This is a directory of paying freelance writer's markets. You can browse the writer's markets by category below or search if you're looking for something specific. All markets included in this directory are paying markets. Payment details are included in summaries where possible.
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The Fiddlehead
The Fiddlehead accepts unsolicited works of fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry (including translations into English). They also publish reviews and some other creative works such as excerpts of plays. Submissions are accepted at any time via mail or during two Submittable reading periods, with an acceptance rate of around 1-2%. Short fiction and creative nonfiction should be a maximum of 6000 words. Flash fiction should be under 1000 words. Up to 6 poems may be submitted at one time, up to 12 pages total. Pay is $65CAD per page, with reviews paid at $40 per page.
The Food Section
The Food Section is seeking freelance contributors for reported stories highlighting the diversity of the American South through articles that explore food-and-drink experiences throughout the region. Articles run around 1200 words and pay $1084.61 per feature story.
The Gay & Lesbian Review
The Gay & Lesbian Review publishes essays, reviews, interviews, poems, and more. Feature articles should fall in the 2000-4000 word range, and reviews should be 600-1200 words. Payment for feature articles is $250 and payment for book reviews is $100. They also accept interviews, artist profiles, art memos, and International Spectrum column submissions.
The Green Parent
The Green Parent is a UK-based bi-monthly digital magazine covering topics such as pregnancy & conscious birth, breastfeeding, family life & simple living, alternative education, natural health & beauty, green travel, gardening, sustainable fashion, and more. Articles run 1500-2000 words, and they also accept shorter opinion pieces of 600 words. Pay is £75 per 1000 words.
The Guardian
The Guardian accepts freelance submissions for its newspaper and website. Freelancers can pitch the commissioning editor of the section they're interested in, and you may be asked to submit the piece on-spec for consideration. They pay freelance contributors based on the fees laid out in their freelance charter found at https://www.theguardian.com/info/guardian-news-media-freelance-charter.
The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction
This magazine is published six times a year and feature fiction that appeals to fans of fantasy and science fiction. The pay is $0.08-0.12/word and the length can be up to 25,000 words.
The Malahat Review
The Malahat Review accepts poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction submissions from writers at all levels of their careers. Poets should submit 3-5 poems up to 10 pages maximum. They accept flash fiction up to 750 words as well as other short fiction up to 8000 words (though allowed words counts vary based on whether the author is Canadian or an international writer). Creative nonfiction can run up to 5000 words and cover any subject matter including personal essays, memoirs, travel writing, historical accounts, and biographies. Payment is $70CAD per published page.
The Next New York
New York Focus accepts pitches for freelance submissions. The publication "is an independent newsroom investigating power in the Empire State." Pitches should cover in-depth investigative pieces. Pay is $800 per article.
The Offing
The Offing is an online literary magazine that accepts essays, fiction, and poems. For 2026, guidelines state there are no submission fees, and contributors are paid $25 to $100 depending on department and length.
The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
The Old Schoolhouse is a digital magazine covering topics related to homeschooling. They pay for articles up to 800 words.
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