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1. Magazines That
Pay Freelance
Writers

2. There are hundreds of magazines that pay for freelance submissions. Many of them pay $1/word or
more. Imagine if you wrote 1,000 words in a day. That's $1,000!
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3. Magazine submissions can be one of most lucrative ways to generate income as a freelance writer
because of this.
Blog posts and SEO content might net you $0.10/word if you're great. But that's chump change
compared to what you'll get from magazines that pay for articles.
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4. I've put together this list of the best magazines for writers to save you hours searching for them
yourself. Enjoy making the big bucks :)
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5. 1. The New Yorker
According to Who Pays Writers, The New Yorker pays between $0.17 to $0.27/word. This is a really good rate and having
this publication in your portfolio would make future clients drool.
You can send your short story submissions as PDFs to fiction@newyorker.com.
They take up to 90 days to read their submissions and if they like your material, they will get in touch. If you don't get a
response within this time, it's safe to presume that they didn't accept it. But don't worry, just pitch again and you'll
eventually get accepted.
You can also send your submission by mail to The New Yorker, 1 World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. Check out their
contact page for more information.

6. 2. The Atlantic
The Atlantic was founded in 1857 and has over 450,000 readers. That's a huge audience to get your short stories in front of.
They are interested in accepting fiction and poetry, so send your submissions to fiction@theatlantic.com as a Word Doc or
PDF. They generally pay between $100-200, depending how long the piece is.
You can learn more about their submission guidelines here.

7. 3. The Threepenny Review
This quarterly magazine mostly focuses on essays, memoirs, literature, and art. Short story submissions should be less
than 4,000 words and you can read their full submissions guidelines here.
They pay $400 for short stories and $200 for poems, which are fantastic rates. Submissions should be in Doc or Docx
format. If you want to send your work by mail, this is their mailing address:
● The Editors
● The Threepenny Review
● PO Box 9131
● Berkeley, CA 94709

8. 4. One Story
One Story is a literature magazine that, as you could guess, publishes one story every month. They were launched in 2002
and are a not-for-profit publisher.
They have over 15,000 readers and pay $500 for accepted submissions. Since their launch, they have published over 200
writers. Read their submission guidelines for more information.

9. 5. The Antioch Review
Founded in a small town in Ohio, The Antioch Review was launched back in 1941. They are one of the oldest and most
continuous publishing magazines in the United States.
They publish fiction, essays, and poetry with a payment rate of $20/page. You will also be given two copies to marvel over
your published work.
Read their writer's guidelines here.

10. 6. AGNI
Askold Melnyczuk launched AGNI in 1972 at Antioch College. The magazine now delivers to over 10 countries and 38
different states. Over 100 cities and libraries also hold their publications. By writing for AGNI, you're getting huge exposure.
You will be paid $10 per printed page, up to $150, along with a years subscription, 2 free copies and 4 gift copies. They
accept short fiction, essays, and poetry. Many famous writers have appeared in AGNI, like Tom Sleigh and Jill McCorkle.
Expect to give an awesome pitch to get accepted.
Here are the submission guidelines, form, and mailing address.

11. 7. Barrelhouse
Barrelhouse is a not-for-profit literary publication that likes funny, interesting, and edgy material. They describe their readers
as "oddballs who like to hang out in the corner."
They launched back in 2004 with the idea of bridging the gap between high tastes and entertainment. Their print magazine
pays $50 and you will be given two copies.
Barrelhouse doesn't usually publish content beyond 8,000 words. Submit only a single piece at a time, expect for poetry --
which 5 pieces can be submitted at a time.
It can take up to 6 months for them to get back to you due to submissions and the nature of running a magazine, so pitch
other publications in the meantime, too.
You can read their full submission guidelines here.

12. 8. The Cincinnati Review
The Cincinnati Review publishes stories from all genres, so it's a great publication to submit content to.
Fiction should be no longer than 40 pages with double spacing. You can also submit up to 5 poems, but they can't exceed
10 manuscript pages.
Payment for short stories is $25 per double spaced page. That means if you submit a 40 page story, you will earn $1,000.
While they only currently accept online submissions, you can see their guidelines here.

13. 9. The First Line
The First Line accepts both fiction and non-fiction with one goal: jump-start the imagination of writers
and crush writers block.
Every issue of their magazine features stories that begin with the same line. This challenges your creativity
and helps readers see how one intro can be turned into so many different tales.
Visit the submissions page to see what first line you must start with. It changes season to season. You will
be compensated $25 to $50, along with a free copy of the magazine.

