The Freelance Writer's Helper
Last edited November 5, 2009
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About This Guide and the Fool Who Created It

Hello, writer. You're here for tips on getting your fiction and non-fiction published. I'd love to be the guy who dispenses all this advice -- for the low, low price of a new BMW -- but I'm a ham-and-egger who's had the good fortune to be writing about stocks and personal finance for The Motley Fool for six years now.

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Contributors

Creatif
Lots of sources and ideas posted by freelance writer and edtior Jen Nipps. Also a useful follow at Twitter: @jennipps
the Dether.net
 The personal blog of writer Darrell Etherington (@drizzled), who also contributes to TheAppleBlog and WebWorkerDaily.
Michelle Rafter
 Reports on HR and tech and writes about freelancing at her blog, WordCount. (@michellerafter on Twitter)
The Other -F- Word
Blog by features writer Lydia Dishman. Check out her post about what we call ourselves. Source: Lydia Dishman (@LydiaBreakfast).
Freelance writer who covers business and lifestyle topics. Also the blogger behind The Urban Muse (Twitter: @UrbanMuseWriter).
 
Ron S. Doyle
 Freelance Writer Secret Shopper Social Media Consultant Blogger Landlord Reverend of the Universal Life Church. Creator of Twittercize (@Twittercize).
Agents

Nathan Bransford
Agent with the San Francisco office of Curtis Brown Ltd. Querying advice here. (On Twitter: @NathanBransford)
 Greg Daniel
Founder of Daniel Literary Group in Nashville. Seeking popular non-fiction and some fiction. Submissions via email only, please. Guidelines. (On Twitter: @DanielLiterary)
Diana Fox
 Owner of Fox Literary Agency, a self-described boutique firm. Mostly seeks commercial fiction. Submission guidelines. (On Twitter: @dianafox)
Rachelle Gardner
Agent at WordServe Literary in Colorado. Blogs here. Represents authors of faith but taking more mainstream work. (No science fiction or fantasy, however.) Submission guidelines. (On Twitter: @RachelleGardner)
Jennifer Jackson
Agent at Donald Maass Literary Agency. Blogs here. Specializes in fiction and suggests e-mail queries. Fun link: Jennifer on the pleasure of writing as an act rather than a financial pursuit. Submission guidelines. (On Twitter: @arcaedia)
Deidre Knight
 Founder of The Knight Agency, which specializes in romance and other spicy fiction. Blog (here) features more promotion than advice. Worth checking out before querying, however. Submission guidelines. (On Twitter: @DeidreKnight)
Colleen Lindsay
Agent with FinePrint Literary Management, co-host of Twitter discussion #QueryFail. Also keeps a fine blog called The Swivet and has specific submission guidelines. (On Twitter: @Colleen_Lindsay)
Lauren MacLeod
Agent with The Strothman Agency in Boston and co-host of #QueryFail. Specializes in young-adult fiction and non-fiction. Agency submission guidelines. (On Twitter: @BostonBookGirl)
 Kristin Nelson
Founder of the Nelson Literary Agency in Denver. Writes the useful and link-loaded Pub Rants blog. Seeks fiction, mostly. Submission guidelines.
Janet Reid
 Agent with FinePrint Literary Management. Regularly blogs here. Seeks narrative fiction and non-fiction per her submission guidelines. (On Twitter: @Janet_Reid)
Associations

