AARP BULLETIN

AARP Bulletin covers policy, consumer issues, scams, retirement systems, and news affecting Americans age 50+. Freelancers report rates reaching $2/word or $500+ per article.
🔗 https://www.aarp.org/aarp-press-center/

 

AARP THE MAGAZINE

AARP The Magazine serves readers over 50 with stories on health, lifestyle, money, work, and personal fulfillment. Writers report rates of up to $2/word or higher for print assignments.
🔗 https://www.aarp.org

 

AFAR

Afar produces thoughtful, inclusive travel journalism for readers passionate about meaningful global experiences. Many assignments begin at $1/word, with features often reaching $2/word.
🔗 https://www.afar.com/about/contribute

 

ALLURE

Allure covers beauty, wellness, science, and culture through reported features, essays, and trend stories. Print contributors report rates of up to $2/word, though digital rates are often lower.
🔗 https://www.allure.com/about/allure-contact-information

 

BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK

Bloomberg Businessweek covers business, finance, markets, economics, politics, and global trends. Writers commonly report earning around $2/word for major features and investigations.
🔗 https://www.bloomberg.com/businessweek

 

BRIDES

Brides is a leading wedding and lifestyle publication covering gowns, planning, ceremonies, receptions, and honeymoon travel. Commissioned stories often pay $1–$3/word depending on scope and platform.
🔗 https://www.brides.com/about-us-4800059

 

CHEMICAL & ENGINEERING NEWS (C&EN)

C&EN reports on chemistry, materials science, careers, business, and policy within the scientific world. Rates typically range from $1.50–$2/word depending on complexity.
🔗 https://cen.acs.org

 

COSMOPOLITAN (UK)

Cosmopolitan UK serves bold, curious, and ambitious women with stories on relationships, careers, identity, and culture. Reported freelance rates vary, though some assignments pay premium flat fees.
🔗 https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/about/a3280/about-cosmopolitan/

 

DISCOVER MAGAZINE

Discover Magazine publishes engaging science journalism through features, news, photography, and explanatory reporting. Print writers typically earn $1–$2/word.
🔗 https://www.discovermagazine.com/contact-us

 

DWELL

Dwell covers modern design, architecture, innovation, and contemporary living. Print stories pay around $1/word, with digital work closer to $0.50/word.
🔗 https://www.dwell.com/about

 

EATINGWELL

EatingWell produces journalism focused on food, nutrition, sustainability, and health. Freelancers often earn around $1/word, with negotiable rates for select assignments.
🔗 https://www.eatingwell.com/about-us

 

ELLE DECOR

Elle Decor covers architecture, interiors, renovation, and stylish living. Writers report rates of $2/word or more for feature assignments.
🔗 https://www.elledecor.com/about/a3214/about-us/

 

EPIC MAGAZINE

Epic specializes in cinematic nonfiction narratives built around character, emotion, and strong story arcs. Writers report rates of up to $2/word for standout longform stories.
🔗 https://www.epicmagazine.com/pitch

 

ESQUIRE

Esquire publishes features on politics, style, food, culture, and longform storytelling. Freelance rates often fall between $1–$2/word depending on assignment type and experience.
🔗 https://www.esquire.com/about/a8237/about-us/

 

ESSENCE

ESSENCE is a leading global platform dedicated to Black women, covering beauty, entertainment, wellness, culture, and justice. Typical rates are around $2/word.
🔗 https://www.essence.com/contact-us/

 

FAMILY FUN

Family Fun publishes crafts, activities, recipes, and family-centered ideas for households with children ages 3–12. Freelancers can earn $1/word or more.
🔗 https://meredith.com/magazine/familyfun

 

FAR

FAR is a travel publication devoted to immersive experiences and experiential journeys. Print assignments often start at $1/word, while digital pieces pay around $0.50/word.
🔗 https://far.media/pages/pitch

 

FAST COMPANY – WORK LIFE

Fast Company Work Life covers workplace culture, creativity, leadership, productivity, and modern careers. Accepted freelance pieces may earn $1/word or more.
🔗 https://www.fastcompany.com/section/work-life-guidelines

 

FERN

FERN is a nonprofit newsroom producing deep reporting on agriculture, labor, food systems, and environmental issues. Writers report earning up to $2/word depending on project scope.
🔗 https://thefern.org/pitch/

 

FOREIGN POLICY

Foreign Policy publishes reporting, commentary, and analysis on diplomacy, global politics, economics, and security. Accepted submissions generally pay $1/word.
🔗 https://foreignpolicy.com/submissions/

