NOW is a source for alternative news, events, food, and entertainment in Toronto. It is a weekly publication. They are looking for original reporting pitches (Q+As, profiles, reported essays and photo essays). According to payment reports, they pay up to $0.28 per word. To learn more about pitching them, refer to their guidelines, and contact them here.
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.
Edible Columbus is a quarterly print magazine devoted to local food, dining, and gardening in the greater Columbus, Ohio area. They previously indicated payment of $100 to $200 per feature article and $50 per article for non-feature departments, but current pay rates are not clear. To contact them, visit their contact us page.
COOL HUNTING is a publication that “uncovers the latest intersections of design, culture and technology.” They publish stories about creativity and innovation in technology, design, culture, food, travel, and style. According to a payment report, they have paid $0.19 per word. To pitch them, refer to this page.
Texas Co-op Power Magazine is a monthly magazine by Texas Electric Cooperatives. They publish stories about Texas history, culture, food, travel, and destinations, with particular interest in areas served by the electric cooperatives. They previously lisited pay as $300 to $1,200 per article, but now simply say they pay "highly competitive rates." For details, refer to their writer’s guidelines.
Vice is a digital media and broadcasting company based in Brooklyn, New York. They cover a wide range of topics including politics, culture, fashion, food, travel, drugs, sex, music, sports, and technology. They do not list pay rates, but payment reports indicate that they pay an average of $0.32 per word. To learn more, visit their about us page.
Eat Your World is an online guide to regional foods and drinks around the world. They are particularly interested in researched narrative pieces with a personal cultural angle–an ode to a favorite food from your culture or hometown, for example. According to their pitch guide, they pay $75 to $125 for original articles for their blog. For destination guides (with high-quality photos), they pay $350 to $500. To learn more, refer to this page.
L.A. Weekly is a source of information for news, culture, music, movies, events, restaurants, and reviews in Los Angeles. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.21 a word. To pitch them, refer to this page.
LIVESTRONG.COM is a website that offers diet, nutrition, fitness, and wellness tips for a healthier lifestyle. According to a payment report, they have paid $0.29 per word. It’s not clear how to pitch them. To contact the editors, refer to this page.
Kitchen Work is a printed, quarterly journal about “what and how we eat and drink.” They accept submissions of up to 3,000 words on foods and wines themselves, cooking, markets, cookbooks, restaurants, personal gastronomic histories, lunch breaks, picnics, culinary educations, politics of food, food and physiology, personal profiles, hospitality, family traditions, and the best meals ever. According to their submissions page, writers get paid $0.20 per word.
Chickpea is a vegan food and writing quarterly. They look for personal writing, guides and tips, unprocessed recipes with stories behind them, DIY projects, investigative articles, and photo and illustrative stories. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.10 per word. To learn more, refer to their contributor's guidelines.
Edible Santa Barbara is a quarterly print and online magazine that focuses on the food and wine culture in Santa Barbara County. They are seeking passionate, well-written stories that bring the local food scene to life. Their department stories and columns are 600 to 1,000 words long, and their feature stories are 900 to 2,000 words long. According to their submissions guidelines, they pay $50 to $200 per piece.
Washingtonian is a general-interest magazine for the DC area. They cover politics, technology, art, entertainment, dining, shopping, health, parenting, and personalities. They publish profiles, true-crime yarns, pieces of narrative journalism, trend pieces, column-length arguments, comprehensive lists, and photo essays. According to an old payment report, they paid $1.00 per word for a 1020-word fob. To learn more, refer to their writers’ guidelines.
Food First, which is also known as the Institute for Food and Development Policy is an Oakland-based “people’s think tank” committed to ending the injustices that cause hunger. Our previous research indicated they were seeking submissions that “address timely and cutting-edge food and development issues”, but there is no longer any information on pitching them available. To contact them, visit this page.
