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This thread is for listing publications seeking submissions and employment opportunities for writers and related areas. If you know of any additions that you would like to share please let me know and I will update the list.
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"A Mother's Journey: Through Laughter and Tears"
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A Cup of Comfort Anthologies
A Cup of Comfort stories weave powerful life lessons into vividly told tales. They are nonfiction stories that read like fiction, but always ring true. They are slice-of-life tales that make us think and care, that give insight and inspire positive action, and that entertain and enlighten. Stories must be uplifting, written in English, based on real people and events, and 1000 to 2000 words in length. $500 grand prize; $100 each for all other published stories.
Abyss & Apex Magazine of Speculative Fiction
Wants to publish the finest in speculative and imaginative fiction, with special attention to character-driven stories that examine the depths and heights of human motivation. Pays 3 cents per line.
AIR & SPACE/Smithsonian
This general interest magazine about flight has a goal is to show readers, both the knowledgeable and the novice, facets of the enterprise of flight that they are unlikely to encounter elsewhere. The emphasis is on the human rather than the technological, on the ideas behind events, rather than a simple recounting of details. Writing should be clear, accurate, and engaging. It should be free of technical and insider jargon, and generous with explanation and background. Pays $2,000 for feature + expenses.
Alaska magazine
Publishes stories that have an "only in Alaska" aspect." Query first. Pays 38 cents a word for feature copy, based on the word count of the published version.
American Girl
This paying, bimonthly magazine, whose target audience is girls ages 8 to teens, is designed to commemorate being a girl.
American Style
This magazine for "people who love art" seeks well-researched articles on themes in contemporary craft art; profiles of major American craft collectors; arts tours of American cities; major craft fairs; established craft artists; and more. Payment is on publication but is not specified. (About 75 percent of the articles in AmericanStyle are written by freelancers)
American West Airlines Magazine
This general-interest magazine geared toward the interests of a well-educated, sophisticated readership. Compelling stories, substantive trends, thought-provoking issues, distinctive places, enriching experiences, creative people, and bold ideas are all considered. Virtually all subject matter is drawn from regions served by the airline. The issues are balanced geographical and thematically. Pays on publication $250-600 (depts.); $800 (features).
American Woman Road & Travel
Site features automotive and travel topics. Their target audience is professional women aged 30 to 60. Pays up to $100 for articles.
Analog
Publishes science fiction stories and says they "will consider material submitted by any writer, and consider it solely on the basis of merit. We are definitely eager to find and develop new, capable writers."
Angels on Earth
Inspirational publication that pays up to $400.
Arthritis Today
Bimonthly magazine targeted to arthritis sufferers. Publishes many types of articles including general interest, tips, inspirational and nutrition. Article length: 150-2,000 words/Pays $150-2,000 on acceptance.
Artist's Magazine
This monthly magazine written for artists, by artists is seeking articles and photos. Pays up to $400 for submissions. Get more details on site.
ASCENT
Yoga magazine that presents unique perspectives on yoga and spirituality. Its goal is to explore what it means to be truly human, think deeply and live a meaningful life in today's world. Features run from 2000-3500 words and are theme oriented. There is also one question-and-answer style interview in every issue which runs from 2000-3000 words. Other articles or profiles run from 600-1800 words. ASCENT also features a regular space called "Personal Reflection" which accepts short personal pieces of 600-800 words concerning the theme of the magazine. Pays 10 - 20 cents Canadian per word.
Astronomy Magazine
Monthly publication whose "readers are interested in the sciences, with a particular interest in astronomy. They are well-educated, curious readers who are not formally schooled in the subject of astronomy. The magazine contains two broad types of articles: features on the science of astronomy and those on the hobby of astronomy. The magazine's articles must go beyond presenting facts; they must tell a story. Pays 50 cents per word for 1500-3000 words. Query first by email to: News@astronomy.com.
Austin Home&Living
Accepts story proposals, but queries should be limited to lifestyle topics, personality profiles or home and garden feature candidates in the Austin area. Payment ranges from $100-$300 depending on assignment.
Baby Talk
New publication/website for parents of newborns that pays $0.50 to $1.00 a word.
Backpacker
This print magazine and website seeks hiking-related, literary articles about wilderness/backcountry trips. Pays $.60-1.00 per word.
Back To College
This newsletter is devoted to providing helpful information for adults, who are going back to college. Pay is $75 for about 1,000 words.
Baja Life
This magazine about the Baja penisula focuses on culture, environmental concerns, economic development, and tourism. Pays 10 cents a word.
Bear Deluxe Magazine
Seeks submissions of almost everything - news, journalism, fiction, essay, poetry, interviews. Pays 5 cents per published word, $20 per poem, a free subscription, contributor copies and invites to events.
Bird Times
This magazine covers all types of companion birds: parrots, canaries and finches, budgerigars, cockatiels, pigeons and doves. Payment is on publication and ranges from $25 - $150 per submission.
Black Gate
Seeking "adventure-oriented fantasy fiction submissions suitable for all ages - including urban fantasy, sword & sorcery, dark fantasy/horror, 'magic realism' and romantic fantasy - as long as it is well written and original." Pays 6 cents a word for up to 7,000 words, $420 for 7,000 to 14,000 words, and 3 cents a word for longer works.
Bloodlust - UK
Seeks "Vampire Fiction" - See web site for specifics but, "In short, originality is the key, I want something different." Pays £0.01GBP per word to a maximum of £20.00 for up to 6000 words. Reserve right to serialise. "We tend to prefer shorter manuscripts but if you have something special we will consider over 6000 words and (budget permitting) will try to pay you £40.00 for a larger piece. Query with a rough plotline and an extract first."
Blood Rose
Magazine seeks character-driven, well-plotted stories that show the dark side of human thought and belief, but that also entertain and catch us up in the plot. "We prefer a supernatural element, but we have a weakness for good stories. Do it well, and we'll likely take it. We need primarily horror and dark fantasy, but will take some science fiction, as long as it too, is dark. We particularly like 'hard' sf and 'cyberpunk,' particularly when it speaks to the human condition." Pays $20 per story. One lead story per issue will pay professional rates of $.03 per word up to 3000 words ($90 maximum).
