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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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 MOUNTAIN HOMES
http://www.mountainhomessouthernstyle.com/cu/esg.html
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Mountain Homes is a quarterly, full-color magazine celebrating the best of upscale living in the Southern mountain … the homes, the events, the art, the style, the food, and the cities and towns that people today are increasingly seeking out for retirement or as an escape from big city living. Our territory extends from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia down into northern Georgia and includes all territory in the mountain regions of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, Tennessee and Georgia. House stories range from $250 to $350; destination pieces may run from $350 up and special pieces, requiring research can run up to $400 or more depending on urgency of deadline and need.

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BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
http://www.bhg.com/bhg/file.jsp?item=/help/writersGuidelines
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We read all freelance articles submitted, but much prefer to see a letter of query than a finished manuscript. The query
should be directed to the department where the story line is the strongest. A freelancer's best chances lie in the areas
of travel, health, parenting and education. We do not deal with political subjects or with areas not connected with the
home, community, and family. We rarely use poetry, beauty, or fiction. Buys all rights.

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ZOOMER
http://www.zoomermag.com/contact-us/contact-us-2/631
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Zoomers are Canadians who are 45+. Zoomer Magazine has the most engaging writers: groundbreaking trends … hot-button issues … celebration of life's experiences and how to share the money Zoomers have made. The magazine for Canadians who embrace life with experience and confidence and who aren't afraid of change. Pays up to 50 cents/word.

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 LION MAGAZINE
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/news-and-events/lion-magazine/contact-lion-editors/news-mag-guidelines.php
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LION Magazine welcomes freelance article submissions with accompanying photos that depict the service goals
and projects of Lions clubs on the local, national and international level. Contributors may also submit general
interest articles that reflect the humanitarian, community betterment and service activism ideals of the worldwide
association. Article length should not exceed 2,000 words. Pays up to 50 cents/word.

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MAC LIFE
http://www.maclife.com/article/about_us
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Written for both new and veteran users, Mac|Life provides exclusive, authoritative information and advice for readers
who want to get the most out of their Macs, iPods, and third-party hardware, software, and services. The magazine also
delivers informative feature articles showcasing the latest hardware and software, an expanded "how-to" section, and
candid reviews of the latest gear. Pays up to 50 cents/word.

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ADVOCATE MAGAZINE
http://www.outtraveler.com/writers/
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Sister publication to OUT TRAVELER. Included in this 6 to 10-page publication are four sections: Travel Advocate (what's new, hot and happening); 'big picture' (what we are talking about right now); 'unconventional travel' (a weekend planner for a gay business person taking a couple of extra days); 'vantage point' (an essay and a round up related to that essay). Pays up to 50 cents/word.

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 THE BARK
http://www.thebark.com/content/submission-guidelines
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With each issue, we seek to bring our readers a literate and entertaining spectrum of dog-centric articles and stories.
Articles and stories should not exceed 2,000 words. Ideally an article should be no longer than 1,200 words, and will stand a better chance of publication if it is below this limit. We also accept short pieces (less than 600 words) on general tips, how-to and other topics. Pays around 20 cents/word.

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GREATER GOOD
http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/get_involved/write_for_us/
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Writers for Greater Good magazine range from behavioral and social scientists to grade school teachers and journalists. Greater Good’s articles mix science reporting with storytelling, often highlighting groundbreaking academic research, but in a manner that’s engaging and accessible to a popular audience. If you are interested in writing an article for the magazine, please first submit a 250- word article proposal. The second half of every issue of Greater Good features journalistic profiles of programs or research projects that help promote peace and well-being - payment 25 cents/word. Book reviews are a maximum of 400 words and pay a flat rate of $75. In “research briefs” of approximately 350 words, Greater Good highlights new scientific research studies, reporting on their methods and key findings - payment $75. Payment for interviews is a flat rate of $350.

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DELICIOUS LIVING
http://deliciouslivingmag.com/contact/
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Delicious Living is the leading consumer magazine in the natural products industry. It is carried by more than 1,300 top natural products stores and is read by more than one million readers each month. Delicious Living is a lifestyle magazine that meets new millennium needs with centuries-old health solutions, combined with contemporary natural health care methods and modalities. Pays up to 35 cents/word.

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 SOJOURNERS
http://www.sojo.net/index.cfm?action=about_us.writers_guidelines
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Although most of the articles that appear in Sojourners have been requested from particular writers, we do occasionally publish unsolicited manuscripts. We are interested in feature articles that treat biblical, social, political, economic, theological, community, or church themes (to mention a few) from a progressive Christian perspective. The length of features is generally 1,200- 1,800 words. We also publish commentaries, of roughly 400-600 words, on particularly current events. In each issue we feature book, film, and/or music reviews. Lengths vary from about 500 to 1,000 words. We encourage readers to send in unpublished poems. Payment to authors varies depending on the type of article. The range is roughly $50
to $400.

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FOREST MAGAZINE
http://www.fseee.org/forest-magazine/your-national-forests
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Forest Magazine is published by Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics. For readers who value our national forests for recreation, clean water, wildlife sanctuaries and spectacular wilderness. Pays up to 30 cents/word.

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SKYLIGHTS MAGAZINE
http://www.skylightsmagazine.com/guidelines.aspx
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Our stories offer quick and practical information on where travelers are going, what's doing once they get there, where
they can eat, sleep, play, buy, relax. We present who and what they're talking about---names, faces, music, movies, books,
gadgets, fashion -- n chatty, culture-current language. Our voice reflects a youthful, sassy edge that informs, amuses and delights our wide-ranging readership. Payment ranges from 25-40 cents/word based on experience and assignment. Buys first North American serial rights and online rights.

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 ENTREPRENEUR
http://www.entrepreneur.com/entmagwg.html
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Entrepreneur reports on innovative methods and strategies to help readers improve their business operations. We also cover
current issues and trends that affect entrepreneurial companies, as well as new business ideas and opportunities. We provide detailed how-to information in an entertaining, intriguing and evocative fashion, with a writing style that is punchy, sophisticated and chatty. Features are 1,700 words, including sidebars, charts and/or boxes. Entrepreneur's upfront section, "Edge," features brief, punchy articles on news and trends affecting small-business owners. We purchase short (250-400 words) articles for $1 per word. Other columns available. Good guidelines and well-paying publication.

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ESCHOOL NEWS
http://www.eschoolnews.com/about
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eSchool News is a monthly print and digital newspaper providing the news and information necessary to help K-20 decision-makers successfully use technology and the internet to transform North America’s schools and colleges and achieve their educational goals. Pays roughly 20-30 cents/word.

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EXPLORE MAGAZINE
http://explore-mag.com/feedback/contact/
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Explore is the award-winning national lifestyle magazine that delivers the information and inspiration that active outdoor-loving Canadians want. We cover a wide range of topics—hiking, mountain biking, climbing, canoeing, kayaking, winter sports and more. And as our tagline suggests, our content is largely Canadian. New writers usually break into the Explorata News Section that takes 100-600 words on expeditions, competitions, destinations, recreation, gear, humor, and more. In-depth features are 2,500 to 5,000 words and pay $1,500 and up.

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