How to Pitch: Pay Rate (per word)
- Entrepreneur.com 8/13/2013
This small biz site is looking to grown its coverage and stable for freelancers.
- High Times 7/11/2013
A great story idea, particularly one that is feature-length worthy, will find a home in the most famous magazine for savvy stoners.
- Sister 2 Sister 6/17/2013
Break into this women's mag with pitches on beauty, entertainment, food and health.
- Instinct 4/9/2013
Impress editors of this seasoned lifestyle mag with ideas that speak to savvy gay men.
- San Antonio 11/30/2012
Pitch broad topics with a local hook to land a byline in this city book.
- Women's Adventure 11/21/2012
You don't have to be outdoorsy to pitch this mag, as long as your features inform and inspire its audience of active women.
- The Fiscal Times 11/15/2012
Freelancers can send pitches on everything from the global economy to national health care to this digital news hub.
- VegNews 10/24/2012
This bimonthly's editors cultivate newsy features from freelancers, whether they're green or experienced.
- The Improper Bostonian 10/23/2012
This biweekly Boston mag wants intriguing stories with an irreverent spin.
- Charlotte 10/23/2012
At this city mag, blend quality storytelling with a service angle to earn bylines in any section.
- Milwaukee Magazine 10/19/2012
Rooted in Wisconsin's largest city, this mag boasts big opportunities for writers who can churn out stories with a strong local angle.
- Women's Running 10/16/2012
This women's mag mostly runs on freelancers, so high-performance writers should ready their health, nutrition, gear and profile pitches.
- Writer's Digest 9/27/2012
Pen the perfect profile or stick to industry trends for this definitive writer's guide.
- Curve 9/21/2012
Join this pub's editorial elite by pitching story ideas filtered through a lesbian lens.
- Mental Floss 8/20/2012
Pitches that pair education and entertainment will woo editors at this smart mag
- Edible Queens 3/13/2012
This local food mag is entirely freelance-written, so dig in with distinctive profiles, appetizing features, and neighborhood news.
- XXL 8/7/2013
From artist profiles and music reviews to features, almost all areas of this entertainment mag are open to creative pitches.
- Inside Jersey 7/22/2013
Get inside the pages of this regional mag with gutsy, Jersey-centric pitches for the front-of-book and feature well.
- ISLANDS 7/16/2013
This high-end travel magazine welcomes new freelancers with a literary tale of an exotic destination.
- The Boston Globe Magazine 6/26/2013
Open to working with new writers, the Sunday supplement of The Boston Globe seeks Q&A's, essays and reported features with Mass. appeal.
- Wired.com 6/20/2013
This tech site needs skilled writers who can rapidly pitch and publish stories on technology, science, business and culture.
- California Lawyer 6/11/2013
Give your pitch a Golden State connection to land a byline at this pub for lawyers
- The Nest 6/6/2013
This freelancer-friendly print and digital mag seeks fresh feature ideas for couples.
- Delicious Living 6/4/2013
Pitch well-researched food trends and health-related breakthroughs to this free mag.
- The Fader 5/21/2013
This mag's an ideal launchpad for music mavens eager to showcase their knowledge of emerging artists and scenes.
- Dwell 5/7/2013
Give your byline a home in this monthly mag by playing to readers' love for distinctive architecture and design.
- Journey 4/16/2013
This AAA bimonthly seeks inspired travel stories, local interest pieces and automotive news.
- Instinct 4/9/2013
Impress editors of this seasoned lifestyle mag with ideas that speak to savvy gay men.
- Uptown 3/13/2013
Pitch investigative and well-researched pieces to this luxury lifestyle mag for African-Americans.
- Canoe & Kayak 3/5/2013
Test the waters with a pitch for this enthusiast mag's front-of-book section before taking a trip to the essay and feature well.
- Inked 2/14/2013
Editors at this tattoo culture mag seek pitches that are 'cool and new and unusual.'
- Portland Monthly 2/7/2013
This hip city mag reflects all that's quirky and wonderful about Oregon's cultural capital.
