If your kids have a computer, here's something to keep them off yours while you work!
I thought about compiling this information into an ebook then decided it would be more fair to list the links. Websites change often, so do submission guidelines. This means that if something changed, you'd need a new and updated book-even if the information changed a day after the ebook was released.
This post should be considered only one more resource among many. There are great books, newsletters and guides for writers. Utilize as many as you can, check them often, and once you've learned the basics of querying, pitching, and submitting, tailor what you have learned to fit your own style.
All are open to any writer, regardless of experience. Read the full guidelines and follow them precisely to better your chances of being published.
This post is for all writers interested in writing for parenting magazines. Remember that these magazines publish more than parenting information. Recipes, gardening, money saving tips...the list goes on and on.
The following magazines/websites accept email submissions.
Mothering Magazine
We pay between $200 and $500 for a magazine article, the amount to be negotiated at the time it is selected for and laid out in an issue. Payment is made 90 days from publication date for one-time use of the article. In addition to payment, all authors receive a one-year complimentary subscription to Mothering and two copies of the issue in which their article is published. Inquire if you would like additional copies.
Charlotte Parent- Editor: Eve White
Fees vary depending on the length, depth and use of the story. Assigned articles generally pay $45-$75, and reprints pay $15-$35. Writers are paid following publication. Tearsheets provided with payment. We do not pay kill fees.
Chicago Parent
Short Stuff is the port of entry for new writers. If you haven’t written for Chicago Parent, chances are we’ll ask you to start here. It is a section in the front of the magazine that looks at local people, places, groups and things of interest to families. We are always looking for breaking news and relevant issues as well. We ask first-time writers to pitch us an idea. They may be asked to submit a full article on speculation, with no guarantee of publication.
Short Stuff articles are 300-400 words in length, payment is $25-$50
Hudson Valley Parent
We generally pay $60 for locally-slanted, assigned one-page story of 700-800 words, $80-$120 for 1,200 word or more features. Our fees for reprints are between $25-$35 depending on the word count. Any unsolicited, non-locally-slanted feature is treated as a reprint and payment will be made based on the word count mentioned above. Writers are paid within 7-10 days of publication of their article, which is generally the last week of each month (though some months vary). Two copies of the magazine will be sent with payment.
Indy's Child
Midwest Parenting Publications pays .10 cents per word for first publication rights to an article and no more. Feature articles must be no less than 1500-2000 words. Reprint articles are paid $35 for articles under 500 words and $50 for articles up to 1000 words. These fees include the rights to use your article for both Indy's Child Parenting Magazine and All About Kids Parenting Magazine in Cincinnati, OH, as well as for use on both IndysChild.com and AAKMagazine.com once published.
Payment will be made within 90 days of publication.
South Florida Parenting-Submit 2 months in advance for seasonal material
South Florida Parenting pays $150-$300 for first publication rights to articles, based on placement within the magazine, length and quality of writing. We will ask you to sign a contract warranting that the work submitted is your original work and agreeing that you will not submit work to any other publications in South Florida. Writers are paid $30-$50 for reprints of articles that are published elsewhere. Generally, these fees also include rights to use the article online at www.sfparenting.com
The Villiage (Fargo)
Article length for regular articles is approximately 1500 words, feature article length is approximately 2500 words. We pay freelance writers $.07 per word. Our reprint fee is between $30 and $50, depending on length of article.
Can submit via email or hardcopy.
This post should be considered only one more resource among many. There are great books, newsletters and guides for writers. Utilize as many as you can, check them often, and once you've learned the basics of querying, pitching, and submitting, tailor what you have learned to fit your own style.
All are open to any writer, regardless of experience. Read the full guidelines and follow them precisely to better your chances of being published.
This post is for all writers interested in writing for parenting magazines. Remember that these magazines publish more than parenting information. Recipes, gardening, money saving tips...the list goes on and on.
The following magazines/websites accept email submissions.
Mothering Magazine
We pay between $200 and $500 for a magazine article, the amount to be negotiated at the time it is selected for and laid out in an issue. Payment is made 90 days from publication date for one-time use of the article. In addition to payment, all authors receive a one-year complimentary subscription to Mothering and two copies of the issue in which their article is published. Inquire if you would like additional copies.
Charlotte Parent- Editor: Eve White
Fees vary depending on the length, depth and use of the story. Assigned articles generally pay $45-$75, and reprints pay $15-$35. Writers are paid following publication. Tearsheets provided with payment. We do not pay kill fees.
Chicago Parent
Short Stuff is the port of entry for new writers. If you haven’t written for Chicago Parent, chances are we’ll ask you to start here. It is a section in the front of the magazine that looks at local people, places, groups and things of interest to families. We are always looking for breaking news and relevant issues as well. We ask first-time writers to pitch us an idea. They may be asked to submit a full article on speculation, with no guarantee of publication.
