Published on July 23, 2026
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“Story Unlikely is an online literary magazine focused on publishing the very best short stories regardless of genre, author pedigree, or lack there-of.” Circ. 12K. Monthly. Pays on acceptance. Publishes ms within 3-10 months of acceptance. “Buys first, non-exclusive anthology rights, for publication in the English language, and continuing, nonexclusive right to use the work in the edition as long as Story Unlikely remains in print/publication.” Accepts reprints. Responds in 1-3 months. Guidelines online.
Pays $0.08/word.
Published on July 23, 2026
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“Smoky Mountain Living Magazine celebrates wilderness adventuring and urban exploration in Southern Appalachia. Each issue brings the region to life with a focus on its people, culture, music, arts, history and special places.” Welcomes new writers. Pays 60-90 days after publication. Period between acceptance and publication varies. Buys all rights. No reprints. Subscription $25/year. Guidelines available upon request by email.
Pays $100-$400/article between 1,500-3,000 words.
Published on July 23, 2026
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“THEMA is a theme-generated journal of short stories, poetry, art and photography, each issue a stand-alone anthology based on a unique theme. The journal is designed to provide a stimulating forum for established and emerging literary artists, to serve as source material and inspiration for teachers of creative writing, and to provide readers with a unique collection of creative work.”
Pays $10-$25.00.
Published on July 23, 2026
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“As the authority on Texas travel since 1974, Texas Highways provides readers with a curated guide to the state’s cities, small towns, hidden gems, and natural wonders. Stories focus on Texas’ scenic, recreational, historical, cultural, and ethnic treasures accompanied by strong photography highlighting the state’s natural beauty.” Welcomes new writers. Pays on acceptance. Publishes ms 3-4 months after acceptance. Buys all rights for 5 months. No reprints. Responds within 30 days. Guidelines available by email.
Pays $0.50-$1.00/word.
Published on July 17, 2026
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Published on July 17, 2026
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“Online journal publishing prose and poetry relating to science fiction, anarchism, transhumanism, and dystopia.” Welcomes new writers. Triannual. Pays on publication. Publishes ms within 45-90 days after acceptance. Buys first English digital rights. Accepts reprints. Responds within 8-28 days. Sample copies available online at https://www.radonjournal.com/issues. Guidelines online.
Pays $0.02/word up to 3,000 words, $20/poem.
Published on July 17, 2026
diversify your writing income, Paying Markets for Writers, welcomes new writers
“The Rialto is a poetry magazine. We welcome excellent new poetry, but do not publish reviews and the small amount of prose in the magazine is commissioned by the editors. Unsolicited prose will be junked.” Welcomes new writers. Tri-annual. Pays on publication. Publishes ms within 1 year of acceptance. Buys non-exclusive rights only. No reprints. Responds within 6 months.Guidelines online
Pays £20 per poem (pounds sterling).
Published on July 17, 2026
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“Published annually in July since 1985, Provincetown Arts focuses broadly on artists, performers, and writers who inhabit or visit the tip of Cape Cod, and seeks to stimulate creative activity and enhance public recognition of the nation’s oldest continuous art colony. Drawing on a century-long tradition rich in art, theater, and writing, Provincetown Arts publishes essays, fiction, interviews, journals, performance pieces, poetry, profiles, reporting, reviews, and visual features, with a view toward demonstrating that a community of artists, functioning outside the urban centers, is a utopian dream with an ongoing vitality.” 90% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Pays on publication. Publishes ms in issue published after acceptance. Buys First N.A. serial rights. Responds within two weeks. Guidelines available online.
Pays $80-$750 for 750-7000 words.
Published on July 17, 2026
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“We are the most widely read trade publication serving brick-and-mortar musical instrument stores and their owners, managers and buyers.” Welcomes new writers.
Pays $200-$300.
Published on July 9, 2026
Paying Markets for Writers, welcomes new writers
“Loaded Landscapes is a blog that covers topics related to landscape and nature photography. We publish tips and tutorials, as well as articles about specific destinations or points of interest.” Updated several times/week. Pays on acceptance. Publishes ms within a few weeks of acceptance. Buys all rights. No reprints. Responds in 24-48 hours. All content is freely available online. Guidelines online.
Pays $20-$150.
