Freelancing for Pleasure and Profit

Issue #63

Greetings, Gather writers, and welcome to this issue of Freelancing for Pleasure and Profit. In light of this Christmas issue, my gift to you is the following list of paying markets for freelance writers. My wish for you is that you have success in your querying efforts, and outstanding success as freelance writers in the coming year.

For those of you still honing your craft, my wish for you is that of perseverance. To attain the level of published freelancer is a goal of the heart, and if you work with all your heart your wishes will come true.

Please note that when I comiled this lists all links and listings were active. Since business changes rapidly in the freelance writing world, I can make no guarantees that they remain as such. Give them a try, however, and I believe you'll strike it lucky in most cases!

Now what are you waiting for? You have queries to send!

Merry Christmas!  Happy Holidays!

 

 

 

P.O. Box 970

Cedar Ridge, CA. 95924

 

E-Mail Queries: No

 

Guidelines Online: No

http://www.mountainastrologer.com

 

Written for those practicing and teaching astrology, this publication includes personal experience, opinion pieces, profiles, and interviews. Length varies. Query via standard mail and include proof of solid knowledge of astrology, as well as related topics.

 

Buys: First Rights

 

Pays: On publication—up to $400.

 

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The Penn Stater

Hintz Family Alumni Center

University Park, PA. 16802

 

E-Mail Queries: No

 

Guidelines Online: No

http://www.alumni.psu.edu

 

This is the alumni magazine for Penn State University, featuring articles on the school itself as well as graduates. Other topics include a wide range of general interest pieces for intelligent audiences. Length averages 1000-2500 words. A good way to break into this publication is with a sports piece or alumni profile. Query via standard mail and include published clips.

 

Buys: Rights are negotiable

 

Pays: On acceptance—up to $3000.

 

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Monitoring Times

7540 Highway 64 West

Brasstown, NC 28902

 

E-Mail Queries: No

 

Guidelines Online: No

http://www.monitoringtimes.com

 

Short wave radio enthusiasts read and rely on this publication for the latest in information and trends. Articles are informational or how-to and include topics like audio, video, software, computers, hobbies, current events, entertainment and science—all pertaining to radio. Length is 2000-3000 words. Query via standard mail or send complete manuscript.

 

Buys: First Rights

 

Pays: On publication--$150-$200.

 

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AKC Family Dog

American Kennel Club

260 Madison Ave.

New York, NY 10016

 

E-Mail Queries: No

 

Guidelines Online: No

http://www.akc.org

 

Aimed at pet-owning folks who wish to be well-informed and educated about their pets, this publication includes topics on dog grooming, training, health care, behavior, nutrition, history of dogs, and traveling with dogs. Articles run 1000-2000 words. Writers must include several current, reliable sources when querying. Query via standard mail and include outline.

 

Buys: First Rights

 

Pays: On publication—up to $500.

 

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Faith and Family

432 Washington Ave.

North Haven, CT. 06473

 

E-Mail Queries: Yes

editor@faithandfamilymag.com

 

Guidelines Online: Yes

http://www.faithandfamilymag.com/submissions.htm

 

This quarterly publication addresses Catholic families in an effort too help them establish a firm foundation based on their faith. It is distributed among Catholic churches. Articles include informational, spiritual, inspirational, self-help, profiles, interviews and media reviews. Length runs 600-2000 words. Submit complete manuscript along with any available photos or artwork, via standard mail or e-mail.

 

Buys: First Rights

 

Pays: On acceptance—about 33 cents per word.

 

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Saudi Aramco World

Aramco Services Co.

9009 West Loop South

Houston, TX. 77096

 

E-Mail Queries: No

 

Guidelines Online: No, but send a SASE and they will forward guidelines and a free sample copy.

http://www.saudiaramco.com

 

This publication features pieces on Muslim and Arab culture, news, economics, history and lifestyles. It is distributed internationally. Articles run 1000-4000 words. Query via standard mail and include suggestions for accompanying illustrations or photos.