- 5280: Denver's Mile High Magazine 1/24/2013
Catering to Denver denizens, this venerable monthly wants adventurous travel ideas, nightlife coverage and culture-centric features.
- Z-Life Magazine 1/11/2013
This new pub is actively looking for regular writers to translate Zumba's "energy, enthusiasm and passion into print."
- Clean Eating 1/4/2013
The recipe for freelance success at this new mag is fresh nutrition and health pitches that motivate as well as educate.
- Texas Monthly 1/3/2013
Only the best stories from the second biggest state will grace TM's pages.
- Ms. 12/18/2012
This historic mag is looking for newsy stories with a feminist twist.
- Scholastic 12/5/2012
Freelancers with education expertise or access will find plenty of opportunities for an assignment in these two titles.
- The Fiscal Times 11/15/2012
Freelancers can send pitches on everything from the global economy to national health care to this digital news hub.
- Manhattan 11/9/2012
"Getting a good pitch is an editor's dream," says the new EIC of this Big Apple pub.
- Washingtonian 11/8/2012
This regional pub seeks capital coverage of news and prominent figures with a Washington angle.
- Bridal Guide 10/25/2012
This mag seeks service stories for brides who don't want to break the bank.
- Wine Enthusiast 10/23/2012
Uncork your best travel and food stories for this wine aficionados' magazine and website.
- Triathlete 10/23/2012
With a wealth of opportunities online, this sporty title is very open to Web pitches with multimedia components.
- The Improper Bostonian 10/23/2012
This biweekly Boston mag wants intriguing stories with an irreverent spin.
- Charlotte 10/23/2012
At this city mag, blend quality storytelling with a service angle to earn bylines in any section.
- Vegetarian Times 10/12/2012
Recipes, features and news stories are all welcome in this veg-focused publication.
- Draft 10/11/2012
This lager lover's pub looks to freelancers for more than half its pages, so pitch a front-of-book or feature with a 'beer angle.'
- Vibe 10/3/2012
Get familiar with this mag's Vibe before pitching profiles of emerging personalities in the music scene and beyond.
- The Knot 9/14/2012
Pitch real wedding stories with an interesting angle to this bridal bible.
- Mental Floss 8/20/2012
Pitches that pair education and entertainment will woo editors at this smart mag
- Juicy 8/17/2012
This freshly launched pop culture outlet seeks juicy celeb news, as well as fashion, beauty and hair coverage.
- Variety 6/22/2012
This entertainment trade mag puts out six editions each week and has room for a Variety of hard news and features.
- Spirit 6/15/2012
Uplifting general interest pieces aimed at this in-flight mag's multiple open sections will fly with its editors.
- Saveur 6/7/2012
Freelancers will fare well at this mag by writing moving stories that cover the many aspects of food.
- Go 5/25/2012
Bring a 'newsstand aesthetic' to this in-flight mag with inventive features, and you can nab a profile or even a cover story.
- Time Out Chicago 5/15/2012
Chi-town's where-to-go, what-to-do weekly wants timely topics with a regional twist.
- Village Voice 3/30/2012
Nabbing a byline in this weekly pub means pitching offbeat culture stories with a humorous yet hard-hitting tone.
- Edible Queens 3/13/2012
This local food mag is entirely freelance-written, so dig in with distinctive profiles, appetizing features, and neighborhood news.
- Good 2/24/2012
A GOOD pitch for this quarterly mag includes inspiring content that evokes social change.
- All You 2/16/2012
To win over these editors, freelancers must pitch cost-conscious stories for women who want to 'enjoy life for less.'
- XXL 8/7/2013
From artist profiles and music reviews to features, almost all areas of this entertainment mag are open to creative pitches.
- San Francisco 7/25/2013
Pitch features, fashion and "urban subculture" stories to this redesigned Bay Area magazine.
- Afar 7/18/2013
A quirky Q&A or destination profile pitch will be your passport to clips at this award-winning experiential travel mag.
