If you are just getting started as a freelance writer, the company I have today might be a good place to start. Many writers report earning $800 to $1,000 a month on this site. It’s called Express Writers and it has a lot to interest writers new to freelancing. While this site is definitely not…
Travel Writing can be a wonderful way to earn money as a freelance writer. Here are 7 markets for freelance writers to consider submitting to. The pay rates for these markets varies quite a bit. I’ve only included publications in this list that were up front about their payments, or where I had a reliable…
Science Fiction & Fantasy magazine ClarkesWorld just raised their pay rate for authors. They now pay $0.10 a word for the first 5,000 words, and $.08 cents each word after that. They have a maximum of 16,000 words. That means a total payment of up to $1,380. Clarkesworld is a monthly sci-fi and fantasy publication….
The Los Angeles Times is currently accepting submissions for their L.A. Affairs column. They want stories about finding romance in Southern California. They want stories set in the present day, with clear arc, and a strong sense of place. They pay $300 per published stories. Each story should be 800-900 words. According to their website:…
Kill Your Darlings, a quarterly journal out of Australia, is now accepting submissions of essays, articles, blog posts, and fiction. They like ‘feisty’ writing that generates discussion, pushes boundaries, and knows how to have fun. They don’t shy away from any topic, whether it is considered “high culture” or “low brow.” According to their website:…
If you’ve been pinching pennies since you were in diapers, you probably know a thing or two about finances. If you do, why not get money for your knowledge of money? These 7 sites pay writers for contributions that help readers improve their financial lives. The Penny Hoarder publishes articles about earning, saving, and growing…
ChoiceofGames.com, the creators of the famous Choice of the Dragon and Choice of Broadsides, is looking for freelance authors to write interactive multiple-choice games stories for their platform. They pay 25% royalties to most authors. For established authors who have previously written for their platform, they may pay $500 for your accepted outline plus royalties,…