 

Buys: All rights

 

Pays: On acceptance—50 cents to $1.25 per word.

 

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Hart’s E & P

Suite 210

4545 Post Oak Place

 

E-Mail Queries: No

 

Guidelines Online: No

http://www.eandpnet.com

 

Hart’s E & P is written for people involved in the oil and gas exploration and production industries. Most articles highlight technical and/or management issues. Length averages 1500-2000 words. Query via standard mail and include resume showing experience in field of topic.

 

Buys: Usually buys all rights

 

Pays: On publication--$300-$350

 

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Young and Alive

P.O Box 6097

 

E-Mail Queries: No

 

Guidelines Online: No

http://www.christianrecord.org

 

Young and Alive is written to encourage, with a Christian perspective, young and blind or visually impaired young adults. Articles include informational pieces, personal experience, practical Christianity, sports, biographies, and careers. They do not accept fiction. Articles length runs from 700-1400 words. Query via standard mail.

 

Buys: One-time rights

 

Pays: On publication—5 cents per word.

 

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Doll Artisan

N 7450 Aanstad Rd.

Iola, WI. 54945

 

E-Mail Queries: Yes

jennim@jonespublishing.com

 

Guidelines Online: No

http://www.dollmakingartisan.com

 

Dedicated to the creators of porcelain dolls, this magazine features information artisans need to make authentic, historically correct reproductions of antique dolls. Articles average 1600 words in length. Query via standard mail or e-mail.

 

Buys: First rights

 

Pays: On publication--$75-$200

 

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Lost Treasure

P.O. Box 451589

Grove Oak, OK. 74345

 

E-Mail Queries: No

 

Guidelines Online: No

http://www.losttreasure.com

 

Featuring pieces on what its title boasts, Lost Treasure addresses folks who spend their time seeking valuables others have lost. Topics include hunting for gold, silver, coins, caches and relics. Articles run 500-1500 words. Query via standard mail and include clips.

 

Buys: All rights

 

Pays: On publication—4 cents per word.

 

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MAMM Magazine

54 W. 22^nd St.

New York, N.Y. 10010

 

E-Mail Queries: Yes

Editorial@mamm.com

 

Guidelines Online: No

http://www.mamm.com/

 

MAMM provides women with the latest information on treatment and prevention of diseases like breast cancer, ovarian, and other reproductive organ cancers. It is published ten times per year. Articles include survivor profiles, treatment options and information, essays, women’s cancer in the news, and personal essays. Length is up to 3000 words. Query via standard mail or e-mail and include published clips.

 

Buys: Rights vary

 

Pays: On publication—up to $3000

 

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American Forests

P.O. Box 2000

Washington, D.C. 20013

 

E-Mail Queries: Yes

mrobbins@amfor.org

 

Guidelines Online: No

http://www.americanforests.org/productsandpubs/

 

Published quarterly by a nonprofit citizen’s organization, this magazine’s aim is to inform people about planting trees for ecosystem restoration, as well as for healthier communities. All articles must pertain to trees, forests, forestry, and very closely related topics. Articles include humor, how-to, inspirational, general interest, historical, and nostalgic, and run 1200-2000 words in length. Query via standard mail or e-mail and include information about any available photos.

 

Buys: First rights; will consider reprints.

 

Pays: On acceptance--$250-$800.

 

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Dayspa

7628 Densmore Ave.

Van Nuys, CA. 91406

 

E-Mail Queries: Yes

dayspa@creativeage.com

 

Directed at owners/operators of day spas, wellness centers, and dermatological salons, this monthly magazine includes articles on legal matters, financial issues, and upscale business trends. Length is 1000-3000 words. Query via standard mail or e-mail.

 

Buys: One-time rights

 

Pays: On publication—up to $500.

