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Three nonfiction writing markets are presented, each offering payment for accepted submissions.

Abstract

The article discusses three nonfiction writing markets that pay writers for their submissions. These markets are Narramore Christian Foundation, The American Legion Magazine, and Yoga Journal. Each market has specific guidelines, submission requirements, and payment rates for accepted articles. The article also provides additional information about each market, such as their focus, target audience, and the types of articles they are looking for.

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  • The article provides a positive outlook on the potential for writers to earn money from their submissions to these markets.
  • The article encourages writers to consider submitting their work to these markets, as they offer fair payment for accepted submissions.
  • The article highlights the importance of following each market's guidelines and submission requirements to increase the chances of getting published.
  • The article suggests that writers should consider the focus and target audience of each market before submitting their work to ensure that it is a good fit.

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3 Publications Accepting Nonfiction Submissions and Pitches

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Are you looking for nonfiction writing markets? Here are 3 markets to consider. These markets pay a minimum of $75.00 for accepted articles and columns, but you could make significantly more. Good Luck!

Narramore Christian Foundation

Website: Narramore Christian Foundation

Guidelines: Narramore Christina Foundation Guidelines

Send Story Query To: See guidelines page

Looking For: Nonfiction

Payment: $75.00–200.00

Accepts Simultaneous Submissions: No

Pays Writers on Assignment: No

More Info:

The Narramore Christian Foundation combines psychology and biblical principles and teaching. It applies those combined beliefs to the problems of everyday life.

Nonfiction: They are looking for articles of up to 1,700 words with laypeople in mind. Do not litter the articles with a bunch of technical terms and jargon that could confuse the average person. These articles should also not have a preachy tone. The Narramore Christian foundation has both Christian and non-christian readers. These articles should serve to help others, not convert.

There is no need to pitch; you can send in unsolicited manuscripts. If accepted, payment is as follows:

  • $75.00 — reprinted article
  • $125.00 — unpublished article less than 1,200 words
  • $200.00 — unpublished article between 1,201–1,700 words.

The American Legion Magazine

Website: The American Legion Magazine

Guidelines: The American Legion Magazine Guidelines

Send Story Query To: [email protected]

Looking For: Nonfiction

Payment: $0.40 a word ($120.00–800.00)

Accepts Simultaneous Submissions: Yes

Pays Writers on Assignment: Yes

More Info:

The American Legion publishes interviews and features every month on important topics such as healthcare, national issues, global security, travel, and history. This magazine is 70% freelance written.

Nonfiction: They are looking for general interest and interviews. Query with SASE. You should include the subject matter, the angle, the organization, writer qualifications, and subjects to be interviewed in your pitch.

Yoga Journal

Website: Yoga Journal

Guidelines: Yoga Journal Guidelines

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

Looking For: Nonfiction

Payment: $125.00–4,000.00

Accepts Simultaneous Submissions: Yes

Pays Writers on Assignment: Yes

More Info:

Yoga Journal is an online magazine and website about Yoga, Life, Medication, and more! They publish articles on Yoga, meditation, reiki, astrology, food, nutrition, recipes, and lifestyle-based articles. They have a circulation of 300,000, and they are 75% freelance written.

Nonfiction: They are looking for book excerpts, how-to, interviews, travel, opinion, and photo features.

Query with clips. Features are 1,500–4,000 words, and payment is $1.00 per word. They also accept short news pieces on upcoming yoga endeavors, new studies, and new products. News stories are 400–800 words, and payment is $200.00–250.00

Columns: They also publish multiple columns (listed in detail on their guideline page). These columns range from 250–1,000 words. Payment for columns varies on the column but is $125.00–400.00.

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