American Independent Writers
Washington, DC group created specifically to represent the interests of freelance writers. Hosts regular "pubspeaks" with authors, workshops and an annual conference. Partners with Chesapeake Benefit Services to offer health insurance to members. Source: Ruth E. Thaler-Carter
Colorado Authors' League
Offers grants, student scholarships and author pages for its members. Only published freelancers, poets, and authors are eligible.
Editorial Freelancers Association
Based in New York City, group is billed as for all editorial freelancers -- from copy editors to designers to writers. Dues are $125 a year for NYC residents and $105 for others. Has a menu of health insurance offerings for members. Source: Ruth E. Thaler-Carter
Freelancers Union
 Offers free profile pages and insurance to those based in NY. Primary purpose is lobbying on behalf of freelancers.
Mystery Writers of America
 An association for those who write mystery novels, crime stories, etc. Interesting tidbit: Has contests for both readers and writers.
National Writers Union 
 Union affiliated with the UAW that lobbies for increased benefits for writers. Don't know much more, though. Please send me your opinions.
Northern Colorado Writers
Association for writers in and around the Fort Collins, CO area. Sponsors contests and an annual conference. This year's to be held April 3-4 at the Fort Collins Hilton. Contact NCW Director Kerrie Flanagan for more or with questions about membership. (On Twitter: @thewritingbug)
Oklahoma Writers' Federation, Inc.
A multi-genre writers’ organization with more than 800 members from across the United States and around the world. They hold the oldest and most respected writers' conference in the Midwest. Writers can join as members-at-large or through an affiliate group. (On Twitter: @OWFI) Source: Jen Nipps
The Authors Guild
No longer a member -- joined for the dental insurance but found it wasn't worth the price. Members say that contract review process is the group's most valuable benefit.
Blogging Services

 Blogger
 Google's blogging system. CNET review of the platform.
WordPress
Competitor to Blogger. Has a good list of users, including eBay and The New York Times. John Dvorak's ongoing review of the platform.
TypePad
 Blogging service that you have to pay for. Good news? Seth Godin uses it and Seth Godin is cool. CNET review of the platform.
Blogging Tips

About Your Book

Learn to Write a Book
 Key insight: Write a book proposal before the book. Know your market, reader, etc.
Communities

AuthorSpace
 A small community of writers built on Ning. Source: Russell Smitheram (@Russ_Smitheram).
Writers Helping Writers
 A closed Facebook community run by freelancer Mike Geffner (@MikeGeffner)
Contests

Atlanta Review -- Poetry 2009
An international poetry competition. $5 for first poem and $3 for each subsequent submission. Include a SASE to be notified of competition results. Winner will be published in the Atlanta Review and earn $2,009 in winnings. Deadline: May 8, 2009. Source: FundForWriters newsletter by C. Hope Clark (@hopeclark on Twitter)
National Novel Writing Month
 30 days, 50,000 words, one novel. I'm trying it, want to join me?
The 3-Day Novel Contest
 Held over Labor Day weekend. I can't decide if this is genius, or suicide.
Databases

Duotrope's Digest
Sources: @netta50 and @MercenaryWriter. Claims to have indexed more than 2,300 publishers of fiction. A trial search of science fiction publishers yielded good results. Please write me if you use it.
Query Letters

About.com Query Letter of the Week
 Writers critiquing each other's queries in a group effort to get more work published.
How to Write a Successful Query
 I find the don'ts in this article more valuable than the do's.
Advice for Querying Agents
 Site's agent database also looks useful.
Should You Hire a Query Writing Helper?
Interesting blog post by Denver-based agent Kristin Nelson. Key excerpt: "As long as you end up with a strong letter that you believe fully represents your work, I, as the agent, will not ask if you wrote your own query letter." More: Nelson Literary Agency.
Related Income Ideas

How to Start Speaking at Events
 Very interesting article by blogger Chris Brogan (@chrisbrogan). Best idea: Blog your speech.
Sites With Job Listings

Tends to focus on full time editorial positions, but you'll also find some freelance opportunities mixed in. A few of them only offer exposure, so choose your gigs carefully. Source: @UrbanMuseWriter 
It's free to view the job listings, but you'll need to $7/month to apply for jobs. Also includes design, web development, and other freelance gigs in addition to writing. Source: @UrbanMuseWriter
FundsForWriters
 Comprehensive site that also publishers regular newsletters about paying markets, contests, etc. Also publishes a subscription newsletter that covers higher-paying gigs ($350 and up) -- $12 per year. C. Hope Clark is editor and on Twitter as @hopeclark. She also blogs here.
Includes full time, part time, and freelance opportunities for media professionals. I believe you need to register to view the jobs, but they tend to be pretty good leads. Source: @UrbanMuseWriter
Place for Writers
 Source: @drizzled; mostly literary but the contests appear to pay decent money
ProBlogger's blog job board
 Source: @problogger. Many of these will be corporate blogging gigs but, hey, it's writing work.
The Business of Freelancing