BlueSuitMom
Online magazine that seeks to support executive working mothers find work and family balance. Seeks information from experts in a variety of fields relating to working mothers as well as features written by writers and journalists. Interested in articles up to 1,500 words in length. Pay rates vary according to quality and experience.
Books by Bill
Publisher and seller of electronic download books. Many helpful articles for aspiring writers.
Boys Quest
This magazine publishes features on topics of interest to boys from 6 to 13 years-old. Pay is 5 cents a word.
Business 2.0
Business 2.0 publishes articles online that are not found in the print magazine. Pays $1 a word.
Byline Magazine
Magazine for writers - pays
$10 to $100 per submission.
Cappers
Seeks free and light verse, traditional, nature and inspirational poems - specifically easy to read, with down-to-earth themes. Five or six poems are used in each issue. Limit submissions to batches of 5-6, length 4-16 lines. Pays $10-$15 on acceptance.
Carve Magazine
This bi-monthly on-line journal dedicated entirely to literary fiction is published by the Fiction Writers'Association at the University of Washington (USA). "We are seeking quality stories and offer first and second place cash prizes every edition."
Cat Fancy
Specialty publication - pays up to $400.
Catholic Digest
Print and online magazine. Uses nonfiction features 1,000-3,500 words on almost any topic. Readers have a wide range of interests -- religion, family, science, health, human relationships, nostalgia, good works. Pays $100 for reprints, $200-$400 for originals. Online-only articles receive $100, plus half of traceable revenue from electronic use. Uses a variety of fillers, pays $2 per published line.
Cemetery Dance Magazine
Publication seeks submissions of fiction: Horror, dark mystery, and suspense short stories up to 5,000 words. "We want tales that are powerful and emotional -- creepy, chilling, disturbing, and moody. Suspense/mystery/crime tales with a horror element are always welcome. Both supernatural and psychological stories are fine. Pays three to five cents per word for up to 5,000 words (maxium payment of $150).
Chalkdust Online
New online publication - pays $100.
Chicago Parents
This free online magazine offers a look at people, places, things of interests to families in the Chicago area. For first time writers for this zine, Short Stuff pieces would be the best place to start off in (with Book Reviews and Restuarant Reviews). Feature Articles include childcare education, balancing work and home life, etc. Pays $25 for short stuff articles (200-500 words) and $200 to $400 for feature articles (1,500-2,500 words).
Chicago Reader
Seeks magazine-style feature stories of varying lengths on Chicago topics. Pays from $75 to $3,000 for 800 to 5,000 words. "More than half the articles published in the Reader each week come from freelancers... So we not only publish unsolicited freelance writing, we depend on it."
Children's Ministry Magazine
Seeks practical articles such as working with volunteers, disciplining, and communicating with children about faith, morals, money, friends, grades and choices. Articles on understanding children are also regularly featured. Each issue features regular columns such as "Quick Devotions" and "Group Games." They also publish ideas and tips for different age groups, such as "Nursery Notes," "Preschool Page," "Preteen Pointers," and "Vital Volunteers." No fiction, prose, or poetry. Pays $35 to $175.
Christian Home & School
This magazine, produced by Christian Schools International, was developed to promote Christian education and focus on topics of interest to parents who send their children to Christian schools. Pay is $175 to $250 for up to 2,000 words.
ChristianWeek
Canadian biweekly Christian publication seeks news articles between 300-600 words about people or news events in your own community or denomination that would be of interest to readers in other denominations or in other areas of the country. Pays $30-100.
Chocolate For Women
and Teens
Unique publication - pays $100.
Cicada
This literary magazine for teenagers and young adults - ages 14 and up, publishes original short stories, poems, and first-person essays written for teens and young adults. Pays up to $0.25 per word for up to 5,000 words (fiction/articles) and up to $3.00 per line for up to 25 lines of poetry.
Cineaste
This quarterly magazine founded in 1967, which offers a social, political and esthetic perspective on the cinema, is interested in features, reviews, and interviews covering all areas of the cinema from Hollywood films and American independents to quality European films and Third World cinema. Pay ranges from $10 to $100 depending on type of submission.
Circle K Magazine
Kiwanis official publication pays $150-400.
Computerworld
Seeks articles on business, technology, careers, company profiles and related subjects for magazine and website. Pays $1.00-1.25 per word.
Connect For Kids
Pays from $700 up to $1000 per published feature. Prefers email queries first. Get all details on site.
Conscious Choice
Seeks general interest, inspirational, interviews, new product, personal experience and technical articles pertaining to the environment, natural foods and natural health. Article length: 1,500 words/ Pays on publication $75-150.
Conversely
Seeks submissions of personal experience essays, nonfiction and short stories on male-female relationships. Essays are generally between 750-2,500 words, nonfiction between 750-3,000 words and stories between 750-2,500 words. Pays $50 to $200.
Cornerstone Magazine
Seeks Haiku, free-verse, light verse. Pays $10 for poetry up to 15 lines, and $25 for 16 lines and over.
Creative Nonfiction Magazine
Seeks "strong reportage; attentiveness to language – well-written prose, rich with detail and a distinctive voice; an informational quality or instructive element that offers the reader something to learn (an idea, concept or collection of facts, strengthened with insight, reflection and interpretation.); a compelling, focused, sustained narrative that is well-structured, makes sense and conveys meaning." Pays $10 per printed page.
Dance Teacher
Magazine exclusively for and about dance education. Articles focus on subjects specific to the teaching of dance; the business of running a studio; nutrition, injuries and health; publicity; performance production; issues in the profession of dance education; people in dance education; and other subjects of interest to dance educators.
Diabetes Interview
Seeks essays, how-to, humor, inspirational, interview, new product, opinion and personal experience articles focused on diabetes care, medications and patient advocacy. Pays on publication 20¢/word. Accepts reprints.
