Upworthy is one of the largest and most successful social media companies in the world. They publish hugely popular content with the mission of “creating a better world.” Here’s how you can become a writer for them. Read their “Pitch Us” Page. It gives you the low-down on what they’re looking for. Fill out their…
The Pacific Standard is an award-winning magazine for “readers interested in working toward forward-looking changes to private behavior and public policy.” Their tagline is “stories that matter.” According to our research, payment ranges from $0.15 cents per word, up to $2 a word for established freelancers. Keep in mind that the rate they pay depends…
The following is a list of magazines that pay writers $400 per article. Included is a wide variety of publications. For even more publishers, be sure to sign up for our email list. We’ll send you a weekly update of publishers that pay writers. If you want to build a long term career as a…
By Anne E. Johnson The painful truth is that Highlights for Children and the Cricket Group magazines reject the vast majority of stories sent to the. Fiction writers aiming for the under-18 crowd need other options besides the highest-profile publications, which are also the hardest to get into. Here are a few markets that buy…
The Bacopa Literary review has a contest for the best poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. They offer a $200 first prize, and a $160 runner-up prize for each genre. That is a total of $1,080 in prizes being handed out. Plus, even if you’re not a prize winner, all published writers will get $20 and…
1. The Big Roundtable seeks to publish true stories. They want long-form narrative non-fiction. They believe storytelling is central to what it means to be human. According to their website, their core values include “voice, inclusion, surprise, and journalism.” Most importantly, they want stories that are 100% true. They pay a minimum of $100. To…
As we grow more aware of global environmental concerns, ecotourism is becoming an increasingly important option for consumers. If you have a passion for eco-friendly travel, here are a few places you can write for, in addition to traditional publications. Verge Magazine. A magazine for people who want to “travel with purpose,” Verge covers…