20 Publishers Seeking Pitches from Freelance Writers ($50 to $400 Per Article)

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The following is a list of twenty blogs, magazines, newsletters, etc that are seeking pitches from freelance writers.We’ve researched payment rates, and found submissions guidelines pages and/or editor contact information for all of these publishers, to make connecting with publishers easier for you.

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Foodbeast covers the latest food and drink news from around the world. According to one payment report, they paid $0.10 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
The Global Canadian is a North Shore newspaper that covers local, national, and international issues. Payment reports indicate that they pay up to $0.14 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
Front Office Sports is “a prosumer publisher at the intersection of two passion points: sports + business.” They cater to sports business executives and sports fans by covering teams, leagues, athletes, properties, and brands. According to one payment report, they paid $0.17 per word for a 900-word profile or interview. Contact them here.
Photography Ethics Centre is a social enterprise aimed at raising awareness about photography ethics. They are looking for self-reflexive pieces and new voices. They pay $50 per article. To learn more, refer to this page.
The Muse is an online career platform that is a go-to destination for people to research companies and careers. They are seeking “advice features, personal essays, and ‘I tried this’ experiments.” They want unique angles and diverse voices. They generally pay $150 to $400 per article. Details here.
Arlington Voice is a digital news publication that offers politics, business, sports, entertainment, and crime news in Arlington, Texas. They are looking for freelance writers who can cover “city hall / council / citizen advisory boards, Arlington ISD / school developments, and business / real estate / econ. development.” They pay up to $100 per report. Details here.
Byrdie covers skin, makeup, hair, wellness, product reviews, and more. They are always seeking experienced and qualified beauty writers. They do not accept unsolicited articles, blogs, or posts. Payment reports indicate that they pay up to $0.14 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
We Black and Nerds is a blog by Black Girls Create which is an “intersectional hub for Black creators and critical fandom”. They are looking for blog posts by Black writers for their Critical Companion series. They “love personal essays about growing up nerdy, early fandom experiences, and pivotal moments in your own nerdy lives.” They pay $50 per post (around 700 words). To learn more, visit this page.
Talking Points Memo (TPM) is a web-based political news organization that covers “politics, policy and national news in Washington D.C. and beyond.” Payment reports indicate that they pay up to $0.25 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
PoolHistory.com is a website about pool and billiards history. They are looking for content related to “the history of American pool, historic players and matches.” They consider both completed posts and original pitches. Submissions are typically of 300 to 400 words. Pay is $50 per accepted submission. To learn more, read their guest post guidelines.
Well+Good covers fitness, cutting-edge nutrition, natural beauty, travel, and more. Their senior health and food editor is seeking pitches on “nutrition, mental health, gut health, and menstrual health.” Their rates generally start at around $150. To learn more, read this Twitter post.
Romper is a website for millennial moms. They are “looking to a) explore facets of parenthood that may yet be unaddressed by the media, and b) ruminate deeply on The Great British Baking Show.” They accept pitches for essays and reported pieces of 800 to 2,000 words. According to one payment report, they paid $150 for a profile or interview of about 1,000 words. To learn more, refer to this page.
Spare Change News is a bi-weekly street newspaper that covers inequality, poverty, homelessness, activism, and art in the Boston area. According to one payment report, they pay $25 for articles under 1,000 words and $50 for articles over 1,000 words. To contact them, refer to this page.
Commonweal is “a journal at the intersection of faith and contemporary politics and culture, edited by lay Catholics.” They publish 20 times a year. They welcome “original manuscripts dealing with topical issues of the day on public affairs, religion, literature, and the arts.” Their articles fall into 3 categories: Upfronts (1,000 to 1,500 words), Longer articles (2,000 to 4,000 words), and Last Word (750 words). According to one payment report, they paid $150 per article. To learn more, visit this page.
Riverfront Times is an alternative weekly newspaper in St. Louis, Missouri. They cover news, restaurants, music, movies, events, arts, and culture. Payment reports indicate that they pay up to $0.17 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
The Lily is a publication by The Washington Post for millennial women. They publish articles that are about women or that elevate issues critical to the lives of women. According to one payment report, they paid $250 for 800 words. To pitch them a story, refer to this page.
ReligiousLiberty.TV is “a leading online resource for news, information, commentary, and insights on contemporary issues involving the free exercise and establishment clauses of the United States Constitution.” They are always seeking stories about religious liberty from a variety of perspectives. They “welcome human interest stories, personal experiences, analysis of current court cases and legislation, and other topics.” One payment report indicates payment of $0.10 per word. To learn more, visit this page.
The Chronicle of Social Change is “an independent, nonpartisan daily news publication dedicated to covering the child welfare, juvenile justice, mental health and educational issues faced by vulnerable children and families.” They seek opinion or analysis pieces (600 to 800 words) on topics relevant to the youth-services field. According to one payment report, they paid $125 for a 900-word reported story. To contribute, refer to this page.
The Irish Times covers news, business, sport, life, style, culture, weather, and more in Ireland. Payment reports indicate that they pay up to $0.25 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
Moving.com provides “easy-to-use and effective resources and tools to help with local, long distance, auto and international moving needs.” According to one payment report, they paid $175 for a 1,000-word blog post. To contact them, refer to this page.

 

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