8 Tips for Growing Your Freelance Business
Writers that don't work on their craft and network, don't eat. Best tip: Twitter can improve your writing. I'll say. Source: Jenny Cromie (@JennyCromie). Submitted by Lynn McFarlane (@LynnMcFarlane).
3 Free Resources for Freelance Writers
 Prepared by Darrell Etherington (@drizzled) and features The Helper (woo hoo!).
Tips From Experts

High Fiber Ideas for the Constipated Writer
 Article on ways to add high fiber to a writer's diet by freelancer Annetta Ribken (On Twitter: @netta50)
Editor Unleashed
 Blog kept by former Writer's Digest editor Maria Schneider. Excellent resource for both established and new writers. (On Twitter: @mariaschneider)
Freelance Folder
Employs a team of writers who cover varying freelance topics. Site is also home to authors of The Unlimited Freelancer. Source: @FreelanceFolder
Freelance Switch
Regular advice columns from established experts. Not merely limited to writers. Site also caters to freelance cartoonists, designers, etc. Yours truly recently named as one of its top 17 freelance writers and communications consultants to follow on Twitter. (Blushes.) Submission guidlines. On Twitter as @FreelanceSw.
The Golden Pencil
 A blog dedicated to freelance writing. Maintained by @JennyCromie. Very rich link list.
Web Writer Boot Camp
 Tip provided by @netta50. Run by SEO expert Paul Lalley, the site offers tips for getting your Web copy noticed by readers and search engines.
The Well-Fed Writer
 Tips for those who write commercially. Think white papers, speeches, etc. (I've done this; it's excellent work if you can get it.)
Tools

The Story Starter
More than 373 million prompts for writers stuck at the starting line. Source: Joel Heffner.
Writer's Guidelines - Book Publishers

DAW Books
A Penguin books imprint that specializes in science fiction and fantasy. Currently accepting submissions. No queries necessary; send whole manuscript. Guidelines here.
Writer's Guidelines - Literary Journals

ARTS & LETTERS
 Affiliated with Georgia College & State University
Boston Review
 Also accepts a limited amount of non-fiction writing. Has an interesting online submissions system.
Chicago Reader
 A local paper with a heavy emphasis on the arts and music scene.
Colorado Review
 Affiliated with Colorado State University. Submissions read from Sept. 1 to April 30.
Emrys Journal
Based in South Carolina. Submissions for fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction accepted. No simultaneous submissions. Submit between Aug. 1 and Nov. 1.
Glimmer Train
Accepts fiction submissions all year long. Some submissions include a reading fee but prizes range into the thousands of dollars. Submission guidelines. (Posted by Tim Beyers, @milehighfool.)
Grain
 Be sure manuscripts arrive before May 31 or after Sept. 2.
Hub City Writers Project: Outdoor Anthology
A special volume that will carry essays about experiences in the outdoors of Upstate South Carolina more info about them at www.hubcity.org. (Posted by Lydia Dishman, @LydiaBreakfast.)
Indiana Review
 Publishes in May and November. Doesn't accept manuscripts from June to September.
ISLAND
Work should relate to the environment or social or cultural topics. Sample here.
Kaleidoscope
 Published twice a year. Deadlines are Aug. 1 and March 1. All articles must address disability in some form.
New England Review
 Accepts simultaneous submissions but only from September to May.
One Story
 Does not accept submissions from June through August.
Open Spaces
 Quarterly based in OR. Fiction submissions should include whole manuscript.
Oregon Humanities
 Prefers electronic queries and submissions. Review issue topics before querying or submitting.
The Oxford American
 Only considers stories and articles about the South. Query and submit accordingly.
Page Forty-Seven NEW!
Publishes ongoing digital short-story anthology via its website. Pays $25-$75 flat fee on acceptance. Editors respond to manuscript submissions within a week; no follow-up required. Submission guidelines. Link provided by FundsforWriters and C. Hope Clark. (@hopeclark on Twitter.)
POETRY
 No electronic submissions.
SPIDER
Not exactly a literary journal but too much like one to be called a magazine. Publishes fiction and poetry, mostly for children ages 6 to 9. Submission guidelines. Link provided courtesy of freelance writer Louise Julig. (@ThoughtsHappen on Twitter)
The Southernmost Review
 Edited by Darrell Etherington (@drizzled). Accepts essays, reviews, interviews and fiction.
The Sun
 IMPORTANT: No e-mail submissions. Also says not query for fiction -- send manuscript.
Vestal Review NEW!
Specializes in flash fiction. Two submissions per writer, but only during specified reading periods: Feb.-May and Aug.-Nov. Submission guidelines. Link provided by FundsforWriters and C. Hope Clark. (@hopeclark on Twitter.)
Writer's Guidelines - Magazines

