Unwinnable is a digital magazine and website dedicated to the intersection between life and culture. They seek stories that help their “readers find things that are underground, indie, cult and lesser known.” The length of the stories for their magazine (Unwinnable Monthly) should be 1,500 words. They pay $0.05 per word, up to $150, for stories accepted to their magazine. For details, visit this page.
Posh Seven Magazine is a bi-monthly lifestyle magazine for women living in Loudoun County, Great Falls and Reston. They cover education, health, travel, culinary arts, culture, trends, and personal profiles. They want articles of 700 to 900 words. They pay $50 to $75 for general submissions and up to $350 for assignments that require research. To learn more, visit this page.
NextTribe is a digital magazine for smart and bold women who want to “age boldly (not oldly).” Their mission is to “offer information and inspiration with a healthy dose of irreverence for women over 45.” They pay $0.25 to $0.50 per word for their feature stories (of 700 to 1,000 words), and $50 for their Hot Flash section’s short articles (of 250 words or less). To learn more, refer to the submission guidelines for feature stories and guidelines for Hot Flash.
Dazed is a British style magazine and an online platform that covers music, film, TV, fashion, art, culture, photography, politics, science, and technology. Payment reports indicate that they pay an average of $0.11 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
Are We Europe is a digital and print magazine that bills itself as a platform for European storytellers. They publish themed issues, filled with in-depth, long-form journalism. According to reports, they often pay $120 per article; around 2,000 words. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
PopSugar is a global lifestyle media brand for young women. They cover entertainment, beauty, fashion, fitness, health, food, current events, parenting, and more. They promote diverse voices and opinions. Payment reports suggest that they pay up to $0.08 per word. To learn more, refer to this page.
Mel is a lifestyle and culture magazine that is committed to producing content that men care about e.g. their bodies, mental health, jobs, money, sex lives, relationships, digital personas and entertainment. They publish features and essays of 1,500 to 3,500 words. Payment reports suggest that they pay up to $0.50 per word. To find out more, visit this page.
Woman's World is a magazine for women of all ages which “offers heart-warming stories, as well as tips and information about weight loss, fitness and nutrition, and relationships.” They pay $25 to $250 per story and $25 per recipe. To find out more, visit this page.
Marie Claire is a fashion publication for women with “a point of view and a sense of humor.” They prefer story proposals instead of completed work. According to payment reports, they pay an average of $1 per word. To find out more, visit this page.
Grok Nation is an online community founded by Mayim Bialik (an actress and a neuroscientist). They allow people to dive deep into conversations about contemporary issues. They present issues in a way that is “accessible, relatable and unapologetically nerdy.” One payment report suggests that they pay $0.11 per word. For further information, refer to this page.