Dear Writers,

If you want to get paid for your writing, this list if a potential goldmine for you. According to our research, all of these publishers accept pitches directly from freelance writers, and pay for the articles they publish.

If you’re new to freelance writing, there are a few things to keep in mind.

1. You don’t need a portfolio go get published. (In fact, these are often a big distraction.)

2. You don’t need previous experience. However, you do need to have a solid understanding of the topic you’re proposing to write about.

3. You can work as a freelance writer from nearly anywhere in the world. If you have a Paypal account, that usually all you’ll need.

4. You need to know how to send a high quality pitch. This is the most important step in the process of getting published: Sending a pitch that gets your proposal accepted.

Don’t know how to send a pitch? Then I highly recommend spending some time learning the basics.

For those interested, you can currently join Writing Launch for free, and start any of their classes right now. I highly recommend the seven day pitching crash course. If interested, you can get your free month of membership here.

Sincerely,

Jacob Jans
Freedom With Writing

PS: The below list is an excerpt from the forthcoming 2021 Paid Publishing Guidebook. The full book will list over 1,700 publishers that pay writers, an enormous resource!

Lifestyle / Entertainment

HelloGiggles, co-founded by the actor Zooey Deschanel, focuses on “issues that matter most to young women’s lives.” They don’t list payment rates, but writers should expect payment averaging around four to seven cents per word, though it may need to be negotiated. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

Two Plus Two is an online website about poker. They publish technical articles about playing poker, as well as interviews and biographies of poker personalities. They pay $200 per published article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

Rebel’s Market bills itself as the “World’s #1 Counterculture Megastore.” They cater to audiences interested in goth style, steampunk, punk, bohemian etc. They pay $50 per article posted to their blog. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

Scout Life (Formerly Boys’ Life) is a monthly magazine published by the Boy Scouts of America. Articles should interest and entertain scouts aged 6-17. They cover a broad range of non-fiction, from professional sports to American history. Department pieces include nature, aviation, health, pets, history and music. Fiction is assignment-only; do not query. Query by mail for non-fiction. Word count: 500-1,500 for major non-fiction articles; up to 600 for departments. Pay: $500-$1,200 for major non-fiction articles; $100-$600 for departments. Details here. (!)

VFW Magazine is the magazine for the Veterans of Foreign Wars, or VFW. They have a very large circulation, with many readers. Their primary interest is recognizing veterans and military service. They do not publish memoirs, first person accounts, or personality profiles. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

Military Officer Magazine is a magazine for commissioned and warrant officers, families, and surviving spouses of the seven uniformed services: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Public Health Service, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Topics of interest include current military/political affairs, recent military history, personal financial planning, and health and fitness. No fiction, poetry, or fillers. Query first. Length: 1,000-2,000 words Pay: $0.80/word. Details here. (!)

Vox is seeking personal narratives for their “First Person” section. They are seeking “provocative personal narratives that explain the most important topics in modern life. ” Reports indicate they pay around $500 per essay. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

Grit is a rural lifestyle magazine with a long and storied history. Started in 1882, it has long been popular in rural communities. It has a circulation of 150,000. Grit “celebrates the intergenerational bonds among those who live on the land with spirit and style – a legacy of self-sufficiency, audacious ingenuity and pragmatic problem solving that gave this country its backbone and continues to shape its unique character.” Payment is negotiated. To learn more, read their writer guidelines. (!)

Extra Crispy is a lifestyle blog owned by Time Inc. They publish “opinion pieces, reported stories, personal essays, works of humor, illustrated narratives, breakfast-y profiles, original recipes, how-tos and unusual points of view on the beloved morning meal are all welcome. ” Payment reports indicate a rate of 50 cents per word, but will need to be negotiated. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

Mask Magazine is a monthly “online repository of youth and internet culture packed with interviews, editorials, news, and style in the age of unrest.” Editors look for “expressive, evocative prose”: personal essays, documentation of a singular event, studies of movements or phenomena from history, how-to guides or tutorials. Note:  Editors decide whether submissions are featured as free content or content to be paid for. Payment is $40-$200. To learn more, read the writers’ guidelines: http://www.maskmagazine.com/docs/writers. (!)

Sasee is a women’s lifestyle magazine. They are interested in 500-1,000 word non-fiction submissions for and about women: essays, humor, satire and first-person experiences. Previous writers have reported payment from $100 to $200 per essay. Details here. (!)

VitaBella Magazine is a blog inspired by the “Old Country” and is “about how life is supposed to feel”. They accept articles on food, health, travel, and other features including interviews and book reviews. They accept articles for which they pay as well as guest posts, which are unpaid. Length:  700-1,200; shorter articles of 250+ words are also accepted. Pay: $10 to $50. Details here. (!)

More is a magazine for 24-40-year-old women. They want smart, sassy and accessible pieces about fashion, beauty and relationships. Articles are typically 500-1,000 words. Details here. (!)

Dame is a website “For Women Who Know Better.” They are “smart, quick-witted, opinionated and unapologetic.” They publish essays, news, analysis, and unique takes on relationships, gender politics, sex, race, entertainment, the arts, business, politics, Internet culture, health and everything in-between. Pay is negotiated. Previous reports indicate 13 cents per word. Learn more here. (!)