American Girl
Bi-monthly magazine for girls 8 and up. Accepts fction and non-fiction but be sure to tailor idea for younger girls, pre-teens especially. Submission guidelines. Link provided courtesy of freelance writer Louise Julig (@ThoughtsHappen on Twitter)
American Heritage
Guidelines refer both the the main magazine and American Heritage Invention & Technology. Keep proposals to no more than 1,000 words. Do not send complete manuscripts. Submission guidelines (downloads a PDF file).
America's Civil War
Part of the Weider History Group of publications. No specific guidelines; editors recommend that writers study the magazine and query based on your interests and expertise. E-mail and snail mail queries accepted. Submission guidlines.
Appleseeds NEW!
Science and social studies magazine for children in grades 3 and 4. Buys all rights to submitted material. Submission guidelines.
BACKPACKER
Allow 2 to 4 weeks for a reply but submit to the editor of the section for which you want to write. Please note the five bullet points highlighting the attributeds of a good article as the editors see it. (On Twitter: @BackpackerMag)
BITCH NEW!
Glossy magazine covering issues of the day from a feminist perspective. Features pay $100; front-of-the-book pieces pay $50. Submission guidelines. Link provided by FundsforWriters and C. Hope Clark. (@hopeclark on Twitter.)
Boys' Life
Magazine for Boy Scouts. Accepts both non-fiction and fiction but all articles are commissioned. Query first. Submission guidelines here (downloads a PDF file).
BOYS' QUEST NEW!
Publishes six issues a year, designed for boys aged 6-13 years. Simultaneous submissions accepted, but editors ask that manuscripts be clearly marked as having been submitted elsewhere. Includes fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Submission guidelines.
Briarpatch
 Mostly interested in well-researched essays on little-covered or politically charged topics.
Dollars & Sense NEW!
Covers economic issues from a progressive point of view. Accepts features, reviews, and short pieces about varying forms of economic activism. Submission guidelines. Link provided by FundsforWriters and C. Hope Clark. (@hopeclark on Twitter.)
El Andar
 Written for the Latino community. Appears to be very liberal with rights to help writers get the most from their work.
Fine Books & Collections
Include interviews with subject matter experts.
German Life NEW!
Covers the history and cultural heritage of America's German immigrants and how they've shaped the country. Query with clips, but keep queries to four paragraphs or less. Submission guidelines. Link provided by FundsforWriters and C. Hope Clark. (@hopeclark on Twitter.)
Gray's Sporting Journal NEW!
Magazine covering various outdoor sports publishes seven times a year and pays up to $1,250 per feature, based on quality of work. Queries accepted, but all work is on spec. No kill fees. Submission guidelines. Link provided by FundsforWriters and C. Hope Clark. (@hopeclark on Twitter.)
Greater Good NEW!
Mixes science and storytelling in covering interpersonal relationships and well-being. Editors welcome, but do not buy, essays. Features, book reviews, research briefs, and Q&A all pay. Submission guidelines. Link provided by FundsforWriters and C. Hope Clark. (@hopeclark on Twitter.)
Harper's Magazine
America's oldest general interest monthly. Unsolicited non-fiction manuscripts not accepted but does occasionally take unsolicited fiction. Submission guidelines. On Twitter as @Harpers.
Hobby Farms Magazine NEW!
Caters to those who embrace farming as a lifestyle. Heavy on service pieces. Needs feature stories (typically 2,000 or more words) and news stories (500 words). Pay ranges from $300-$450 for features and $50-$75 for news. Submission guidelines.
Iguana
All submissions must in Spanish -- and originally written in Spanish.
INTHEFRAY
Holds electronic rights for 60 days. Free to republish anywhere else after that.
KITPLANES NEW!
Readers are designers of home-built aircraft. Okay to attach documents but be sure to include a daytime phone number with query. Submission guidelines
Legal Assistant Today
Audience is paralegals hoping to climb the career ladder. Editors, in particular, looking for "how to" articles. Not clear if querying is required; appears as though complete manuscripts are accepted and may even be encouraged. Buys first North American rights and non-exclusive Web rights. Submission guidelines (downloads a PDF). Link provided courtest of freelance writer Susan Johnston. (@UrbanMuseWriter on Twitter)
