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Here is today’s edition of what 3 writing markets have you not considered yet! Two of these markets are very niche, and one is a little more mainstream. The niche markets are for personal essays on recovering from mental illnesses and news and events from a gay or lesbian point of view. The most mainstream market listed here is Fast Company, a magazine dedicated to reporting on the future of business and new innovations and ideas in this sector. Good Luck!
OC87 Recovery Diaries
Website: OC87 Recovery Diaries
Guidelines: OC87 Recovery Diaries Guidelines
Send Story Query To: See guidelines page
Looking For: Nonfiction
Payment: $150.00
Accepts Simultaneous Submissions: No
Pays Writers on Assignment: No
More Info:
OC87 Recovery Diaries publishes personal essays to share mental health recovery stories with other people struggling with mental health issues.
Nonfiction: They are looking for personal essays 1,200–1,500 words in length. You can choose to send a complete manuscript or a pitch with links to music, artwork, and original videos. Payment is $150.00 for accepted articles and essays.
This is not a research-based article. If you are thinking of submitting to this market, you will be sharing a very personal story or your own personal journey. They caution you to really think about this as it will be published with your name, and when others search your name on the internet, they will find this article.
Fast Company
Website: Fast Company
Guidelines: Fast Company Guidelines
Send Story Query To: [email protected]
Looking For: Nonfiction
Payment: reported as up to $2.00–3.00 per word
Accepts Simultaneous Submissions: Yes
Pays Writers on Assignment: Yes
More Info:
Fast Company can be a challenging market to break into. However, they accept pitches, and they will contact you if they like yours.
Nonfiction: Fast Company writes about the future of business. The content you pitch should inspire the readers to think about the future of the industry and think outside the box. There is an editorial focus on ethonomics (ethical economics), innovation in tech design, and leadership.
The Advocate
Website: The Advocate
Guidelines: The Advocate Guidelines
Send Story Pitches or Completed Manuscripts To: [email protected]
Looking For: Nonfiction
Payment: $100.00–550.00
Accepts Simultaneous Submissions: Yes
Pays Writers on Assignment: Yes
More Info:
The Advocate is a biweekly magazine covering national news and events from a gay and lesbian perspective. They have a circulation of 12,000.
Nonfiction: They are looking for expose. The length is 800 words. The payment is $550.00. Query with clips.
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: There is one column you can also submit for — Arts and Media. This column is news profiles of well-known gays and lesbians in entertainment. This column is 750 words. Payment is $100.00–500.00.
Besides the guidelines page, you might also want to check out the 2022 submissions deadlines.
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