Published on June 23, 2023
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“Northwest Quarterly is a city/regional lifestyle and business publication highlighting the best of life in the Northern Illinois/Southern Wisconsin and Northwest Chicagoland regions. Across two sister editions, we cover a wide variety of people and places that make our 16-county coverage area a great place to live. We especially enjoy topics such as conservation, local history, arts & entertainment, things to do/see, dining, home & garden, health & fitness, recreation & destinations, mind & spirit, personal finance, and business.” Welcomes new writers. Publishes 11 issues a year, 6/year in Northern Illinois. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 3-6 months after acceptance. Buys one-time rights. Occasionally accepts reprints. Responds within less than a week.
Pays $125-$500, depending on scope of assignment.
Published on June 15, 2023
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You have NO IDEA how many people will jump at the chance to talk to a local author at yard sales…AND to buy that author’s books!
Published on June 15, 2023
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Narrators should reach out ASAP to secure early inclusion, as listings happen on a first-come, first-served basis. The contract is non-exclusive, of course.
Published on June 15, 2023
diversify your writing income, Paying Markets for Writers, welcomes new writers
“Kaleidoscope magazine creatively focuses on the experiences of disability from the perspective of individuals, families, friends, caregivers, educators and healthcare professionals, among others. The material selected for publication challenges and overcomes stereotypical, patronizing and sentimental attitudes about disability.
The criteria for good writing apply: effective technique, thought-provoking subject matter and a mature grasp of the art of storytelling.” Biyearly. Pays after publication. Publishes ms 6-12 months after acceptance. Buys one-time rights. Accepts reprints. “Email us to have your contact information added to our electronic list for notification each time an issue is posted online.” Guidelines online
Pays: $10-$100
Published on June 10, 2023
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Over the past dozen years, I’ve done at least thirty presentations where I have sold my books to attendees. And, I also get paid to speak! How do I do it? Keep reading!
Published on June 10, 2023
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“One of the groups I mentioned in the show wants to license my book and include their name on it…”
Published on May 31, 2023
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Here are ten markets where you can pitch your articles, and get paid $50-$1000.
Published on May 31, 2023
diversify your writing income, welcomes new writers
“The fastest growing Farmer’s Almanac with the most accurate weather forecasting. Millions sold. A truly American tradition. Contains all the features you’d expect to find in a farmer’s almanac, including Weather Forecasts, Fishing, Planting, and Tide Tables, and Astronomical Data. THE ALMANAC also is packed with intriguing and informative stories and articles on a wide variety of interesting subjects for the whole family. There are plenty of stories and articles, trivia, nostalgia, anecdotes, cookery, and puzzles, as well as lots of helpful information.” Welcomes new writers. Annual. Pays on publication. Pays when each annual edition is published, in August of each year. Cut-off for submissions is March 31st. Buys First North American Serial Rights. Occasionally accepts reprints. Guidelines by email, or online
PAYS $45
Published on May 27, 2023
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Here is our list of magazines that pay up to $2 per word.
Published on May 27, 2023
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Just a note to add another set of scams to watch out for.