Metropolis Magazine
Covers the dsign industry but in feature-length detail. Most telling guideline quote: "A design firm’s newest work isn’t a story, but the issues that their work brings to light might be."
MORE
Aimed at women aged 45-64. Query first. Does not accept unsolicited manuscripts. Average story length is 2,000 words. Submission guidelines. Link provided courtesy of freelance writer Louise Julig. (@ThoughtsHappen on Twitter)
Mother Earth News
Covers sustainable, finally-independent lifestyles. How-to and narrative stories sought, as well as high-quality photos. Submission guidelines. Link provided by FundsforWriters and C. Hope Clark. (@hopeclark on Twitter.)
Mother Jones
National magazine seeking freelancers to cover national news stories. Also open to analysis and opinion pieces. Be sure to spend adequate time explaining your unique qualifications for writing. Submission guidelines. Link provided courtesy of freelance writer Louise Julig. (@ThoughtsHappen on Twitter)
Music for the Love of It
Call -- that's right, call -- with your story ideas. Editor Ted Rust publishes his phone number with the publication's submission guidelines, found here. Link provided courtesy of freelance writer Louise Julig. (@ThoughtsHappen on Twitter)
Natural Solutions NEW!
Editors say the mission of the magazine is to help readers "take control of their well-being." Seeks submissions in several departments, including news pieces as short as 150 words. Submission guidelines. On Twitter as @NaturalSolution.
Paste NEW!
Covers music and art with in a cultural context. Editors looking for unique feature story ideas. Submission guidelines. Link provided by FundsforWriters and C. Hope Clark. (@hopeclark on Twitter.)
PINK
Written for successful women business executives or entrepreneurs. Editors expect on-the-record interviews with top-level subjects; women that readers would want to hear from. Submission guidelines. Link provided courtest of freelance writer Susan Johnston. (@UrbanMuseWriter on Twitter)
Poets & Writers
Wasn't sure if this belonged under Literary journals. Publishers of "The Practical Writer," guidelines offer tips for submitting stories about the writing life.
Quill & Quire NEW!
Monthly magazine covering the Canadian book trade. Book reviews and author profiles. Accepts unsolicited manuscripts rarely. Submission guidelines in the FAQ on this page. Link provided by FundsforWriters and C. Hope Clark. (@hopeclark on Twitter.)
REDBOOK NEW!
Aimed at women ages 25-45, typically who are either about to be married or about to be a mom. Query with these life transitions in mind. Prefers that detailed queries be sent via snail mail. Submission guidelines. Link provided by FundsforWriters and C. Hope Clark. (@hopeclark on Twitter.)
REPTILES NEW!
Monthly magazine for those who keep and care for reptiles as pets. Queries preferred, but all work submitted on spec. Submission guidelines. Link provided by FundsforWriters and C. Hope Clark. (@hopeclark on Twitter.)
Runner's World
 Pay attention to this advice: "These departments offer the best opportunities for freelancers: Real Runners, Race Roundup, Rave Run and Personal Record."
Shambhala Sun
A non-profit publication with a strong Buddhist influence. Accepts longer articles as well as essays from 500-2,000 words. Accepts completed manuscripts but not query without clips. Submission guidelines. Link provided courtesy of freelance writer Louise Julig. (@ThoughtsHappen on Twitter)
Skirt Magazine
Covers women's interests and issues. Publishes 8-10 essays per issue. Submit completed manuscripts; should be 800-1,200 words long. Submission guidelines. Link provided courtesy of freelance writer Louise Julig. (@ThoughtsHappen on Twitter)
Skylights NEW!
Inflight magazine for Spirit Airlines. Published by Worth International and pays $0.25 to $0.40 per word, based on experience. Submission guidelines. Link provided by FundsforWriters and C. Hope Clark. (@hopeclark on Twitter.)
Spirituality & Health NEW!
From The Writer, June 2006: "Covers the people, practices, and ideas of the spiritual renaissance in contemporary.  society." Don't pitch profiles; they're mostly staff-written. Also avoid personal experience queries. Submission guidelines. On Twitter as @spirithealthmag.
Sunset
Travel magazine mostly focused on destinations in the Western U.S. Propose stories that would appeal to suburban women with an itch to get away. Submission guidelines. Link provided courtesy of freelance writer Louise Julig. (@ThoughtsHappen on Twitter)
