Western New York Family

Western New York Family is a parenting resource for the Buffalo, New York metro area. They want articles that address parenting issues with a Western New York connection whenever possible. Since it’s a regional publication, they give preference to local writers who bring local content for them. According to their guidelines, they pay $40 to $150 per article. To learn more, refer to their writer’s guidelines.

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Friday, June 11th 2021

Western New York Family is open for submissions

This magazine is 90% freelance written, and is available both online and in print. Articles submitted should address current parenting issues with a Western New York tie-in whenever possible. According to their editorial calendar, the themes for September are Back to School, and Shape the Future – Education & Careers; for October, the themes are Halloween, and Fall Fun. There are other themes listed, as well.
Also, they are specially in need of articles for their Tweens & Teens, and Special Needs columns, their ‘Shape the Future’ section, material written by fathers, and articles on making a working parent's life easier as they juggle multiple roles and responsibilities are also at the top of our list. The magazine’s focus is on how and where to find family-oriented events, as well as goods and services for children, in Western New York (the Buffalo metro area). There is an "Up Front" focus article in each issue, as well as additional articles, and regular columns. "Evergreen" articles are highly desirable. Seasonal pieces must be submitted at least 3 months in advance of the issue month. They prefer completed manuscripts over queries. Pay is $40-150 depending on type and length of article, and whether it is a reprint or an original, or assigned piece. Details here (guidelines; you can also download the editorial calendar from here).