Contributed by S. Kalekar
This is a list of women’s magazines. Topics for features include culture, lifestyle, fashion, food, relationships, childcare, finances and travel. Although some of the topics are similar in many magazines, each magazine has a different tone and feel, so pitches must be tailored accordingly. Most of these do not publish their rates, and some do not publish guidelines but they do list editorial contacts.
Sasee Magazine
Sasee is a women’s lifestyle magazine. They are interested in 500-1,000 word non-fiction submissions for and about women: essays, humor, satire and first-person experiences. Details here.
Family Circle
This is a general-interest women’s magazine that focuses on all subjects related to the family. Topics of interest are: women who make a difference in their community; news and information on health, childcare, relationships, finances and travel; and dramatic personal experiences. Mailed submissions only. Details here.
More
This is a magazine for 24-40-year-old women. They want smart, sassy and accessible pieces about fashion, beauty and relationships. Articles are typically 500-1,000 words. Details here.
That’s Life!
This Australian women’s magazine publishes features on food, lifestyle, pets and real-life stories. Their contact details are here.
Lilith Magazine
This is a magazine for Jewish women. Topics of interest include autobiographies, biographies, oral histories, new rituals, investigative reporting, social analysis, interviews, news, fiction and poetry. Features are under 2,500 words, news clips are 500 words and fiction, under 3,000 words. Their annual fiction contest deadline is 30 September 2017; winner gets $250. Details here.
Nylon
Nylon is a magazine of fashion, beauty and pop culture news for today’s young women. Their editorial team details are here.
Verily
Verily is a fashion and lifestyle magazine for modern women, with articles on how to lead an integrated, fulfilled life. Topics of interest include fashion, beauty, health, relationships, culture and lifestyle. Articles should maintain a conversational tone that is thoughtful and respectful of all backgrounds, and avoid preachiness. Details here.
Woman & Home
This is a premier UK-based women’s magazine. They publish articles on home, hair and beauty, fashion, recipes, diet and health and travel. Their editorial contact team details are here.
Woman’s World
This women’s magazine pays for various kinds of personal stories, with rates ranging from $25 to $250. They also publish food, humor and inspiration features, though the pay is not listed. Details here.
DIVA Magazine
This is a UK-based magazine for Lesbian and Bisexual voices. Topics include opinion pieces, news features, reviews and previews, interview features, fashion, short profiles, and British and international features. They pay £150 per thousand words. Details here.
Frankie
This Australia-based magazine features interviews, rants, reviews, photography projects and fashion shoots. Details here.
Teen Vogue
This is a premier magazine for teenagers’ fashion, beauty, entertainment, lifestyle, wellness, news and politics. Their editorial contact details are here and here.