The Robb Report is all about luxury goods and experiences for the affluent. They focus on high-end luxury around the world. They don’t have a submission guidelines page, but they can be contacted here. (!)

Upworthy seeks to publish original stories that support their mission of “creating a better world.” They are a social-media driven website, thriving on clickbait articles posted on websites such as Facebook. Several sources have reported they pay $150 per article, plus a $50 bonus if an article is posted on Facebook. To learn more, read their this article from their editor.

EQ is the “premier magazine of luxe country life.” They profile prominent people living an equestrian lifestyle, profile unique homes, farms, and ranches, and publish articles on travel, style, home design, culture, and dining. They pay $100 for departments and $200 to $300 for features. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

Working Mother: This publication runs features about issues that impact women double-tasking as mothers and working professionals at the same time. Writers submitting a queryshould also include links to published work. (!)

Lilith is a magazine for Jewish women. Topics of interest include autobiographies, biographies, oral histories, new rituals, investigative reporting, social analysis, interviews, news, fiction and poetry. Features are under 2,500 words, news clips are 500 words and fiction, under 3,000 words. Details here. (!)

High Times publishes articles about marijuana cultivation and counterculture lifestyle. They have a special interest in marijuana legalization. They publish both in print and on their website. They pay $500-$1,000 for features. To learn more, read their$nbsp; submission guidelines. (!)

Celtic Life International is looking for articles on all aspects of Celtic living, including food, history/heritage, travel, books, and more. They want “writing that demonstrates insight, integrity, and humour.” They pay 20 cents per word (presumably Canadian). To learn more, read Celtic Life International’s submission guidelines. (!)

German Life Magazine deals with German culture, past and present, and how North America has been shaped by its German element. They accept reports on social, political, cultural and historical events. Query first. Response time: Unspecified; only responds if interested. Word count: 1,200 for features, 300-800 for departments, 250-300 for book reviews. Pay: $300-500 for features, $100-130 for reviews and short pieces, up to $80 for fillers. A previous version of their submission guidelines has disappeared from their website, however, you can find the publisher’s contact information at the bottom of the page here: https://germanlife.com/contributors/  – I highly recommend querying before pitching.
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Garden & Gun is a magazine covering the “New South,” including culture, food, literature, and more. Above all, the magazine says “its main pursuit is a love of the land and a dedication to the sporting life.” They’re looking for nonfiction articles on any of those topics (a full list is available in the guidelines). They don’t specify pay, but our sources report they pay between 20 and 50 cents per word. Keep in mind that they do pay a kill fee of 25 percent. Their editors are available for contact here. (!)

Deep South Magazine accepts queries for articles covering the South. They negotiate pay on an individual basis, though one payment report indicates $150 for a 750 word article. To learn more, visit their website here. (!)

Russian Life magazine is a bimonthly magazine covering all aspects of Russian culture, travel, history, and more. Their features are generally freelanced, and writers are invited to send queries for features or for a small number of other departments (the full list is available in the guidelines). They don’t specify pay, but our sources report $100 to $300 an article. To learn more, read Russian Life’s submission guidelines.

