Paying Markets for Storytellers

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European Paying Markets

The New Welsh Review is a literary magazine which accepts: Features where most articles are commissioned but if you have an idea email a brief synopsis (300 words maximum) to the editor.  Payment ranges from £100 to £150 per article upon publication. Short stories and poems should be sent to the editor with a covering letter and SSAE or international money order. Material will not be returned unless it is accompanied by sufficient postage. E-mail submissions are not accepted without the prior permission of the editor. Payment ranges from £60 to £75 for a short story and £25 for each poem and is paid on publication. The average response time is around three months due to the amount of stories received.This magazine is always on the lookout for new reviewers.  If you are interested in this please email or write to the editor, attaching an example of your work if unpublished, or CV. Check the web site for more information. www.newwelshreview.com

Storie is an Italian literary publication that accepts high quality fiction and poetry. This magazine is looking for unpublished work only and it is advisable to read a copy of the mag first before submitting. Your story should not exceed 1,500 words. Submit by hard copy and included a bio, email and postal address. Look at the website for more details: www.storie.it/contenuti/english.HTM

DarmazineSYRIA is an online quarterly literary journal published out of Syria. Aims to ".to become the treasure house for quality literature related to the Muslim world."  Focuses on authors who have strong connections with the Muslim world in the largest sense whilst striving to present a rainbow of themes and writing styles.

Damazine publishes quarterly and is open for submissions year-round. Please send your submission, in the body of an email message or as a Word attachment, to the appropriate address specified above. The email message must include the word "Sub" in the subject line to prevent our spam filter from deleting it. Also include your full name, general location, and an optional short bio in the body of your message. Submissions must be previously unpublished and written in the English language. Simultaneous submissions are allowed but please notify us immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere. Payment is $25 USD per published story or essay and $10 per poem. http://www.damazine.com

Asia Pacific and Australian Markets

Outback Australia is a Bi-monthly magazine that captures the essence of remote Australia. They are looking for real stories about real people and real places that strike a chord with readers. Great experiences; great characters;
great accomplishments. Pays approx. $350/page for words and photos.

If multiple contributors are involved, text payment equates to $0.40 to $0.50 per word. Please read guidelines:  http://www.outbackmag.com.au

Ginniderra Press Australia was set up in 1996 to provide opportunities for new and emerging authors as well as for authors writing in unfashionable genres or on unpopular subjects. Publisher of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. Pays 12.5% royalties. Ginninderra Press is no longer accepting manuscripts from writers who reside outside Australia.

Poetry manuscripts should combine emotional impact with arresting imagery. Social awareness is also looked on favourably. Previous publication is not essential.  Fiction manuscripts between 10,000 and 20,000 words are especially welcome. They should be socially aware, combining emotional impact with convincing storytelling. Previous publication is not essential. Novellas and collections of stories up to 40,000 words may be considered under our partnership publishing option - please email for details. We accept very few novels and very few books for children. Non-fiction manuscripts between 10,000 and 20,000 words are especially welcome. A focus on matters of social concern is looked on favourably. Previous publication is not essential. Longer manuscripts may be considered under our partnership publishing option - please email for details.

Manuscripts should be submitted via hard copy and include SSAE.  No email submissions will be accepted. Response time is around 8 weeks. Please look at guidelines for further information: http://www.ginninderrapress.com.au/

Before submitting any information please remember that things can change quickly. Deadlines can be altered and editors move. Always make sure you are addressing your submission to the right person before sending it off otherwise it may not get seen. Make sure you obtain a copy of the magazines you want to submit to and get a feel for the style and the kind of stories published.

Good luck and Keep Writing