Teaching Tolerance
A project of the Southern Povery Law Center. Focuses on innovative ways to teach tolerance to schoolchildren. Accepts personal essays, how-to activity ideas and full-length narrative feature stories. Submission guidelines. Link provided courtest of freelance writer Susan Johnston. (@UrbanMuseWriter on Twitter)
The Lutheran
Magazine of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. Considered articles are 250-1,200 words long. Query before submitting. Allow 30 days for a response. Submission guidelines. Link provided courtesy of freelance writer Louise Julig. (@ThoughtsHappen on Twitter)
The Progressive
Magazine that's written for a politically progressive audience says that it accepts "a lot of freelance material, poems included. Submission guidelines. (On Twitter as @theprogressive)
The Saturday Evening Post
Founded by Benjamin Franklin. Publishes both short stories and nonfiction, mostly about life in America. Looking for new fiction that makes them laugh. Editors will occasionally consider queries that include whole manuscripts. Submission guidelines.
The Writer
One of the most widely-knonw, and widely-read, periodicals about the craft and business of writing. 90% freelance written. Specify the column or section to which your query applies. Submission guidelines.
Today's Parent NEW!
Magazine for parents of Canadian kids up to 14 years of age. Has five different departments that assigns stories to freelancers. Submission guidelines. Link provided by FundsforWriters and C. Hope Clark. (@hopeclark on Twitter.)
Trailer Life NEW!
Written for RV enthusiasts. Buys both manuscripts and photos; pay ranges up to $800. No e-mail or fax queries, snail mail only. Submission guidelines (downloads a PDF file). Link provided by FundsforWriters and C. Hope Clark. (@hopeclark on Twitter.)
TRAINS
Covers the past and present of railroading and says that it depends on contributors for most of its photos and content. No travel stories, poetry, or fiction. Pay starts at 10 cents per word. Submission guidelines. Source: FundForWriters newsletter by C. Hope Clark (@hopeclark on Twitter)
Travel + Leisure
 Query for sections at the front of the book if you don't yet have a relationship with the editorial staff.
Utne Reader
Considers previously published work. Tip from editors: "Don’t forget to pitch shorter pieces; many times we’ll try out a new writer with a 125-600 word assignment." Click here for submission guidelines. (@UtneReader on Twitter)
Verbatim
A quarterly magazine about language but for those interested rather than those who study it academically. (Though the book does also look at language from an academic POV.) Submission guidelines. Link provided by FundsforWriters and C. Hope Clark. (@hopeclark on Twitter.)
Weatherwise
Issue planning begins six months out so query accordingly. Editors specifically frown on simultaneous queries. Will consider unpublished writers but be sure to inclue a feature-length sample. Submission guidelines.
Woman's Day
Talk about a killjoy: "Our editors work almost exclusively with experienced writers who have clips from major national magazines. As a result, we accept unsolicited manuscripts only from writers with such credentials. There are no exceptions." At least we know. Submission guidelines. Link provided courtesy of freelance writer Louise Julig. (@ThoughtsHappen on Twitter)
Women's Running
Prefers email queries and will occasionally accept complete manuscripts. Be sure to check the section-by-section advice provided by the editors. Submission guidelines. Link provided courtesy of freelance writer Louise Julig. (@ThoughtsHappen on Twitter)
Working Mother
Submit via snail mail and, if possible, include photos. Manuscripts and queries should be typed and double-spaced. Submission guidelines. Link provided courtesy of freelance writer Louise Julig. (@ThoughtsHappen on Twitter)
Writer's Digest
Take notice of how the editors ask that you not keep them in suspense. Longer, fuller queries are more likely to get noticed. Submission guidelines. Also on Twitter as @WritersDigest.
Writers' Journal
Bi-monthly magazine that dedicates the bulk of its pages to the business of writing but which also accepts fiction and poetry queries. Editors will accept either snail mail or e-queries. Submission guidelines.
Yoga Journal NEW!
Covers the many aspects of the yoga movement, including first-person "diary" entries. Features cover food and strategies for well-being. Submission guidelines. On Twitter as @Yoga_Journal.
Writer's Guidelines - Newsletters