The Forward is a source of news, opinion, culture, and life through a Jewish lens. They regularly accept submissions from outside writers. The editors inform the writers of the rate upon the commissioning of the work. Payment reports indicate that they pay an average of $0.26 per word. If a written work accepted for publication is not used, they generally pay the writers 50% of the agreed-upon fee. For details, refer to this page.
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The New Republic is a journal of opinion that is dedicated to solving today’s most critical issues. They accept unsolicited submissions via email. According to payment reports, they pay an average of $0.26 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
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Vice is a digital media and broadcasting company based in Brooklyn, New York. They cover a wide range of topics including politics, culture, fashion, food, travel, drugs, sex, music, sports, and technology. Payment reports indicate that they pay an average of $0.22 per word. To learn more, visit this page.
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Global Comment is a web magazine for “readers who are looking for fresh, independent and thoughtful commentaries about resisting negative populism and building resistance through solidarity written by talented writers from all over the world.” They welcome pitches from writers. According to payment reports, they pay $0.06 per word. To learn more, refer to this page.
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OZY is “a media company tailor-made for the Change Generation – people from every corner of the globe who are challenging the status quo and bucking convention.” They publish original content that focuses not just on where the world is, but where the world is going. Payment reports suggest that they pay an average of $0.48 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
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COOL HUNTING is a publication that “uncovers the latest intersections of design, culture and technology.” They publish stories about creativity and innovation in technology, design, culture, food, travel, and style. According to payment reports, they pay up to $0.21 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
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Complex is a “media platform and an online community that publishes the best, most diverse and most relevant voices in culture, period.” They cover pop culture, music, life, entertainment, style, sports, sneakers, and more. According to payment reports, they pay an average of $0.25 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
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Areo is an opinion and analysis magazine that is focused on current affairs, particularly humanism, politics, culture, science, human rights, and free expression. They publish “thoughtful essays from a variety of perspectives compatible with broadly liberal and humanist values.” They want pieces of 1,200 to 3,000 words. They pay $50 for a regular piece and $100 for a feature. For details, visit this page.
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The War Horse is a nonprofit newsroom that educates people on war and national security. They publish “stories that are engaging and insightful to veterans and civilians.” They pay a flat rate of $300 for first-person reflections of 800 to 1,300 words. To learn more, refer to this page.
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The Intercept is a nonprofit news organization that is devoted to holding the powerful accountable through its fearless, adversarial journalism. According to payment reports, they pay up to $1.00 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
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The Overtake is a Leeds-based news website for millennials. They are looking for “features covering social issues, insights into other people’s lives, a close up on an emerging trend in popular culture, and investigations.” They pay £50 per article. To learn more, refer to this page.
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Fusion is a news and satire channel. They champion “a young, diverse, and inclusive America with a unique mix of smart and irreverent original reporting, lifestyle, and comedic content.” Payment reports indicate that they pay up to $0.38 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
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The Baffler is a print and digital magazine that features political and cultural criticism, poems, short stories, and art. Payment reports indicate that they pay up to $0.13 per word. To learn more, refer to this page.
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Women’s eNews is a news service that covers issues of concern to women and provides women’s perspectives on public policy. They are looking for freelance writers to write news articles (800 words) on politics, economics, legislation, religion, health, education, science, sustainability, sports, and more. According to one payment report, they paid $0.31 per word for an 800-word news story. To contact them, refer to this page.
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NEXUS Magazine is a bi-monthly, international alternative news magazine. They cover health, future science, free energy, environment, suppressed news, conspiracy, ancient mysteries, history, consciousness, paranormal, and more. They prefer articles of 4,000 to 5,000 words. They normally pay about $200 per 4,000 words. For more information, refer to this page.
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New Naratif is a multimedia website focused on Southeast Asian journalism, research, and art. They are looking for “content that is evidence-based, rich in context, and grounded.” They pay $200 for text (about 1,500 words for journalism, and 3,000 to 6,000 words for research articles) and $50 per photo (maximum 2 photos per piece). Details here.
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Himal Southasian is “Southasia’s first and only regional news and analysis magazine.” They are looking for submissions from both new and established writers. They want the submissions to be about Southasia, or have a strong relevance to it. Most of their long form articles are of 2,000 to 4,000 words, and commentary/analysis pieces are of 800 to 1,500 words. They generally pay $100 to $150 per article. For details, read their submission guidelines.
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The Ferret is an online investigative journalism cooperative for Scotland and beyond. They are seeking compelling story pitches as well as regular contributors for future assignments. They want exclusive stories about issues that are affecting the public in Scotland. They pay £110 for an exclusive story. Details here.
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Point.51 is an independent print magazine that explores essential contemporary issues in Europe. They are looking for pitches and story ideas from freelance journalists and photographers. They pay €300 for commissioned long-form stories and photo essays. They also cover some reporting expenses by prior agreement. Details here.
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The Electronic Intifada is an online news publication that focuses on Palestine. They are seeking text and visual contributions. They are particularly interested in pieces by contributors in Palestine. Payment reports indicate that they pay up to $0.33 per word. To learn more, visit this page.
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South China Morning Post (SCMP) is a news media company that is a source for news and insights from Hong Kong, China, and the rest of the world. Payment reports indicate that they pay up to $0.35 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
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C.Hub Magazine is “the first and only Afro-creative magazine that celebrates authenticity, originality and reliability in creativity.” They cover business, politics, entertainment, music, lifestyle, fashion, beauty, travel, technology, sports, and more. They have an Afro-Caribbean audience. They want articles of 750 to 1,200 words. They pay up to £50 per article. Details here.
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SupChina is a digital media company that informs, entertains, and educates a global audience on business, politics, technology, and culture in China. According to one payment report, they paid $0.28 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
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The American Prospect is an online and print political magazine that “aims to advance liberal and progressive goals through reporting, analysis, and debate.” They welcome submissions on a wide range of domestic and international issues. They publish features, investigations, op-eds, and news analyses. Payment reports indicate that they pay up to $0.25 per word. To learn more, visit this page.
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The Morning News (TMN) is a webzine that covers “what’s interesting on the web, from breaking news to slow-tempo analysis, personal essays and restaurant trivia, investigative reporting, weird headlines, and videos from every era of David Bowie’s career.” According to payment reports, they pay up to $0.07 per word. Queries and articles should be sent to submissions@themorningnews.org. To learn more about them, visit this page.
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FiveThirtyEight is a website that uses statistical analysis to cover elections, politics, economics, science, sports, life, and culture. Payment reports indicate that they pay up to $0.50 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
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Prism is a nonprofit that is working in tandem with Daily Kos. They elevate “stories, ideas, and solutions from leaders, thinkers, and activists whose voices are critical to a reflective democracy.” They are seeking pitches for articles, essays, and op-eds. They pay 40 cents per word. They are also seeking comics, graphic stories, or other illustrated work, for which they pay $150 to $500. To learn more, refer to this Twitter post and their call for pitches. (!)

