There is a vast writing market available in Magazines. With hundreds of magazines published monthly, some offer the opportunity for you to see your name in print and a few extra dollars in you checking account as well.
Today's sampling is dedicated to Children's Magazines. This is an extremely short list with more to be added in additional parts over the coming days.
American Girl
Bi-monthly magazine geared to girls age eight and up. Submission guidelines can be found here.
Appleseeds
"Kid-focused stories let young readers explore both the ordinary and extraordinary people and places of the past and present - and see how they impact the world." Submission guidelines can be found here.
Ask
Encourages the minds of young readers. This is a science magazine geared towards 7-10 year olds. Submission guidelines and samples can be found here.
Babybug
Produces ten (10) magazines per year. Stories and poetry must be simple, as specified in their guidelines.
Calliope
Geared towards the mysteries of ancient civilizations. Age range is 9-14. Guidelines can be found here.
Click
Designed to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning about the sciences, nature, technology, and the arts. Guidelines can be found here.
Child
Monthly magazine. You can find the guidelines for submission here.
Children's Better Health Institute
These are five (5) magazines produced by Children's Better Health Institute. You can view their guidelines for all magazines here.
Cobblestone
Bring children face to face with great people and events from American History. Guidelines can be found here.
Connecticut's County Kids
Geared to children from birth to teen. There is more than one magazine produced by this Connecticut company. You can view their submission guidelines here.
Cricket
High quality fiction and nonfiction magazine. The guidelines can be found here.
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Parenting Magazines
There is a vast writing market available in Magazines. With hundreds of magazines published monthly, some offer the opportunity for you to see your name in print and a few extra dollars in you checking account as well.
I am in process of compiling lists of magazines and their submission guidelines under various categories for your viewing pleasure and writing careers! Today's sampling is dedicated to Parenting Magazines.
The Village Family Magazine
Bi-monthly magazine specialized to a specific region of the country. Submission guidelines can be found here.
South Florida Parenting
Monthly magazine based in Florida. This publication is free with a large amount of readers. You can find the submission guidelines here.
Brain, Child
Quarterly magazine for 'thinking mothers'. You can find the submission guidelines here.
Athens Area Parent Magazine
"A local resource for Athens area families. We feature original articles on topics of interest to parents, grandparents, educators and others interested in the well-being of children and families.'' Guidelines can be found here.
Charlotte Parent
Monthly magazine covering seven counties. Each magazine does carry a theme. You can find the guidelines for submission here.
Chicago Parent Magazine
Although the magazine prefers local writers, if the article is compelling and will apply to parents in the Chicago area, you can contact Kate Pancero via email at kpancero [at] chicagoparent [dot] com and request their submission guidelines or pitch an article idea.
Hudson Valley Parent Magazine
Monthly magazine based in New York. They do purchase second rights to articles previously published and will accept articles from writers nationwide. You can view their guidelines here.
Metroparent Magazine
Monthly magazine serving southeastern Wisconsin. They do purchase second rights to articles. You can pitch an article through their contact form here.
MOMSense Magazine
Bimonthly magazine is tailored to Moms of preschoolers with a Christian perspective. You can view their submission guidelines here.
Mothering Magazine
Currently, Mothering Magazine accepts submissions for articles, poetry and photographs. The guidelines for both writings and photography can be found here.
San Diego Family Magazine
Writing guidelines found for this magazine can be quite intimidating, however much can be learned from them, too. As a standard note, you really should follow these guidelines in most writings for publications and it is a great tool. The submission guidelines are found here.
I am in process of compiling lists of magazines and their submission guidelines under various categories for your viewing pleasure and writing careers! Today's sampling is dedicated to Parenting Magazines.
The Village Family Magazine
Bi-monthly magazine specialized to a specific region of the country. Submission guidelines can be found here.
South Florida Parenting
Monthly magazine based in Florida. This publication is free with a large amount of readers. You can find the submission guidelines here.
Brain, Child
Quarterly magazine for 'thinking mothers'. You can find the submission guidelines here.
Athens Area Parent Magazine
"A local resource for Athens area families. We feature original articles on topics of interest to parents, grandparents, educators and others interested in the well-being of children and families.'' Guidelines can be found here.
Charlotte Parent
Monthly magazine covering seven counties. Each magazine does carry a theme. You can find the guidelines for submission here.
Chicago Parent Magazine
Although the magazine prefers local writers, if the article is compelling and will apply to parents in the Chicago area, you can contact Kate Pancero via email at kpancero [at] chicagoparent [dot] com and request their submission guidelines or pitch an article idea.
Hudson Valley Parent Magazine
Monthly magazine based in New York. They do purchase second rights to articles previously published and will accept articles from writers nationwide. You can view their guidelines here.
Metroparent Magazine
Monthly magazine serving southeastern Wisconsin. They do purchase second rights to articles. You can pitch an article through their contact form here.
