Paying Markets for Writers

The Massachusetts Review

The Massachusetts Review

“The Massachusetts Review, a literary magazine, promotes social justice and equality, along with great art. Committed to aesthetic excellence as well as public engagement, MR publishes literature and art that provokes debate, inspires action, and expands our understanding of the world around us.” Quarterly. Pays on publication. Publishes ms within 12 months of acceptance. Buys First N.A. rights. No reprints. Responds within six months. Guidelines online.

Pays $100 – $200

The First Line

The First Line

“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.

Escapees RV Club

Escapees RV Club

“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.

Equipment Journal

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.

Betterpet

Betterpet

“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

Apex Magazine, Apex Publications

Apex Magazine, Apex Publications

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.

AEscifi.ca

AEscifi.ca

“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

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