Trollbreath Magazine is a journal of speculative fiction, poetry, and non-fiction, publishing electronic issues on a quarterly schedule. They consider original speculative fiction up to 7500 words and original, unpublished poetry. According to their guidelines, they pay 4 cents (United States currency) per word for original fiction works, and 1 cent per word for reprints at the time of publication. They pay a $25 flat fee for poems. To learn more, refer to this page.
Bourbon Penn publishes highly imaginative stories with a healthy dose of the odd. They are looking for genre / speculative stories and are quite partial to slipstream, cross-genre, magic realism, absurdist, and the surreal. According to their guidelines, they pay 4¢ / word, and stories should have 2000 - 7500 words. To learn more, refer to this page.
At DreamForge Magazine, they welcome readers with a passion for positive fantasy and science fiction. According to their guidelines, they pay $0.08/word for original fiction up to 7,000 words. Speculative poetry is also welcome. To learn more, refer to this page.
Flash Point Science Fiction is a speculative fiction magazine. They want stories from 100 to 1,000 words in length, and are looking for all kinds of fantasy. According to their guidelines, they pay $0.02 per word for first worldwide rights and for non-exclusive reprint rights. To learn more, refer to this page.
Speculative City features literary works that explore themes, characters, and landscapes exclusive to urban environments and that highlight voices often unheard. They publish fiction, poetry, and essays. According to their guidelines, they pay $20-$55. To learn more, refer to this page.
Rider Magazine is for mature, discerning and affluent motorcycling enthusiasts. They buy mini travel stories called Favourite Rides, full-length travel/tour features, and other topics – which is almost anything in the world of motorcycling, including unusual museums or events, or stand-out motorcycle organizations. According to their submissions guidelines, they pay $200 and up. It is unclear whether those guidelines are still valid. To contact them, refer to this page.
Australian Shooter, Australian Hunter, Australian & New Zealand Handgun and The Junior Shooter Magazines are published by the Sporting Shooters’ Association of Australia (SSAA). They accept letters, stories, and reviews. They pay contributors for first-use publication but not for subsequent use of work. Word length is preferred around 1500 words for Australian Shooter and 2000 for Australian Hunter (less for reviews). Stories submitted to the SSAA should not be submitted to other Australian shooting or hunting publications. According to their submission guidelines, they pay 30 cents per word and $30 per photo published. They pay $250 for a main photo used on the front cover of one of their magazines. To learn more, refer to their write for us page.
Nebraskaland Magazine is published by Nebraska's Game and Parks Commission. They cover "all varieties of outdoor recreation including camping, travel, canoeing, hunting, fishing, Nebraska’s state parks and recreation areas, wildlife, natural history, unique personalities, art, culture, history and personal reminiscence." Most stories are 2,500 words. According to their submission guidelines, they pay 15 cents per word.
Metro Parent is a regional parenting magazine covering Southwest Michigan. According to their website, their “general goal is to have a good mix of fun and substantive local stories of interest to local parents.” According to their submission guidelines, feature articles from 1,200-2,500 words are paid $200-plus while shorter articles ranging between 150-400 can earn $40-plus.
Container is a digital magazine about creative technology. They explore “why and how people use technology in creative ways for social and cultural purposes.” They have previously indicated to be looking for mid-to-long form feature articles of 2,000-3,000 words and 600-1,500 words first-person essays and that pay was £330/1,000 words. Current pitching information is unclear. To contact them, refer to this page.
The Penny Hoarder publishes articles about earning, saving, and growing money. Our previous research indicated they were interested in posts about any “wacky and weird ways to make extra money'' and that they paid $75 for a 700-900 word article.Current pitching information is unclear. To contact them, refer to this page.
The Jewish Telegraphic Agency, or JTA, offers news and analysis on issues of Jewish interest and concern. They’re especially interested in international and local U.S. coverage; feature stories that offer a window into specific, local Jewish communities, tailored to an audience that may be completely unfamiliar with those places. According to an old tweet from their news director, they pay $300 for features. To pitch them, visit this page.
Capital Daily is an independent news startup that is a source for news, analysis, longform, and investigative stories from Victoria, B.C., Canada. They cover science, politics, business, history, crime, and more. They are looking for features, explainers, in-depth news stories, and investigations. According to a deleted tweet by their managing editor, they pay $0.40 to $0.80 CAD per word. To learn more, refer to this page.
The Narwhal is a non-profit magazine that publishes stories about Canada’s natural world. They welcome pitches for stories of up to 2,000 words. They especially welcome pitches from BIPOC writers. Their reporting is “primarily focused on the extractive industries — mining, forestry, fishing and oil and gas extraction — and large-scale conservation.” According to their pitch guide, their freelancing rate is generally $1 per word, but may vary.
The Monitor is a bimonthly policy and current affairs magazine by CCPA (Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives). They publish “feature articles, original research, book reviews, letters to the editor, and illustrations.” According to an old tweet by their senior editor, they pay $300 for short articles of 700 words, $500 for 1,300 to 1,500 words, up to $800 for feature length stories, and $150 to $800 for illustrations. Our previous research indicats pitches should be sent to monitor@policyalternatives.ca; their pitch guide has been removed, so current pitching information is unclear. To contact them, refer to this page.