Fiction Fix
Provides tips for publishing fiction in other outlets. Interesting from the guidelines: Writer retains all rights and reprints accepted. May not be a paying market, however. Submission guidelines.
FundsforWriters
Known primarily for its markets listings, editor C. Hope Clark also accepts article submissions for FundsforWriters and for companion newsletter Writing Kid. Submission guidelines. Added by @milehighfool on 6/3/209.
Writer's Guidlelines - Newspapers

Christian Science Monitor
 Very comprehensive and incredibly helpful.
Miami Herald
Accepts a variety of stories and photos, but only on spec. Submission guidelines. Link provided by FundsforWriters and C. Hope Clark. (@hopeclark on Twitter.)
PARADE
Weekly newspaper insert that features human interest stories. Features tend to top out at 1,500 words. Submission guidelines (downloads a PDF file).
Writer's Guidelines - Regional Publications

5280
Content mostly relates to Denver-area businesses, activities, people. Submission guidelines. On Twitter as @5280Magazine.
Chicago Parent NEW!
Parenting news magazine with a local flavor. Editors typically ask new writers to contribute in the front-of-the-book "Short Stuff" section, which looks at local people, places, and groups. Submission guidelines. Link provided by FundsforWriters and C. Hope Clark. (@hopeclark on Twitter.)
ColoradoBiz
Business magazine for all of Colorado. Pays 40 cents a word. Numbers, sidebars and plain language are a plus. Query at least 10 weeks ahead of your target publish date (if you have one in mind). Submission guidelines.
Georgia Family Magazine
Circulation of 20,000. Parenting magazine that is primarily distributed in Central Georgia. Prefers localized stories but also accepts more general parenting stories if they're well done. Submission guidelines. Link provided by FundsforWriters and C. Hope Clark. (@hopeclark on Twitter.)
High Country News
A non-profit media organization that covers 11 western states and which publishes a website, a magazine, and "Writers on the Range," a syndicate of columnists who write about issues affecting the West. Submission guidelines. On Twitter as @highcountrynews.
New West
Send queries via email to query@newwest.net. Robert Struckman edits the magazine while Courtney Lowery edits online content. Also hosts a blog network. Story ideas must relate to the mountain west. Writer's guidelines. (On Twitter as @NewWest.)
San Diego Family
Kudos to the magainze for very comprehensive submission guidelines (downloads a PDF file) that include style preferences. Does not accept articles written on spec. Most articles are 800-1,000 words. Link provided courtesy of freelance writer Louise Julig. (@ThoughtsHappen on Twitter)
San Diego Reader
Regional magazine for the greater San Diego area. Interested in full-lengh features of 1,200-8,000 words. Submission guidelines. Link provided courtesy of freelance writer Louise Julig. (@ThoughtsHappen on Twitter)
Vermont Life NEW!
Covers stories that present the positive aspects of life in the state of Vermont. Buys first North American serial rights; payment runs from $350 to $900. Submission guidelines. Link provided by FundsforWriters and C. Hope Clark. (@hopeclark on Twitter.)
Virginia Wildlife NEW!
A monthly magazine published by the commonwealth's Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. Articles cover all manner of wildlife interest: hunting, fishing, boating, etc. Query by mail. Pay ranges from $50-$500 per piece. Submission guidelines (downloads a PDF file). Link provided by FundsforWriters and C. Hope Clark. (@hopeclark on Twitter.)
The Washingtonian
Mostly interested in politics and the District.
Western New York Family
Regional magazine covering Buffalo, NY and the surrounding area. Query via email, simultaneous submissions to other parenting magazines okay. No simultaneous submissions to other local publications. Does not pay kill fees. Submission guidelines. Link provided courtesy of freelance writer Louise Julig. (@ThoughtsHappen on Twitter)
Writer's Guidelines - Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror

