Published on August 11, 2026
Paying Markets for Writers, welcomes new writers
“Established in 2017 as a literary magazine for fiction, CRAFT expanded in 2020 to publish creative nonfiction as well. We explore how writing works, reading pieces with a focus on the elements of craft, on the art of prose. We feature previously unpublished creative work, with occasional reprints, as well as critical pieces including craft essays and interviews. All published creative pieces include an author’s note and an editorial introduction that both discuss stylistics in the work. We do not charge fees for our fiction or creative nonfiction submissions, or for our craft categories, and we are a paying market. Our general submissions are open year-round with no capacity limits. We value accessibility—keeping CRAFT free to read and free to submit to is our priority. We work with all writers, established as well as emerging. All creative work published in CRAFT comes through submission; we do not solicit fiction or creative nonfiction. We offer editorial feedback on short prose, as well as free fast-response submissions for writers from historically marginalized groups.” Weekly. Pays on publication. Publishes within two months of acceptance. Buys First Serial Publication Rights for three months. Sometimes accepts reprints for contests. Responds in four to five months. Guidelines online.
Pays $50 – $200
Published on August 6, 2026
Paying Markets for Writers, welcomes new writers
“Alaska Business Monthly’s goal is to provide thorough and objective analysis of the issues and trends affecting Alaska’s businesses, and to feature stories on the individuals, organizations, and companies that shape the Alaska Economy. Alaska Business Monthly explores the Alaska economy with a statewide and regional approach to business coverage.” 80% freelance. Welcomes published authors from Alaska. Monthly. Pays month of publication. Buys all rights. Responds promptly to queries. Read archived issues and the “Current Issue” postings on website. Guidelines online
Pays $100-$500 for 500-2,500 words.
Published on August 6, 2026
Paying Markets for Writers, welcomes new writers
“Arts Midwest believes that creativity has the power to inspire and unite humanity. Based in Minneapolis, we grow, gather, and invest in creative organizations and communities throughout the nine-state region of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, and beyond.” Buys all rights. No reprints. Sample articles available online. Guidelines available online.
Pays $500.
Published on August 6, 2026
Paying Markets for Writers, welcomes new writers
“A reader’s travel magazine about Oregon.” 50% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Bimonthly. Pays on publication. Period between acceptance and publication varies. Buys N.A. rights for one year. Response time varies. Sample articles online. Guidelines online.
Pays $0.35-$0.50/word.
Published on August 6, 2026
Paying Markets for Writers, welcomes new writers
“California centric travel blog.” 17K page views per month. Bimonthly. Pays on invoice, monthly. Buys all rights. No reprints. Responds within one week. Guidelines available upon request by email.
Pays $25/story
Published on July 30, 2026
Paying Markets for Writers, welcomes new writers
“Verge Magazine is North America¹s resource for ‘travel with purpose.’ We cover issues related to working abroad, studying abroad and volunteering abroad, as well as ethical and responsible travel.” 80% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Online publication. Pays 45 days after publication. Publishes ms 1-6 months after acceptance. Buys First rights. No reprints. Responds within 6-8 weeks. ”
Pays $35-$60 CDN.
Published on July 30, 2026
diversify your writing income, Paying Markets for Writers, welcomes new writers
“The official publication of three Canadian trucking associations (Alberta Motor Transport Association, Saskatchewan Trucking Association, & Manitoba Trucking Association.” Occasionally works with new writers. Pays on acceptance. Publishes ms one month after acceptance. Buys first rights. Accepts reprints. Responds within a day. Guidelines by email.
Pays $0.30/word.
Published on July 30, 2026
Paying Markets for Writers, welcomes new writers
“The Upper Room is the spiritual companion of more than 3 million people worldwide. Each of the reader-written meditations encourages believers to open their hearts to God. Today The Upper Room is translated into more than 35 languages and reaches over 100 countries.” 95-100% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Bimonthly. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 12-18 months after acceptance. Buys first rights. No reprints. Responds 4-6 weeks. Sample copy available for email request. Guidelines available by mail or online.
Pays $30 for 250-300 words. Submit online.
Published on July 30, 2026
Paying Markets for Writers, welcomes new writers
“This is a very practical monthly newsletter devoted entirely to land-use regulations, planning, and zoning. If you don’t know the topic, you’re probably wasting your time. If you do, we welcome your inquiries. Most authors are actually involved in the planning profession or something closely related and bring that expertise to their submissions.” 100% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 3-5 months after acceptance. Buys all rights. No reprints. Responds within one week.
Pays $500.
Published on July 23, 2026
diversify your writing income, welcomes new writers
“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.