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.
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The Saturday Evening Post is an American print magazine and website. They accept nonfiction (1,000 to 3,000 words) on “health, history, human interest, finance, technology, travel, and politics.” They also accept short fiction (up to 3,000 words). According to one payment report, they paid $0.03 per word. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
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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.
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The American Interest is a bi-monthly magazine that focuses on American policy, politics, and culture. They welcome submissions of feature essays and book/film reviews. According to one payment report, they paid $200 for a blog post of 2,000 words. To learn more, refer to this page.
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Business Insider and Insider are looking for pitches for features. Business Insider is a website that covers business, financial, and technology news. Insider is a website that shares all the adventures that life has to offer. According to their features editor, their pay starts at $1.00 per word. To learn more, refer to this page.
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Current Affairs is a bimonthly print magazine of culture and politics. The magazine is “informative, entertaining, and beautiful, and loaded with everything from book reviews to fake advertisements.” Payment reports indicate that they pay up to $0.07 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
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Positive News is a website and quarterly print magazine that “publishes good journalism about good things.” They are “pioneers of ‘constructive journalism’ – a new approach in the media, which is about rigorous and relevant journalism that is focused on progress, possibility, and solutions.” They are looking for unique pitches for the next edition of their magazine. They pay 25p/word. For details, refer to this Twitter thread and their pitching guide.
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Southeast Asia Globe produces in-depth and independent journalism on politics, society, business, and the environment in Southeast Asia. They cover the ASEAN region and Timor Leste, and are seeking features on and from this region. Their rates generally start at $200 for text and $15 to $25 per photo, if it’s taken by the author. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Finance / Business

The Penny Hoarder publishes articles about earning, saving, and growing money. They’re interested in posts about any and all “wacky and weird ways to make extra money.” They pay $75 for a 700-900 word article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

B. Michelle Pippin’s blog features business experts, with first-hand knowledge about increasing the profitability of small businesses. Payment is $50 to $150 per article. To learn more, read the submission guidelines. (!)

The Freshbooks Blog informs readers and viewers about accounting, taxes, and other financial essentials. They do accept writers to regularly contribute to their blog. They pay $200 per post, and up if you can negotiate successfully. Their submission portal can be reached here. (!)

Rankpay is an informative publication which, according to their website, publishes “SEO, content marketing and social media tips, strategies and news”. They pay $50 per post that exceeds 1000 words, and they encourage regular submissions. A full brief of their submission guidelines can be found here. (!)

Working Money (The Investors’ Magazine) is a monthly publication “showing you how to make your money work for you.” Its content includes financial planning, investment instruments, and how-to tutorials. Editors look for practical articles covering topics presented in their editorial calendar. Payment is $180 (a flat rate). To learn more, read the writers’ guidelines. (!)

Incomes Abroad is a monthly newsletter exploring opportunities to earn all over the world. In their guidelines, editors state, “If you’ve got an income that funds a life you love overseas, then we want to hear about it…If you’ve got the inside track on the nitty gritty of starting a business overseas, have hard-won practical advice to share… get in touch.” Payment is up to $400 for a feature. To learn more, read their writer’s guidelines.. (!)

Finance Blog Zone pays $50 for articles. They cover topics such as credit scored, debt, managing budgets, and insurance. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
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The Motley Fool helps investors make the most of their money and provides financial advice of all kinds. They pay $100 for articles that are “analytically sound, thoughtful, and well-written.” Writers who publish multiple posts will be offered a contract for long-term work. To learn more, read their application guidelines. (!)

Elite Personal Finance is a blog interested in articles dealing with personal finance, business, making money online, saving money, loans, credit cards, identity theft and credit reports.  Articles should be 1,500 to 3,000 words per post. Payment is $100 per article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
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The Dollar Stretcher provides practical advice about saving money. Their articles range from frugal spending ideas to 401(k) advice. They pay $0.10 per word ($25 for a 250-word article) for pieces that are published in their monthly print publication. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

Doctor of Credit publishes articles on anything and everything about credit. They welcome pitches on any finance topics, especially sign-up bonuses and money-making opportunities. They pay $50 for accepted guest posts. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

MoneyPantry wants freelance writers “who have unusual and interesting, yet practical ideas for earning, saving, and investing money.” They pay $30-$150 for articles published on their website, however they don’t make the difference between a $30 and a $150 article clear on their guidelines. 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. (!)

Income Diary covers topics such as creating websites, online marketing, and social media. They pay up to $200 per article. Their submission guidelines has a helpful list of topics they’re interested in, as well as past articles that have been successful for them. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

eContent Magazine is a digital magazine and print magazine that covers content marketing. Reports indicate a payment of $200 for an article. They have a helpful editorial calendar, as well as a “how to work with us” document for writers on their about us page. (!)

Smart Business Trends is a blog that covers “the latest trends in online marketing, including email marketing, WordPress, and Amazon FBA.” They pay $100 to $200 for well-researched tutorials, product reviews and case studies. To learn more, refer to this page. (!)

