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Freelance markets and contract jobs opportunities listed below. Since permanent jobs are so locale specific, we leave those to local publications since here we want to reach as many folks as possible. Note: these markets are the caliber of FundsforWriters and TOTAL FundsforWriters meaning $350 or 20 cents/word in payment. See FFW Small Markets newsletter for smaller paying markets. 

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 HOLIDAYS FOR COUPLES
http://www.graphicpublishing.com.au/magazines/pdf/H4CcontributorGuidelines.pdf
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Readers are strictly couples. They love luxury but some prefer to get off the beaten path, have an adventure. For the Globe-trotting column, submit 100-200 words on any restaurant, hotel, activity or tour. Spa Focus wants a review of a resort spa. Features are 1,200 to 2,500 words on a destination from The Americas, Europe, Indian Ocean; uses one or two articles per issue on a destination from Asia or the Pacific Islands. Up to four Australian destinations are used in each issue. Payment is 40 cents/word.

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BRIO MAGAZINE
http://www.family.org/sharedassets/correspondence/pdfs/GeneralInformation/Brio_Writers_Guidelines.pdf
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BRIO - For teen girls ages 12-15. Goal is to creatively teach, entertain and challenge readers toward a healthy self-concept and a closer relationship with Jesus Christ.

BRIO AND BEYOND - For teen girls ages 16-19. Content deals with more mature subject matter.

500-1,200 words. Accepts fiction and nonfiction. Fiction around 2,000 words. Likes short humor and quizzes. Pays upon
acceptance. Pays 15-35 cents/word.

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BP HOPE
http://www.bphope.com/writers.html
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Speaking to the 2.5 million Americans who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, along with their families and medical caregivers. BP is not a medical journal, but rather, a lively and information-rich consumer magazine. Main articles are between 1,500 and 2,500 words. They cover subjects of broad interest such as emotional coping, health and/or bipolar treatment issues, the history of bipolar manic depression, research, personalities, lifestyles and creating a more stress-free pattern of living with bipolar disorder. Each issue also contains regularly appearing short features (approx. 650-750 words) on such topics as: interviews with those living with bipolar; food and nutrition; healthy living; spirituality; parenting with
childhood depression; exercise, wellness, and so on. Pays up to 75 cents/word.

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 PLUM MAGAZINE
http://www.plummagazine.com/press/story_58.php
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The first-ever pregnancy magazine for women 35 years and older. Later childbearing is a hallmark of our time—with more women than ever before having babies later in life. Plum, a name chosen because it means “something especially prized” describes how a 35+ pregnancy—whether her first, second, or fifth—fits into a woman’s rich life of family, relationships and career. Published annually. Pays $1/word. 800-2,500 words.

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TEA, A MAGAZINE
http://www.teamag.com/index_files/Page318.htm
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A consumer quarterly magazine all about tea, both as a beverage and for its cultural significance in art, music, literature,
history, and society.

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COASTAL LIVING
http://www.coastalliving.com/coastal/magazine/writers_guide.html
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As stated on every cover, we are "The Magazine for People Who Love the Coast." Our editorial lineup takes readers to homes, destinations, activities, and people along the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf shores of North America. We include Hawaii
and Alaska as well as coastal Canada and Mexico. We also visit the multinational Caribbean islands from time to time, and the waterside ways of life along the U.S. Great Lakes. Our rule-of-thumb: With the exception of features on the Great Lakes, or "North Coast," Coastal Living stories spotlight topics within sight, sound, taste, touch, or smell of salt water. Pays $1/word.