Discover the Outdoors
Recreational publication that pays $250-300.
Dwell
Magazine for homeowners that pays 10 to 20 cents per word.
Emmy Magazine
Magazine published by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences prints features focusing on trends and issues in broadcast TV and cable and profiles about new technology in the industry. Pays $1,000 to $1,200 for 2,000 words. Query with published clips.
Entrepreneur Magazine
Noted magazine - pays competitively. Get details online.
EOTU Ezine
Bi-monthly webzine that publishes fiction, art and poetry of all genres, including science fiction, fantasy and horror. Maximum story length, 3000 words. Pays minimum of 1/2c per word or $5.00, whichever is greater. $5.00 for poetry.
ePregnancy Magazine
National monthly print magazine offering articles about everything related to pregnancy and children up to six-months-old. "Articles are geared toward parents and parents-to-be, and we cover preconception, pregnancy, postpartum, the first six months of babyhood and early parenthood." Features range from 800 to 1,200 words and pays from $150 to $200.
Equestrian Magazine
Magazine published by the American Horse Shows Association covers subjects related to the equestrian sport. Pays $200 to $500 for 500 to 3,500 words. Query first with clips.
Essence
This paying magazine, whose target audience is African-American and Caribbean women, publishes celebrity profiles, personal-growth articles, and indepth features on political and social issues.
FabJob
We are seeking articles for the fabjob.com website on a variety of topics relating to careers. Currently we are publishing two new articles per week. The preferred length is 200 - 500 words. Pay is $10 U.S. per article on acceptance. Simultaneous submissions okay.
Faith Today, Canada
This bi-monthly national magazine that informs, equips and inspires Christians across Canada seeks features ranging from 650-1750 words that provide analysis and interpretation, rather than straight newsmagazine-style reports. (uses freelance writers for most articles and news reports.) Pays 15 to 30 cents per word. See site for more details.
Family Business
Quarterly magazine written exclusively for the owners and managers of family companies and the professionals who serve them. The magazine uses freelance writers for articles that showcase tough issues that virtually all business families face: succession planning, business strategy, wealth preservation, estate and tax planning and the human dynamics unique to the family-owned and -operated enterprise. Pays $50 to $1,000 for published works. See more details on site.
Family Digest
Magazine for Black Moms/heads-of-households pays competitively.
Family Tree Magazine
Published bimonthly. For newcomers the best way to break in is through the Branching Out department, and brief writeups of new resources for genealogists, scrapbookers and family historians for the Toolkit section. Pay rates vary depending on assignment.
Feline Magazine
Publication for cat lovers - pays $50 for features, stories and art.
FilmFax
This bi-monthly magazine covers entertainment media including radio, television, and film, both live action and animated, produced from the late 1920s up to and including the mid 1970s. Pays 3 cents per word for an accepted article.
Flight Journal
Publishes aviation-oriented material, for the most part with a historical overtone, but also with some modern "history in the making" reporting. Base pay for a full-size article is $600 and may increase for later submissions.
Folks Online
This online magazine "helps those of us that are just starting out on the web or those that are not computer
savvy with tips, stories of successful web businesses, and personal stories." Some departments include: True Stories: Personal stories of how your computer or the net has opened a new world to you or enhanced your life; Folks Family Trees: Share your tips and experience with other genealogy enthusiasts or write a story about your personal journey of exploration, and many others. Pays $50 to $100.
Fuse Magazine
Editors say they are "interested in writing that examines artworks and cultural events in terms of the relationship between political issues and contemporary culture..." They publish features, reviews, columns and interviews ranging from 800 to 6,000 words and they pay 10 cents per word on publication (except for reviews which receive $100 - $150.)
Garden and Hearth
Publication accepts freelance submissions that focus on homelife and mothers. Pay is $10 per articles.
German Life
This bimonthly publication focuses on the diversity of German culture and how the German element has effected America's development. Pays up to $500 for up to 1,200 words.
Glimmer Train
This unique and illustrated short story magazine, publishes the best in literary fiction and seeks well-written, emotionally moving short stories by unknown and known authors, well-written humor. Pays $500 on acceptance for 1200 to 8000 words.
Global Black Woman
Great new niche publication that pays up to $150.
Good Old Days Online
Publication tells the real stories of the people who lived and grew up in "the good old days" (about 1900-1955). The editor says "We like stories to sound conversational, as if you're sitting around the fire and Grandpa's telling you about the time he and Grandma got shivareed. However, we are open to any way you choose to write your story, as long as it is true and falls within our targeted period of time...We accept seasonal stories year 'round, from holidays to harvest, shivarees to maple-sugaring. We look for real stories; happy, sad, the good, the bad. Humor is always a plus..." Preferred word length is 500-1500 words. Payment generally ranges from $15 - $75.
Greatest Escapes
Dedicated to the world's greatest and most unusual escapes. "We prefer stories set in offbeat, exotic locations, but popular tourists' destinations presented with fresh perspective are also acceptable. We look for vivid description based on meticulous observation." Pays $50 to $100.
Guideposts
Monthly Christian print and online publication featuring inspirational, interfaith, nonprofit publication written by people from all walks of life. A typical story is a first-person narrative the reader can apply to his/her own life. Pays $250 - $500
Hadrosaur Tales
Needs: Science Fiction and Fantasy short stories to 6000 words and poems to 50 lines. Send only complete manuscripts. Pays $6.00 per published story and $2.00 per published poem.
Health and
Efficiency Magazine
UK publication that pays £65 to £150.
High Country News
This non-profit, bi-monthly newspaper, covering the Rocky Mountain West, the desert Southwest and the Pacific Northwest, seeks well-researched stories on any natural resource ("include people, culture and aesthetic values - not just coal, oil and timber") or environmental topic, as long as it concerns our region. Query first. Pay begins at 25 cents per word for 800 to 1,000 words.
Home Cooking
Seeks articles relating to food and cooking including how-to's, humor, new product, personal experience, recipes and book reviews. Length: 250-750 words plus 6-8 recipes. Pay rates vary depending on article, columns and departments.