ProfitF.com is a Forex and Binary options trading website. They want unique articles (of 200 to 800 words) about Forex, finance and economy. They want the articles to be accompanied with at least one image. They pay $10 to $50 per article, depending on the quality. To learn more, refer to this page.
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Income Voice publishes case studies about website owners who have built income with their websites, as well as how-to methods for making money online. They’re focused on affiliate marketing, Adsense, Youtube, Amazon, etc. They generally pay $50 to $100 per article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
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Bank Foreclosures Sales is a website that lists foreclosed properties in the United States. They accept pay up to $100 for guest posts about real estate, foreclosure, flipping houses, investing or properties related articles. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
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Income School is a website that teaches people how to create profitable niche websites and take control of their income. They are looking for contributors who can write 2 to 4 articles per month. They will come up with a headline and an outline for the articles that they want written. For most of the articles, they target the word count of 2,500 words. They pay 2 cents per word which comes out to approximately $50 per article. For details, refer to this page.
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Readies is a loan comparison website that features all types of loans in the UK market. They are looking for articles of 1,000+ words on anything related to personal finance, for example, making money, budgeting, saving money, debt, etc. They pay a base rate of £50 per article. Contributors can earn up to £100 based on the number of shares. To learn more, refer to this page.
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Diversity Woman is an integrated media enterprise that provides “the best advice in work strategies, business solutions and global trends to diverse professional women online, in print and through events.” According to one payment report, they pay $0.75 per word. To contact them, visit this page.
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Business Insurance is a source of news and information on risk management, commercial insurance, and workers compensation. They deliver “in-depth analysis on new and emerging risks, case studies of successful programs, market intelligence on trends, and guidance on how to capitalize on opportunities and overcome challenges.” One payment report indicates that they pay $0.85 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
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FinancePolice gives personal finance tips that help people make and save more money so that they can become debt free. They are looking for contributors with “unusual and exciting, yet practical, ideas for earning and saving more money.” Contributors can earn up to $50 per post. To learn more, refer to this page.
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Revolut is a British financial technology company that offers mobile-based current accounts. They are looking for articles (of up to 1,000 words) on money, personal finances, or experiences with Revolut. They pay £50 per article. To learn more, refer to this page.
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Leader’s Edge Magazine is a publication of The Council for Insurance Agents and Brokers. They publish 10 times a year. They cover issues of importance to insurance brokers. According to one payment report, they paid $0.70 per word for a 3,000-word feature. To contact them, refer to this page.

Technology

A List Apart publishes articles about web design, development, and web content. They pay $200 per article. Their articles are typically between 1,500 and 2,000 words. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

xDev Magazine is a bimonthly digital publication, “the premiere developer resource for all things Xojo” programming environment. Editors look for original features and columns. By submitting their articles, contributors grant xDev Magazine the worldwide right to publish and republish these articles, whole or in part, in any language and medium. Payment is $60-$150 for features and $50 for columns. To learn more, read the writers’ guidelines: http://www.rbdeveloper.com/writerguidelines.shtml. (!)

Digital Ocean is a website with a public knowledge base. Editors look for tutorials written for a wide audience. Payment is $300 for a tutorial (tutorials on complex production-focused topics may be paid up to $400). Payment for updates for existing tutorials is $75-$125. To learn more, read writer’s guidelines: https://www.digitalocean.com/write-for-donations/ and https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/digitalocean-s-writing-guidelines#style. (!)

TutorialBoard is a site focused on tutorials. Editors look for contributors with skills “to write an excellent tutorial to produce a unique and impressive effect/design/graphic” on the following topics: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effect, Autodesk Maya or other industry standard CG software. Editors accept only original work and encourage writers to send their already written tutorials. If the tutorial is accepted, the contributor cannot republish it on another website. Payment is up to $150 per tutorial. To learn more, read writer’s guidelines:   https://www.tutorialboard.net/get-paid-to-write/. (!)

HostPresto is a UK-based community for “user created tutorials and help.” According to editorial guidelines, editors “want to provide a rich resource for all things web site and web hosting related, helping complete beginners to experts on a wide variety of topics.” Editors look for articles and tutorials on web development, web hosting, web software, and other related topics. Payment is £120 for a feature (up to 3,000 words), or £60 for a shorter piece (up to 1,500 words). To learn more, read writer’s guidelines: https://hostpresto.com/community/write/. (!)

MIT Technology Review is a national magazine in print and digital formats (published 10 times per year). Editors look for original articles on information technology, nanotechnology, biotechnology and their impact on the society. Payment is $1-$3 per word for features (2,000-4,000 words) (this information can be found in Writer’s Market 2018). Contributors should send queries using this form: https://www.technologyreview.com/help/#mittr-help-editorial. (!)

Digital Engineering (DE) (formerly Desktop Engineering) is a monthly publication for design engineers. According to its editorial guidelines, DE “covers all computer platforms, operating systems, applications software, and peripherals” and also “clarifies technologies, explains operational theories and practices, and offers hands-on reports of how hardware and software impacts engineers.” Payment is determined by the editor after the acceptance of features (1,000-1,200 words). To learn more, read writers’ guidelines: http://www.digitaleng.news/de/writing-for-de/ and http://www.digitaleng.news/pics/pdfs/ContributorGuidelines.pdf (!)

Tech Edge publishes a blog, as well as an enewsletter focused on technology for educators. They previously published a trade magazine, which had clear payment rates. It is no longer clear whether they pay writers. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

Technopedia.com is a website providing “insight and inspiration to IT professionals, technology decision-makers and anyone else who is proud to be called a ‘geek’.” Editors look “for tech experts who work in the field, follow the news and know how to tell a good story.” Editors pay contributors “competitive rates for producing Web content.” To learn more, read writers’ guidelines: https://www.techopedia.com/about/contributors. (!)

Scotch.io publishes a wide array of programming courses and tutorials. They pay up to $150 per article. Learn more about how to become an author for them. (!)

Popular Mechanics –– The departments accepting freelance articles are Home Journal, Science/Technology/Aerospace, Boating/Outdoors, Electronics/Photography/Telecommunications and occasionally, general interest articles – the guidelines detail what they want in each department, and the magazine audience. Query first. Pay: $300 to over $1,000. Details here. (!)