5280 is a monthly magazine that covers dining, entertainment, culture, arts, lifestyle, and politics in Denver, Colorado. They accept pitches for their front-of-the-book sections, Compass, Culture, Adventure, and Eat & Drink; for their departments/columns; and for their feature well. Their front-of-the-book stories are 50 to 400 words long, departments are 800 to 1,500 words long, and features are up to 6,000 words long. According to a payment report, they paid $0.74 per word. To learn more, refer to their writer’s guidelines.
Eater is a national publication that covers the world of food and drink, with particular emphasis on restaurants. They are looking for reported stories rather than personal narratives. They want “stories where food and restaurants intersect with, illuminate, or are illuminated by other subjects: business, technology, history, science, politics, society, activism, identity, the arts, pop culture, etc. Selected stories are paid competitive rates determined by the extent and nature of the work. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.43 per word. To learn more, refer to their pitching guidelines.
PopSugar is a global lifestyle media brand for young women. They cover entertainment, beauty, fashion, fitness, health, food, current events, parenting, and more. They promote diverse voices and opinions. Our previous research indicated that rates usually started at $200 for essays and $300 for reported pieces, but current pay rates are not clear. An old payment report indicates that they paid $0.08 per word. To learn more, refer to their pitch guide.
Woman's World is a magazine for women of all ages which “offers heart-warming stories, as well as tips and information about weight loss, fitness and nutrition, and relationships.” They previously mentioned paying $25 to $250 per story and $25 per recipe, but current rates are not clear. To learn more, refer to this page.
AKC Gazette and AKC Family Dog feature hands-on techniques for solving common behavior problems with inspiring and entertaining features about dogs. Their regular columns share information about natural therapies, health-care, nutrition, and more. They previously listed pay as $300-$500, but their pitch guide has been removed and current rates are not clear. According to a payment report, they paid $0.30 per word for a 1000-word piece. Their editors can be contacted here.
Dogs Naturally Magazine has an audience of dog owners and professionals. They cover information on nutrition, holistic health care, homeopathy, herbs, TCVM, vaccines, and pharmaceutical controversies. They seek writers who are holistic vets, homeopaths, herbalists, TCVM practitioners, natural pet healthcare practitioners, and other canine health experts. According to their guidelines, pay rate is usually $50-$200 per piece. Read their submission guidelines here.
Taste of Home is an American cooking magazine. Each issue of the magazine includes over 200 tried and tested recipes, and easy cooking tips that bring delicious homely flavors to the dining table. According to an old payment report, they pay $0.07 per word. They are seeking original recipes with high-resolution photos. To learn more, refer to their contributor guidelines.
Saveur Magazine is a guide for passionate cooks, stylish entertainers, and culinary explorers. They are interested in stories that unearth and celebrate off-the-beaten-path recipes and food traditions with a strong sense of place. According to a payment report, they paid $0.33 per word. To learn more, refer to their pitching guidelines.
Funny Times is a monthly humor magazine that publishes funny stories and cartoons. Their print publication pokes fun at politics, news, relationships, food, technology, pets, work, death, environmental issues, business, religion, and the human condition in general. According to their guidelines, they pay $75 for stories, and all contributors receive a complimentary subscription to the magazine. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.
Outback Magazine is a magazine about the Australian Outback. Topics of interest include those on soft adventure experiences, stations, dining, aspects of living in the outback, and historical items in a contemporary context. According to their submission guidelines, payment rates are AUD 0.40-50/word; AUD 350/page of words and photos.
Cheers Magazine is a business magazine for full-service restaurants and bars. It publishes trends and industry developments, ideas and best practices, from the latest beer, wine and spirit products news to bartending techniques to food pairings to staff training and customer service. The magazine is part of the Beverage Information Group. To contact them, refer to this page.
The Maine Organic Farmer & Gardener is a quarterly newspaper that publishes articles on a variety of farming and gardening topics. They’re interested in everything from livestock care to nutrition. Word count for features is 1,200- 2,200 words; for How-To articles 500-1,200 words, 1200 words for Interviews and 300-500 words for reviews. According to their guidelines, they pay 25 cents per word for published articles. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.
Hobby Farms is a magazine dedicated to small farmers and is dedicated to providing tips for healthy food growing and sustainable farming. For more information, contact their editors here.