Here’s a list of ten websites that pay writers up to $200 per article, or more.
Topics include reading, African minorities, food, arts, business, Black History Month, and more.
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–– Jacob Jans
PS: Thanks to Fatima Saif for her research on this article.
The Spruce Eats features recipes, cooking videos, actionable tips, and more. They are seeking new contributors in 2020 as they “ramp up content outside of recipes, lists, and how-to guides.” They are looking for pieces on how we eat and cook. They “can be deep dives into a food trend, an opus about an ingredient/dish you’re obsessed with, profiles on cool makers, cookbook authors, etc.” Their rates start at $225. For details, refer to this Twitter post and this pitch form. For more information about them, refer to this page.
Oh Reader is a print and online magazine about reading. Their first edition will be released in June 2020. They will publish 4 times a year. They are “looking for stories about your experiences as a reader, insight into the effect of reading on humans, humorous takes on the world of words, and anything else you as a reader or writer might be interested in sharing.” They will pay a flat rate of $200 per published article. Details here.
Minority Africa is a digital publication that reports on African minorities using data, immersive, and mobile journalism. They are seeking writers, journalists, and filmmakers for solutions stories focused on African minorities. They pay $100 to $400 for standard multimedia features. To pitch, visit this page.
ALL ARTS is a multimedia platform that covers visual art, theater, dance, film, music, literature, and more. They are seeking journalists who cover theater, film, music, visual art, fashion, and/or TV. Their pay varies based on the story type, but their minimum threshold for a non-reported 400-word post is $250. For details, refer to this Twitter post. For their contact information, refer to this page.
Fortune is “a global leader in business journalism with major franchises including the Fortune 500, Fortune Global 500, 100 Best Companies to Work For, 50 World’s Greatest Leaders, Most Powerful Women in Business, and 100 Fastest-Growing Companies.” Payment reports indicate that they pay up to $0.67 per word. To contact their editors, visit this page.
Next Avenue is the first and only public media website that publishes stories, information, and advice for the booming older generation of America. They cover the following topics: health, money, work and purpose, caregiving, living, and technology. Their articles are typically of 800 to 1,000 words. Payment reports indicate that they pay up to $0.50 per word. For details, read their submission guidelines.
It’s Freezing in LA! (IFLA!) is an independent magazine about climate change. They are looking for pitches for articles about environmental issues. They will pay £150 for 1,000 words. The deadline is February 7, 2020. For details, refer to this Twitter post and this page.
ILY is an online magazine about love. They cover “all variations of love, from kinship to romance, ILY features essays, interviews, vignettes, photography, poetry, interviews, and other forms of art.” They are always seeking love/dating pitches. They would love profiles, Q&As, and trend/reported pieces. They pay $75 to $200 per piece. For details, refer to their founder’s Twitter post and this page.
Elite Daily is an online news platform for millennials. They are seeking pitches for Black History Month. They are “looking for personal essays from millennials tagged to news issues including reproductive rights, politics, activism, social justice, and youth culture.” They pay $150 to $300 per essay. For details, refer to their editor’s Twitter post. To learn more, visit their website.
Fast Company is a progressive business media brand that focuses on innovation in technology, design, leadership, and ethonomics (ethical economics). They are seeking reported stories and essays that critically examine the impact of technology, while tracing an ethical way forward. They are mostly seeking stories from journalists. They pay $250 to $500 per piece. To learn more, refer to their deputy tech editor’s Twitter post and this link.
