Here are six legitimate magazines that pay writers:
Wartime is a quarterly popular history magazine for readers who share an interest in Australian history and topics about military affairs. They are strictly non fiction and is edited by a board of historians. Writers should submit a proposal for articles of 1,000 to 2,000 words. According to their submission guidelines, they pay $300 per 1,000 words. To learn more, visit their submission page HERE.
The New York Times is a publication that could potentially land you a book deal! They are looking for writers that are willing to share their personal stories on marriage, parenting, relationship, or dating. They want all the juicy stuff, so don't leave anything out. There is one caveat, you must use your real name. Essays also must be previously unpublished. According to reliable sources, they pay $300 per published article that are 1500 to 1700 words. You can send submissions to: modernlove@nytimes.com. But please read their guideline first! To view their submission guidelines page, please click HERE.
VQR is a prestigious publication that focuses on poetry, short fiction, and nonfiction which includes topics from political or literary analysis to travel essays. The pay for their online content starts around $100, while personal essays and other prose is $1000 or more. It might be a little difficult for writers to get their submissions accepted, but they pay very well so it's worth the effort. Believe in yourself! To view their submission guidelines, please click HERE.
Wellbeing is an Australian based publication that has both an online and offline presence. They cover a wide variety of topics: natural solutions and raising healthy children; writers can also make submissions to four different types of articles; features, travel articles, special reports, and real-life experiences. Article length varies up to 2,000 words and pay ranges from $150 to $1700 (AU). Wellbeing does not print poetry, cartoons, or fiction. To view their submission's page, please click HERE.
Guidepost is a monthly Christian online magazine that prints inspirational stories from individuals sharing how God has changed their lives through faith in Christ Jesus. They also print other lifestyle topics such as tips on parenting and on recipes. They publish true stories in first-person that focuses on spiritual values that readers can apply to their own lives. Guidepost does not state their pay-rate, but they will compensate for stories of 1500 words. To learn more, please click HERE.
Christian Courier focuses on uniting Christian writers to bring light to world issues in an effort to bring hope to its readers. They are looking for writers to create reader-friendly content on topics such as media and culture, politics and current affairs, and church life. This magazine offers a flat rate on accepted pieces, such as $50 for editorials and columns and $70 for long-form features and news stories. To learn more, view their submission page, HERE.
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That concludes this week's list on Six Legitimate Magazines That Pay Writers.
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Isabella Boston
Isabella Boston is a Wordsmith and the creator of Bella’s Attic Studio. She is well-versed in copywriting, articles and research, and medical content writing with a focus on traumatic brain injury (TBI), autoimmune disorders, and inflammation within the body. She is a diarist and the author of Passion of Flames.
When Isabella is not writing, she enjoys reading, fashion, learning new languages, and spreading God’s Holy Word.
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Isabella Boston