Paying Markets for Writers

Sans. PRESS Anthologies

Sans. PRESS Anthologies

THIS PUBLICATION HAS A VERY SHORT SUBMISSION PERIOD EACH YEAR.

“Sans. PRESS is a publisher of anthologies. They are a collective of friends who are in love with telling stories, and who are passionate about sharing them. With a heavy magical realism inclination, we are always looking for stories that are fresh & weird.” Welcomes new writers. Biannual. Publishes ms within 4 months of acceptance, depending on anthology publication time. Buys first rights. No reprints. Responds in 2-3 days to queries, and within 2 months for submissions. Guidelines online.

Pays a flat rate of €150/article, up to 5,000 words.

RANGE magazine

RANGE magazine

“An advocate for western cowboys and sheepherders.” 80% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Quarterly. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 3-6 months after acceptance. Buys First N.A. rights. Occasionally accepts reprints and short excerpts from nonfiction books that suit RANGE. Responds within 2-6 weeks. Guidelines online.

Pays $50-$600.

New Orleans Review

New Orleans Review

“We are a journal of literature and culture, publishing fiction, nonfiction, poetry, book reviews and interviews since 1968.” Welcomes new writers. Biyearly, occasionally publishes special topic issues. Pays on publication. Publishes ms one week to one year after acceptance. Buys first rights. Responds in one week to eight months. Sample articles available online. Guidelines online

Now What?

Now What?

“Now What? is a monthly e-zine aimed at the unchurched that addresses the “felt needs” of people. Each issue centers on a personal experience, with optional objective articles related to the topic if the author provides them. Stories show an individual’s struggle that either led them to faith in Christ or deepened their walk with God.” Welcomes new writers.

Pays $25-$65 for 1,000-1,500 words. Submit query by email.

In The Fray

“In The Fray is an online magazine for writers and artists to explore global issues and engage readers with personal perspectives and critical analysis. In The Fray has always featured original reporting, with firsthand accounts and exclusive interviews from around the world, as well as compelling personal essays, commentary, cultural criticism, photography, and artwork by contributors from all walks of life. We have published articles from writers and artists on all seven continents, and our content has won national recognition from journalism and advocacy organizations.” Monthly. Pays on publication. Publishes ms as soon as it is accepted. Occasionally accepts reprints, depending on when and where it was previously published. Responds within one month. Guidelines online.

Pays $60 – $120

Kaleidoscope: Exploring the Experience of Disability through Literature and the Fine Arts

Kaleidoscope: Exploring the Experience of Disability through Literature and the Fine Arts

“Kaleidoscope magazine creatively focuses on the experiences of disability from the perspective of individuals, families, friends, caregivers, educators and healthcare professionals, among others. The material selected for publication challenges and overcomes stereotypical, patronizing and sentimental attitudes about disability.

The criteria for good writing apply: effective technique, thought-provoking subject matter and a mature grasp of the art of storytelling.” Biyearly. Pays after publication. Publishes ms 6-12 months after acceptance. Buys one-time rights. Accepts reprints. “Email us to have your contact information added to our electronic list for notification each time an issue is posted online.” Guidelines online

Pays: $10-$100

Foreword Reviews

Foreword Reviews

We are a trade magazine devoted to exclusive coverage of independent books. Each issue contains reviews of approximately 110 titles across all genres, from independent and university presses only.” Welcomes new writers. Bimonthly. Pays writers each month. Publishes ms within a month of acceptance. Buys all rights. No reprints. Responds in about a week. Free to librarians and booksellers online. Guidelines by email.

Pays flat fee of $55/review of 300-600 words.

The Gay & Lesbian Review

The Gay & Lesbian Review

“The Gay & Lesbian Review Worldwide is a bimonthly magazine of history, culture, and politics targeting an educated readership of GLBT men and women. The G&LR publishes essays in a wide range of disciplines as well as reviews of books, movies, and plays. ‘It’s our intellectual journal,’ remarked Larry Kramer in The New York Times.” Bimonthly. Pays within 60 days of publication. Period between acceptance and publication varies. Buys one-time rights. Occasionally accepts reprints “excerpted from previously published works, and published on our blog.” Responds immediately if interested; otherwise, up to 6 months. Guidelines online

Pays $100 – $200

Factor Four Magazine

Factor Four Magazine

“Factor Four Magazine is a monthly magazine featuring flash fiction stories from the Speculative Fiction realm. We publish stories you can read on the go right here on our website.” Monthly. Sample articles available online. Publishes ms within 2 weeks of acceptance. No reprints. Responds within 30 days. Guidelines online.

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