Published on May 14, 2025
"The purpose of The First Line is to jump start the imagination-to help writers break through the block that is the blank page. Each issue contains short stories that stem from a common first line; it also provides a forum for discussing favorite first lines in literature. The First Line is an exercise in creativity for writers and a chance for readers to see how many different directions we can take when we start from the same place." 95% freelance. Welcomes new writers. No reprints.
Pays $25-$50/stories of 300-5000 words; $25 for essays of 400-800 words.…
Published on May 14, 2025
“Escapees magazine contributors are RVers interested in sharing the RV lifestyle. Our audience includes full and part-time RVers, RVing snowbirds (those who travel south for the winter), and anyone considering extensive travel. Escapees members have varying levels of RVing experience; therefore, the magazine looks for a wide variety of material typically not found in conventional RV magazines. We welcome submissions on all phases of RV life and for all age demographics. Escapees RV Club members range in age from younger RVers, with or without children, who are working from the road, to retirees. A large majority of members live in their motorhomes, fifth-wheel trailers, or travel trailers, on a full-time basis. Popular topics are mechanical/technical, RV modifications and conversions, lifestyle issues and tips.” Welcomes new writers.
Pays $50-$200.…
Published on May 14, 2025
"Monadnock Table is a guide to local food, farms and community of the Monadnock Region and the Connecticut River Valley of New Hampshire.” Bi-monthly. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 3 months after acceptance. Buys first N.A. rights. Occasionally accepts reprints, depending on where the article first appeared. Responds in 1 week. Guidelines available by email.
Pays flat fee of $125 for features (1200 words); $75 for columns (600 words).…
Published on May 6, 2025
“The Home Forum publishes upbeat personal nonfiction essays of from 600 to 800 words. We pay $250 upon publication. This is not an Op-Ed section. We're looking for perspective-changing experiences, big and small, that helped you see something in a new way, discover something about yourself, or recognize and appreciate something in your past. Humor is good (and difficult to do). We're not interested in travel essays or reminiscences per se, but a growing-up experience or a visit somewhere might have inspired some self-discovery. Please, no explicitly religious pieces. NO HARD-COPY SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED. Finished mss only; no queries.” Weekly in print, and every weekday online. Pays on publication. Publishes ms between three weeks and six months after acceptance. Buys 90-day exclusive rights; nonexclusive rights thereafter. No reprints. Responds within four weeks. Guidelines online
Pays $250/article of 600-800 words.…
Published on May 6, 2025
"We publish stories about trophy buck harvests; our primary goal is to help readers become better hunters. Story categories: Deer Tales, How-To, Deer Biology/Behavior, Destination." Welcomes new writers. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 6-12 months after acceptance. Buys First N.A. rights. Accepts reprints. Responds within 30 days or less. Guidelines by email.
Pays up to $600 for an 1,800-word article with photos.…
Published on May 6, 2025
”Equipment Journal is Canada's best-read national heavy equipment publication. It features the latest news on the greatest products in the heavy equipment market (construction, demolition, material handling mining, forestry, trucks) and the people who use, sell, and produce them.” Welcomes new writers.
Pays $0.30-$0.40/word.…
Published on May 5, 2025
“A quarterly science fiction/fantasy magazine.” Pays within 30 days of publication. Publishes ms within 4-6 weeks of acceptance. Buys first world electronic and print rights. No reprints. Responds in less than a week. Guidelines online.
Pays $10/flash fiction.
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Published on April 27, 2025
“Arc Poetry Magazine nurtures and promotes the composition and appreciation of poetry in Canada and abroad, with particular but not exclusive emphasis on poetry written by Canadians. Established in 1978, the magazine publishes three issues per year, including one themed issue. In addition to publishing and distributing the work of poets, Arc Poetry Magazine organizes and administers awards, contests, public readings and other events.” Welcomes new writers. Triannual. Pays on publication. Publishes ms within 3-6 months of acceptance. Buys First N.A. Serial Rights. No reprints. Responds in 3-6 months. Sample articles available online. Guidelines online.
Pays $50 CAD…
Published on April 27, 2025
“Birding is the award-winning, full-color flagship journal of the American Birding Association. The ABA welcomes as members all persons interested in birdwatching in the Americas and beyond. All ABA members receive Birding magazine.” 50% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Bimonthly. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 24 months after acceptance. Buys first rights. Accepts reprints. Responds within one week. Guidelines by email.
Pays $200 for 1500-3000 words.…
Published on April 27, 2025
“3,000 members and is cover-to-cover about writing. Estab. 1950s. Association magazine targeted to beginning and professional writers. Covers how-to, humor, marketing issues. Disk and e-mail submissions preferred. Quarterly magazine covering writing articles only.” Welcomes new writers. Pays on acceptance. Publishes ms three months after acceptance. No reprints. Responds within two months.
Pays $10, or discount on memberships and copies.…
Published on April 27, 2025
“We're a team of storytellers, vets, and pet specialists who actually care about your dog (and you). We're here to help you make smarter choices and deepen your relationship with your pet.”
“At betterpet.com, we help people make smarter, healthier decisions for their pets. Our mission is to provide clear, medically sound advice distinguished by a focus on responsible pet parenting.