 

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Weatherwise

1319 18^th St. NW
Washington, DC 20036

 

E-Mail Queries: Yes

ww@heldref.org

 

Guidelines Online: Yes

http://www.heldref.org/callforpapers.php

 

Touted as America’s “only magazine about the weather,” this bimonthly publication appeals to everyone from scientists to commuters interested in whether or not it’s going to rain. Articles pertaining to weather; i.e. atmospheric science, technology, society, culture, art, history and recent/current events run 1000-2000 words. Query via standard mail or e-mail and include published clips. Note availability of photos.

 

Buys: All rights

 

Pays: On publication—about $300.

 

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USA Hockey Magazine

6160 Summit Dr.

Minneapolis, MN. 55430

 

E-Mail Queries: Yes

info@tpgsports.com

 

Guidelines Online: No

http://www.usahockey.com

 

Published ten times yearly, this is world’s largest hockey magazine. Articles include general interest, how-to, inspirational, interviews, profiles, new product information, hockey camps, travel, pro hockey, junior hockey, college hockey, NCAA championships, Olympics, hockey for children, and opinion pieces. Length is 1000-5000 words. Query or send complete manuscript via standard mail or e-mail and state availability of photos.

 

Buys: First rights; will accept reprints

 

Pays: On publication—up to $500.

 

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Fine Homebuilding

63 S. Main St.

P.O. Box 5506

Newtown, CT. 06470

 

E-Mail Queries: Yes

fh@taunton.com

 

Guidelines Online: No

http://www.taunton.com

 

Fine Homebuilding is published bimonthly, and is geared toward architects, builders, contractors and owners involved in building new buildings or renovating existing ones. Articles include pieces on tools and materials, reviews, Q&A pieces, design, tips and building techniques. Length is negotiable. Query via standard mail or e-mail and include outline and any available photos.

 

Buys: First Rights

 

Pays: On acceptance—up to $150 per printed page.

 

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Aspen Magazine

720 E. Durant Ave.

Aspen, CO. 81611

 

E-Mail Queries: Yes

judge@aspenmagazine.com

 

Guidelines Online: NO

http://www.aspenmagazine.com

 

This bimonthly publication covers the city of Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley. Articles include essays, history, photo features, sports, arts, outdoors, new product reviews, environmental and local issues. Length is up to 4000 words. Query via standard mail or e-mail.

 

Buys: First Rights

 

Pays: On publication—up to $1000.

 

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The War Cry

615 Slaters Lane

Alexandria, VA. 22314

 

E-Mail Queries: Yes

War_cry@salvationarmy.org

 

Guidelines Online: No

http://www.salpubs.com

 

The War Cry is a publication of the Salvation Army, and is published biweekly. Articles include inspirational pieces, interviews, profiles of Christians, religion, and personal experience. Length is negotiable. Do not query. Instead submit completed manuscript on spec via standard mail or e-mail.

 

Buys: First Rights

 

Pays: On publication—up to 25 cents per word.

 

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Pointe Magazine

100 William St.

New York, N.Y. 10038

 

E-Mail Queries: No

 

Guidelines Online: No

Http://www.pointemagazine.com

 

 

Pointe is published bimonthly, and is the only publication of its kind dedicated solely to ballet. Articles include careers, health, biography, history, how-to pieces, interviews, and news. Length averages 500-1500 words. Query via standard mail and include published clips.

 

Buys: All Rights

 

Pays: On publication—up to $400.

 

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Worship Leader Magazine

26311 Junipero Serra #130

San Juan Capistrano, CA. 92675

 

E-Mail Queries: Yes

editor@wlmag.com

 

Guidelines Online: Yes

http://www.worshipleader.com

 

Speaking and challenging those who preach, encourage, train and inspire those leading worship, this bimonthly publication addresses thousands who lead local churches. Articles include inspirational pieces, interviews, profiles, general interest, how-to pieces, and opinion pieces. Length runs 1200-2000 words. Query via standard mail or e-mail.

 

Buys: Rights Vary

 

Pays: On publication—up to $800.

 

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