- Pacific Standard 7/17/2013
This revamped magazine welcomes pitches on innovative ideas, new research and big thoughts, all with a Western focus.
- The Boston Globe Magazine 6/26/2013
Open to working with new writers, the Sunday supplement of The Boston Globe seeks Q&A's, essays and reported features with Mass. appeal.
- The Nest 6/6/2013
This freelancer-friendly print and digital mag seeks fresh feature ideas for couples.
- Working Mother 5/31/2013
Work-life balance is the primary focus of this advice-driven magazine, which lends plenty of feature space to freelancers in each issue.
- Coastal Living 5/28/2013
Take 'beach read' to a new level with a feature package pitch for this coast-loving lifestyle mag.
- Every Day with Rachael Ray 5/23/2013
With a lifestyle focus that extends beyond the kitchen, this celeb chef's eponymous mag has many opportunities for freelancers.
- The Fader 5/21/2013
This mag's an ideal launchpad for music mavens eager to showcase their knowledge of emerging artists and scenes.
- Audubon 5/16/2013
At this conservation mag, freelancers with a strong grasp of science and nature contribute up to 90 percent of all features.
- Dwell 5/7/2013
Give your byline a home in this monthly mag by playing to readers' love for distinctive architecture and design.
- Yankee 5/2/2013
This New England staple, recently refocused on storytelling, relies on freelancers to fill its pages.
- Latina 4/30/2013
You don't have to be Latina to pitch this pub, but your lifestyle pitches need to hit the right cultural notes.
- Archaeology 4/23/2013
This mag is looking for freelancers who can take on human history through the lens of journalism.
- Mariner 4/18/2013
Cruise to a byline at Holland America Line's signature mag with destination-based travel pitches and stories with a literary bent.
- Journey 4/16/2013
This AAA bimonthly seeks inspired travel stories, local interest pieces and automotive news.
- Cure 4/4/2013
Service pieces rich with medical expertise or personal experience are in high demand at this quarterly.
- Monocle 3/28/2013
This Wallpaper*/Economist mash-up wants savvy writers to pen international news and business stories.
- Parent & Child 3/14/2013
Send bold ideas and solutions for families to this service-heavy Scholastic title.
- Cosmopolitan for Latinas 3/12/2013
Editors at this new glossy are hungry for pitches that have a unique angle and the right voice.
- Relish 2/26/2013
Hungry for pitches and 75 percent freelance-written, this outlet devours stories connecting readers to their food.
- MIT Technology Review 1/29/2013
Earn up to $2.50 per word penning reported features for this tech book geared toward intellectually curious consumers.
- 5280: Denver's Mile High Magazine 1/24/2013
Catering to Denver denizens, this venerable monthly wants adventurous travel ideas, nightlife coverage and culture-centric features.
- Destination Weddings & Honeymoons 1/17/2013
Bring newsy angles to destination weddings to nab that feature byline.
- Ebony 1/14/2013
Bring a fresh perspective to key issues in the African-American community for this monthly mag.
- Via 1/9/2013
This freelance-friendly mag brakes for travel features on destinations that can be reached by car.
- Texas Monthly 1/3/2013
Only the best stories from the second biggest state will grace TM's pages.
- Eating Well 12/28/2012
A personal connection to a food or cuisine is a recipe for success at this healthy eating pub.
- American Way 12/26/2012
There's a lot of room for pitches to fly at this in-flight mag.
- Ms. 12/18/2012
This historic mag is looking for newsy stories with a feminist twist.
- Boston 12/14/2012
The 'ultimate field guide' to Boston, this monthly is 'always looking' for fresh feature ideas and masterfully reported pieces.
- Scholastic 12/5/2012
Freelancers with education expertise or access will find plenty of opportunities for an assignment in these two titles.
- Midwest Living 10/26/2012
This regional magazine wants food, home and travel pitches with a distinctly Midwestern flavor.
- The Improper Bostonian 10/23/2012
This biweekly Boston mag wants intriguing stories with an irreverent spin.