Home Education
Magazine
New education related magazine pays $50-100.
Honolulu Magazine
Seeks freelance contributions on a wide variety of subjects, personality profiles, historical events, sports, politics and lifestyle trends but all must be related to Hawaii. Pay ranges from $100 to $900.
How Stuff Works
Accepts two types of articles - HowStuffWorks Articles: See The Big List at the web site for hundreds of examples; and How My Stuff Works Articles: New area of site designed to let HowStuffWorks readers tell the world about their successful projects. Pays $100 for 1,000-5,000 words. Get details on site.
I Love Cats Magazine
Seeks feature stories about cats and their owners, interesting or odd happenings with cats, tips for cat owners, health issues, nonfiction pieces, behavior problems, that sort of thing. Please do not send stories about cats that live outdoors. Looking for a story--preferably with photos or drawings--that is 1,000 words, tops, ideally 500-700 words. Pays $25 to $150.
In the Family
Pays $50
for essays, $35 for short stories.
IndoorJungle.Net
Open for submissions. Pays $10 per article and buys 2 articles per month, bi-weekly.
Inside/Outside Southwest
This free, alternative monthly magazine speaking to the entire Four Corners area from Durango to Taos, Santa Fe to Sedona, Albuquerque to Flagstaff and Moab to Telluride, publishes a theme-linked series of high-quality features and sidebars in each issue, plus an assortment of columns, natural history, book reviews, news reports, profiles, health and fitness information, how-to articles, profiles. Pays 10 to 20 cents per word for 1000 to 4000 words features. Open to submissions from all freelancers.
IQ Front Cover
A publication by Florida State University that seeks to showcase superb art and writing from around the world in an English version and by translation.
Italian America
Quarterly magazine published and distributed by the Order Sons of Italy in America. Pays $500 for 1,200 to 1,500 words.
Journey Magazines
Seeks travel stories (acceptances "will be influenced largely by the availability of good photography. We don't publish stories on extremely exotic locations and/or offbeat activities such as backpacking in Turkey or bungy-jumping in New Zealand.") We want to entice and entertain readers with a good story, but also give practical advice that they can really use to book their vacation. Feature articles are 1200-1500 words ($800); mini-features are 800-1200 ($600); columns are 400-500 words ($400).
Kate Harper Designs
Kid Quote Greeting Card Contest
Kentucky Monthly
Publication's goal is "to offer the best stories, art and photographs Kentucky has to offer. To do so, we rely heavily on free-lance writers, artists and photographers." Query first. Pays $25 to $300 per article.
Keys for Kids
Publication is dedicated to "unlocking God's word for young faith." Pay is $15 to $20.
Ladybug
This magazine for young children ages 2 to 6, is published by Cricket Magazine Group. It features original stories and poems written by the world's best children's authors, illustrated in full color by the best children's artists from around the world. Pays 25 cents per word for stories and articles and $3 per line for poems (both $25 minimum).
Ladybug Parent's Companion
Features articles by recognized authorities in the field of child development or early childhood education, profiles of authors and artists, suggested parent-child activities, and recommended book lists for children and adults. Pays up to 25 cents per word ($25 minimum).
Lake Superior Magazine
This bimonthly full-color consumer magazine focuses exclusively on the Lake Superior region - history, current events, life styles, environment, tourism. They prefer submissions of completed manuscripts. Pays $65 to $600 for 900 to 2,200 words.
Latitudes & Attitudes
This magazine for cruisers about cruising, has a variety of departments that are open to freelancers. Pays from $50 to $175. Get more details on site.
Lodging
Lodging.com, a specialist in hotels and hotel reservations, seeks travel writers for destination stories on the following cities: Myrtle Beach, Tampa, Orlando, Las Vegas, Chicago, New York, Miami, Daytona Beach, Jacksonville, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, Washington DC, Boston. Each piece should include overall destination information of interest to all types of travelers. Pays $50 for 500 to 800 words.
MAD magazine
Actively seeking to expand its freelance writing staff. We're looking for writers who are clever, offbeat, and, most importantly, funny. We want to infuse new life, energy and a fresh look into the magazine.
Marco Polo Magazine
This national magazine geared to adventure travelers over 50, seeks articles written in a strong voice that appeal to real-world travelers. "Think survivor stories, middle-of-nowhere destination pieces and articles that look at well-covered cities with a fresh perspective." Payment is $200 for most feature articles with photography for 1,500 to 3,000 words.
Memory Makers
Bimonthly magazine about scrapbooking. Pay varies. Contact editor with ideas.
Metropole Magazine
Pays $0.15 per word for fiction submissions.
Mocha Memoirs
Literary ezine publishing the best in short stories and poetry. Pay varies.
Mother Jones
Mother Jones magazine's award-winning online sister publication, MotherJones.com, is looking for solidly reported, hard-hitting, ground-breaking news stories. "We're also open to thought-provoking, timely opinion and analysis pieces on important current issues." Pay is negotiable for 500 to 2,500 words. Typical fee for an 800 to 1,000-word opinion piece is $150; fees for reported news stories start at $250 and go up from there, depending on the piece.
MyBusiness Magazine
Bimonthly magazine about small businesses publishes book excerpts, how-to, humor and new product articles. Pays $75-$1,000 for 200-1,800 words.
My Friend
Monthly Catholic magazine for boys and girls, ages 7 to 11. Pays up to $150.
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National Geographic Traveler
Popular magazine - pays very competitively. Details online.
New Mexico Magazine
Covers the people, culture, arts, history and landscape of New Mexico for a highly educated readership from every corner of the world. Pays $0.30 per word.
NFG Magazine
Pays $25 for non fiction and $50 for fiction submissions.
Northern Woodlands Magazine
This magazine focuses on conservation-minded people with an interest in all aspects of the forests of the Northeast. Query first. Pays 10 cents per word for 1000 to 3000 words.
