Sound RIDER! is an online magazine on motorcycling in the Pacific Northwest. They “cover the geographic area between B.C. to Northern California and as far east as Montana.” They want writers to pitch regional stories. They pay about $75 to $100 for an average department-length story (500 to 1,000 words) with photos/images. For details, read their writer query guidelines.
Asbury Insider is an online source of everything Asbury: music and entertainment, art, design, real estate, food and drink, lifestyle, stories regarding Asbury Park, and more. They pay $20 to $50 per submission. To learn more, refer to this page.
Sierra County Business News (SCBN) publishes news and information about the economy of Sierra County, New Mexico. They want articles (of 300 to 800 words) on the economic conditions, civic engagement, and business activities in the region. They generally pay $20 to $50 per article. For details, refer to this page.
North Volume Magazine is an online publication dedicated to supporting the art community of New York’s North Country. They feature writing and photography that highlights North Country artists and their craft. They are “interested in pieces as short as 500 words and as long as 2,000 words.” They pay $0.10 per word. For details, refer to this page.
Atlanta Magazine is a general interest publication based in Atlanta, Georgia. They cover news, culture, food, travel, entertainment, style, and all things Atlanta. They are interested in stories focused on Atlanta and the metro region. According to payment reports, they pay up to $1.00 per word. To submit a pitch, visit this page.
Texas Monthly is a magazine and website that covers Texas news, politics, culture, food, travel, history, music, crime, and more. According to payment reports, they pay $1.00 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
amNewYork is a daily newspaper for New York City. They cover news, politics, real estate, sports, entertainment, food, and more. According to one payment report, they pay $0.15 per word. To contact them, visit this page.
Southerly is an independent media organization that covers ecology, culture, and justice in the American South. They are looking for news analysis, short features, profiles, and photo stories. They pay $500 for up to 1,000 words and $750 for up to 1,500 words. To learn more, refer to their pitch guide.
Pittsburgh Quarterly is a magazine “where commerce and culture meet.” They deliver the best writing, illustrations, and photography on Pittsburgh’s most timely and pertinent topics. They cover commerce, education, environment, people, lifestyle, culture, food, sports, health/science, and more. According to payment reports, they pay $0.50 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
LAist is a website about Los Angeles and everything that happens in it. They are looking for stories of all kinds, “from breaking news to movie reviews to everything in between.” They pay $200 per story. To learn more, refer to this page.