One of the biggest challenges for new writers who are building their freelance writing careers is obtaining those first clips or publishing credits. Many established publications will only work with freelance writers who have already been published, and publications that do work with new writers sometimes offer no remuneration.

So where are the good publications that will work with new writers? I had a quick search through our markets databases and uncovered ten good publications that do work with new and emerging writers.

Before you approach these markets I would like to provide a word of caution. Just because a publication says they work with unpublished writers does not mean they will publish anything. Many editors who welcome unpublished writers are inundated with inappropriate queries and submissions. So if you would like to be published by these writing markets then make sure your query is of the highest standard and will “hold its own” when competing against other freelance writing professionals.  

Here are 10 writing markets - covering a variety of topics - that work with new and emerging writers.

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by Gary McLaren

The earth matters. Our planet is in danger. Many of our world's species are under threat of extinction. As people are becoming more aware of the current threats to our environment, more publications are emerging to update and inform readers of the latest
environmental news and trends.

There is plenty of opportunity for freelance writers to write for publications that focus on environmental and conservation material.
Here are some examples.


FOREST MAGAZINE
This publication is produced for people who care about our forests. It is published quarterly by the conservation group, Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics.
Writer's Guidelines


ALTERNATIVES
This is a quarterly journal dedicated to in-depth analysis of environmental issues, including ecological, social and economic dimensions. They invite feature articles, shorter reports, notes, interviews, resource guides, visual images related to article themes, cultural commentary and humor.
Writer's Guidelines

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