Air & Space/Smithsonian is a magazine for aerospace enthusiasts, and is an adjunct of the Smithsonian Institute’s National Air and Space Museum. Writing a department piece is one of the best ways of breaking into the magazine. This includes book reviews, which should be 200-450 words about a soon-to-be-released or recently released book, and reviews of videos, movies, aerospace-related recreational products, or software. They also publish other departments and in-depth features. They want queries, not complete articles. Rates vary, and they offer kill fees. Details here. (!)

Source pays $200 to $500 “for introductions and walkthroughs of tools developed in and for newsrooms, along with detailed case studies and examinations of specific issues in news development and data journalism.” To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

Real Python pays up to $300 for in-depth about coding in the Python programming language. To learn more, read their contributor guidelines. (!)

SitePoint is a resource geared at web professionals. They’re looking for articles and tutorials on HTML and CSS. They pay $150 for articles, $200 for tutorials, and $300 or more for lengthier pieces that the editors “feel will do well traffic-wise.” To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

SQLServerCentral is a community and education website for things related to SQL Servers. They accept any SQL-related article. Certain columns are unpaid. Pay: $150 per article; regular contributors are sometimes paid more Details here. (!)

WordCandy is a publishing company that sells and syndicates articles about WordPress. They pay 6 cents per word. If you’re a WordPress expert, they may be a good fit for you. Keep in mind that many other publishers in this area pay 20 cents per word. Learn more about them here. (!)

The Layout is a daily design publication that features how-to articles on WordPress. Their articles range from 700 to 1,200 words. They pay between $50 and $150 per article, depending on the subject and word count. Additionally, they provide a list of articles they need written that you can choose from. To learn more, read contact their editors here.
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Tutorialspoint is a hub for all kinds of tech-related tutorials. Writers with knowledge in IT, web development, project management, and related industries can contribute thorough guides on a variety of subjects. Writers are required to send a 2-3 page sample “to show your writing capabilities and command over the chosen subject.” Payment: $250 to $500, depending on factors like article length, complexity, subject popularity, etc. Submission Guidelines

Ministry of Testing (MoT) is a global software testing community. They are looking for articles for The Dojo (an online resource for software testing and quality). Most of their articles are 1,500 to 3,000 words long. They pay £150 per article. To learn more, visit this page.
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Vonage (formerly Nexmo) is a “global cloud communications platform leader providing innovative APIs & SDKs for voice, text, messaging & phone verification.” They are looking for technical tutorials as well as general pieces on programming. They pay $500 per post. For details, refer to this page.
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Baeldung is a technical site that is focused on the Java ecosystem. They publish tutorials and how-to articles with emphasis on practical, ready-to-run code. They pay $35 to $160 per article. To learn more, visit this page.
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CakePHP is “an open-source web, rapid development framework that makes building web applications simpler, faster and require less code.” They are looking for tutorials about CakePHP. They pay up to $50 per article. For details, refer to this page.
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FraudLabs Pro provides fraud detection solutions that help merchants protect their online stores from malicious fraudsters. They are looking for articles and tutorials about the services that they offer. They pay $50 per article or tutorial. To learn more, visit this page.
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Pxleyes is a photo contest site that posts new photoshop and photography contests every day. They are looking for high quality tutorials. They pay up to $200 per tutorial, depending on its length, quality, and complexity. To learn more, visit this page.
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Elegant Themes builds “beautiful premium WordPress themes coupled with advanced functionality and awesome support.” They are looking for tutorials, case studies, in-depth guides, and evidence-based opinion pieces for their blog. Their ideal word-count is 1,000 to 1,500 words. They pay a flat rate of $250 per article. For details, visit this page.
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MFractor is a “productivity tool for Visual Studio Mac.” They are looking for technical content about Xamarin, including “beginner tutorials, deep dives into the latest Xamarin developments and MFractor how-tos.” They pay $250 AUD for a blog post. To learn more, refer to this page.
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Auth0 provides a “universal authentication & authorization platform for web, mobile and legacy applications.” They are looking for technical articles for their blog. The technical articles should show readers how to get things done using new technologies like Java, Ruby on Rails, Python, Node, ASP.NET Core, Go, Modern JS, and Authentication. They pay up to $300 per article. To learn more, visit this page.

Logic is a print and digital magazine about technology and society. They publish 3 times a year. They are looking for reported articles, features, essays, and profiles for their next theme, Security. They pay $150 for shorter essays (1,000 to 1,200 words) and $400 for longer features (2,000 to 3,000 words and up). The deadline for submission of pitches is Oct 30, 2019. To learn more, refer to this page.
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MakeUseOf is a consumer technology website that offers technology tips, tutorials, reviews, and giveaways. They are “looking for long-term freelance relationships with US writers.” They expect at least 8 articles per month. They pay $120 per article (about 1,000 words). To learn more, visit this page.
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OneZero is a new Medium publication about technology and science. Their senior editor is seeking pitches for future-facing science stories. She is especially interested in “big ideas in biotech, genetic engineering, climate science, and all the weird stuff in between that’ll shape the next 10, 20, 50 years.” According to one payment report, they paid $1.25 per word for a 3,200-word feature. For details, refer to this Twitter post. To learn more about them, refer to this page. You can find up-to-date contact information here.
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Honeybadger is an error monitoring company that helps developers find and fix bugs quicker. They are looking for developers to create several series of articles. A series will consist of 3 to 5 stand-alone articles of 500 to 1,000 words each. Payment for one article will start at $500. Payment will be higher for longer pieces. For details, visit this page.
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TechRadar is a UK-based consumer technology news and reviews website. They cover phones, laptops, tablets, wearables, TVs, and more. According to one payment report, they paid £140 for a 1,000-word piece. To contact them, refer to this page.

