Technology Publications

Desktop Engineering (DE) is for design engineers who use, purchase, or specify computer hardware and software for the design-for-manufacture industry. Feature articles and cover stories are in-depth discussions of leading-edge computer technologies. Article length: 1,000 to 1,200 words. Desktop Engineering pays its writers in the month of publication.

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Nuts & Volts is the leading magazine for those seriously interested in electronics. Nuts & Volts is written for the hands-on hobbyist, design engineer, technician, and experimenter. Full-length articles should be 1,500-2,500 words (not including sidebars). Pays $100 per printed page with a $450.00 maximum payment.

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Popular Mechanics magazine is interested in long and short pieces that cover the latest developments in science, technology, aerospace, industry and discovery. Pays anywhere from $300 to $1000 and more for features. Pays on acceptance and purchases all rights.

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SQL Server Magazine, a monthly magazine produced by the publisher of Windows & .NET Magazine, is the independent guide to using Microsoft SQL Server as a business application platform. Submit articles up to 2500 words. Penton Media pays for articles upon publication. Payment rates are based on the author’s writing experience and the quality of the article submitted. Payment is $200 for feature articles and $500 for Focus articles.

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Want to write for Techopedia? At Techopedia, the editors aim to provide insight and inspiration to IT professionals, technology decision-makers and anyone else who is proud to be called a “geek”. From defining complex tech jargon in our dictionary, to exploring the latest trends in our articles, or providing in-depth coverage of a topic in our tutorials, the site’s goal is to help readers better understand technology and make better decisions as a result. The editors pay competitive rates for producing Web content.

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The Escapist is a leading video gaming destination offering video game enthusiasts high-quality, innovative and exclusive content with a considered approach to its audience. When your article is commissioned, you will receive an email that clearly states the date that it is due and how many words you should submit. Payment is made 90 days from the date that the article appears. Rate is commensurate with the writer’s experience.

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Videomaker provides comprehensive coverage of analog and digital consumer-level video production tools. Videomaker is always in need of writers who have experience in video production. In general, features and columns stories run 900 to 2,000 words in length The amount of pay depends on an article’s uniqueness, timeliness, research requirements and length.

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Windows IT Pro accepts three types of articles: how-to articles, strategic articles, and reader-to-reader submissions. How-to articles present explanations of, techniques for, and experience with technologies that solve problems and make the most of Windows OSs. Word length: up to 2500 words. Penton Media pays for articles upon publication. Payment rates are based on the author’s writing experience and the quality of the article submitted.

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Wired magazine’s mission is to explain the ideas and innovations that are changing our lives, from business to science, pop culture to technology. Our themes are “Change” and “The future”. We’re looking to identify the next big thing that will significantly affect our lives, even if we don’t know it yet — whether in a social, political, economic or cultural sense. If successful, you will receive a formal commissioning letter, setting out the agreed article brief, deadline and fee, along with a contributor’s agreement to sign. You will then work with that editor until it’s done.

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Editors primarily looking for tips for our e-mail newsletter, WorldStarts Computer Tips. This is published daily to 300,000 readers and focuses on tips and tricks the average computer user can utilize. Also seeks feature articles for website covering any and all aspects of computing. Payment: up to $50/article.

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– We are primarily looking for tips for our e-mail newsletter, WorldStarts Computer Tips. This is published daily to 300,000 readers and focuses on tips and tricks the average computer user can utilize. We are also seeking feature articles for our website covering any and all aspects of computing. Payment varies widely depending on the quality of the submission, length, and usefulness of the tip or topic.

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