10 Paying Children and Teen Markets for Writers – by Karoki Githure

These paying markets for writers need non-fiction, fiction, poetry, and so much more!
These paying markets for writers need non-fiction, fiction, poetry, and so much more!
These markets offer a great opportunity to earn a decent income.
Brand Standard content offers the opportunity to expand your skills and earning potential.
“We cover contemporary and classical dance internationally.” Welcomes new writers. Quarterly. Pays after publication. Period between acceptance and publication varies. Buys non-exclusive rights. Occasionally accepts reprints. Responds promptly. Sample articles online, or try your local newsstand or library. “The best guidelines are to read previous issues.”
Pays $85
“Originally founded in the District of Columbia in 2007, District Media, Inc. is an independent media company. Our objective is to deliver high-quality personal finance news and advice that informs, empowers, educates and entertains the public. We provide this information free of charge through our portfolio of personal finance websites, with all operating expenses paid through advertising. Pays within 30 days. Publishes ms between 15 minutes and 2 weeks from acceptance. Buys all rights. No reprints. Responds within 3 days.”
Guidelines available on request.
Pays: $15-$200/article
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25% freelance. “The business journal of the beef cattle business of the Southwest.” Welcomes new writers. Circ. 20K. Monthly. Pays on acceptance. Publishes ms 15-30 days after acceptance. Buys first rights. Accepts reprints outside of the Southwest. Responds in 2-4 weeks.
Pays $500 for 1,200-1,800 words. Submit query by email.
Buying/using private aviation services; and interviews with celebrities and prominent CEOs who fly privately. Welcomes new writers. 75% freelance. Circ. 35K. Every other month (plus annual U.S. and China Buyers’ Guides). Pays on acceptance. Publishes ms 2-6 months after acceptance. Buys first rights. Usually responds 1-2 days.
Pays: $0.50/word.
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