Published on January 8, 2026
Paying Markets for Writers, welcomes new writers
“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.” Quarterly. 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. Sample copies online. Subscription is free, but accepts donations. Guidelines online.
Pays $0.06/word, not to exceed $75/story.
Published on January 8, 2026
Paying Markets for Writers, welcomes new writers
“Since our first anthology, Workers
Write! has become an important voice in working class literature. We are collecting the stories and poems about jobs that define who we are as individuals and communities.” Welcomes new writers. Circ. 500. Annual. Pays on acceptance. Publishes ms 6-9 months after acceptance. Buys FNAS Rights. Accepts reprints. Responds within one week.
Pays flat fee of $25-$50/story up to 5,000 words (no minimum); $5-$20/poem.
Published on January 8, 2026
Paying Markets for Writers, welcomes new writers
“Since 1956, Westerly has been publishing lively fiction and poetry as well as intelligent articles. The magazine has always sought to provide a Western Australian-based voice, although its contributors and subject matter have never been geographically exclusive. It covers literature and culture throughout the world, but maintains a special emphasis on Australia, particularly Western Australia, and the Asian region.” Welcomes new writers. Bi-annual. Pays on publication. Period between acceptance and publication varies. Buys non-exclusive rights (rights remain with each writer). No reprints. Responds within one to two days. “Writers can get a sample of our publication through our website: free download of online special issues, full digital archive.”
Guidelines online.
Pays $180 to subscribers for stories ($135 + subscription for
non-subscribers); $180 to subscribers for essays ($135 + subscription
Published on January 8, 2026
Paying Markets for Writers, welcomes new writers
“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 January 2, 2026
Paying Markets for Writers
“Twenty-two Twenty-eight is a literary online publication ‘for people who watch the world.’ We publish prose, art, and articles on technology.” Welcomes new writers. Tri-weekly. Pays on publication. Usually publishes within a week of acceptance. Buys First World Publication Rights for the first six months. No reprints. Responds within 1-3 months. Sample articles available online. Subscriptions are $1.99/month. Guidelines online.
Published on January 2, 2026
Paying Markets for Writers
“Thirteen is a monthly audio fiction anthology podcast featuring atmospheric, slow burn, scary stories. Stories that will make you smile, break your heart, and have you wishing for a night light. Each episode is feature length and originally scored.” Pays on acceptance. Occasionally accepts reprints. Guidelines online.
Published on January 2, 2026
Paying Markets for Writers, welcomes new writers
“A regional lifestyle monthly publication located in lower-Westchester County covering education, wellness, parties and benefits, food and dining, interesting people, real estate, theater, music, cultural events, style and beauty, area celebs, and more.” Welcomes new writers. 40% freelance. Typically pays within 4-6 weeks of writer submitting story. Buys “First N.A. serial rights to the article, photograph, graphic illustration, or other work that freelancer submits to company, as well as the non-exclusive perpetual electronic rights in any existing or new formats, media or technology, whether edited or adapted, in whatever manner the work is displayed or accessed.” Responds within one week.
Guidelines by email.
Pays $75-$1000 for 150-3000 words.
Published on January 2, 2026
Paying Markets for Writers
“An iconic Australian title, which celebrates, influences and reflects the diversity of surf culture in Australia and abroad.” Occasionally welcomes new writers. Publishes seven issues/year. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 8 weeks after acceptance. Buys first rights. Accepts reprints. Response time varies. Sample copies available for purchase on newsstands.
Pays $500-$800 for a 1500-2000 word feature; $200-$300 for up to 1500 words; $1000-$1200 for 3000 words. Submit query or complete ms by email.
Published on December 19, 2025
Paying Markets for Writers
“Biannual themed print magazine featuring the best new short fiction, non-fiction and poetry from around the world.” Welcomes new writers. Biannual. Pays on publication. Publishes ms within three months of acceptance. Buys first rights. No reprints. Responds within two weeks of submission deadline. Guidelines online.
Pays £5 – £500
Published on December 19, 2025
Paying Markets for Writers
“Ninth Letter is the award-winning literary arts journal edited and produced by the Creative Writing Program at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. The journal’s mission is to present original literary writing of exceptional quality, illuminated by cutting-edge graphic design.” Welcomes new writers. Pays on publication. Publishes ms within 6 months of acceptance. Buys First N.A. Serial Rights. No reprints. Responds in 1-4 months. Guidelines online.
Pays $25/poem, $100/prose in the print journal, and $25/poem, $75/prose in the web edition.
