If you have ever thought about writing for magazines instead of just website content then below is a list of some magazines and what they pay. Yes it’s a lot more than your standard 500 word web article and there is more work involved too. For most of this type of freelance writing work you need to get to grips with the query letter. The reason I opted for ghostwriting instead was that dreaded query letter. Now though after many years of experience it is an area that I am beginning to look at again. Do you write for magazines? If so why not share your stories good or bad, I’d love to hear them, it might even give me the boost I need to get started.
Here’s the list of writers markets.
CHICAGO READER, USA
Greatest need is for magazine-style feature stories of varying
lengths on Chicago topics. More than 50% freelance. Pays $25 (the
shortest items) to $1,000 (the longest cover features). Short
features usually run $150-$300, and reviews pay set rates of $150
or $250, depending on length.
http://www.chicagoreader.com/
CINEASTE, USA
Leading magazine on the art and politics of the cinema. Quarterly
magazine which offers a social, political and esthetic perspective
on the cinema. Paying market.
Guidelines: http://www.cineaste.com/
CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL, USA
Changing the world one story at a time. Stories are inspirational,
true stories about ordinary people doing extraordinary things. They
are stories that open the heart and rekindle the spirit. Paying
market.
Guidelines: http://www.chickensoup.com/
THE CHIEF OF POLICE, USA
http://www.aphf.org/thechief.
Official bi-monthly journal of the National Association of
Police. Seek articles of particular interest to command rank
American law enforcement personnel. Pays up to $100 on acceptance.
Guidelines: http://www.aphf.org/
THE CLIMBER, NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand’s specialist climbing magazine. Published quarterly.
Covers new routes, access, people, huts, environmental issues, new
products, safety issues, training, techniques, and books, as well
as New Zealand Alpine Club news. Guides to new areas are a regular
feature, together with feature articles. Pays $50 to $100.
Guidelines: http://www.alpineclub.org.nz/
CHIMURENGA, SOUTH AFRICA
A publication, of arts, culture and politics from and about Africa
and its Diasporas, has been in print since March 2002. Published
approximately three times a year. ‘Chimurenga’ is a Shona word from
Zimbabwe, loosely translated as “struggle.” Non-paying market.
Guidelines: http://www.chimurenga.co.za/
Until next time,
Keep writing
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