BlueRidge Country is a bi-monthly magazine that embraces the "feel and spirit of the Blue Ridge region." According to their website: "Our territory extends from Western Maryland south through Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley of Virginia down into northern Georgia, and includes all territory within about a half day’s drive of the Blue Ridge Parkway. It includes the mountain regions of Kentucky, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia." They cover traditions, recipes, farming, country stores, and "everything that will allow and encourage the reader to 'take a trip home for the weekend.'" They pay between $25 and $250 for articles. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
Pennsylvania Magazine is a bimonthly publication. Their content includes material appealing to readers in Erie and Scranton, as well as in Bloomsburg and Bellefonte. Editors look for articles with the “clearly seen” link to Pennsylvania – “tight copy that pulls the reader from the head and subhead through to the article’s last word.” Editors encourage query first. They pay 15 to 20 cents per word. For photos with an article, they usually pay $35 to $45 per image. To learn more, refer to their guidelines and this page.
Pennsylvania Heritage magazine is published by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission with the Pennsylvania Heritage Foundation. They focus on Pennsylvania's "rich culture and historic legacy." They pay between $250 and $500 for articles. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
Maine Boats, Homes and Harbours Magazine is a magazine of the coast of Maine, with focus on boating. Stories should have a strong Maine connection. They do not want log- or travel-style pieces. Departments are A Letter from Home, My Boat and My Harbour. Word count: 1,000-1,500 for features, 500-700 for departments They pay: $250 for shorter articles and up to $400-500 for feature articles. Details here.
Down East is the magazine of Maine. They pay 40 to 70 cents per word. However, according to their guidelines they accept very few unsolicited queries each year. They publish articles about Main's culture, history, personalities, destinations, and current events. They also accept personal essays about the author's connection to Main. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
Edge is a regional magazine covering Yellowknife, in the Northwest Territories. They pay $150 to $400 for feature articles, depending on length. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
Charlotte Parent Magazine is a monthly publication with a circulation of 40,000 catering for parents in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. Although they prefer articles and essays with local relevance they accept reprints of articles from publications outside of their region. Articles range from 500 to 1,200 words. They generally pay $50-$150 for assigned articles and $30-$45 for reprints. To learn more, and to submit, be sure to read their submission guidelines.
Ohio Magazine is a regional magazine for the state of Ohio, covering travel destinations, interesting Ohioanns, arts and culture, as well as local trends. Read their submission guidelines here.
Nebraska Life is Nebraska's only statewide general interest magazine. They "publish stories that span every region of the state with special attention to its wonderfully diverse environments, cultures and communities."
They pay $130-$975 for feature articles, and $75-$125 for department articles. To learn more, read their submission
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Charleston Style & Design is a local magazine that publishes articles about architecture, fashion, businesses, food, and travel of interest to people in Charleston, South Carolina, and the surrounding region. They pay $200 for personal essays that offer a relatable story and good insight. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.