We generally focus on opportunities for creative writers. If we cover nonfiction at all we do so in the context of listing opportunities for submitting full-length nonfiction manuscripts, or creative nonfiction. This list is an exception to the rule, as it focuses on listing markets that publish traditional nonfiction. They are still a great opportunity for creative writers in terms of promoting their work and their name. Many writers have successfully promoted their work over the years by writing about writing and/or publishing.
There are also lots of regional organizations of writers that publish articles about writing. If you have a publication you want to add to this list, send us an email at support@authorspublish.com.
Many of the publishers on this list pay, but not all of them. If they pay I make it clear in my notes on the publisher. Most are open to submissions now, but not all of them.
Planetside: The Online Magazine of SFWA
The official blog for the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America recently rebranded themselves as Planetside. They want nonfiction articles of interest to sci-fi/fantasy writers. Writers need not be members of their organization in order to submit. They pay $0.10 a word on final draft word count. The articles they publish are usually between 800 and 1000 words. They have a number of open calls listed with additional details. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
Author
An online magazine dedicated to writing, publishing and the creative process in general. They are teamed with the Pacific Northwest Writer’s Association and they publish feature articles by new and established writers. They publish two types of articles. The first type is practical “How To” focused articles and the second type focuses on the more emotional, inspirational side of writing. To learn more, go here and to pitch your idea, go here.
Funds for Writers
They pay $100 for articles about making a living as a writer. They are open to reprints, although they do pay less for them. Learn more here.
Writer’s Digest
This well-respected publication publishes a wide variety of articles that you can learn more about by going here, and scrolling down. They pay varying amounts depending on the content, and prefer pitches to articles written on spec.
Poets & Writers Magazine
The most established magazine for writers accepts a wide variety of articles. You can read their complete submission guidelines here. They are a paying market.
CRAFT
This respected literary journal also publishes essays on writing craft, critical essays, and book annotations. They pay between $50 and $100 for accepted pieces. Learn more here.
Electric Lit
Electric Lit publishes a wide variety of personal essays including essays focused on books, writing, storytelling, as well as interviews with writers and editors. They encourage authors submitting creative work to become a paying member to be able submit more often, which is not ideal, but this is not the case with submitters focused on interviews or cultural criticism. Learn more here. They are a paying market.
Lit Hub
A great website with a lot of readers, Lit Hub is open to a wide variety of pitches. Learn more here. It was created by Grove Atlantic and Electric Literature. Reports indicate that they pay, but it’s not clear how much, on their website.
Brevity Blog
Brevity is an established literary journal devoted to flash nonfiction, the Brevity Blog is focused on publishing articles related to writing of creative nonfiction. Their submission guidelines are here and this post contains additional tips for interested writers. Brevity Magazine charges for creative nonfiction submissions, but not for the blog.
Freelance
They are the quarterly publication for members of The Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild. They prefer that submitting writers either have membership in SWG or have magazine writing experience. They publish articles on the business and craft of writing. Pay is 20 cents per word. To learn more, go here.
Lit Mag News
I’m a long time subscriber of Lit Mag News by Becky Tuch. They are open to submissions from writers and editors about literary journals. They pay $50 for original pieces and $25 for reprints. Read all of the details here.
Thoughts from the Writer’s Desk
Ruadán Books is a speculative fiction publisher that publishes a monthly blog called Thoughts From the Writer’s Desk. They are looking for original and published nonfiction essays “about the writing life and individual journeys in the world of writing, in-depth tips on the craft and business of writing, thoughtful columns on genre fiction, especially horror, dark fiction, and speculative fiction in general”. They stress that they “appreciate personal perspectives, unique insights, and profound stories”. You can read past instalments in the Thoughts From the Writer’s Desk series to learn more about what they are seeking. They pay $0.10 per word for new nonfiction. You can learn more by going here, and scrolling down.
Teachers & Writers Magazine
They are published by Teachers & Writers Collaborative, and their mission is to “provide resources and inspiration in support of our stated mission: teaching creative writing and educating the imagination.” They are looking for the following type of articles: Favorite Classroom Writing Prompts ($75 for 500-750 words), Narrative Lesson Plans ($100 for 750-2,000 words), The Art of Teaching Writing ($150 for 1,000+ words), and Interviews ($150 for 1,000-2,500 words). To learn more, go here.
The Writer’s Chronicle
The official publication of the AWP (the Association of Writers & Writing Programs), The Writer’s Chronicle has a wide circulation. They publish articles about :the craft of writing; personal essays related to the writing life; and explorations of contemporary topics in writing, publishing, and the teaching of creative writing”. They are open for pitches from October 15th through December 15th. To learn more, go here.
The Juice Blog
The Juice Blog from Fork Apple Press is open to submissions of “a variety of craft-oriented writing, including but not limited to craft essays, literacy narratives, book reviews, interviews, scholarly essays on literature, and other explorations of the writing process”. The press as a whole does charge for some submissions, but not for The Juice Blog. To learn more, go here.
Authors Publish
We pay for articles about creative writing and publishing. We pay $50 for most feature articles and up to $150 for articles like this one, and even more for eBooks. To learn more, go here.
Emily Harstone is the author of many popular books, including The Authors Publish Guide to Manuscript Submissions, Submit, Publish, Repeat, and The 2025 Guide to Manuscript Publishers. She regularly teaches three acclaimed courses on writing and publishing at The Writer’s Workshop at Authors Publish. You can follow her on Facebook here.