Northwest Palate
This bimonthly magazine, devoted to food, wine, travel, and lifestyles in the Pacific Northwest, seeks "destination" stories, in which the writer explores the lodgings, wineries, eateries, and other attractions of a Pacific Northwest destination. "Our readers are well-read, well-traveled, and knowledgeable about food and wine." Query first. Pays 25 cents per word and up for 650 to 2,500 words.
Ohio magazine
This publication "dedicated to bringing our readers the best travel information in the state — where to go, what to do and what to see all over our great state," accepts freelance articles that "celebrate its people, its rich culture and heritage, and especially, its wonderful travel spots." Query first. Pay varies.
Oklahoma Today Magazine
This regional bi-monthly magazine publishes stories, essays, columns, etc. that focus on Oklahoma's people and places. Stories will range in length from 500 words for regular department articles to 3,000 words for major features. "We prefer to be queried in advance, but will review unsolicited manuscripts and photos "on spec." Rates start at $25 to $50 for shorter pieces, $75 and up for department and feature stories, and $300 and up for major profiles or stories.
One Story
Bimonthly literary magazine containing one story. Pays $100 for stories between 3,000-10,000 words.
ONLINE
Computer related magazine - pay rates vary - see website for details.
Orato
Publishes true, first-person stories that will inspire, anger and delight our readers, while shedding light on overlooked aspects of world issues and news events." Payment between US$100 and US$400 per story.
Oregon Quarterly
This publication dubbed "The Northwest Perspective from the University of Oregon," seeks queries for features and UO alumni profiles. Pays 20 cents per word for features of about 2,500-3,000 words and short subjects of about 5001,000 words.
Orion Society
Quarterly magazine that explores the relationship between people and nature, examines human communities and how they fit into the larger natural community, and strives to renew our spiritual connection to the world. Pays $100 per poem on publication.
Outdoor Canada
Canada's leading national magazine for those interested in traditional outdoor activities, publishes features focusing on fishing, hunting and related conservation issues. Pay generally begins at 50 cents per word for 100 to 4,000 words.
Pantarbica
This ezine has a target audience that is interested in the creative arts as well as some who are interested in myth, mythopoesis and in applying mythological processes and motifs to their life and work. Seeks submissions of nonfiction, poetry and more. Pays $5 to $100.
Pockets
Designed for 6- to 12-year-olds, this magazine offers wholesome devotional readings that teach about God's love and presence in life. Pays $0.12 per word for stories and articles.
Professional Pilot
Publication covers subjects like: regional airline, corporate and various other types of professional aviation. Pays $200 - $1000 for 750-2,500 words. Queries accepted by mail, e-mail, fax, and phone. Note they say "Freelancer should be a professional pilot or have background in aviation..."
Raven Chronicles
Journal of Art, Literature & Spoken Word seeks uncommon poetry, fiction, essays, reviews, b/w art, interviews. They publish work that reflects the cultural diversity of the Pacific Northwest, Canada, and other areas of America and promote art, literature and the spoken word for an audience that is hip, literate, funny, informed, and lives in a society that has a multicultural sensibility. Pays at least two copies of the magazine and sometimes a small payment ($10-$40).
Relate Magazine
This online magazine scheduled to begin publication in November is seeking submissions about Christians with a disability and the people who take care of them. Pays $40 per article. See guidelines on site.
Reason
Covers politics, economics, culture, and science from a broad-minded libertarian perspective. Seeking original analysis and research and do not like simple rehashes of well- worn libertarian positions. Fees vary.
Reunions Magazine
Family publication - pays up to $50.
Romantic Homes Magazine
Publication "uses freelance writers to provide unique ideas and inspirations with practical how-to advice on decorating, home furnishings, remodeling and gardening for readers who are actively involved in improving their homes. Every article responds to the reader's need to know how to do it and where to find it." Departments cover antiques, collectibles, artwork, shopping, travel, refinishing, architectural elements, flower arranging, entertaining and decorating. Pays on acceptance: $250 for department copy (400-450 words) and $500 for features (1000-1200 words).
Rug Hooking Magazine
This full-color, internationally read magazine devoted exclusively to the subject of hand-hooked rugs, contains feature articles and departments that teach a variety of lessons on dyeing, color planning, design, hooking techniques, rug hooking history, and more. "We do create our editorial content almost entirely with freelance writers... Most of our writers are rug hookers, so needless to say, their contributions to the magazine are a labor of love." Pays 9 cents per word. Send article ideas to email: wyattmyers@paonline.com
Sailing World
Publication's emphasis is on performance sailing. (Keep in mind that the Sailing World readership is relatively educated about the sport. Unless you are dealing with a totally new aspect of sailing, you can and should discuss ideas on an advanced technical level; however, extensive formulae and graphs don't play well to our audience.) Pays $400 for 2000 plus words.
Saturday Evening Post
Noted, long-time popular publication - pays $25 to $400 per submission.
SciFiction
Seeks literate, strongly plotted science fiction and fantasy stories between 2,000 and 17,500 words--on a variety of subjects and themes. "We want to intrigue our readers with mind-broadening, thought-provoking stories. Characterization is crucial. Stories must be written in clear, understandable prose." Payment is 20 cents per word up to $3,500. Originals only; no reprints.
Scouting Magazine
Articles activities conducted by or for Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, and Venturing crews; also features on winning leadership techniques, profiles of outstanding leaders, etc. Pays up to $800 for features up to 1,200 words.
Seed Magazine
The editors of the first and only global science & culture magazine, say "We work with freelance writers and are always open to pitches. We don't have writer's guidelines to send out at the moment but generally we ask that all queries include why the story is relevant to SEED's readers, why it's relevant now, what your proposed angle on the story would be (including which section you think it would be suitable for) and most importantly, how the story exemplifies science touching culture or culture touching science." Pays 75 cents a word for short pieces and $1 a word for features. Pitch queries to Laura McNeil, Associate Editor at email: mcneil@seedmagazine.com
Self Help For Her
New website featuring inspiration and more just for women - pays $30 per submission.
