Editor-in-Chief Position at Elan Magazine

Elan Magazine is seeking a new Editor-in-Chief. See this ad for details on the position.

Also: The magazine's website has posted Guidelines for Writers. Previously, this magazine was listed as a high-paying market ($500-$800 per article).

If you've written for this magazine, please share your experiences in a comment.

Parent-Teen Stories

The Parent-Teen Series is a series of books containing "a collaboration of short stories written by teens and parents that have experienced troublesome teen years in areas such as substance abuse, teen pregnancies, eating disorders, cutting, 'attempted' suicides, dropping out of school, being homeless and much more."

There are many topics for writers to choose from, and it seems like it might be a good opportunity for Muslim writers to share stories of their difficulties and how Islam helped them cope or solve a problem.

According to the site:

"The hope is for the READER to find that one story he/she can relate to and begin feeling less alone in their struggles. Sometimes that is all it takes, someone else's story, to begin a search for a new path towards a healthier, happy life. "

If interested, check out the Guidelines for Submission.

Compensation: $20.00 IF STORY IS ACCEPTED FOR PRINT. You will also receive a FREE BOOK upon publication.

The Muslim World

The Muslim World is another academic journal published twice a year. According to its website, the journal "provides articles written by qualified specialists in the area of Islamic Studies and Christian-Muslim Relations."

See these Guidelines for Writers for more information.

International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management

According to its website, the International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management publishes "high quality, peer-reviewed articles which explore contemporary research issues and trends within Islamic and Middle Eastern finance and management, bridging the results of research and product development within the field to the attention of the business management community."

See these Guidelines for Writers for more information.

SAL.AM Magazine

SAL.AM Magazine is a new UK-based Muslim magazine whose first issue is scheduled for publication in December.

It is a paying market, and subscriptions are free.

See the magazine's Guidelines for Writers for more information.

The Muslim Observer

Guidelines for The Muslim Observer.

I believe this is both a print and web publication. Unsolicited articles do not receive payment, so it is better to query first if you wish to receive compensation for your work.

Muslim Girl Magazine – Guidelines for Writers

More than a year ago, I posted a link to an interview with Ausma Khan, the editor-in-chief of Muslim Girl Magazine. At the time, that article provided the only guidelines for writers I could find on-line. Since then, the magazine's website has developed and posted a form for making pitches. I would, however, still read the interview, because it contains lots of important information for writers.

Writers for Muslim Girl should be based in the US or Canada. Unfortunately, I lost the on-line reference, but my understanding is that this is a relatively high-paying market for the professional writer.

Hiba Magazine

I mentioned Hiba Magazine a while back. A sister who writes for the magazine (Sadaf Farooqi) was kind enough to leave me two comments providing more information about payment and updates to the website. Jazzacki Allah khair, Sister Sadaf. I have always envisioned this blog as being a catalyst for Muslim writers to come together for support and information.
So, if you are interested in writing for this market, check out the following links:

Hiba Magazine

Guidelines for Writers and Info. about Payment

Since payment is in Rupees, you may also wish to check out this Currency Converter. As it happens, there are at least six countries that use the Rupee. Hiba is based in Pakistan, so I assume payment is in Pakistani Rupees (in case you weren't sure which conversion to use).

If I understood the guidelines correctly, however, writers living outside of Pakistan do not receive financial compensation for their work.

The Muslim Converts' Association of Singapore

Darul Arqam (The Muslim Converts' Association of Singapore) publishes two English-language magazines:

1. The Muslim Reader
A magazine that "provides enriching and relevant information to the new Muslims who are in tune to learn more about their faith, and to the English-speaking members of the Muslim community."

2. Teens' Crossroads
A "magazine for teens that opens their eyes to the colourful issues facing youths of today, from newly-emerging social trends to exciting sporting events and influences of technology."

To contribute articles, visit this page, and scroll down to the bottom for the editor's contact info.

I don't know whether this is a paying or non-paying market.

Gaining Name Recognition

As Sis. Widad mentions in A Muslim's Guide to Publishing and Marketing, gaining name recognition is a vital part of marketing your book successfully. One way to do this is to write articles for magazines and web sites, especially those that allow you to mention your book or link back to your web site at the end of the article.

I have listed a number of Muslim magazines, web sites and newspapers here. This is certainly a good place to get started with your marketing efforts.

In addition, there are numerous web sites that allow you to post articles on various topics. For the most part, these are non-paying markets, and there are many of them. When submitting to these web sites, always consider the quality of the web site and what your name will be associated with. Also realize that some web sites are there for the sake of dawah, while others are businesses and have the goal of drawing more traffic to their sites through your articles. There is nothing inherently "wrong" with the second model, but do make sure that you are not inadvertently giving away rights to your article - and always make sure that your by-line is there, preferrably with a 2-4 sentence bio. at the end that helps you with your marketing goals. Also make sure that your articles are not being sold or compiled into an e-book (unless you are okay with that).

Every now and then, I will list some sites that accept article submissions. Here are five for now:

Hilal Plaza
General articles on Islam, culture, and Middle East affairs.
Businss-oriented.
No payment.
Guidelines for Writers

Islam For Today
Conversion stories are particularly welcome.
Dawah-oriented.
No payment.
Guidelines for Writers

IslamWay
General articles on Islam.
Dawah-oriented.
No payment.
Submit Articles Here

IslamWay Sisters
Articles of interest to Muslim women.
Dawah-oriented.
No payment.
Submit Articles Here

Muslims Internet Directory
Accepts articles and e-books on various Islamic topics.
Business-oriented.
No payment.
Submit Articles Here

A List of Muslim Book Publishers and Guidelines

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Interview with Ausma Khan and Kid Magazine Writers

Just read an interview with Ausma Khan, the editor-in-chief of Muslim Girl Magazine.

The interview provides very specific information on the magazine's vision and how writers can pitch everything from feature articles to fillers such as quizzes.

I have, by the way, received confirmation that Muslim Girl is a paying market.

Also, if you are interested in writing for children/teens in general, the website the above interview is a great resource with detailed market reports and interviews with editors:

Kid Magazine Writers

AVER Magazine

Aver is a Canadian magazine for Muslim youth.

Submissions are encouraged:

"Contribute articles, stories, poems, photography, cartoons or whatever it is you do!"

Here are the guidelines for submission.

The website does not specify whether this is a paying market.

Discover Islam: New Guidelines Posted

Each section of IslamOnline.net has its own editor(s) and guidelines for writers, which you can usually obtain by e-mailing the editor at the appropriate section. I just noticed the other day that guidelines for the Discover Islam section are now online. Check them out here:

Discover Islam: New Guidelines Posted