The Dance Current is a Canadian dance magazine. They publish 4 times a year. They invite writers and dance artists either from Canada or living in Canada to pitch them. They accept pitches for reviews, Q & A’S, personal essays, body columns, tips columns, poetry, feature profiles, feature stories, and photo essays, both for print and online. According to their contributor guidelines, they pay $125 to $400 per piece.
CBC Saskatchewan is a source for news stories, breaking news, and viewpoints from Saskatchewan. They are looking for opinion and first person pieces (500 to 700 words) from the people of Saskatchewan. According to an old tweet by their features producer, they pay $250 per piece. For details, refer to their pitch guide.
Edify is Edmonton's premier lifestyle magazine. They tell stories about food, arts, culture, and people of Edmonton. They welcome pitches for stories from both established and new writers. According to an old tweet by their editor, they pay at least $0.50 per word. For more information, refer to their writer guidelines.
The Tyee is an online news magazine from Vancouver, British Columbia. They accept pitches for reported coverage, analysis, and first-person pieces. They are interested in all kinds of subjects. According to their contributor guidelines, they pay a day rate of $300. When they accept a pitch for a story, they work with the freelancer to determine whether it is a one-day, two-day, or three-day story. They don’t usually assign pieces above the three-day rate. To learn more, refer to this page.
The Independent produces award-winning journalism for those who care about Newfoundland and Labrador. They are looking for “reporting that captures the real stakes of real life in Newfoundland and Labrador, warts and all, with a focus on solutions—not just problems.” They are particularly interested in pieces about what’s going on in areas outside of St. John’s. They welcome emerging writers. According to their contributor guidelines, they pay $125 for reported pieces (1,500 words or less); $0.10 per word for longform (up to 3,000 words); and $50-$150 for art/illustration.
IndigiNews is an Indigenous news platform covering Indigenous communities in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley and Vancouver Island. They focus on relationship building, uplifting storytelling, and holding colonial institutions accountable. They welcome news, stories, features, investigations, and photo essays. According to their pitch guide, they pay $250 to $750 per story (500 to 2,000 words).
IMPACT Magazine is a source of health, sports, and fitness information for Canada. The articles that they publish are provided mostly by experts in the health, fitness, and sports performance industries. The length of the articles varies. Department stories tend to range from 400 words to 1,500 words. According to an old tweet by one of their editors, they pay 0.40 per word. For more details, refer to their writer’s guidelines.
The Sask Dispatch is a Saskatchewan-focused news publication by Briarpatch Magazine. They publish “articles about Saskatchewan on a range of topics, including provincial and municipal elections, grassroots activism, Indigenous rights, arts and culture, economic justice, ecology, gender equity, harm reduction, and more.” They welcome pitches from anyone with a story to tell. According to their pitch guide, rates are $100 for profiles, short essays, and reviews (less than 1,000 words); $200 for feature stories (1,000-1,500 words) and photo essays; and $300 for research-based articles and investigative reportage (1,500-2,000 words). To learn more, refer to this page.
The Maple is a 100% reader-funded publication featuring Canadian news and perspectives that challenge the status quo. They have two sections: news and opinion. They accept pitches for both these sections. According to their pitch guide, news stories (usually 1,500 words) pay $275 CAD, shorter opinion pieces (700-1,200 words) pay $130 CAD, and more in-depth analysis articles (1,500-2,000 words) pay $325 CAD. When a piece is assigned and rejected without any request for revision, they pay 50% of the agreed upon fee. To learn more, refer to this page.
British Columbia Magazine is a regional magazine for the B.C. area. They aim to "entertain and enlighten its readership with realistic profiles of this endlessly fascinating province." They previously indicated to pay 50 cents per word for features; it's not clear whether they still accept them. You can contact them here.
OUR HOMES is a quarterly glossy Canadian magazine of premium homes, real estate, and décor. Editors look for “accurate and lively writing that demonstrates knowledge of home building and decoration.” Although articles must include interviews and be based on research, they also must be entertaining. Editors encourage writers to submit their quality photos. According to their guidelines, payment is $0.25 per assigned word for freelance writing, and, if there is travel required, $0.40 a km after the first 60 kilometres travelled. To learn more, refer to their writers’ guidelines.
Boundary Waters Journal is a Canadian print magazine that features articles that "help readers enjoy their trips to canoe country." What 'country' is that? The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW), Quetico Provincial Park and Superior National Forest. According to their guidelines, they pay up $200-$500 for features. They also pay $50 to $150 for photos. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.
Outdoor Canada is Canada's leading magazine for fishing, hunting, and conservation. They cover "what's happening in the Canadian outdoors from coast to coast to coast." Most articles run from 1,500 to 2,500 words, while shorter pieces can run from 100 to 700 words. According to their pitch guide, they pay $100 for short articles to $400 and up for features. Good photographs are also necessary. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.
This Magazine is a Canadian progressive magazine of politics, arts and culture. They publish "background and context to ongoing national issues." According to their submission guidelines, they pay $150 to $300 for features, $60 to $100 for columns, $125 for short stories, $60 for flash fiction, and $50 per poem. They also only publish Canadian residents. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.
Travelweek is a Canadian publication that also has a French edition. For forty years, Travelweek has been covering everything from familiarization trips to airlines. They're always looking for articles relevant to Canadian travel professionals. Though there are no submissions guidelines available, you can contact their editors here.