Ladies Home Journal
A leading American magazine targeted towards 30-55 year-old women who recognize the importance of taking time for themselves. Tone is always optimistic. Finance features (1,800 words); essays about motherhood (1,200-1,800); "This Mom's Life," first-person experience about being a mom (1,200-1,800); "Strong," the health section; "Pet Project," first-person essays about pets (1,200-1,800); feature well (1,800-2,400); health section/BOB (1,800); psychology features for the FOB (1,800 words). Personal essays are very welcome, even for health and psychology stories. Freelancers can write these from their own experience or tell a source's story. Personal essays are also the best bet for new writers. Pays up to $2/word, but essays and first person editorials normally pay less.