Freelance Writing for Regional Publications

Freelance writing is a great career for those who love to write and who would prefer to work as freelancers from home. If you have the skills needed to write a good magazine article then you could write material for many regional publications that are known to purchase material from freelance writers.

Regional magazines tend to accept material on a wide range of topics including people and places throughout the region, art, architecture, history, culture, travel, recreation, wildlife, environment, sports, politics and business.

The fees from regional magazines are quite good compared to other magazines.

To get you started, here are a few examples of regional publications that work with freelancers. Please note that by the time you read this, their rates and requirements may well have changed, so be sure to check with the publication for their latest writer’s guidelines.

Alaska Magazine, USA

General interest magazine about Alaska from bears to sea otters to caribou and moose, from biking to hiking to camping and mountain climbing. Favorite story subjects are natural and human history, travel, adventure and profiles, and pieces covering those issues that are unique to Alaska. Payment is $0.38 per word. Guidelines

British Columbia Magazine, Canada

Quarterly, scenic, geographic and travel magazine that publishes well-researched articles about British Columbia. Seeks to inspire its worldwide audience with profiles of British Columbia's beautiful places, intriguing journeys, and remarkable people. Payment is $0.50 per word.

Guidelines

Colorado Explorer, USA

A monthly magazine that promotes travel and outdoor activities around the state of Colorado. Covers weekend getaways as well as taking you deep into wilderness country. Initially pays a maximum of $0.75 per word for features, and $0.40 per word for departments.

Guidelines

The Iowan, USA

A bimonthly, general-interest magazine that focuses on interesting people, places, and activities found throughout the state. Articles emphasize art, architecture, history, culture, travel, sports, and business as well as the contributions made by Iowans from all walks of life. Rates are negotiated individually with writers. Guidelines:

Kentucky Monthly, USA

Dedicated to contemporary living in the Bluegrass state. Topics include politics, sports, festivals, crafts and fiction. Relies heavily on freelance writers, artists and photographers. Pays $25-$300 for assigned articles, $25-$100 for unsolicited articles. Guidelines

Montana Magazine, USA

Bimonthly magazine. Publishes articles on Montana recreation, contemporary issues, people, natural history, cities, small towns, humor, wildlife, real-life adventure, nostalgia, geography, history, byways and infrequently-explored countryside, made-in-Montana products, local businesses, and environment. Pays approximately $0.25 per word. Guidelines