14. 10. The Georgia Review
The Georgia Review is the University of Georgia's journal of arts and letters, and was launched in 1944. During the 70's, the
magazine had a brief period of being an academic journal, though it was short lived.
It quickly moved onto what it is today. One of the greatest environments for literature, poems, stories, and essays. Authors
like Robert Frost have even written for the publication.
They accepts submissions online and through mail -- whichever you fancy. Fiction should be submitted one story a time with
double spaced manuscripts. There is not minimum or maximum length, as previous stories ranged from one page to more
than 60. Payment is $50 per page.

15. 11. Boulevard
Boulevard started in New York City during 1984, and was later incorporated by the writer Richard Burgin. The magazine has
published work from Alice Hoffman, Billy Collins, Mark Doty, and many other notable individuals.
They pay $300 per prose and $250 for poetry. You don't require any previous credits to be published, as they are open to
new writers and styles.
Here are their guidelines.

16. 12. The First Line
The First Line accepts both fiction and non-fiction with one goal: jump-start the imagination of writers and crush writers
block.
Every issue of their magazine features stories that begin with the same line. This challenges your creativity and helps
readers see how one intro can be turned into so many different tales.
Visit the submissions page to see what first line you must start with. It changes season to season. You will be
compensated $25 to $50, along with a free copy of the magazine.

17. 13. The Capilano Review
Are you a fellow Canuck? Because this magazine focuses on publishing work from Canadians :)
Poetry should not exceed 600 words and you will be paid $150 for your submission.
Contact them here and pitch your idea or completed poem.

18. 14. PloughShares
PloughShares pays up to $250 for poetry, and also accepts essays, journals, fiction, and non-fiction.
They are an award winning publication that has been around since 1971. Headquartered out of Emerson College in Boston,
PloughShares publishes 4 times per year.
They don't accept submissions all year round, so if they are, make sure to take the opportunity or you might miss out!
Check out their guidelines here.

19. 15. The Southern Review
Time magazine says that The Southern Review is "Superior to any other journal in the English language."
You could have guessed that they were established in the south at Louisiana State University in 1935.
The publication promotes a wide range of fiction, poetry, non-fiction, and other pieces. They pay $250 upon publication, and
look for a distinct voice and high quality writing.
Read more about their guidelines, submission dates, and more here.

20. 16. SubTropics
SubTropics is the literary journal of the University of Florida.
They are interested in publishing the best essays, poetry, and fiction available. The best part? They don't mind if you're a
new writer or only have a small portfolio.
You will be paid $100 for poems upon publication. As of today, the submissions will close on October 31st, 2018, so hurry
up!

21. 17. The Sun Magazine
The Sun has provided powerful ad-free content for over 40 years as an independent magazine. They publish monthly issues
that celebrate life and touches on complex topics.
They have over 70,000 subscribers, so you can expect your poetry to reach a huge audience. This can be a seriously
impressive portfolio piece and you'll make a fair amount of money -- $100 to $250.
You can read more about their guidelines and see examples of what they expect to be submitted here.

22. 18. Colorado Review
The Colorado Review is the official journal of Colorado State University. They've won several awards, such as the Nelligan
Prize for Short Fiction.
Their goal has been to publish contemporary fiction, poetry, and non-fiction since 1992. They also have a bookstore, blog,
and podcast you can tune in to.
Freelance writers are paid up to $200 for their submissions, and there's no required word count -- though 15 to 25 pages is
preferred for essays and short stories.
They accept submissions from August 1st to April 30th, which gives you a nice window to pitch. You must include the
following:
● A double spaced manuscript or single spaced for poetry.
● Printed on white letter sized paper if sent by mail.
● A cover letter with your full name, address, and other information you can find in their guidelines.

23. 19. Grain Magazine
Grain Magazine is published by the Saskatchewan Writers' Guild, and focuses on entertaining and informative literature.
Literary non-fiction, fiction, and poetry are all welcomed from freelance writers. Fiction and non-fiction need to be between
500 and 3,500 words, and they pay a maximum of $250. The magazine publishes 4 times per year, so don't miss out on a
great opportunity to get published in a notable issue.
Make sure to read their guidelines on how to submit your work, format it correctly, and more to increase the chance of
getting accepted.

24. 20. The Puritan
550 authors, 40 issues, and 66 staff members. With numbers like that, it's no surprise that The Puritan is one most widely
read literary publications to date.
The spring issue submissions are open between December 26th and March 25th. From March 26th to June 25th, you can
submit for the summer issues.
Fall is between June 26th and September 26th, and winter issue submissions are from September 25th to December 25th.
The Puritan pays $100 for interviews, essays, and reviews. You can read their full guidelines here.

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