Paying market, Island, pays $100 for poetry/ $150 for prose

Rates of Payment:

The minimum rates paid for contributions to Island are:

* Poems $100 each
* Short stories $150 each
* Essays and reviews $150 per 1000 words.

Guidelines:

* Submissions must be typed with at least 1.5 spacing, preferably on white A4 paper with letter-quality print.
* Please write on only one side of the page, with a wide margin at left and right, and with a name, address and page number on each page.
* Please include a cover sheet detailing the word length of the submission plus all your contact information (phone, email and mailing address).
* Manuscripts must be accompanied by a stamped self-addressed envelope.
* If you need to have your manuscript returned it is vital that your stamped self-addressed envelope is large enough to fit all pages comfortably.
* Electronic submissions cannot be accepted.
* No responsibility can be accepted for the loss or damage of any contribution, although every care is taken.

Word Length:

* Poems may be any length, though poems over 2 pages in length are probably less likely to be published.
* Short fiction should be 2500 words or less.
* Nonfiction should be 2000-3000 words, though the editor may accept slightly longer works after consultation.

The Editor Island PO Box 210 Sandy Bay Tasmania 7006 Australia
Telephone (03) 6226 2325 Fax (03) 6226 2172

More information here.