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 PASSAGE MAKER
http://www.passagemaker.com/TheMagazine/SubmissionGuidelines/tabid/307/Default.aspx
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PassageMaker Magazine is a publication covering all aspects of trawlers and ocean motorboats, and welcomes contributions from around the world. Our lifestyle focus addresses the realities of cruising under power and passagemaking. We want balanced articles that are creative, constructive, and informational—with depth. The combination of your personal
experiences with technical or informative aspects is the type of story we are interested in. We reserve the right to edit for clarity, organization, and length, and at times may work with an author to create a more complete submission. Payment ranges from $300–$950 for magazine feature articles, which can range from 800-4,000 words in length and from $150-600 for Web- Exclusive articles, which should be no longer than 1,200 words.

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FAMILY TREE MAGAZINE
http://www.familytreemagazine.com/gls.html
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Family Tree Magazine is a general-interest consumer magazine that helps readers discover, preserve and celebrate their
family's history. We cover genealogy, ethnic heritage, personal history, genealogy Web sites and software, scrapbooking, photography and photo preservation, and other ways that families connect with their past. Articles are geared to beginners—our readers don't necessarily think of themselves as "genealogists." Pays up to $800.

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NEW EMERGENCY SERVICES MAGAZINE IN CALIFORNIA
Reply to: job-625283333@craigslist.org
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Neww magazine is gearing up for launch in Tulare/Kings, Fresno and Bakersfield Counties (a separate and localized version of the publication will be published in each county). This publication will feature articles relative to law enforcement, fire suppression and EMS/Critical Care Nursing. Writing experience is a plus, but as long as you have a passion for it, the skill is yours for the taking. Accuracy will be of the necessity (some content will be medical related), so please be prepared for the possibility of some preliminary research for select articles. Interviews with local officials, nurses, physicians, EMTs, police officers, and fire fighters may also be required. Pays 10-20 cents/word.

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 PRECAST INC
http://www.precast.org/publications/precastinc/writers_guidelines.pdf
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Our primary freelance needs are general business or technology topics that correlate to the precast concrete industry. Remember more than anything, precast manufacturers are small business owners. The departments section is more conducive to general business. The features are more technical in nature. Pays up to $750.

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HELPING YOUR CHILD SUCCEED IN SCHOOL
http://www.masterteacher.com/publications.cfm
http://www.helpingyourchildsucceed.com/
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The easy-to-read monthly brochures provide parents with practical suggestions for boosting student motivation, improving study skills, building strong character, connecting with teachers, and much more. The companion web component provides additional support to parents whenever they need it. Twenty cents/word.

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THE PROGRESSIVE
http://progressive.org/mag_guidelines
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We strive to expose corporate malfeasance and governmental wrongdoing. Detail the problem, relying as much as possible
on public documents and on interviews. Use plenty of quotations. Be sure to give fair comment to the corporation, government agency, or individual you are covering. Payment: $500-$1,300.

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 MOTLEY FOOL
http://www.fool.com/jobs/search/index.htm
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Our Writer/Analysts are responsible for the research and writing of substantial elements of both online and offline Fool content with a particular focus on stock/company analysis. The writer will balance factual analysis with the Foolish mission of education, amusement, and enrichment. Relevant content includes, but is not limited to regular features/columns on Fool.com, online and offline investing newsletters, books, and special features and projects as needed. Always seeking regular freelance/contract writers.

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WILDBIRD
http://www.wildbirdmagazine.com/wb/detail.aspx?aid=14587&sts=all&gobtn=&cid=3998
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We offer tips for species identification, equipment information, inside tips about birding travel and backyard birding pointers. We also offer forums where birders can share their experiences, expertise and excitement. WildBird always is looking for
exciting birding stories and images. Although we work with wonderful contributors, we are on the lookout for knowledgeable writers and photographers. WildBird pays $300 to $500 for features, more for a story-photo package.

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MAMM
http://www.mamm.com/
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MAMM is for everyone whose lives have been touched by cancer —directly or indirectly. MAMM is for the millions of women
and their families living with cancer. It is for those who have just been diagnosed. It is for longtime survivors. It is for all of us who yearn for a broad range of factual and accessible information about cancer. Query first. Pays up to 30 cents/word for up to 2,500 words.

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