Hobby Publications

Model Railroader magazine publishes articles on all aspects of model railroading and on prototype (real) railroading as a subject for modeling. Rate is between $75 and $100 per printed page in Model Railroader, depending on the content expertise. That rate includes drawings and photos.

TRAINS buys news stories and feature articles covering railroading’s past and present, including first-person recollections. TRAINS prefers to buy exclusive rights to a manuscript. Standard manuscript rates begin at 10 cents per word. Standard rates are based on published size of the photo, and vary from $15 to $300.

Threads is a bimonthly, how-to magazine celebrating garment sewing, design, embellishment, and machine and hand embroidery. The editors are interested in articles about construction and embellishment techniques, materials, tools, and design. The editors want the magazine to include both classic and innovative techniques, which produce the best results in the most streamlined manner possible. In particular, they are interested in articles on dressmaking, tailoring, patternmaking and alteration, fabrics, fitting, and embellishment. They are also looking for related articles on making interesting closures and buttons, and making unusual fabrics, as well as on intriguing ways of finishing edges and hems. Payment is $150/page. Buys exclusive first publication rights.

Parachutist is the world’s number one magazine for skydiving, the flagship of adventure sports. The Parachutist welcomes and solicits editorial and photographic submissions. Feature articles generally range from about 1,000 to 1,500 words. Parachutist will only consider and pay for material not submitted to any other U.S. publication.

The KCL contributor network is a new way for stay-at-home moms, working women and men-who-are-in-touch-with-their-money-saving-side to share their expertise with KCLs audience of millions. Earn money by submitting original, engaging content that helps others learn to save money. Upon acceptance, receive up to $50 payment via PayPal.

Step-by-Step Wire Jewelry is packed with detailed and illustrated how-to projects, this magazine is for wire jewelry makers of all levels. Inside each issue are articles by expert and well-known authors showing readers how to make attractive, inexpensive and creative wire jewelry using tools, wire, stones, findings, beads, gems, jigs, pearls and more. Step by Step Wire Jewelry pays a nominal fee to contributors upon publication of the article. Fee is based on length and complexity, and determined by the editor.

Sew News magazine is a monthly, national consumer magazine for the sewing enthusiast, whether novice, expert or somewhere in between. The magazine expresses the fun, creativity, excitement and rewards of sewing though “how-to” and feature articles, as well as monthly columns. Pays from $50 to $500/article depending on quality and other factors.

Scale Auto informs, entertains, inspires, and teaches readers with “how-to” articles, hobby news, reviews, event coverage, and features on outstanding modeling achievements. Features about your own modeling projects also make worthy topics. A step-by-step writeup with clear, close-up photos can relay techniques and shortcuts to other modelers. Payment is made upon acceptance of the submission. Compensation is determined by the quality of the article and images.

Quilters Newsletter is a specialized publication for quilt lovers and quiltmakers. The editors are interested in articles on quilt design, history, patterns, trends, techniques, current events in quilting, and product comparisons and reviews. Payment: varies.

Popular Woodworking has two columns open to writers: 1) End Grain: This one-page article, averaging about 600 words, reflects on the writers thoughts about woodworking as a profession or hobby. The article can be either humorous or serious. Payment starts at $250. 2) Tricks of the Trade: Payment varies from $50-$100 for this collection of tips from readers.