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,…
They say laughter is the best medicine, but it’s also a good source of writing income. These 8 paying markets accept everything from hilarious anecdotes to satirical essays. If you’re a comic genius, try your hand at writing for these publications. Cracked publishes a variety of comedy articles. They pay $50 for Quick Fixes, which…
Podcastle is calling submissions. They publish fantasy fiction stories in their podcast. This means your story will be read out loud and distributed across the world. They pay $.06 cents a word, up to 6,000 words. That works out to a maximum of $360. They pay a flat rate of $100 for reprints. According to…
The online blog Scary Mommy is calling for submissions of original content. They’re a parenting website for imperfect parents. They publish humorous stories about parenting. They have a huge fanbase, and know how to have fun. They also pay $100 per story they publish. According to their website: “Note: We are always in search of…