All Freelance Writing

This bi-monthly magazine covering Washington state and northern Idaho covers lifestyle, travel, and automotive topics. Pay is up to $1.00 per word, and article range from 500 - 1800 words.

AARP The Magazine claims to be the "world's largest circulation magazine." Catering to the over-50 crowd, the magazine accepts freelance submissions in the following categories: finance, health, food, travel, consumerism, general interest, and relationships. Rate of pay is not currently included in their published writers' guidelines.

This is a magazine addressing issues related to ADHD. They accept submissions from journalists, mental health professionals, and those with first person stories to share. Payment is on publication and they offer a kill fee.

Adirondack Life is a regional magazine serving readers in areas surrounding the Adirondack Mountains. The magazine accepts freelance submissions for the following departments: Special Places, Watercraft, Barkeater, Kitchen, Profile, Historic Preservation, North Country, Sporting Scene, Home, Wilderness, Wildlife, Working, and Yesteryears. At the time of inclusion, Adirondack Life pays $.30 per published word (around 30 days after publication).

Advanced Christian Writer is a bi-monthly newsletter, with content tailored to published authors. The newsletter pays $20 for articles and $10 for reviews on publication.

The Smithsonian's Air & Space Magazine accepts freelance submissions for book reviews and the following departments: Soundings, Above & Beyond, Flights & Fancy, Reviews & Previews, Oldies & Oddities, and feature articles. At the time of inclusion, the magazine pays $1000 - 2500 for feature articles, $150 - 300 for departments in Soundings and Reviews, and $500 - 750 for other departments. The magazine suggests pitching department ideas if you haven't written for the magazine previously.

AOPA Pilots is an aviation magazine accepting freelance submissions for 3 departments as well as features. Their pay rate isn't disclosed in the guidelines, but they are a paying market and they pay on acceptance.

Asimov's is a magazine for science fiction writers. If you'd like to submit, know that payment is $.06 per word for up to 7500 words. Payment is $.05 per word if the story is over 12,500 words. Payment is a flat $450 if the science fiction story falls between those lengths.

Back to College is a resource for adults looking to re-enter the educational system to change or advance their careers. Payment is $65-85 per feature (or up to $50 for reprints).

Backpacker magazine pays anywhere from $.60 to more than $1.00 per word for articles, depending on their complexity. Features range from 1500 - 5000 words, and departments range from 100 - 1200 words. Topics include things like backpacking destinations, gear, and nature.

Backwoods Home Magazine is a how-to magazine focused on readers living in the country. Stories are about topics such as how to build your own home, grow your own food, etc. Pay is $30-200, and writers are paid on acceptance.

British Columbia Magazine is a Canadian regional magazine covering the province of BC. The magazine works with freelance writers both on spec and on assignment. Freelancers can sent queries for the following departments: Due West, Echoes, Destination, Outdoor Advisor, and Wild FilePay is $.50 per word for first worldwide print rights.

Carolina Parent is a monthly magazine on parenting for readers in the Carolina region. Features pay $50-75, and reprints pay $25-40. Freelancers should follow AP style guidelines.

The Christian Science Monitor is a daily newspaper covering US and international news. The paper accepts freelance news submissions. In general freelance writers submit only on spec when new to the publication, and writers grant the newspaper 90 day exclusive rights. Pay for an average length news story is $200-225, and they do offer a kill fee.

Cineaste is a quarterly magazine focusing on the art and politics of cinema. They accept reviews, sidebar interviews, and feature articles and interviews. Pay ranges from $20 for "Short Takes" reviews to $100 for features.

This magazine is devoted to science fiction, fantasy, and horror. They purchase both fiction and nonfiction writing. Payment for nonfiction is 10 cents per word up to their 2500 word limit. Payment for fiction is 10 cents per word up to 4000 words (and 5 cents per word over that limit).

Dog Fancy is a magazine about dogs. They say that most articles are contributed by freelancers. Pay varies, but you can send queries about features 850 - 1200 words in length.

E Magazine claims to be the "largest independent environmental magazine." They accept freelance submissions of the following types and in the following departments: features, currents, In Brief, Money Matters, Going Green, Consumer News, House & Home, Your Health, Eating Right, and Tools for Green Living. At the time of inclusion, E Magazine pays $.30 per word (published).

Eating Well is a bimonthly magazine with an emphasis on healthy eating. Pay is up to $1.00 per word, and they purchase all rights.

Entrepreneur Magazine is a small business magazine that accepts freelance submissions for features and the following columns: Money, Marketing, Management, Technology, Viewpoint, and miscellaneous short articles for the Edge section. At the time of inclusion, the magazine pays $1.00 per word.

Family Fun is a magazine for families with kids ages 3-12. Freelance travel writers are paid $1.25 per word on acceptance for 1000-3000 word features. Per-word pay is the same for shorter departments.

Family Tree Magazine is a magazine for genealogists and consumers interested in family history research. Exact payment isn't disclosed, but the magazine purchases all rights and pays on acceptance. They also offer a 25% kill fee.

FireHouse.com is a publication for professional and volunteer firefighters. They prefer visually-oriented submissions and you should include photos. Payment is on publication and it varies.

Garden & Gun Magazine focuses on content about the "New South." They accept submissions of front-of-book pieces, columns, and features. Pay is negotiable, there is a 25% kill fee, and the magazine purchases all rights.

Heart Insight is a quarterly publication from the American Heart Association and Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins. The publication works to education patients about cardiovascular disease. Pay for writers is $.75 per word with average articles ranging in length from 1200 - 1800 words.

High Country News is a nonprofit news magazine covering the Western U.S. They don't publish specific pay rates, but do say they pay on publication.

Highlights is a magazine for children up to the age of 12. Payment varies based on the type of submission as follows: fiction ($150+), rebus stories ($100+), verse ($25+), nonfiction ($150+), Gallant Kids ($150+), picture puzzlers ($50+), and crafts, finger plays, action rhymes, or puzzles (all at $25+).

Listen magazine targets a teenage audience about living a drug-free life. They accept freelance submissions in a variety of categories with pay ranging from $80-250 per piece.

This Florida newspaper accepts freelance travel submissions. Payment for writers ranges from $200 to $300 depending on whether the submission is a typical length article, "Quick Trip" package piece including a photo and sidebar, or a lead story.

This lifestyle magazine focuses on the Midwest region of the U.S. Pay is generally $.80 - 1.00 per word and articles can range from 300 - 1000 words.