Seattle magazine

Seattle magazine is the areas definitive city and regional magazine that helps people get the most out of living in the Puget Sound. The editors assign approximately 75% of the stories each month to local freelance writers. The average department length story (1200 words) pays about $350 and the average feature length story (1500-3500 words) pays from $400-$1,000, depending on the story. Some very short pieces (200-300 words) pay $50-$100. These rates are not guaranteed and vary widely.