Shades of Romance Magazine
Accepts submissions of: Articles for - The Writer's Path (the craft and art of writing multi-cultural romance and fiction); Shades Of Motivation (inspirational thoughts on writing); The Marketing Path (how to market your writing); The Publishing Path (the business of writing, promoting and selling fiction). Pays $20 for articles of 1800 to 2000 words. Pays $10 for Fillers (tips on freelancing time management, writing exercises and romance.) Pays $25 for Short Stories of 1000 to 1500 words that focus on the romance, and have an upbeat ending. All genres are considered, including historical, contemporary, paranormal, mystery, futuristic, and time travel. Also considers poetry, humorous anecdotes, essays about writing or the writing life, and articles that would be of interest to multi-cultural book readers. Get more information on site.
SharpMan
Online community focusing on professional men (18-35) seeks articles on wardrobe, work, dating, health, toys and more. Pays $50 on publication.
Sierra
This bimonthly national magazine publishing writing, photography, and art about the natural world is "looking for fine writing that will provoke, entertain, and enlighten this readership. Our readers are environmentally concerned and politically diverse; most are active in the outdoors." Pays $800 to $3,000 per feature.
South Beach
This online magazine offers a fresh new look at Miami Beach for readers mainly in the 18-35 age range. Articles with insider details or experience are a plus. Topics include: Interview with Miami Beach/ South Beach personalities , designers and artists; Coverage of cultural events, art exhibits, and competitions. Participant interviews and profiles are of particular interest; Nostalgia of the area (1920-1970) Nightlife, especially profiles and/or first person accounts of nightlife events; Fashion and modeling industries. Pays $200 to $500 for 600 to 2,000 words.
Spa Fitness Travel
Publication caters to gay and lesbians with articles on gay travel, health and fitness. Working professionals preferred with first hand accounts. Pays 10 cents per word for 700-1500 words.
Spirit-led Writer
Seeks submissions on all aspects of writing and marketing articles, short stories, novels, publicity materials, web content, etc. "We publish features that help writers grow in their craft and in their relationship to Jesus Christ. Our goal is to help Christian writers to remain Christ-centered as they pursue publishing paths." Pays $20 for 800-1,200 words.
Strategy+Business
Pays competitively.
Student Leader
The mission of Oxendine Publishing is to teach college and high school students to be more effective and ethical leaders of the future. Pays up to $200 per article.
Teacher Magazine
Magazine covering various aspects of the teaching profession seeks book excerpts, essays, interview/profiles and personal experience. Pays 50 cents per word for 1,000-5,000 words.
Technology & Learning
Publish articles that encourage educators to think about new approaches to teaching and new ways to use technology in the classroom. Payment from $400 for articles 1,200 to 2,500 words.
The Antietam Review
This literary and photography magazine published annually by the Washington County Arts Council accepts submissions of short fiction, poems, black-and-white photographs that have not been published previously. Pays $100 for fiction stories less than 5,000 words; $25 for poetry of up to 30 lines.
The Bark
This quarterly publication for the modern dog enthusiast is designed to "bring to our readers a literate and entertaining approach to dog-life through essays, reviews, interviews and artwork." Pay varies according to quality and length of the article.
The Blue Review
This monthly "subscription only" newsletter for children's writers seeks "how-to" articles about the craft of writing for upcoming "theme-based" issues - like: November-Plot Structure; December-Character Development; January-Past, Present and Future: Determining the Tenses; February-Cover Letters; March-Descriptive Action and Scenes; April-Picture Books; May-Writing Contests. Pays $5 to $10 for 500 to 1,000 words plus one copy of the newsletter.
The Gaited Horse
Specialty publication - pays from $50 to $300.
The New Homemaker
Webzine aimed at people who consider their primary job to be homemaking. The person can be male but is probably female. Pays $25 for original articles, $15 for reprints.
The Pedestal
Ezine seeking submissions of nonfiction, fiction, and poetry. "We intend to support both established and burgeoning writers. We are committed to promoting diversity and celebrating the voice of the individual." Pays $30 for poetry of any style from traditional to experimental. Pays $.05 per word for fiction up to 6,000 words and $.05 per word for nonfiction up to 4,000 words.
The Rake
This general interest magazine of stories, essays, reportage, and humor is aimed at people who live, work, and play in the Twin Cities. Pay varies for submissions of 300 to 3,000 words.
The Stickman Review
Considers previously unpublished fiction, poetry, and non-fiction of literary quality. Pays $20.00 (US) per story for Fiction; $10.00 (US) per poem, up to a maximum of $20.00 per author for Poetry; $20.00 (US) per essay for Nonfiction.
The Threepenny Review
Quarterly magazine with a political slant. Seeks poetry of any style and length. Pays up to $100 per poem.
The World & I
Bringing you a world of ideas and ideas of the world. Pay varies.
Times of The Islands
Magazine published for people who have more than a casual interest in the Turks and Caicos. Pays about 15 cents per word (usually from $150 to $600 - "but a lot depends on the quality of the article, how much research it took or how specialized it is, and whether or not photos were included."
Travelers' Tales
Seeking personal nonfiction essays for various upcoming anthologies. Deadlines vary. Pays about 10 cents per word. See site for current needs.
Travelwise Magazine
This travel magazine focused on destinations and tourist attractions is eager to work with new and unpublished writers. Seeks first-person stories of 750 to 850 words. Pays $25 per published work. Accepts e-mails queries and submissions in the body of an e-mail (send to: foster@ultranet.ca).
Twins; The Magazine for Parents of Multiples
This bimonthly, international publication provides informational and educational articles on parenting twins, triplets and more. Pays $25 -$250 on publication for 1,300 words.
USA Cycling Magazine
This publication focuses on the endeavors of USA Cycling and its member associations - ranging from grass roots to professional cyclists in all disciplines. Freelance writers should "first query to suggest story ideas prior to submission:" by email to media@usacycling.org . Preferred word length is 1,000 words or under and payment is $50 - $100.
