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Why (or maybe how) do trade publications pay so much? I wrote an essay that would be perfect for a trade publication, and, yes, they do take personal essays. I was kind of worried that this wouldn't really be a literary credit, but when I looked at how much they pay I was quite pleasantly surprised. The publication pays 75 cents a word for up to 3,000 words. I have to cut my piece down a little because right now it is 4,000 words or email the editor to see if they would consider a longer piece. But they pay a lot more than I would have thought.
I have done some pieces for other trade publications, and the pay has always been good, I thought. I just didn't know it could be this good. I'm trying not to get too excited, but I have read a few issues and think what I have is along the lines of what they look for.
At the same time, it's not a literary credit. I wouldn't mention it when submitting fiction or even essays to literary markets. So I am a little torn on what to do. How do you guys feel about trade publications?
I have done some pieces for other trade publications, and the pay has always been good, I thought. I just didn't know it could be this good. I'm trying not to get too excited, but I have read a few issues and think what I have is along the lines of what they look for.
At the same time, it's not a literary credit. I wouldn't mention it when submitting fiction or even essays to literary markets. So I am a little torn on what to do. How do you guys feel about trade publications?