The following is a list of ten publishers that pay writers up to $200 per article, or more, for the writing they publish.
Topics include history, news, politics, TV/music/pop culture, food, marketing/advertising, and more.
Be sure to carefully study each publication before sending them a pitch.
–– Jacob Jans
PS: Thanks to Fatima Saif for her research on this article.
History is a television network that is the leading destination for historical storytelling. They are always seeking new writers who have an interest and background in history. Their rates start at $300 for 800 words. To learn more, refer to their senior editor’s Twitter post and this page.
The A.V. Club is an entertainment website for the pop culture obsessed. They cover news, films, music, TV, games, and more. They are always seeking thoughtful pitches for their TV section. Their rates start at $250 for 900 words. To learn more, refer to this Twitter post and this link.
The Los Angeles Times covers news, politics, entertainment, sports, food, climate, environment, and more from Southern California and the world. They welcome opinion articles on any subject. Most of these articles are 750 words. According to one payment report, they paid $0.27 per word. To learn more, visit this page.
The Wall Street Journal provides coverage of news, business, politics, technology, real estate, arts, culture, and more from the US and around the world. They prefer submissions of 400 to 1,000 words. According to payment reports, they pay an average of $0.60 per word. To learn more, refer to their op-ed guidelines.
Washington FAMILY Magazine is a go-to resource for D.C. area parents. They feature parenting tips, camps and school info, local events, and much more. They are seeking parenting-related personal essays and reported features from D.C.-area writers. Their rates start at $100. To learn more, refer to their editor’s Twitter post and this link.
Adweek is a source of news and insight for marketers, agencies, and media. They reach an engaged audience of over 6 million professionals. According to one payment report, they paid $0.50 per word for a feature of 1,800 words. To contact them, refer to this page.
Bon Appétit is a magazine that features recipes, cooking tips, reviews, and more. They are seeking “mid-to-longform reported articles that reflect the food world right now; profiles of fascinating, awesome people in food; hot takes on minuscule details like folding pizza; and personal essays with a strong angle.” Payment reports indicate that they pay up to $0.50 per word. To pitch, visit this page.
The Journalist is the magazine of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) in the UK. They publish 6 times a year. They aim to give their “members comprehensive news and features on their industries and the union’s activities.” According to one payment report, they paid £250 for 750 words. To learn more, refer to this page.
The Guardian is “the world’s leading liberal voice, since 1821.” They cover news, opinion, sport, culture, and lifestyle. According to their contributors’ guide, “unless you are already an established contributor, it is most unlikely that the editor will ‘order’ or commission a contribution from you.” Payment reports indicate that they pay an average of $0.46 per word. For details, refer to their contributors’ guide.
Glamour covers beauty, fashion, entertainment, lifestyle, and celebrity news. Payment reports indicate that they pay an average of $0.63 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
