American Spirit Magazine is a print magazine published by the Daughters of the American Revolution. They want articles that focus on American history, from the Colonial period to the 1820s. According to our previous research, they are particularly interested in history that focuses on women and they accept queries that offer unique perspectives into the past. Pay is on acceptance for the amount agreed upon. Their guidelines have been removed from their website but you can still contact them on the guidelines page.

Chronicle is the official publication of the Historical Society of Michigan. They welcome queries for features, educational history pieces, and articles for other departments, which they list on their site. According to their submissions guidelines, the payment range for members is $75 to $125, and for non-members $50 to $100. To learn more, refer to this page.

Atlas Obscura publishes "secret histories, dispatches from odd gatherings, on-the-ground coverage of overlooked locales, profiles of fascinating characters, and anything with an element of surprise and a sense of place." They  are looking for pitches for their two main sections: Places (a.k.a. “the Atlas”) and Stories, home for reported articles and features. According to their submission guidelines, payment is around 50 cents per word. To learn more, refer to this page.

BedTimes focuses on news, trends and issues of interest to mattress manufacturers and their suppliers, and more general business stories. Freelancers can pitch to these departments: Plant Management, Marketing Report, Regulatory Update, Management Issues, Cost Management and Employee Relations, and Sustainability Report. They especially want stories that show mattress manufacturers ways to reduce costs and operate more efficiently. Pay is based on the writer’s experience, the article’s length and the complexity of the subject. Read their pitch guide here.

Army Magazine is a publication of the Association of the United States Army – a non-profit that represents the interests of members of the armed forces. They accept factual articles, typically 1,200 to 1,800 words, and commentaries or op-eds, typically 800 to 1,300 words. Pay rates are not mentioned. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

National Fisherman is a trade publication that provides compelling and accurate coverage of the commercial fishing industry. Features run from 1,500 to 2,500 words and include fishing-trip narratives, profiles, historical pieces, and analysis of current fishing news and events. Pay rates are not mentioned. Read their full writer's guidelines for more information.

In-Plant Impressions publishes articles about the graphics arts industry, specifically, about in-plant graphics. They have an editorial calendar, and prefer pitches. Articles cover successful in-plants, new graphic arts technologies and other prepress, printing, bindery and mailing issues. Features are 800-1,500 words. Their guidelines say they do not pay for all articles, so writers need to enquire. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

ABA Journal is a monthly journal of the American Bar Association. They consider queries from professional writers and freelance journalists for topics of interest to law professionals. They have the publishing staff in place to professionally publish and market legal publications, and are looking for topics that would make a great book. Pay rates are not mentioned. Details here.

Healthcare Journal of New Orleans publishes news and information for healthcare professionals. The magazine has features and departments, including Healthcare Briefs and Hospital Rounds. The journal is available free online. Though they have no guidelines for freelancers, their editorial contact details are here.

AOPA Pilot is a magazine for those in general aviation. Their features are reported stories that delve deeply into some aspect of the world of general aviation: new or notable aircraft, trends in the GA industry, and other topics of interest and importance to pilots, and run 1,500-2,100 words. They seldom purchase articles of a historical nature. Payment rates are not mentioned. Details here.

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.

Inside Housing is a weekly magazine for housing professionals in the UK, and they publish news, features and analysis. Pay rates are not mentioned. Details on pitching features are here, and for pitching comment pieces are here.

Restaurant Hospitality caters to independent restaurant operators across the US – from mom-and-pops with a single unit to multi-million-dollar companies with several unique restaurant brands. They publish articles about menu trends and ideas, new products, management solutions and culinary inventions. Though they have no guidelines for freelancers, their editorial contact details are here.

Next City covers urban policy, planning, housing, economic development, transportation, tech, environmental sustainability, arts and urban culture, health and safety, and design. According to their pitch guide, they pay $100 to $200 honorarium for op-eds 700 and 1,200 words in length and a flat rate for freelance stories of $400. To learn more, refer to this page.

Planning covers news and analyses of events in planning (including suburban, rural, and small-town planning, environmental planning, neighborhood revitalization, economic development, social planning, and urban design). Word range for feature articles is typically 2,500 words, book reviews 500 to 700 words and news stories 500 words. According to their contributor guidelines, writers can expect to be paid between $100 and $1,000 for articles, depending on length, and $50 to $300 for photographs and drawings.

