Browse for published magazines using the online research tool MagPortal or PubList. Primarily used to find specific articles within a magazine category, MagPortal is also beneficial for locating magazine titles through its index. PubList offers a quick-find database of titles. Insert the first words of a magazine title for results, or use the advanced option for narrowing published titles further.
Explore a library's database. Most libraries have subscriptions to ProQuest Research Library, EBSCOhost or Gale Directory of Publications. Each offers a full-text database from specialized and popular magazines. Options for locating published magazines include clicking on the database that suits your subject area. You can also add keywords into a search window or insert a partial title, publisher or letter. All databases will list results of published magazines.
Look through online sites (such as Cloverleaf or even Amazon) that offer popular consumer titles from A to Z. Check for published magazines by category or best-sellers. Subjects range from antiques and collectibles to women's interest topics.
Head to the magazine aisle of an independent or local bookstore or check out a news agent that specializes in international newspapers and magazines. Independent sellers will often have or will obtain published magazines that are not found in chain bookstores such as literary and small press magazines to alternative and foreign titles including "A Common Place," "E/The Environmental Magazine" or "Gargoyle."
Search through freelance writer publishing directories such as First Writer, Writer's Market and Publishers Global, an international directory of magazine publishers. Magazines are listed alphabetically or by interest and country. Look under specific topics. This is a good starting point if you are looking for a published magazine that accepts submissions.