- Worth 10/23/2012
This money mag may be exclusive when it comes to its affluent, invitation-only audience, but its pages are wide open for clever contributions.
- New Jersey Monthly 10/18/2012
This 'Jersey-centric' pub seeks hometown profiles, local destination stories, and regional front-of-book items.
- Vegetarian Times 10/12/2012
Recipes, features and news stories are all welcome in this veg-focused publication.
- Psychology Today 10/9/2012
Study up on human behavior before pitching insightful trend stories to this consumer psychology mag and its blogs.
- Philadelphia 9/24/2012
More than a city pub, this glossy seeks short and long-form writing tailored to its affluent, educated readers.
- Men's Health 9/19/2012
Billing itself as more than a mag, this multiplatform brand seeks freelancers who pitch service stories and fitness trends for its male readers.
- The Knot 9/14/2012
Pitch real wedding stories with an interesting angle to this bridal bible.
- FamilyFun 9/11/2012
This family mag is all about having fun, and it's on the lookout for new writers.
- Plate 9/6/2012
Cater to an audience of chefs, restaurateurs and food pros with a palatable pitch to this industry-leading mag.
- Popular Science 8/31/2012
Tech lovers who can distill complex science stories into an engaging, human piece can earn up to $3 per word at this magazine.
- Hemispheres 8/24/2012
Over 12 million fliers a month get their hands on this in-flight mag, so strive for broad appeal.
- Fitness 7/5/2012
Exercise your mind, body and spirit with pitches on everything from toned triceps and beauty tips to wellness and motivation.
- Spirit 6/15/2012
Uplifting general interest pieces aimed at this in-flight mag's multiple open sections will fly with its editors.
- Seventeen 6/11/2012
Nail Seventeen's very specific voice and pitch fresh, quirky, exciting advice and features that aren't watered down despite the mag's young demo.
- Family Circle 5/18/2012
Freelancers fluent in family interests and issues can pitch an array of features to this service-oriented mag.
- Food Network Magazine 5/4/2012
This star-studded foodie sensation seeks 'newsy, quirky' ideas from talented freelancers.
- Maxim 5/3/2012
Intrigue print and Web editors at this lad mag with clever, offbeat stories geared toward guys.
- Essence 3/9/2012
Pitch everything from personal finance and relationship tips to health and career advice to this Black women's bible.
- Weight Watchers 2/23/2012
Originality will tip the scales in your favor when pitching service ideas to this weight-conscious mag.
- All You 2/16/2012
To win over these editors, freelancers must pitch cost-conscious stories for women who want to 'enjoy life for less.'
- Better Homes & Gardens 7/25/2011
Known for its shelter content, this mag boasts a wealth of other byline opportunities, from health features to fresh takes on evergreen women's issues.
- Shape 8/8/2013
Even newbies can break into the feature well at this women's mag.
- Pacific Standard 7/17/2013
This revamped magazine welcomes pitches on innovative ideas, new research and big thoughts, all with a Western focus.
- Parents 6/3/2013
Make $1.50 per word and up at this glossy by helping readers 'feel good about being a parent.'
- Working Mother 5/31/2013
Work-life balance is the primary focus of this advice-driven magazine, which lends plenty of feature space to freelancers in each issue.
- Every Day with Rachael Ray 5/23/2013
With a lifestyle focus that extends beyond the kitchen, this celeb chef's eponymous mag has many opportunities for freelancers.
- Wired 5/20/2013
This 'guidebook to the modern world' wants imaginative, timely pitches that will resonate on the page, iPad and beyond.
- Redbook 3/26/2013
The magazine's redesign means its looking for new writers for fashion, beauty and health.
- New York 2/5/2013
A byline for this legendary big-city weekly could be the stepping stone to a literary dream.
- Ladies' Home Journal 2/4/2013
This women's mag wants trendy, first-person essays with an upbeat attitude.
