New Freelance Writing Jobs

This is my new addition of some of the freelance writing opportunities I found. Most of the published material that is presented in these magazines is done by freelance writers. This is an advantage because it allows you the opportunity to write and get published without having any prior material, article, or piece published in any magazine previously.

Some of the terminology that is stated for submissions of your work may be unfamiliar for new writers. I will explain some of those terms and their meaning so that it will not be intimidating and you will be able to successfully continue as a freelance writer. Of course there are no guarantees, but many freelance writers are earning a 6 figure income in as little as two years and are doing so right from their computer.

Query?

It is a business letter that is basically a one page proposal stating that you are interested in writing a particular piece for a specific magazine that is addressed to an editor by name. (Sales tool or pitch for professional and aspiring freelance writers)

Example Query

1. A lead paragraph that could double as a first paragraph of the published article that you plan to present to the editor.

2. A description of the focus, content, format, source or sources of the proposed article.

3. Bio: Explain why you should be considered to write this article.

4. Other Information that would include the timing, photos, etc.

After you have completed your query, you can proceed to printing it out on plain letterhead. Include your name, address, phone number, and email address.

Option #2 for Query

In a business letter format you could simply state: "I am writing to propose an article about...."

Tip: Make sure that it is interesting to the editor and articulate.

How to send a Query?

Not unless you know an editor or they have it stated in their submission guidelines or request you to do so, you probably will not want to fax your query. Instead, do so by mail.

Tip: Enclose clips/samples and previous articles (if any) that you have access to.

SASE?

Self-addressed stamped envelope. This can be omitted if you know the editor or have written for them previously, otherwise it is important to enclose a SASE. Some editors will throw away and discard your valuable material if it is not included.

First serial rights

In where a magazine buys rights to publish your material first in any periodical. Once you sell your first serial rights to a magazine, you own it completely again. This means that you can sell the exact same piece, material, content, article, to another magazine as second serial rights or reprints. If you are asked to sell your rights try to get a good price.

One time rights

The right to publish a piece, material, content, article, etc, once.

Work for Hire

This means that you sell your copyright to your own material, work, content, article, and any claim to it forever. Try to avoid this unless you are an employee of this magazine or publication.

Kill Fee

It is a negotiated payment on a magazine or article that is given to the freelance writer if their assignment is "killed" or cancelled. This fee is given in confidence to the writer for their efforts and they normally pay a percentage of the article. It can range anywhere from 10 to 100 percent. After a kill fee is paid, you own rights to the piece and can sell it again.

Tip: You do not have to state that, "you have never published anything". After all remember, you don't have to and that is not a requirement. You can also ask the editor for more money if you feel that it will take you more time to research the piece by saying, "Could you offer more than $300?" "It may take more time to research for this piece."

Children's Writers

Monthly newsletter publishing material relevant and related to children. They pay $300 for features and articles and $200 for columns.

pockets.org

Wholesome magazine that is tailored to young children ages 8-12 to help them grow in their relationship with God. They pay .14 per word for stories and articles.

Quiler

They look for articles that are related to quilting, projects, etc. that are related to this theme. They pay $150-$250 per article. They also pay $175-$375 per project.

Rolling Stone

Most people may be familiar with this magazine. It centers around pop music and its culture. They also publish current events. They pay $1 per word.

Messagingtalk.org

If you have any messaging and collaboration knowledge then you may be interested in submitted articles to them. They pay up to $100 per article.

Writer digest

Deals with advice and real-life experiences. They pay .30-.50 per word on acceptance.

Analog

Science fiction and fact magazine. No editorial guidelines requirements for writers. They do not want to inhibit your creativity. They pay 6 cents a word for Fact articles, 6-8 cents a word for short stories. For stories that have at least 7,500-10,000 words the pay is $450-$600. For longer material the pay is 5-6 cents a word. They also pay for artwork. For cover art the pay is $1,200 and $125 for black and white interior.

Weird Tales

This is another science fiction/fantasy magazine publication. They allow writers to submit their material online through an online portal. The pay for fiction and poetry. The pay for fiction is 5 cents a word. For 1 minute videos is $25. For poems $20.

iluvcats.com

A magazine publication that is designed for cat lovers and owners. They pay $50 for stories and non-fiction and $25 for short fillers.

Underwired magazine

A premier magazine for women that deals with topics that are of interest to women. They pay $100.

Small farm today

They do articles on small farms and the how-to's of farming. They also publish articles on fiction, poetry, humor, and political issues. They pay $3.5 per word. For republished or reprints the pay is 2 cents a word. $15 for cartoons and they also pay for photos and line graphs, charts.

Cineaste

Magazine on cinema and Hollywood films. Both old and new. They pay for articles, book, movie, and other reviews. They pay is $10-100.

Early American Life

Deals with the history, antiques, architecture, decorating, travel, and more of American culture and society. They pay $500 for a first feature for a new writer.

indie music

They deal with the music industry and will pay freelance writers for the opinions, reviews, and more of music artists on their website. They pay is $10-$300 for assigned articles. For unsolicited articles the pay is up to $200. For online reviews the pay is $2-$15.

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