4 Paying Homeschool Markets for Writers – by Ruth O’Neil
You don’t have to be a homeschooler to write for homeschool magazines!
Paying Markets for Writers
Wine & Country Life Magazine
“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 available upon request.
Pays $100-$250
Wine & Country Wedding Planner
20% freelance. “Everything you need to plan your dream wedding in Virginia wine country and beyond! We are here to guide you to the best vendors, inspire you with gorgeous ideas, and help you dazzle your wedding party and guests with artisanal gifts made locally.” Welcomes new writers. Annual. Pays on acceptance. Buys print plus digital rights. No reprints. Responds in 4-6 weeks. Subscription $18/year. Guidelines online
Pays a flat fee of $75-$150/article.
Equipment Journal
”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.
10 Paying History Markets for Writers – by Karoki Githure
If you love writing about history, several publications would love to purchase your content!
Tricycle: The Buddhist Review
“Established in 1990 as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization, The Tricycle Foundation is dedicated to making Buddhist teachings and practices broadly available. In 1991, the Foundation launched Tricycle: The Buddhist Review, the first magazine intended to present Buddhist perspectives to a Western readership. Tricycle soon became the leading independent journal of Buddhism in the West, where it continues to be the most inclusive and widely read vehicle for the dissemination of Buddhist views and values. Our readership includes longtime practitioners, those who are curious about Buddhism or meditation, and those who do not identify as Buddhist but value the teachings of wisdom and compassion that Buddhism has to offer.” 70% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Quarterly. Pays on publication. Period between acceptance and publication varies. Buys first rights. Accepts reprints. Responds within a month. “However, due to the large number that we receive each month, please don’t let a longer wait surprise you.” Guidelines online.
Magazine columns $350; Magazine features varies, generally $0.30/word; Magazine feature interviews $500; Magazine reviews $400.” 400-4,000 words.
Unity Magazine
“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
Strange Horizons
100% freelance. “A speculative fiction webzine with a global perspective.” Welcomes new writers. Weekly. Pays on Fridays following management receipt of contract. Publishes ms around 6 months after acceptance. Buys first rights for six months. Only accepts reprints for nonfiction articles. Responds in 50-80 days. Guidelines online.
Pays .10/word – $90 (See Current Needs)
UP HERE
“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.
Sine Theta Magazine
“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