- MIT Technology Review 1/29/2013
Earn up to $2.50 per word penning reported features for this tech book geared toward intellectually curious consumers.
- Worth 10/23/2012
This money mag may be exclusive when it comes to its affluent, invitation-only audience, but its pages are wide open for clever contributions.
- Men's Health 9/19/2012
Billing itself as more than a mag, this multiplatform brand seeks freelancers who pitch service stories and fitness trends for its male readers.
- Popular Science 8/31/2012
Tech lovers who can distill complex science stories into an engaging, human piece can earn up to $3 per word at this magazine.
- Outside 7/13/2012
Editors at this monthly want fitness and tech pitches with a strong news peg for their outdoorsy readers.
- Food Network Magazine 5/4/2012
This star-studded foodie sensation seeks 'newsy, quirky' ideas from talented freelancers.
- Maxim 5/3/2012
Intrigue print and Web editors at this lad mag with clever, offbeat stories geared toward guys.
- Essence 3/9/2012
Pitch everything from personal finance and relationship tips to health and career advice to this Black women's bible.
- Weight Watchers 2/23/2012
Originality will tip the scales in your favor when pitching service ideas to this weight-conscious mag.
- Better Homes & Gardens 7/25/2011
Known for its shelter content, this mag boasts a wealth of other byline opportunities, from health features to fresh takes on evergreen women's issues.
- Shape 8/8/2013
Even newbies can break into the feature well at this women's mag.
- Glamour 8/1/2013
Test the waters at this glossy with fresh front-of-book ideas before pursuing under-the-radar features and profiles.
- Good Housekeeping 6/25/2013
After a redesign, this mag has new sections that are ripe for freelance pitching.
- Working Mother 5/31/2013
Work-life balance is the primary focus of this advice-driven magazine, which lends plenty of feature space to freelancers in each issue.
- Every Day with Rachael Ray 5/23/2013
With a lifestyle focus that extends beyond the kitchen, this celeb chef's eponymous mag has many opportunities for freelancers.
- Prevention 4/25/2013
Provide cutting edge science in an easy-to-understand way, and make up to $2 a word at this pub.
- Inc. 4/2/2013
Geared exclusively toward those who own their own companies, this magazine wants service content on leadership, marketing, money matters and more.
- O: The Oprah Magazine 3/21/2013
Stellar writing with a positive tone will help freelancers cut through the competition at this popular women's mag.
- Ladies' Home Journal 2/4/2013
This women's mag wants trendy, first-person essays with an upbeat attitude.
- Marie Claire 1/31/2013
This glossy women's mag seeks personal essays, in-depth features and trend pieces with an irresistible news hook.
- MIT Technology Review 1/29/2013
Earn up to $2.50 per word penning reported features for this tech book geared toward intellectually curious consumers.
- TV Guide 1/10/2013
This behind-the-scenes TV companion wants intelligent news blurbs and surprising features on today's biggest small-screen stars.
- More 12/11/2012
Catering to the over-40-and-fabulous crowd, this monthly wants stories for the reinvented woman.
- Parade 11/8/2012
"The most widely read magazine in America" needs writers who can deliver local stories that speak to a broad national audience.
- Real Simple 10/29/2012
Get $2 a word at this mag when you help women simplify their lives.
- Men's Health 9/19/2012
Billing itself as more than a mag, this multiplatform brand seeks freelancers who pitch service stories and fitness trends for its male readers.
- Popular Science 8/31/2012
Tech lovers who can distill complex science stories into an engaging, human piece can earn up to $3 per word at this magazine.
- Food Network Magazine 5/4/2012
This star-studded foodie sensation seeks 'newsy, quirky' ideas from talented freelancers.
- AARP: The Magazine 4/12/2012
Cater to the 50-plus crowd with a service piece or inspiring profile to earn a spot in this widely-read magazine.
- Bloomberg Businessweek 3/27/2012
This business magazine is looking for journalists who are, first and foremost, storytellers.
- Rolling Stone 8/18/2011
This storied mag goes well beyond music, paying $2/word for
investigative pieces with compelling narratives.
