The Bitter Southerner is an online magazine that publishes the real stories about the American South. They accept pitches for features, personal essays, poetry, reviews, profiles, and opinion pieces. Features typically range from 1500 to 5,000 words. Pay rates are not mentioned, but according to an old payment report, they paid $0.08 per word for a 6000-word feature. They previously mentioned to pay flat rates. To learn more, visit this page.
Sierra County Business News (SCBN) publishes news and information about the economy of Sierra County, New Mexico. They want articles (of 300 to 800 words) on the economic conditions, civic engagement, and business activities in the region. According to their guidelines, they generally pay $20 to $50 per article. For details, refer to this page.
North Volume Magazine is an online publication dedicated to supporting the art community of New York’s North Country. They feature writing and photography that highlights North Country artists and their craft. They previously indicated to be “interested in pieces as short as 500 words and as long as 2,000 words,'' and that pay was $0.10 per word. It's not clear whether they are still active. To contact them, refer to this page.
Atlanta Magazine is a general interest publication based in Atlanta, Georgia. They cover news, culture, food, travel, entertainment, style, and all things Atlanta. They are looking for stories that ''haven’t been told before, that help us see the city, the state, the region, and ourselves in new ways.'' According to an old payment report, they paid $0.67 per word for a 1186-word feature. To submit a pitch, refer to this page.
Texas Monthly is a magazine and website that covers Texas news, politics, culture, food, travel, history, music, crime, and more. They're looking for well-reported stories of varying lengths, as well as visual stories, essays, and thoughtful commentary. They value great storytelling, humor, vivid characters, distinctive voices, and fresh perspectives. According to their guidelines, they pay $1.00 per word for print article. Digital article rates are negotiated. To pitch them, refer to this page.
amNewYork is a daily newspaper for New York City. They cover news, politics, real estate, sports, entertainment, food, and more. To pitch them, refer to this page.
Pittsburgh Quarterly is a magazine “where commerce and culture meet.” They deliver the best writing, illustrations, and photography on Pittsburgh’s most timely and pertinent topics. They cover commerce, education, environment, people, lifestyle, culture, food, sports, health/science, and more. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.50 per word for a 1400-word feature. They have no guidelines for freelancers, but to contact them, you can refer to this page.
LAist is a website about Los Angeles and everything that happens in it. They are looking for stories of all kinds, “from breaking news to movie reviews to everything in between.” According to their old pitch guide, they pay $200 per story. To learn more, refer to this page.
Cascade PBS is a news site that features in-depth stories about Seattle, Washington state and the Pacific Northwest. They welcome news and feature stories and opinion columns on a range of topics. They prize writing that informs and illuminates the people and problems facing the region in a clear and original way, and that highlights potential solutions. According to an old payment report (under their former name, Crosscut), they paid $0.44 per word. To contact them, visit this page.
Harrisburg Magazine is “Central Pennsylvania’s premier monthly city/regional publication.” They are seeking story submissions. They only consider articles that are focused on Harrisburg. According to their guidelines, they pay $20 to $150 per article. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.