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DON’T GET TRICKED! When Publishers Lure Authors in With DECEPTIVE Royalty Verbiage - by Angela Hoy, Publisher

DON’T GET TRICKED! When Publishers Lure Authors in With DECEPTIVE Royalty Verbiage - by Angela Hoy, Publisher

July 22nd, 2026

Are those impressive royalty percentages on a publisher’s website based on gross sales (the list p[...]

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Smoky Mountain Living

“Smoky Mountain Living Magazine celebrates wilderness adventuring and urban exploration in Southern Appalachia. Each issue brings the region to life with a focus on its people, culture, music, arts, history and special places.” Welcomes new writers. Pays 60-90 days after publication. Period between acceptance and publication varies. Buys all rights. No reprints. Subscription $25/year. Guidelines available upon request by email. Pays $100-$400/article between 1,500-3,000 words. Read more →

THEMA

“THEMA is a theme-generated journal of short stories, poetry, art and photography, each issue a stand-alone anthology based on a unique theme. The journal is designed to provide a stimulating forum for established and emerging literary artists, to serve as source material and inspiration for teachers of creative writing, and to provide readers with a unique collection of creative work." Pays $10-$25.00. Read more →

Texas Highways

“As the authority on Texas travel since 1974, Texas Highways provides readers with a curated guide to the state’s cities, small towns, hidden gems, and natural wonders. Stories focus on Texas’ scenic, recreational, historical, cultural, and ethnic treasures accompanied by strong photography highlighting the state’s natural beauty.” Welcomes new writers. Pays on acceptance. Publishes ms 3-4 months after acceptance. Buys all rights for 5 months. No reprints. Responds within 30 days. Guidelines available by email. Pays $0.50-$1.00/word. Read more →

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