- babble.com 8/6/2013
Confess, commiserate and counsel with personal essays and service pitches for this modern parenting outlet.
- Cincinnati Magazine 7/31/2013
Mix the serious with the "service-y" for a feature byline at this regional glossy.
- Bitch 7/30/2013
Rant and rave for this feminist fave with front-of-book, interviews and feature pitches.
- ISLANDS 7/16/2013
This high-end travel magazine welcomes new freelancers with a literary tale of an exotic destination.
- LuckyMag.com 7/2/2013
All sections of this fashion-savvy website are open to freelance pitches.
- TheRoot.com 6/13/2013
Raising the profile of black voices in media, this site wants smart takes on everything from the economy to pop culture.
- Filter 6/5/2013
To make the cut at this musical mag's roster of freelancers, rock out an entertaining and witty CD review.
- Working Mother 5/31/2013
Work-life balance is the primary focus of this advice-driven magazine, which lends plenty of feature space to freelancers in each issue.
- Jet 5/30/2013
Get the green light with story ideas that speak to this historic mag's news-thirsty audience.
- Inc.com 5/14/2013
Keep your queries short and sweet for this one-stop site for entrepreneurial advice.
- Girls' Life 2/21/2013
Editors at this mag want unique, advice-driven articles about boys, friends and school that young teens can relate to.
- Running Times 2/12/2013
You won't break a sweat pitching this pub open to service-y features targeted to hardcore runners.
- TheGrio.com 1/28/2013
Every section of this site is open to freelance writers and aspiring filmmakers, so pitch text or multimedia ideas with strong storytelling and a timely hook.
- Whole Life Times 1/25/2013
Deliver newsy front-of-book stories through an L.A. lens to break into this mostly freelance health and wellness magazine.
- SI.com 1/22/2013
Sports Illustrated's website wants to "fill in the gaps" in mainstream sports coverage with original, news-driven stories that "go beyond the action on the field."
- Diverse: Issues in Higher Education 1/18/2013
Admission into this minority-focused mag means pitching emerging trends in higher education.
- Loop21 12/7/2012
Prove yourself to this EIC and you can expect to land plenty of future assignments.
- AskMen.com 11/8/2012
With freelancers generating over 90 percent of its content, this dudes domain has ample opportunity for those looking to break in.
- The Source 10/30/2012
This reinvigorated "Hip-hop Bible" is committed to working with new writers who can speak to the music and culture.
- Brain, Child: The Magazine for Thinking Mothers 10/5/2012
This newly re-launched literary magazine for mothers seeks personal essays, poetry and thoughtful long-form features.
- The Advocate 9/13/2012
This glossy is open to freelance pitches with an LGBT hook, and its website is especially welcoming to new writers with less experience.
- Southern Living 9/7/2012
This lifestyle mag is looking to beef up its "Travel" and "Home" sections.
- VentureBeat 8/30/2012
Pitch your credentials to this tech blog, and you could earn more than just an assignment.
- NewYorkMag.com 8/21/2012
Pitches that combine humor and smarts will woo editors and savvy New Yorkers at this online destination.
- Oxford American 8/2/2012
Break through the cliches and clutter with a fresh story that captures the true soul of the South for this hip, literary mag.
- Clutch 7/17/2012
Make a name for yourself at this website with pithy, have-you-ever-noticed topics and intellectual analyses on anything a young, Black woman would be interested in.
- Nerve.com 6/29/2012
Work up the nerve to pitch personal essays, sex stories and interviews to this irreverent website.
- Ebony.com 6/19/2012
Send nuanced queries that sparkle with original thought, and it could mean repeat assignments at this newly redesigned site.
- Poets & Writers 4/5/2012
This literary mag seeks reflective essays and publishing industry trend pieces for serious, realistic writers.
- Edible Queens 3/13/2012
This local food mag is entirely freelance-written, so dig in with distinctive profiles, appetizing features, and neighborhood news.
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