Washington Monthly
Seeks solid reporting, original analysis on subjects (Goverment/Politics) that "maybe the mainstream press haven't covered." Pays 10 cents per word.
Weekend Adventures
This quarterly regional travel magazine, focused on primarily vacation destinations in Western Maryland, The Potomac Highlands of West Virginia, seeks articles on subjects like - outdoor adventures, historical places, dining out, getaways, day trips, equipment, attractions, etc. Prefers query first. Payment is $50 for features of 1000 words or more.
Wee Ones *CURRENTLY CLOSED TO SUBMISSIONS*
Parenting publication - pays 3 cents per word.
Western New York Family Magazine
Articles submitted should address current parenting issues with a Western New York tie-in whenever possible. Strong emphasis is placed on how and where to find family-oriented events, as well as goods and services for children, in Western New York. Pays $25 - $150.
Woman's Touch
A bimonthly inspirational magazine for women published by the Women's Ministries Department of the Assemblies of God. Seeks original articles written from a perspective that includes God or spiritual laws and is geared specifically for women. Pays $10-$50.
Weekend Woodcrafts
Bimonthly magazine covering woodworking and crafts seeks how-to and project pieces. Pays $100-500.
Woman Alive!
Especially interested in articles which encourage spiritual growth--both in personal devotions and daily living. Since 1984, Women Alive! has been helping women respond to God's call to holiness in their daily lives. Pays up to $50.
Women's
Health and Fitness
Online magazine - pay rates vary. Get details online.
Working Mother
Popular magazine for today's moms - pays $0.75 to $1.25 per word. More information online.
Yoga Journal
Publication covers the practice and philosophy of yoga. "In particular we welcome articles on the following themes: Leaders, spokespersons, and visionaries in the yoga community; The practice of hatha yoga; Applications of yoga to everyday life (e.g., relationships, social issues, livelihood, etc.); Hatha yoga anatomy and kinesiology, and therapeutic yoga; Nutrition and diet, cooking, and natural skin and body care." Pays $800 to $2000 for features (3,000 to 5,000 words): $400 to $800 for departments (1,000 to 2,500 words): $25 to $100 for Om Page & Well-Being: and $200 to $250 for book reviews.
Deadline: 04/05/07Submit to: Pockets. Lynn W. Gilliam, Editor. 1908 Grand Avenue, Box 340004, Nashville, TN 37203-0004Theme: Surprise!; MUST BE appropriate for 6- to 12-year-old Christians.Type: Poetry (24 lines each), short stories (1,400 words MAX), and essays (1,000 words MAX).
Deadline: 05/01/07Submit to: The First Line. David LaBounty, Editor. E-mail (via Word file) to: submission@thefirstline.com or mail to: P.O. Box 250382. Plano, TX 75025-0382Theme: Every piece starts out with the same line: "My first impression of Phillip was that he was blessed with ignorance."
Type: Short stories (3,000 words MAX).
Deadline: 05/01/07Submit to: Seal Press. Sarah Franklin, Editor. E-mail (via Word or RTF file): sarahefranklin@gmail.com. Put “Car Seat on a Camel” in the subject line.Theme: How to Fit a Car Seat on a Camel. Visit Web site for more information: http://www.sealpress.com/submissions/index.htmlType: Essays (3,000 words MAX).
Deadline: 05/15/07Submit to: Brilliant Corners. Sascha Feinstein, Editor. Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA 17701 Theme: JazzType: Poetry, short stories, and essays.Deadline: 05/15/07Submit to: English Journal. Louann Reid, Editor. 1773 Campus Delivery, English Dept., Colorado State Univ., Fort Collins, CO 80523-1773Theme: American Cacophony: Languages, Literatures, and Censorship. MUST BE AN ENGLISH TEACHER. Visit Web site for more information: http://www.englishjournal.colostate.edu/issuetopics.htmType: Articles (3,750 words MAX).
Deadline: 06/01/07Submit to: Alive Now. JoAnn Evans Miller, Editor. 1908 Grand Avenue, Box 340004, Nashville, TN 37203-0004Theme: Serving Others; MUST BE about Christian spirituality; NO adult language or sexual imagery. Theme must be listed on every page of submission.
Type: Poetry (40 lines MAX), and short shorts (500 words MAX).
Deadline: 06/03/07Submit to: Women's Studies Quarterly. Poetry should go to Kathleen Ossip at ossipk@aol.com. Fiction, essay, and memoir submissions should go to WSQ's Fiction/Nonfiction editor Kamy Wicoff at kwicoff@yahoo.com. Theme: Witness. Visit Web site for more information: http://www.feministpress.org/wsq/#callformaterialsType: Poetry, short stories, and essays (6,000 words MAX).
Deadline: 06/30/07Submit to: The Poetry Review. Sandra Erickson, Editor for formal verse poetry. Michael Sweet, Editor for free verse or blank verse poetry. 2-1820 Rue Baile, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3H 1P4 Type: Poetry (4 poems or 4 pages MAX).
Deadline: 07/01/07Submit to: Thema. Gail Howard, Poetry Editor or Virginia Howard, Prose Editor. Box 8747, Metairie, LA 70011-8747Theme: Henry's fence. Be sure to specify theme on cover letter. (NO adult language or sexual material.)
Type: Poetry (3 titles MAX), short stories (6,000 words MAX).
Deadline: 08/31/07Submit to: Los Angeles Review. Wanda Coleman, Poetry Editor. Edward Falco, Fiction Editor. Tom Lutz, Nonfiction Editor. PO Box 3537, Granada Hills, CA 91394Theme: When things fall apart.Type: Poetry, short stories, essays, and articles.
Deadline: OngoingSubmit to: Alimentum. Paulette Licitra, Editor. PO Box 776, New York, NY 10163Theme: Food.Type: Poetry (5 titles), short stories, and essays.Deadline: OngoingSubmit to: The American Drivel Review. Tara Blaine and David Wester, Editors. 3561 SE Cora Drive, Portland, OR 97202, or e-mail to: submissions@americandrivelreview.com Theme: Dark, general, and/or dry humor.Type: Poetry, short stories, and essays (5 pages MAX).
