Five Paying Markets for Writers that Celebrate the Number Three – by Dawn Colclasure
Three is considered a lucky number so perhaps the editors of these magazines knew what they were doing when they named their publications!
Paying Markets for Writers
Acres USA
“An eco-agriculture magazine devoted to sustainable, organic farming and gardening, holistic human and animal health.” 50% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Circ. 18K. Monthly. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 1-3 months after acceptance. Buys first rights. Accepts reprints. Responds within one week.
Pays $0.10/word.
7 Pet Magazines and Websites That Pay Freelance Writers – by William Opar
The pet magazine industry offers a paw-some array of possibilities for writers!
7 Arts and Design Markets that Pay Writers $300-$1200 Per Article – by William Opar
William Opar delivers again with a fantastic list of paying markets!!
8 Personal Development Magazines That Pay Writers $500+ Per Article! – by William Opar
Do you have a passion for personal development and a knack for writing? Then consider turning your passion into profit!
PureLinq
“PureLinq is a technology-backed link building startup that drives contextual links at scale.” Daily the first half of the year. Pays on acceptance/final review. No reprints. Responds within a week. Guidelines available by email.
Pays editors $8–$12/piece, and $22.50–$37.50/piece for writers
California Management Review
“CMR is looking for freelance bloggers! A globally reputed academic business journal, California Management Review serves as a vehicle of communication between those who study management and those who practice it. The freelance blogging program is intended to expand CMR’s audience, scope, and reach by inviting outside writers to contribute to our blog. Our strategy focuses on using our blog as a critical point of connection between our social medial channels and our formal journal content. Our bloggers explore and analyze the fascinating, complex challenges of modern management theory and practice. The CMR blog has recently featured posts on Burning Man, 3D printing, Diversity in Silicon Valley, and the challenges of Workplace Culture. Please note that it can take up to four weeks for the University to process a contractor’s invoice. While we would love to be able to pay immediately upon publication, because of the size and overall complexity of the University vendoring system, sending payments takes some time. We realize this is frustrating, which is why we want to be upfront with this process.” Usually publishes ms within 2 weeks of the final revisions. Buys one-time rights. No reprints. Guidelines online
Flat Rate $150 for 1st 2 blog posts. Then $200 – $300 per post.
7 Paying News Publishing Markets For Writers! By Karoki Githure
These publishing markets cover various topics, from politics and business to culture and entertainment.
Sesi
100% freelance. “Representation matters, and Sesi represents Black girls to the fullest as the only teen magazine on the newsstand geared toward this demographic. With each issue, our teen readers (target ages 13-19) can see themselves reflected on the covers, in the editorial, and in the advertisements. Our mission is to fill that void in the mainstream magazine marketplace, in which Black girls are virtually invisible, through an entertaining mix of features highlighting beauty, fashion, culture, social issues, and more.” Welcomes new writers. Quarterly. Pays 30 days after invoice is received. Invoices are sent after editing and final approval. Buys all rights. No reprints. Responds in 24-48 hours.
Pays flat rate of $100/article.
The Appraisers Standard
“Written for personal property appraisers (antiques, collectibles, art, appraisers, dealers).” Welcomes new writers. 25-50% freelance. Pays on publication. Publishes ms in issue following acceptance. Buys first rights. Accepts reprints. Responds 1-2 weeks.
Pays $50-$60 for 300 to 500 words.