Children’s Magazine Markets Paying Semi-Pro Rates
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Beyond Centauri - Magazine of SF/F/mild H (bugs, slimy things, and creepy campfire tales) for children 9 to 15 published by Sam’s Dot Publishing. Looking for stories that depict adventures, explorations, problem-solving, working together, bravery, courage, dragons, thinking, dreaming, independence, curiosity, compassion. Loose maximum of 2,000 words. Pays $5.00/story ($3.00 for reprints) on publication, plus one contributor’s copy. Submit in the body of the e-mail, or as an RTF attachment to: Tyree Campbell at (beyondcentauri@samsdotpublishing.com) beyondcentauri (at) samsdotpublishing (dot) com.
Cecil Child Parenting Magazine - Has themes. Bi-monthly PDF parenting magazine for the residents of Cecil County, Maryland. Publishes content for children in every issue. Up to 800 words. Pays $10.00/story or rebus ($5.00 for reprints) for electronic rights. No simultaneous submissions. Also interested in coloring sheets, puzzles, poetry (no pay), parenting articles, and columns. Submit in the body of the e-mail to: (admin@cecilchild.com) admin (at) cecilchild (dot) com.
Dragonfly Spirit - 1/2/2007 editor announces they are ceasing publication. Was online magazine of children’s fiction and poetry for ages 4 to 14, edited by Gisele LeBlanc.
Espresso Fiction - Online magazine for children and adults looking for 5 types of fiction:
- Bubacino - ages 7-12. 1,000-2,000 words. Must be strong in adventure, not too mysterious, and with an intrinsically interesting storyline.
- Hot Chocolate - ages 13-16. 1,000-2,500 words. Preference is for entertaining, not instructional stories. May be more mysterious, should deal with problems that age group faces, should treat reader as an equal.
- Mocha - ages 18-24. 1,000-3,500 words. Will consider any genre EXCEPT science fiction or fantasy as long as it is well written and engaging.
- Short Black - ages 18+. Flash fiction up to 200 words. Aim is to provide satisfying and entertaining snippets that people can read while they wait for something.
Pays $30/story. Payment is via Paypal. Published authors also receive a FREE 6 month Double Shot Membership to Espresso Fiction. Allow 4-6 weeks for reply. May submit up to 3 stories in one category at any time. Must register with site in order to submit.
Fantasy World Geographic - PDF ‘zine. Has themes. Seeking short stories and flash fiction of fantasy, horror, and SF, also themed recipes, articles, and humor for YA (teen+) audience. Prefers up to 5,000 words but will consider up to 10,000 words. Pays $50 for the cover story (exposure for others) for six month electronic rights and archival rights. Accepts simultaneous submissions and reprints. Submit text either as a RTF or Word attachment. Put the words SUBMISSION: and the title of your text in the subject line of your email. To: James B. Skaggs and Melinda Skaggs, Editors at: (submissions@fantasyworldgeographic.com ) submissions (at) fantasyworldgeographic (dot) com
Gobstopped - 5/8/2006 Website defunct. Was mobile/cell phone downloads/ezine for ages 17-25 that published fiction, nonfiction, jokes, cartoons, and artwork powered by Kwickee Mobile.
KidVisions - Online magazine for children ages 9-15 published by Sam’s Dot Publishing. Looking for fantasy, science fiction, and mild horror (spooky not terrifying). Up to 2,000 words. Accepts reprints. No bad language, no racial epithets, no sex, no drugs (see website for exceptions), no sexist language (see website for exceptions). Pays $2.00/story [$1.00 for reprints]. Submit stories as RTF attachments to: Lisa M. Bradley, Editor at: (kidvisions@samsdotpublishing.com) kidvisions (at) samsdotpublishing (dot) com with "KidVisions" in the subject line of your email.
Leading Edge - Magazine published by Brigham-Young University, (target YA audience) dedicated to the presentation of new and upcoming talent. Looking for science fiction and fantasy short stories, novelettes, novellas, and poetry. Will not consider stories with sex, profanity, or excessive violence, or stories belittling traditional family values or religion. Buys First North American serial rights. Stories under 12,000 words are preferred, though will consider up to 17,000 words. Pays $.01/word, $10 minimum. Allow 2-4 months for reply. Send to: Leading Edge Magazine, Attn: Fiction Director, 4198 JFSB; Provo, UT 84602.
Story Friends - Mennonite publication buys fiction of 300 - 800 words for children 4 to 9, articles 300 words. Pays $.03/word on acceptance for 1st and reprint rights. Likes variety in poems, from long story poems down to four-liners. Especially wants stories about the lesser holidays and multicultural fiction. To: Susan Reith Swan, Editor; 616 Walnut Avenue; Scottdale, PA 15683.
Story Station - Online magazine featuring fun stories for children and adults, stories that can be read online, or printed out to be shared with classrooms or families. Wants at least one child protagonist in the 6 to 12 year old age range, any genre is acceptable (i.e. Science Fiction, Mystery, Horror, Western, Historical), and wants strongly plotted stories with upbeat endings. No sex, foul language, or abuse of children or animals. No excessive violence. No stories using characters from TV, movies, or books from authors other than writer.While the editors admire Horror in all its forms, Horror submissions must be palatable to a young imagination; nothing too gruesome or gory. 1,500-3,000 words, pays $.01/word. Simultaneous submissions accepted but NOT multiple submissions. Allow 1-2 months for reply. Buys electronics rights for 120 days. Accepts submissions as email attachments in Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, or .rtf format. May also paste submission into the body of an email to: (storystation@viatouch.com) storystation (at) viatouch (dot) com.
The Sword Review - Online Christian magazine targeting children and adults, 14+ whose purpose is to entertain, uplift, and enlighten. All submissions must be congruent with traditional values and Christian principles. Welcomes and encourages contributions from students. Accepts reprints. Pays $.005 (1/2 cent)/word up to $25.00 ($5.00 minimum) for one-time electronic rights. No simultaneous submissions, payment upon acceptance. Must register with website to submit.
Three Leaping Frogs - Northern Nevada’s Fun Newspaper For Kids ages 8-13. Has themes. Submit via e-mail (Word attachments) or snail mail (hard copy and disk). Please submit 3 months in advance of upcoming themes. Pays $20-$25 for requested manuscripts up to 600 words. To: Kelly Foutz, Editor; Three Leaping Frogs; P.O. Box 2205; Carson City, NV 89702 or email, (3leapingfrogs@junipercreekpubs.com) 3leapingfrogs (at) junipercreekpubs (dot) com.
Non-paying Children’s Magazine Markets
Skipping Stones - An award-winning, international, non-profit magazine that celebrates ecological and cultural diversity, and facilitates a meaningful exchange of ideas and experiences. Aimed at children 8 to 16, hailing from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Submissions might focus on one or more of the following themes: multicultural awareness, celebration of cultural diversity, intercultural, international, or intergenerational experiences, nature, ecology, resource conservation, social issues, peace, and non-violence. Up to 750 words. Asks for nonexclusive print and electronic rights. Pays in copy only.* To: Arun Narayan Toké, Managing Editor; Skipping Stones, P.O. BOX 3939; Eugene OR 97403-0939 or email: (Editor@SkippingStones.org) Editor (at) SkippingStones (dot) org.