Freelance Writing Opportunities

Magazines and Websites Paying Between $200.00–2,000.00 For a Nonfiction Article

3 More Magazines to pitch your writing ideas to

Here are 3 more freelance writing opportunities. These markets cover a variety of interests and are always looking for pitches from freelance writers. The writing markets in this article cover crafts, horses, and the environment — specifically, climate change.

Knee Deep

Website: Knee Deep

Guidelines: Knee Deep Guidelines

Send Story Query To: See guidelines page

Looking For: Nonfiction

Payment: reported at $1.00 a word.

Accepts Simultaneous Submissions: No

Pays Writers on Assignment: No

More Info:

Knee Deep is a digital magazine about climate resilience. The articles are reported pieces on the effects of climate change and stories on areas that were able to recover or adapt to the change in climate conditions.

The magazine does have a local slant on the San Francisco Bay area, but they also publish stories with national and global interests as well.

Nonfiction: Although they already have a writing team on staff, they are always looking for new writers, especially those with diverse backgrounds. If you are interested in writing, telling stories, or even filming or sketching for this magazine, they would love for you to contact them!

American Craft

Website: American Craft

Guidelines: American Craft Guidelines

Send Story Query To: [email protected]

Looking For: Nonfiction

Payment: $1.00 per word (usually $500.00–2,000.00)

Accepts Simultaneous Submissions: Yes

Pays Writers on Assignment: Yes

More Info:

This is a bi-monthly magazine put out by the Americal Craft Council. It is aimed at craft enthusiasts and artists. They have a circulation of 40,000. Writers get a byline, and this market also offers a 25% kill fee.

Nonfiction: They are looking for essays, profiles, interviews, travel, craft artist profiles, and essays on creativity. More information is available on the guidelines page.

Horse Illustrated

Website: Horse Illustrated

Guidelines: Horse Illustrated Guidelines

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

Payment: $200.00–475.00

Accepts Simultaneous Submissions: Yes

Pays Writers on Assignment: Yes

More Info:

Horse Illustrated is the nation’s largest equine publication. It is an all-around publication that covers everything to do with horses. Horse Illustrated has a circulation of 160,660 and is 90% freelance written.

Nonfiction: They are looking for general interest, inspirational, how-to, and photo features. They cover riding, training, horse breeds, horse care, equipment, ownership, and lifestyle.

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