 

FORTUNE

Fortune covers finance, business leadership, technology, and the global economy. Freelance rates often begin at $1/word and may rise for larger features.
🔗 https://fortune.com/about/

 

GLAMOUR

Glamour publishes stories on beauty, identity, relationships, style, and women’s lives. Writers report rates from $1–$2/word, with higher pay for major features.
🔗 https://www.glamour.com/about

 

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

Good Housekeeping covers home, food, family, health, beauty, and practical service journalism. Freelancers report earning $1–$2/word depending on assignment type.
🔗 https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/about/a31477087/contact-us/

 

GQ

GQ covers men’s style, entertainment, fitness, and culture through profiles, features, and service journalism. Historical print rates range from $2–$2.75/word.
🔗 https://www.gq.com

 

HARPER’S BAZAAR

Harper’s Bazaar is a flagship fashion and culture publication focused on style-leading women. Freelancers often receive around $2/word.
🔗 https://www.harpersbazaar.com/about/a1945/about-us/

 

HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW

Harvard Business Review publishes research-backed insights on leadership, management, and organizational performance. Contributors may earn up to $2/word.
🔗 https://hbr.org/guidelines

 

LEADER’S EDGE

Leader’s Edge covers insurance, risk, regulation, leadership, and business strategy. Pay is commonly $2/word or higher.
🔗 https://www.ciab.com/leadersedge/

 

MARIE CLAIRE

Marie Claire highlights women’s lives through reporting on fashion, culture, careers, and global issues. Writers commonly report $1–$2/word.
🔗 https://www.marieclaire.com/about/a19526206/about-us/

 

MIT TECHNOLOGY REVIEW

MIT Technology Review explores how emerging technologies shape society, business, and policy. Reported rates can reach $2/word for deeply reported features.
🔗 https://www.technologyreview.com/about/pitch-guidelines/

 

NEW SCIENTIST

New Scientist is a major science magazine covering breakthroughs in science, tech, and the environment. Typical rates are around $1/word depending on assignment.
🔗 https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25333710-700-how-to-get-published-in-new-scientist/

 

OUTSIDE

Outside covers outdoor adventure, sports, travel, gear, fitness, and longform storytelling. Feature stories often pay up to $1/word.
🔗 https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/media/outside-magazine-writers-guidelines/

 

PARENTS

Parents provides trusted advice and support for raising confident, compassionate children. Freelancers report rates of $1–$2/word.
🔗 https://www.parents.com/about/parents-magazine-submission-guidelines/

 

POPULAR SCIENCE

Popular Science accepts pitches on innovation, sustainability, and scientific breakthroughs. Historical reports place rates at up to $2/word.
🔗 https://www.popsci.com/pitch-guidelines/

 

PREVENTION

Prevention delivers evidence-based wellness advice focused on mental, emotional, and physical health. Print features have historically paid up to $2/word.
🔗 https://www.prevention.com/about/a20482523/contact-prevention/

 

QUANTA MAGAZINE

Quanta specializes in deeply reported stories on mathematics, computer science, theoretical physics, and life sciences. Rates can reach up to $2/word.
🔗 https://www.quantamagazine.org/contact/

 

THE DRIFT

The Drift publishes essays, criticism, interviews, poetry, and fiction from ambitious emerging writers. They pay up to $2,000 per essay.
🔗 https://www.thedriftmag.com/submissions/

 

THE NEW REPUBLIC

The New Republic covers politics, culture, and current affairs from a progressive perspective. Rates are commonly $2–$3/word.
🔗 https://newrepublic.com/pages/pitch-guidelines

 

THE NEW YORKER

The New Yorker publishes investigative journalism, commentary, fiction, satire, criticism, and cultural reporting. Payment often begins around $1/word.
🔗 https://www.newyorker.com/about

 

THE SUN MAGAZINE

The Sun is an ad-free literary magazine publishing essays, fiction, poetry, and photography. Writers generally earn $1/word for commissioned work.
🔗 https://www.thesunmagazine.org/submit

 

VOGUE

Vogue covers haute couture, fashion, beauty, and cultural trends. Freelancers report rates of $1–$2/word.
🔗 https://www.vogue.com/about-vogue

 

WIRED

WIRED covers technology, innovation, science, and the cultural forces shaping the future. Project fees reportedly begin around $2,500+ per assignment depending on scope.
🔗 https://www.wired.com/about/pitch/