cities, they are \u201cparticularly excited to read about smaller cities, rural areas, towns, and other markets where landscape architects are doing innovative and important work that others in the profession could learn from.\u201d They \u201cgenerally do not allow people to write about projects they\u2019ve worked on, and writers are expected to disclose in print (and to the editors before assignment) any relationship to the story subject.\u201d\u00a0According to their editor<\/a>, they pay $1 per word for most of their stories.\u00a0If interested, email your pitches to\u00a0lam@asla.org<\/a>.\u00a0To learn more, read their\u00a0contribution guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n Failed Architecture<\/strong> (FA) is \u201ca research platform that aims to open up new perspectives on urban failure \u2013 from what it\u2019s perceived to be, what\u2019s actually happening and how it\u2019s represented to the public.\u201d They are looking for fresh and compelling perspectives on urban or architectural issues. Submissions can be general reflections, case studies, opinion pieces, reviews, interviews, photographic essays, etc. They are currently paying \u20ac150 per article (around 1,500 words). To contribute, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Please consider supporting us by sharing this Tweet — Jacob<\/em><\/p>\n Here are 16 architecture and urban planning publications that pay freelance writers.<\/p>\n Check it out…https:\/\/t.co\/mjAsSMNfEb<\/a><\/p>\n — Freedom With Writing (@WithWriting) April 27, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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