Douglas magazine is a regional business magazine that serves Southern Vancouver Island’s business community. Previous submission guidelines stated pay of $0.40 cents a word, but it's unclear what their current rates are. To learn more about, refer to their submission guidelines.
South Carolina Wildlife is a bi-monthly magazine published by South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Editors look for articles on conservation of natural resources and wild life, outdoor activities, and other “subjects on a national level of interest to outdoor-oriented readers anywhere.” They have previously indicated that editors bought the First North America serial rights and that payment was $0.20 per word for 500-2,000-word articles, but their guidelines have been removed. To contact them, refer to the magazine's main page.
South Carolina Living is a lifestyle magazine published by South Carolina’s not-for-profit electric cooperatives. They reach a very large audience. They publish general interest articles, profiles, articles about energy issues, and regional travel articles, recipes, and more. According to previous versions of their writer's guidelines, payment is up to $450. Their guidelines are no longer available. To contact them, refer to this page.
Alaska Magazine is the region’s most respected publication. They’re accepting queries for pieces that demonstrate an excellent narrative slant and focus completely on Alaska and its culture. They previously listed pay as $200 to $700, and up to $1500 if photos are included. Current rates are not clear. To learn more, refer to their contributor guidelines.
New Jersey Family Magazine is a monthly parenting publication. The magazine covers a wide range of topics, including health, education, and kids’ programs. They previously indicated payment of 10 cents per word, $25 to $50 for reprints, and $5 to $15 for online-only articles, but current rates are unclear. To pitch them, refer to the bottom of this page.
Colorado Life Magazine is Colorado’s only statewide general interest publication. Published six times on a bimonthly basis, the magazine uses anecdote-based storytelling to paint a vivid picture, and they’re accepting queries for articles that do so. They previously listed pay as $75 to $125 for departments and $130 to $975 for features. Current rates are not clear. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.
1859 Oregon’s Magazine publishes pieces that celebrate the region’s unique history, destinations, and more. They’re accepting queries for articles that demonstrate a love for Oregon and an appreciation for its culture. According to their guidelines, they pay 30 to 50 cents per word. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.
New Mexico Magazine is published monthly by the New Mexico Tourism Department. They’re looking for opinionated stories on New Mexico experiences that inspire readers to visit places and participate in regional activities. According to their guidelines, they pay 35 to 40 cents per word. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.
edibleSeattle is a quarterly print and online regional food magazine covering the food scene in the Puget Sound region. They are largely freelance written and accept new stories between 300 and 1,500 words, and those include essays, poetry, and recipes about food, land, and life in Western Washington. According to their guidelines, pay is 30 cents per word, with max rates applicable per article. They do not publish restaurant reviews. Instead, their focus is on getting behind the scenes. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.
Sandpoint Magazine covers the Sandpoint, Idaho region. They're 75 percent freelance written. They publish two issues a year. According to their guidelines, they pay 20 cents per word for regular stories and 25 cents per word for almanac stories. Features run from 600 words to 2,000 words or more. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.