Short Stuff articles are 300-400 words in length, payment is $25-$50
Hudson Valley Parent
We generally pay $60 for locally-slanted, assigned one-page story of 700-800 words, $80-$120 for 1,200 word or more features. Our fees for reprints are between $25-$35 depending on the word count. Any unsolicited, non-locally-slanted feature is treated as a reprint and payment will be made based on the word count mentioned above. Writers are paid within 7-10 days of publication of their article, which is generally the last week of each month (though some months vary). Two copies of the magazine will be sent with payment.
Indy's Child
Midwest Parenting Publications pays .10 cents per word for first publication rights to an article and no more. Feature articles must be no less than 1500-2000 words. Reprint articles are paid $35 for articles under 500 words and $50 for articles up to 1000 words. These fees include the rights to use your article for both Indy's Child Parenting Magazine and All About Kids Parenting Magazine in Cincinnati, OH, as well as for use on both IndysChild.com and AAKMagazine.com once published.
Payment will be made within 90 days of publication.
South Florida Parenting-Submit 2 months in advance for seasonal material
South Florida Parenting pays $150-$300 for first publication rights to articles, based on placement within the magazine, length and quality of writing. We will ask you to sign a contract warranting that the work submitted is your original work and agreeing that you will not submit work to any other publications in South Florida. Writers are paid $30-$50 for reprints of articles that are published elsewhere. Generally, these fees also include rights to use the article online at www.sfparenting.com
The Villiage (Fargo)
Article length for regular articles is approximately 1500 words, feature article length is approximately 2500 words. We pay freelance writers $.07 per word. Our reprint fee is between $30 and $50, depending on length of article.
Can submit via email or hardcopy.
There's been a lot of talk lately about low paying gigs. I promised that I would gather a list of places that pay better than $20 a batch or $5 an article. Here are 4 and as I find more, they'll be posted.
Auction Bytes-
Auction Bytes is for those who spend a lot of time on online auctions. For stories about collectable they pay a flat $20-contact for length. Columns are negotiable. They only pay for accepted and published material.
Looking For Clues-
Not as well known as Associated Content or eHow, but a reliable paying site that accepts article submissions. Unlike other sites, they actually review what is sent! The editor is friendly and offers suggestions on what needs to be improved if you are rejected. Pay is still on the low scale, $10-$25 for 800 words. The more interesting and better quality, the better your chances of getting the max and being invited to submit again. Pays by Paypal only upon acceptance.
(LFC is also hiring reviewers for YouTube videos now)
Demand Studios-
I don't like Demand. They owe me money, but there are tons of other writers that have been paid on time by them. So, one bad experience doesn't outweigh hundreds of positive. They pay around $15 per 400 words and by Paypal. You may also choose revenue share articles.
Textbroker-
Textbroker.com pays a set amount per word depending upon the quality of your writing. While the lowest adds up to about $3.50 per 500 word article, if you provide very well written, professional quality content the pay is at least $25 per 500 words. You are paid directly into your Paypal account and must have at least $10 accured to be paid.
(You also have an option to set your own rates for orders)
Auction Bytes-
Auction Bytes is for those who spend a lot of time on online auctions. For stories about collectable they pay a flat $20-contact for length. Columns are negotiable. They only pay for accepted and published material.
Looking For Clues-
Not as well known as Associated Content or eHow, but a reliable paying site that accepts article submissions. Unlike other sites, they actually review what is sent! The editor is friendly and offers suggestions on what needs to be improved if you are rejected. Pay is still on the low scale, $10-$25 for 800 words. The more interesting and better quality, the better your chances of getting the max and being invited to submit again. Pays by Paypal only upon acceptance.
(LFC is also hiring reviewers for YouTube videos now)
Demand Studios-
I don't like Demand. They owe me money, but there are tons of other writers that have been paid on time by them. So, one bad experience doesn't outweigh hundreds of positive. They pay around $15 per 400 words and by Paypal. You may also choose revenue share articles.
Textbroker-
Textbroker.com pays a set amount per word depending upon the quality of your writing. While the lowest adds up to about $3.50 per 500 word article, if you provide very well written, professional quality content the pay is at least $25 per 500 words. You are paid directly into your Paypal account and must have at least $10 accured to be paid.
(You also have an option to set your own rates for orders)
A follower after my rant about Christians not acting very Jesus-like.
If my thoughts on religion bother you, feel free to take off. It's really not going to change my mind. I'm pretty freaking sure that God agreed with me on that last post.
Anyway, it's time I began talking about what I meant to when I started this thing. Writing. My writing or lack thereof.