Albedo One
 Irish magazine does not accept simultaneous submissions. E-mail accepted but no attachments, please.
Andromeda Spaceways Inflight Magazine
Primarily for the Australia and New Zealand markets, submissions up to 10,000 words are accepted from any country. Also buys poetry but doesn't want gritty, violent content. Submission guidelines. Link provided by FundsforWriters and C. Hope Clark. (@hopeclark on Twitter.)
Bards and Sages Quarterly
Speculative fiction. Buys first time print and electronic worldwide rights. E-submissions should be sent to fiction dept. Please read handy "don'ts" supplied by editors before submitting.
Writer's Guidelines - Syndicates

Creators Syndicate
 Founded in 1987 and based in Los Angeles. Bill O'Reilly and Robert Novak are among the columnists it represents. Submission guidelines.
Universal Press Syndicate
Selling to newspapers since 1970. Send hardcopy, no e-queries. Acquisitions Editor John Glynn based in Kansas City, MO. Submission guidelines. More details at UPS' Facebook group.
Writer's Guidelines - Websites

GoNomad
 Travel writing site.
Grandparents.com
 Written for active grandparents looking for kid-friendly activity ideas. Also publishes a weekly newsletter. Submission guidelines. Link provided courtesy of freelance writer Susan Johnston. (@UrbanMuseWriter on Twitter)
Salon
Popular online magazine that covers politics, life, culture, sports, etc. All e-queries should include "EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS" in the subject line. Submission guidelines and staff page. (@SalonMedia on Twitter)
Sniplits
An interest marketplace for short stories that are collected as audio files and made available via smartphones. Will accept certain types of previously published work. Review the editorial calendar prior to pitching. Submission guidelines. Link provided by FundsforWriters and C. Hope Clark. (@hopeclark on Twitter.)
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