MOMSense Magazine
Bimonthly magazine is tailored to Moms of preschoolers with a Christian perspective. You can view their submission guidelines here.
Mothering Magazine
Currently, Mothering Magazine accepts submissions for articles, poetry and photographs. The guidelines for both writings and photography can be found here.
San Diego Family Magazine
Writing guidelines found for this magazine can be quite intimidating, however much can be learned from them, too. As a standard note, you really should follow these guidelines in most writings for publications and it is a great tool. The submission guidelines are found here.
Working From Home
In a discussion on a parenting forum, Mommy and Friends, the topic of working from home came up. I offered my own views and opinions on working from home and compiled a list of places to search for that new job. I hope you find the information beneficial in your own quests.
Thus far, the compiled list consists of:
Telemarketing/Telecommuting
West
Arise
Paid to Blog
Problogger
b5media
TBF Group
Content Quake
Freelance Positions
Get A Freelancer - Fantastic for those with computer technology, graphic designers, and those willing to work doing data entry on a per project basis. Upside; you can apply to 15 jobs per month for free. Downside; you have to wait a month before free credits are reapplied.
Freelance Writing
I Freelance, Do you?
Miscellaneous Job Searches
Work At Home Mom Be sure to avoid the classifieds. Those are filled with Spam. Check the site thoroughly for all opportunities that have been checked out by various members.
Mediabistro
Indeed Job Search System. Similar format to Google, but geared solely to jobs listed throughout the Internet.
There are a few things you need to consider before taking on a position working from home.
Telemarketing
Blogging
As Jennifer at b5media said best:
Freelancing
No matter what type of freelancing you would like to do, it can be a challenge getting your foot in the door. Once you start building your portfolio, however, the jobs do become much easier and come more frequently. I suggest that you take the time to truly evaluate your own writing (if that is the direction you wish to go!) and look at the strengths, but find ways to improve your weaker areas.
Payment
This is a double edged sword.
1. DO NOT pay for any service. If the service is worth using, it will be free. Keep that in mind when you are seeking work from home positions especially.
2. Most companies, when working freelance, will offer payment through paypal. From my own experience, the companies that don't offer paypal are generally quick with invoices and sending hard checks.
If anyone has anything else to add, please feel free! I hope you all find just what you are looking for in any and all work-from-home positions. Check back as I will update this list as I come across new and awesome sites!
Thus far, the compiled list consists of:
Telemarketing/Telecommuting
West
Arise
Paid to Blog
Problogger
b5media
TBF Group
Content Quake
Freelance Positions
Get A Freelancer - Fantastic for those with computer technology, graphic designers, and those willing to work doing data entry on a per project basis. Upside; you can apply to 15 jobs per month for free. Downside; you have to wait a month before free credits are reapplied.
Freelance Writing
I Freelance, Do you?
Miscellaneous Job Searches
Work At Home Mom Be sure to avoid the classifieds. Those are filled with Spam. Check the site thoroughly for all opportunities that have been checked out by various members.
Mediabistro
Indeed Job Search System. Similar format to Google, but geared solely to jobs listed throughout the Internet.
There are a few things you need to consider before taking on a position working from home.
Telemarketing
- Must have a quiet environment.
- Does not fit everyone, but most companies will offer numerous programs and you will more than likely find one that fits your capabilities and tolerance.
- Inbound vs. Outbound difference: if they are calling you, they have a need to be met instead of interrupting someone's day by calling them.
Blogging
As Jennifer at b5media said best:
Each post & blog takes:
* Research
* Links
* Key word finding
* Feed reading
* Images (which also includes formatting and each blog has different standards)
* Writing
* Editing
* Posting (and all blog templates are different and some are funky)
* Responding to comments
* Networking that particular blog and post
* Blog upkeep - including adding and checking blogroll links, spam filter checks, and template updates.
* Knowing what's new both in blog communities in general, blog communities specific to your niche topic, popular news, and the web
* Community building
Not to mention your entire job depends on you being able to think of something new day in day out -- no exceptions.
Freelancing
No matter what type of freelancing you would like to do, it can be a challenge getting your foot in the door. Once you start building your portfolio, however, the jobs do become much easier and come more frequently. I suggest that you take the time to truly evaluate your own writing (if that is the direction you wish to go!) and look at the strengths, but find ways to improve your weaker areas.
Payment
This is a double edged sword.
1. DO NOT pay for any service. If the service is worth using, it will be free. Keep that in mind when you are seeking work from home positions especially.
2. Most companies, when working freelance, will offer payment through paypal. From my own experience, the companies that don't offer paypal are generally quick with invoices and sending hard checks.
If anyone has anything else to add, please feel free! I hope you all find just what you are looking for in any and all work-from-home positions. Check back as I will update this list as I come across new and awesome sites!
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