As part of my weekly hunt to find paid writing opportunities, the following is a list of websites that pay writers $50 for articles. All of these websites accept submissions from writers. All of them pay writers $50 or more for at least some of their articles.
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- The Establishment aims to provide a platform for “voices that have been marginalized by mainstream media”. They want to create the “new establishment.” They pay $125 for articles 800-1500 words, and $500 for long form articles 3,000 words+. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
- You and Me Magazine publishes personal essays about experiences as a medical patient. They also publish some articles from provider’s perspectives. They pay 4-5 cents per word for articles 1,000-2,500 words. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
- Appstorm publishes reviews of business apps for the mac. They typically pay around $60 for articles. They publish in-depth software reviews, roundups, and how-to articles. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
- 5 Best Things pays $30-$50 for list articles of 5 “best things.” They aim to be the “best list site on the internet.” Articles are 1,200-2,000 words. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
- The Diplomat is a news site that covers the Asia Pacific. Blog articles are 400-800 words. Features start at 1,000 words. Send payment requirements with your pitch. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
- The Wine Frog aims “to provide insight and inspiration to food and beverage professionals, industry decision-makers and anyone else who is proud to be called an “‘expert.'” They pay competitive rates for articles. Length is generally 600-1200 words. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
- HyperGrid Business is all about immersive virtual reality environments. Their audience is businesses, educational institutions, and entrepreneurs. They typically pay 5 cents a word for news and feature articles. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
- SkilledSurvival is a survivalist website. They publish articles on a wide variety of topics related to survivalism. They want ~2,000 word articles. They pay 2.5 cents per word. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.