Freelance Writing Opportunities

3 Magazines and Websites That Pay Freelancers $100.00–3,000.00 For Fiction and Nonfiction

Find new places to send your works of fiction and pitch nonfiction ideas.

Finding the right markets to pitch nonfiction article ideas or send works of fiction can be challenging at times. Here are 3 markets for you to consider. The first one is interested in fantasy and science fiction stories of up to 25,000 words — no pitch needed, just send in your story for consideration. The other two markets are nonfiction niche markets — one is about American libraries, and the other is for motorcycle enthusiasts.

Fantasy & Science Fiction

Website: Fantasy & Science Fiction

Guidelines: Fantasy & Science Fiction Guidelines

Send Story Query To: See guidelines page

Looking For: Fiction

Payment: $0.08–0.12 a word. ($240.00–3,000.00).

Accepts Simultaneous Submissions: No

Pays Writers on Assignment: No

More Info:

Fantasy & Science Fiction is a magazine of speculative fiction. They accept stories up to 25,000 words, and payment ranges between $.08–0.12 per word. They do not accept simultaneous submissions, and they want you to send the manuscript for consideration, no pitches.

Fiction: Fantasy & Science Fiction publishes fiction in those categories. The speculative element needs to be present, but it can be slight. They do not have anything specific they are looking for in a story formula, but they want the stories to surprise them. This could mean different ideas, new plotlines, or interesting characters. They do prefer character-oriented stories.

American Libraries

Website: American Libraries

Guidelines: American Libraries Guidelines

Send Story Query To: [email protected]

Looking For: Nonfiction

Payment: $100.00–250.00

Accepts Simultaneous Submissions: No

Pays Writers on Assignment: Yes

More Info:

American Libraries is a full-colored magazine put out for the American Library Association (ALA) members. The magazine serves its members by publishing articles about developments, professional concerns, and news.

Nonfiction: They are looking for articles covering library developments, library news, professional concerns of library workers, library-related laws and legislation, and libraries around the country.

Rider Magazine

Website: Rider Magazine

Guidelines: Rider Magazine Guidelines

Send Story Pitches or Completed Manuscripts To: See Guidelines.

Payment: $150.00–750.00

Accepts Simultaneous Submissions: No

Pays Writers on Assignment: No

More Info:

Rider Magazine is a publication for motorcycle riders and enthusiasts. This magazine covers all brands of motorcycles but has a slant toward motorcycling, touring, and traveling.

Nonfiction: They look for general interest, how-to, humor, historical, personal experience, interview, travel. They want articles between 750–1,8000 words, and payment is $150.00–750.00. Query first.

Columns: Favorite Rides (Short Trips) 850–1,000 words. $150.00–750.00. Query first.

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