We are currently seeking freelance writers with research chops to help us craft the most practical, relevant, and scientifically backed content — articles, features, guides, etc. — for over 4 million readers. Responsibilities: Writing articles from an outline, first draft, to final draft. Conducting thorough research to provide insightful and fact-based articles that are actually fun to read. Collaborating with our team of licensed veterinarians and EiC to make sure that we share information and product recommendations that are in the best interest of both pets and their owners.
About You: You care deeply about content organization and have strong research abilities — some assignments cover complex medical conditions, symptoms, and treatments. You have experience writing in the pet space (specifically around dogs and cats). Bandwidth to complete an outline and first draft within a week of the start date.
You’re comfortable learning Google Docs, Asana, and Slack (we will train you).
How to Apply: email your resume to madison@betterpet.com.” Guidelines available by email.
Pays $30/hr…
Published on April 18, 2025
“We publish Science Fiction and Fantasy only, up to 10K words, and genre poetry. We also review small press books (not self-published unless the author has previously had a story in Abyss & Apex). We especially like to review short story collections.” Welcomes new writers. “25% of our stories are the first things that writer had published. We cannot afford to pay pro rates so, if we see promise in a writer we work with them on rewrites and MAKE pro writers. Some of the writer's we've helped launch are Lavie Tidar and Aliette de Bodard. We published early NK Jemisin and Alan Smale.” Pays 30 days after publication. Publishes around a year after acceptance. Buys “World English Rights, for publication in the English language on the World Wide Web and in downloadable PDF; Right of first offer on world anthology rights; The work shall be available online through an archived copy for at least four months and then Indefinitely or until the author requests its removal.” No reprints. Responds between 2 weeks to 6 months. Guidelines online.
Pays $0.06/word, not to exceed $75/story.…
Published on April 18, 2025
"We are a monthly newspaper that provides information for people with disabilities." Welcomes new writers. Monthly. Pays on publication. Period between acceptance and publication varies. Buys one-time rights. Accepts reprints.
Pays $50 for 500 words.…
Published on April 18, 2025
100% freelance. "We want science fiction, fantasy, horror, and mash-ups of all three—the dark, weird stuff down at the bottom of your little literary heart. This magazine is not a publication credit, it is a place to put your secret places and dreams on display. Short fiction." Unsolicited poetry not accepted. Welcomes new writers. Monthly. Pays 30 days after publication. Publishes ms 3-9 months after acceptance. Buys first rights and non-exclusive anthology rights. Responds 30-60 days.
Pays $0.08/word. Stories no longer than 7500 words.…
Published on April 18, 2025
“AE is Canadian Science Fiction. We publish weekly short fiction that explores worlds that could be, paying authors fair rates and promoting under-represented voices. AE is volunteer-run by authors and fans who believe that a vibrant, professional market for Canadian science fiction is something worth doing.” Circ. 6K. Quarterly. Pays authors within 60 days. Publishes ms 30 days after acceptance. Buys first serial, electronic N.A and non-exclusive rights. No reprints. Responds within 60 days.
Pays $0.10 CND/word, fiction only…
Published on April 10, 2025
“On the leading edge of New Thought, Unity Magazine provides people of all faiths with a deeper understanding of Unity principles, and how to experience a greater oneness with Spirit. Within our pages, you'll find thought-provoking features, books, affirmations, and interviews with renowned spiritual teachers.” Welcomes new writers. Bimonthly. Pays on acceptance. Publishes ms within 6 months of acceptance. Buys first rights. No reprints. Responds in eight weeks. Sample copies available on request. Guidelines online
Pays $125 - $300…
Published on April 10, 2025
“If it breathes, grows or flows North of 60, Up Here magazine has it covered. We are the authoritative magazine of the North, informing and entertaining readers with stories about the people, wildlife, culture, lifestyle, arts and business of the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.” 20%-50% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Publishes 8 issues/year. Generally pays within 3 months of publication. Guidelines online.
Usually pays $0.50 per word.…
Published on April 10, 2025
“Wine & Country Life celebrates elevated living in the heart of Virginia wine country. Each issue of our luxury print magazine highlights Virginia wine, farm-to-table food, architecture, gardens & décor, the arts and elegant entertaining, as well as Virginia craft spirits, beer and ciders.” Welcomes new writers. 60% freelance. Biannual in print and weekly online. Pays on acceptance. Buys print plus digital rights. No reprints. Responds within 2-4 weeks. Digital sample copies available online. Subscription $18/year. Guidelines online.
Pays $100-$250…
Published on April 10, 2025
"Virtual Dating Assistants is an online dating management agency that has been in operation since 2009. The private company is a done-for-you dating service, providing men with a time-friendly option to meet high-quality women. Using advanced testing and data analysis, Virtual Dating Assistants helps men to meet their ideal women without doing the searching. Clients work with Virtual Dating Assistants who will create a profile, interact with women, and arrange the date. As an employer, Virtual Dating Assistants has fewer than 50 employees and has offered both full-time and part-time telecommuting jobs in the past. Freelancers are paid for their work on an hourly basis and the pay is released once a month." Responds within one week.
Pays $13-$15 (USD) per hour plus commissions.…
Published on April 3, 2025
“An international, print-based quarterly publication by and for the Sino diaspora, established 2016.” Quarterly. Pays on publication. Publishes ms within one month of acceptance. Buys first world rights. No reprints. Responds within two months. Guidelines online.
Pays $10/article…