Veterinary Economics is a trade magazine for veterinarians that publishes articles about the business of client and patient care. They cover topics related to practice management, including personnel solutions, communication, practice finances, personal finances, day-to-day management issues, client relations and life balance. They also cover industry issues impacting the veterinary profession. They publish features and have several departments. Our previous research indicated they paid $50-350, but current pay rates are unclear. Learn more about the magazine here and visit their old author guidelines here.

All About Circuits is a website for electrical engineers, covering trends and news, profiles of engineers, technology reports, and more. They are looking for technical articles, projects, and news. They pay "competitive rates" for the articles they publish. To learn more, refer to their write for us page.

Homeland Security Today is a trade magazine and website for professionals in the government security field. They seek articles and opinion pieces that are detailed, narrowly focused on a homeland security priority of development, and provide unique insights based on the author’s area of expertise. Articles typically fall between 500 and 1,000 words. Pay rates are not mentioned. To learn more, refer to their editorial guidelines and visit their website.

Lawyerist is an online magazine about law practice. They cover topics such as technology, marketing, ethics, practice management, and law school. Our previous research indicated they paid $100 per article or articles 1,000 words or longer, but their submission guidelines have been removed. To contact them, refer to this page.

Proceedings is the flagship of the U.S. Naval Institute and provides an independent forum for discussion on professional topics of interest to the Sea Services. They publish feature articles (2,500-word maximum), columns (word count vary), comment and discussion (500-word maximum), professional notes (1,000-word maximum), and book reviews (650-word maximum). Rates vary, and published non-members also receive a complimentary one-year membership in the Naval Institute. Details here.

JSTOR Daily is a publication focused on scholarly research and analysis. Their guidelines say, "We’re excited by stories that tease out the details or that look at the obvious in a non-obvious way. Subjects that are newsworthy, entertaining, quirky, surprising, and enlightening are right up our alley." According to an old payment report, they paid $0.28 per word for a 1827-word feature. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

Mother Earth Living is a sustainable lifestyle magazine that provides ‘wide-ranging, expert editorial coverage of organic foods, country living, green transportation, renewable energy, natural health, and green building.’ They accept queries any time of the year. Payment rates are negotiated with their editor. For more details, check out their submission guidelines.

The Earth Island Journal is a quarterly magazine that discusses the environment and how it relates to present-day issues, including climate change, environmental justice, and wildlife and land conservation. They are particularly interested in stories that explore the intersections between the environment and other social and human rights issues. According to their guidelines, pay is $0.50/word for print features up to 4,000 words, though 2,800 words is most common, and $400 for stories published online. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

AMAZONAS Magazine is a renowned publication, beloved by tens of thousands of tropical fish enthusiasts who are passionate about thriving freshwater aquariums in homes, offices, and beyond. According to their guidelines, first-time contributors typically earn $100 to $300, while recurring contributors can make up to $600 for full features with images. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

National Parks is an award-winning, quarterly magazine known for high-quality photography and writing. The magazine is published by the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), a non-profit group dedicated to the protection and enhancement of the National Park System. The magazine publishes articles on topics related to the more than 420 units in the National Park System, from the sweeping landscape parks to urban parks, historic sites, seashores, battlefields, rivers and trails. Payment rates are not mentioned. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

Northern Woodlands is a quarterly magazine publishing articles that aim at conservation-minded people. Topics include all aspects of the Northeast’s forests: wildlife species, woodworking, natural landscapes, and woodlot management. According to their guidelines, pay starts at $0.20 per word for new writers; poems pay $100; the "A Place in Mind" column pays $250 for around 800 words; and the "Knots and Bolts" column pays between $100 and $400 for 500 to 1,400 words, depending on length, complexity, and editing time. To learn more, refer to their submissions guidelines.

Texas Gardener publishes practical information for statewide garden enthusiasts. They accept queries and submissions for technical and feature articles and their ‘Between Neighbors’ essay section. All pieces must focus on “Texas’s unique growing conditions.” They encourage short articles in the 1200 to 1500 word range and 600-700 words for their Between Neighbors essays. According to their guidelines, they pay $50 to $200 for features and $50 for ‘Between Neighbors’ essays. To learn more, refer to their writer guidelines.

GreenPrints publishes pieces that address the human side of gardening. They accept submissions for engaging narratives that explore the relationship between people and plants. If the story is selected for publication, they offer an all-access one-year membership to the GreenPrints Garden Club worth $59. According to their guidelines, they can also give honorariums of up to $100 to repeat authors with exceptional stories. To learn more, refer to their writer's guidelines.

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.