Art & Design

Hyperallergic is an art blog, covering visual artists from around the world. According to their guidelines “while we’re technically an art publication, we’re not interested in speaking only to an art crowd.” They publish art reviews, reported stories, interviews, photo essays, opinion pieces, and more. Expect payment around five to fifteen cents per word. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

99Designs, the site for crowdsourced visual design, hosts a blog that pays for articles from individual authors. They “love articles on that give tips, offer practical advice, espouse opinions, teach, explain and inspire.” To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

Watercolor Artist is a bi-monthly magazine for water color artists of all skill levels. They seek queries for features or columns. Writers are paid depending on length and completeness of the article submitted. For features about artists, they like to match the artist with the writer, but also accept queries for articles about any specific artist whom the writer is in contact with. Writers should be able to write specifically about the artist’s techniques, from the artist’s viewpoint using the language of art. Payment usually does not exceed $600. To learn more, request their writer’s guidelines via email here.

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Smashing Magazine covers web design and programming. They want valuable tips, tricks, ideas, and techniques for the web development and design community. Payment is negotiated with the editor. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

First American Art Magazine’s goal is to foster a “critical dialogue about Native art. ” They aim to bridge the gap between academia and the general public. They present the arts from an indigenous perspective. A recent report on Litworth showed a payment of $525. They only want submissions from established experts in the field. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

Pastel Journal is the only national publication that covers the pastel medium. Addressing both professionals and hobbyists, the magazine publishes everything from how-to guides to detailed interviews. They accept queries and prefer them to be snail-mailed. They pay up to $600 for features.  To learn more, request their writer’s guidelines via email here. (!)

Ceramics Monthly is dedicated to studio ceramics and clay-based art. Writers are welcome to submit to any of the magazine’s numerous departments, which cover everything from studio visits to craft tips. They pay $0.10 per word, while Techno File and Glaze articles are paid a flat fee of $250. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

Artlink is a quarterly magazine devoted to art in the Asia-Pacific. Each issue is themed and covers the cutting edge of contemporary art. They pay 35 cents (AUD) per word (roughly $130 for a 500-word article). To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

Western Art & Architecture is the magazine for art collectors and art aficionados in the United States. They pay around $400-$600 an article. They accept submissions in a variety of categories, including artist profiles, home features, “illuminations”, “In the Studio”, and “Collector’s Eye.” To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

ART PAPERS calls itself “the essential, independent guide to contemporary art.” The editors are looking for pitches for features, columns, and reviews that cover present-day art, including trends and specific works. They don’t explicitly list their pay, but our sources report between $60 and $325 an article. To learn more, read ART PAPERS’ submission guidelines.
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Afterimage is a bimonthly publication that covers visual arts, photography, independent film and video, new media, and alternative publishing. They cover issues and debates within art history, visual and cultural studies, media studies, and related fields. They have features, essays, reviews, reports, news, media noted sections for writers, and double exposure, which are collaborations of photography and prose. The magazine is partly funded by New York State Council on the Arts. They pay $0.05/word for articles, max $300 for features, $150 for essays and $100 for news, reports and reviews. When I last checked, it was not clear whether their funding was still able to support paying writers. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

Loaded Landscape pays $20 to $150 for articles and videos from regular contributors. They don’t pay for one-time contributions. Their articles ” include tips and tutorials, guides to locations of interest, showcases for inspiration, and interviews. We publish content focused on post processing (mostly Lightroom and Photoshop) in addition to photography-related content.” To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

In the In-Between (In-B) is “an independent photo-arts journal that acts as a platform of support and critical examination of contemporary photographic authorship.” They welcome proposals from independent arts writers and organization affiliates. They pay $80 for essays and artist profiles (1,500 to 5,000 words), $50 for interviews (1,000 to 3,000 words), and $30 for book and exhibition reviews (500 to 1,000 words). To learn more, refer to this page.
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Pixlr Blog features content about “mobile photography, graphic design, and anything else that feels like it fits.” They pay $200 per post. They pay higher rates for in-depth, tutorial-style content. To pitch them an idea, visit this page.
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Temporary Art Review is “a platform for contemporary art criticism that focuses on alternative spaces and critical exchange among disparate art communities.” They pay $50 for reviews (500 to 900 words) and $75 for essays (1,200 to 2,000 words) and interviews. To learn more, refer to this page.
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Artforum is a magazine focused on the world of contemporary art. They also focus on film, photography, music, fashion, and architecture. According to payment reports, they pay an average of $0.32 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.