Whatever floats yer boat. :-)
If my thoughts on religion bother you, feel free to take off. It's really not going to change my mind. I'm pretty freaking sure that God agreed with me on that last post.
Anyway, it's time I began talking about what I meant to when I started this thing. Writing. My writing or lack thereof.
Whatever floats yer boat. :-)
There's a reason I have a problem with religion. Every second of every day there are people willing to go out of their way to see what they perceive as 'sin' in someone else. Whatever happened to “judge not, lest ye be judged”?
Obviously, these people think they are above the command of their own god.
No, I didn't give god a capital G. I won't, not in this case. The people who act this way are certainly not followers of the one deserving a capital. If they can't obey the Christian God's commands on not judging, then seriously, they need to just back up and admit they're only following one god, the Christian Satan.
Julie, are you NUTS? You just called a bunch of totally conservative right wing Christians, um...Satanists!
You're darn tootin' I did. If you're not doing as your God says, then it stands to reason you're doing what his counterpart says to do. Think on that.
Get our your Bibles, folks. Show me exactly where God and Jesus told you to ignore the judging and the plucking motes from others' eyes before removing the beam from your own. While you're at it, give me some insight on where Jesus thought it would be a totally great idea to jump down the throat of every person he ever met. You know, tell them how wrong they were, how they were going to hell, and so on, so forth.
Oh...wait...he didn't. Jesus taught by example, parables, and love. He was a smart chap. I kinda doubt if he would have reamed Kathy Ireland a new one because she quoted a few lyrics from a movie.
That's what made me decide to post this. Kathy Ireland posted a lovely, thoughtful good night to her Twitter followers last night:
“You've got 2 believe in URself, right from the start. Believe in the magic inside UR heart. Go head believe in URself not because I told you to...Believe in yourself as I believe in you, Lena Horne in The Wiz..Angels, I believe in each & everyone of you. I love you.God bless.Night “
That's actually two 'tweets', I placed them together as they are meant to be read. Very sweet, right?
That enchanting sentiment from a lovely celebrity to the followers she has befriended has become fuel for one of the most moronic sideshows I've witnessed online. Believe me, I've seen quite a few. Kathy has been defending and explaining herself over and over since tweeting that.
To who? Idiots who think that Satan is in everything. One word...'magic', caused the ruckus. Crazy, right? I think so. When you begin to see sin in every word, every program, every song, then perhaps you're blind to the sin in yourself.
Kathy, as I said to you on Twitter, “Some people are too literal. Should ignore them. In other words: Don't feed the morons.”
Everyone else, feel free to use that bit of advice, everyday.
Obviously, these people think they are above the command of their own god.
No, I didn't give god a capital G. I won't, not in this case. The people who act this way are certainly not followers of the one deserving a capital. If they can't obey the Christian God's commands on not judging, then seriously, they need to just back up and admit they're only following one god, the Christian Satan.
Julie, are you NUTS? You just called a bunch of totally conservative right wing Christians, um...Satanists!
You're darn tootin' I did. If you're not doing as your God says, then it stands to reason you're doing what his counterpart says to do. Think on that.
Get our your Bibles, folks. Show me exactly where God and Jesus told you to ignore the judging and the plucking motes from others' eyes before removing the beam from your own. While you're at it, give me some insight on where Jesus thought it would be a totally great idea to jump down the throat of every person he ever met. You know, tell them how wrong they were, how they were going to hell, and so on, so forth.
Oh...wait...he didn't. Jesus taught by example, parables, and love. He was a smart chap. I kinda doubt if he would have reamed Kathy Ireland a new one because she quoted a few lyrics from a movie.
That's what made me decide to post this. Kathy Ireland posted a lovely, thoughtful good night to her Twitter followers last night:
“You've got 2 believe in URself, right from the start. Believe in the magic inside UR heart. Go head believe in URself not because I told you to...Believe in yourself as I believe in you, Lena Horne in The Wiz..Angels, I believe in each & everyone of you. I love you.God bless.Night “
That's actually two 'tweets', I placed them together as they are meant to be read. Very sweet, right?
That enchanting sentiment from a lovely celebrity to the followers she has befriended has become fuel for one of the most moronic sideshows I've witnessed online. Believe me, I've seen quite a few. Kathy has been defending and explaining herself over and over since tweeting that.
To who? Idiots who think that Satan is in everything. One word...'magic', caused the ruckus. Crazy, right? I think so. When you begin to see sin in every word, every program, every song, then perhaps you're blind to the sin in yourself.
Kathy, as I said to you on Twitter, “Some people are too literal. Should ignore them. In other words: Don't feed the morons.”
Everyone else, feel free to use that bit of advice, everyday.
