Summary

The web content provides information on three magazines and websites that pay freelance writers for nonfiction articles and columns, with payment rates ranging from $50.00 to$ 1,200.00.

Abstract

The article outlines freelance writing opportunities with three different publications that compensate writers for nonfiction work. Overland, an online and print journal, pays between $120.00 and$ 500.00 for essays, poetry, and short stories. UAB Magazine, which is 70% freelance written, offers $100.00 to$ 1,200.00 for articles of 500 to 5,000 words, with a particular interest in science and research topics. Kashrus Magazine focuses on Kosher food and pays $50.00 to$ 250.00 for various types of nonfiction pieces and columns, including technical articles, personal experiences, and travel guides. The article emphasizes the challenge of finding well-paying markets and encourages writers to pitch to these publications, providing submission guidelines and contact information.

Opinions

The author acknowledges the difficulty writers face in finding publications that pay well for freelance work.
Overland is recognized for its established presence both online and in print, and for providing a specific pitch page to streamline submissions.
UAB Magazine's high freelance content ratio and its wide circulation are highlighted as positive aspects for potential contributors.
Kashrus Magazine's niche focus on Kosher food is presented as an opportunity for writers interested in religious, technical, or culinary topics.
The author expresses a personal commitment to helping other writers by regularly updating readers on writing markets and contests.
The article suggests that finding potential markets may be more time-consuming than the writing process itself, underscoring the value of the provided information.
The author encourages readers to support their writing by considering a membership, which is presented as an affordable way to access a wealth of content from various writers.

Freelance Writing Opportunities

3 Magazines and Websites Paying $50.00–1,200.00 for Nonfiction Articles and Columns

Find more publications to pitch your articles.

Finding the right place to submit pitches or even unsolicited manuscripts can be difficult. There are literally thousands of magazines and websites that hire freelance writers or allow guest posting, but it is more difficult finding ones that pay or pay well. Sometimes locating potential markets and clients is more time-consuming than the actual writing. Check out these 3 markets below to see if they will work for your own writing styles and interests. Good Luck!

Overland

Website: Overland

Guidelines: Overland Guidelines

Send Story Query To: See guidelines page

Looking For: Nonfiction

Payment: $120.00–500.00

Accepts Simultaneous Submissions: No

Pays Writers on Assignment: No

More Info:

Overland is both an online magazine and a quarterly print journal. They publish poetry, short stories, and essays. They have a pitch page you should also check out.

Payment is as follows:

Online Essays: $120.00
Poetry for Print: $150.00
Fiction and Essays For Print: $500.00

UAB Magazine

Website: UAB Magazine

Guidelines: None online

Send Story Query To: [email protected]

Looking For: Nonfiction

Payment: $100.00–1,200.00

Accepts Simultaneous Submissions: Yes

Pays Writers on Assignment: Yes

More Info:

UAB Magazine (the University of Alabama at Birmingham) is 70% freelance writing with a circulation of 33,00. They offer a 50% kill fee.

Nonfiction: They are looking for general interest and interviews. UAB is especially interested in articles about science and research. Articles should be 500–5,000 words, and payment is $100.00–1,200.00.

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Kashrus Magazine

Website: Kashrus Magazine

Guidelines: None Online

Send Story Pitches or Completed Manuscripts To: [email protected]

Looking For: Nonfiction

Payment: $50.00–250.00

Accepts Simultaneous Submissions: Yes

Pays Writers on Assignment: Yes

More Info:

Kashrus Magazine is all about Kosher food. They have a circulation of 10,000 and have a 50% kill fee.

Nonfiction: They are looking for religious, technical, personal experiences and photo features.

They also have several special issues:

June: Domestic Kosher Travel Guide
October: International Kosher Travel Guide
March: Passover Shopping Guide

Query with clips. 1,000–1,5000 words. Payment is $100.00–250.00 for assigned articles. They pay up to $100.00 for unsolicited articles.

Columns: They also pay $50.00–250.00 for columns. Query with clips.

Health/Diet/Nutrition: 1,000–1,500 words
Book Reviews: 250–500 words
People in the News: 1,000–1,500 words
Food Technology: 1,000–1,500 words
Kosher Travel: 1,000 1,500 words
Regional Kosher Cooking: 1,000–1,500 words

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