Deadline: OngoingSubmit to: Gastronomica. Darra Goldstein, Editor. Weston Hall, 995 Main Street, Williams College, Williamstown, MA 01267Theme: Food and its relevance with culture and society.Type: Poetry, short stories, essays, and articles (8,000 words MAX).
Deadline: OngoingSubmit to: Journal of Truth and Consequence. Miranda Merklein, Editor. PO Box 315, Cerrillos, NM 87010, or e-mail to: truthandconsequence@netzero.com
Theme: Southwest topics. NO religious or preachy topics. NO rhyming or light verse poetry.Type: Poetry, short stories, and essays (5,000 words MAX).Contests - PLEASE see individual Web sites for complete information and submission guidelines.Submit to: Indiana Review's Poetry Prize, Ballantine Hall 465, 1020 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN 47405-7103. Work is judged anonymously.
Deadline: 03/30/07; entry fee: $15.
Type: poetry (3 poems MAX).First prize: $1,000 and publication.
URL: http://www.indiana.edu/~inreview/general/prizes/poetprizeguidelines07.htmSubmit to: Allen Ginsberg Poetry Awards. Maria Mazziotti Gillan, Executive Director, Poetry Center, Passaic County Community College, One College Boulevard, Paterson, NJ 07505-1179. Work is judged anonymously.
Deadline: 04/01/07; entry fee: $15.Type: poetry (5 poems MAX, 4 copies of each poem).First prize: $1,000 and publication in Paterson Literary Review.URL: http://www.pccc.cc.nj.us/poetry/Prize/Allen_Ginsberg_P.htmlSubmit to: The Spoon River Poetry Review Editors' Prize, 4241 Dept. of English, Publications Unit, Illinois State University, Normal, IL 61790-4241
Deadline: 04/15/07; entry fee: $16.Type: poetry (3 poems MAX, 2 copies of each poem, 10 pages MAX).First prize: $1,000 and publication.URL: http://www.litline.org/Spoon/contest.htmlSubmit to: The Ledge 2007 Poetry Awards, 40 Maple Avenue, Bellport, NY 11713
Deadline: 04/30/07; entry fee: $10/3 poems, $3/additional pome.Type: poetryFirst prize: $1,000 and publication.URL: http://www.theledgemagazine.com/Poetry%20Awards%20Contest.htmSubmit to: The Katherine Anne Porter Prize for Fiction & The Pablo Neruda Prize for Poetry. Nimrod, Literary Contest--Fiction or Poetry, The University of Tulsa, 600 S. College, Tulsa, OK 74104
Deadline: 04/30/07; entry fee: $20Type: poetry (3-10 pages), short stories (7,500 words MAX).First prize: $2,000 and publication.URL: http://www.utulsa.edu/nimrod/awards.html
Submit to: Indiana Review's Poetry Prize, Ballantine Hall 465, 1020 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN 47405-7103. Work is judged anonymously.Deadline: 03/30/07; entry fee: $15.
Type: poetry (3 poems MAX).First prize: $1,000 and publication.
URL: http://www.indiana.edu/~inreview/general/prizes/poetprizeguidelines07.htm
Submit to: Allen Ginsberg Poetry Awards. Maria Mazziotti Gillan, Executive Director, Poetry Center, Passaic County Community College, One College Boulevard, Paterson, NJ 07505-1179. Work is judged anonymously.Deadline: 04/01/07; entry fee: $15.Type: poetry (5 poems MAX, 4 copies of each poem).First prize: $1,000 and publication in Paterson Literary Review.URL: http://www.pccc.cc.nj.us/poetry/Prize/Allen_Ginsberg_P.html
Submit to: The Spoon River Poetry Review Editors' Prize, 4241 Dept. of English, Publications Unit, Illinois State University, Normal, IL 61790-4241Deadline: 04/15/07; entry fee: $16.Type: poetry (3 poems MAX, 2 copies of each poem, 10 pages MAX).First prize: $1,000 and publication.URL: http://www.litline.org/Spoon/contest.html
Submit to: The Ledge 2007 Poetry Awards, 40 Maple Avenue, Bellport, NY 11713Deadline: 04/30/07; entry fee: $10/3 poems, $3/additional pome.Type: poetryFirst prize: $1,000 and publication.URL: http://www.theledgemagazine.com/Poetry%20Awards%20Contest.htm
Submit to: The Katherine Anne Porter Prize for Fiction & The Pablo Neruda Prize for Poetry. Nimrod, Literary Contest--Fiction or Poetry, The University of Tulsa, 600 S. College, Tulsa, OK 74104 Deadline: 04/30/07; entry fee: $20Type: poetry (3-10 pages), short stories (7,500 words MAX).First prize: $2,000 and publication.URL: http://www.utulsa.edu/nimrod/awards.html
CONTEST: A PICTURE IS WORTH 1000 WORDS
To kickoff the release of A Picture is Worth 1000 Words: Image-Driven Story Prompts and Exercises for Writers by Phillip Sexton, Writer's Digest Books is giving you a chance to get published. Using the photograph and prompt linked below as your inspiration, write a story of at least 1,000 words in which either a set piece, character transformation or secret is foreshadowed.
http://www.writersdigest.com/contests/1000words.asp The winning entry will be published in the Spring 2007 issue of the Fresh Boiled Peanuts literary journal www.freshboiledpeanuts.com ). The winner will receive a free copy of the issue, plus a signed copy of A Picture Is Worth 1,000 Words. Two runners-up will also receive a copy of the book.
For consideration, send your entry to phil@freshboiledpeanuts.com, by April 30, 2007. The entry must be written in the body of the email (attachments will not be opened). Include your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address. Only the winning entries will be contacted.
2007 Novel Writing Contest
Win $1000 and a publishing contract for your mystery, suspense, thriller, sci-fi, or fantasy novel. Entry fee $10. Submission deadline is April 2, 2007, so hurry and submit now.
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