Parenting

Mommyish focuses on the realities of parenting. They publish listicles, humor, and clickbait. They are accepting applications for regular bloggers. To apply, contact their editor here.
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MotherWell is a blog that features personal essays and “perspective pieces” about all sides of parenting. According to an interview with their editor, they pay $50 per post, though payment is not listed on their website. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

Metro Parent is a regional parenting magazine covering Southwest Michigan. According to their website, their “general goal is to have a good mix of fun and substantive local stories of interest to local parents.” They pay as much as $350 for feature articles, and as little as $35 for other pieces. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

Traverse, Northern Michigan, and Northern Home & Cottage magazines traditionally covered the Northwest Michigan, but now include pieces based in the northeastern Lower Peninsula and the Upper Peninsula. Editors look for strongly rooted in the region articles on regional culture, food and dining, home and cottages, history, nature and the environment, arts and crafts, and personalities. Editors buy one-time right to publish in magazines and right to publish on the web site. Payment is $200-$700 for features (1,500-3,000 words) and departments (under 700 words). To learn more, read writers’ guidelines: https://mynorth.com/contact-us/Writing-Submission-Guidelines/. (!)

Alaska Parent Magazine is “Alaska’s exclusive, all-in-one parenting resource.” They publish a helpful editorial calendar, and they generally seek articles on parenting and families. They pay up to $200 per article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

Lies About Parenting publishes thought-provoking articles on all aspects of parenting. They accept pitches for articles that share surprising advice, a personal story, or a revelation. They pay $50 per post. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

ADDitude Magazine – The leading destination for families and adults living with ADD and learning disabilities, ADDitude is mostly written by journalists and mental health professionals, but they also accept articles by parents who have personal experience with ADHD and learning disabilities. Check out ADDitude’s writing guidelines here. Bonus: ADDitude is looking for parent bloggers, so if you want to share your journey raising a little one who has ADHD, get your butt over to that link and scroll to the bottom for more info. (!)

Adoptive Family Magazine – An award-winning resource for adoptive parents and people navigating the adoption process, Adoptive Families provides information and support through expert articles, personal stories, and advice. If you’re an adoptive parent (or in the process of adopting), click on the writers’ guidelines here for info on submitting articles or personal essays. (!)

Working Mother – Working Mother is an insightful, dynamic website with fun, affirming posts, as well as pieces tackling serious issues working mothers deal with. Check out the writer’s guidelines here. (!)

Baby Corner is a website that provides all-encompassing information, advice, and support for anyone who has, is expecting, or hoping to have a baby. You can pitch your work or ideas to them, or you can apply to be added to their writing pool where you may receive assignments based on their main topics. The writer’s guidelines are here.

Travel

Trailer Life is a monthly magazine for RV enthusiasts. They cover travel destinations, outdoor activities, technical trailer info, and DIY projects for trailers. They pay $100 to $700 (with photos) depending on the topic. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
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ROVA Magazine is an RV, road trip and outdoor adventure magazine for millennials and Gen Xers. According to their editor, Gemma Peckham, they pay $200 per article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

World Hum publishes travel stories, videos, and slideshows of travel experiences. Their stories have even been republish in “The Best American Travel Writing.” Payment is negotiated. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

Road & Travel is an online magazine covering automotive travel, with the goal of helping consumers make good choices. They state that pay for auto reviews is between $0 and $100, so be sure to be clear about your payment requirements. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

The Los Angeles Times Travel section includes original sophisticated and compelling destination articles that evoke “a strong sense of place (sounds, colors, smells, tastes), time (when did you go?), expertise and personal perspective.” Trips must be taken within the previous two years. Editors look for first person experiential pieces (about 2,000 words) and Guidebooks (about 500 to 700 words). Payment is $200-$750 for print stories and $500 for online only stories. To learn more, read writers’ guidelines: http://www.latimes.com/la-trw-guidelines-story-story.html. (!)

AFAR is the ‘experiential travel guide.’ They cover travel stories from a more personal perspective, telling their “stories through people, allowing readers to explore authentic local cultures from the inside out.” Payment reports indicate $1 a word as a common payment rate. Keep in mind that pay will need to be negotiated. To contact them, refer to this page. (!)

Pathfinders Travel Magazine (The Travel Magazine for People of Color) is a quarterly publication containing articles on travel destinations (domestic and international) and vacation tips. The magazine’s goal is “to tell its readers where to go, what to do, where to dine, and how to get there from a cultural perspective.” Editors buy only original material; they do not publish historical pieces or travel essays. Payment is $150 for features (800-1000 words), Chef’s Table/Post Cards from Home (500-600 words), Wine Column, and Looking Back Column. To learn more, read writers’ guidelines: http://pathfinderstravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/WRITERS-GUIDELINES1.pdf. (!)

Travelers’ Tales Collection accepts nonfiction travel essay for consideration in its anthologies. Editors look for personal nonfiction stories reflecting “that unique alchemy that occurs when you enter unfamiliar territory and begin to see the world differently as a result.” Previously published essays are considered. Shorter pieces have a better chance of being accepted. Payment is $100. To learn more, read writers’ guidelines: http://travelerstales.com/submission-guidelines/. (!)

Hidden Compass is a literary travel magazine, published online. They want true stories, that push “the travel genre and delves into the spirit, culture, history, ecology, perils or residents of a place. They pay $300 for features; $200 for other departments. They’re very much going against the contemporary “click-driven” media that dominates so much of our attention these days. They want “all the nuanced, narrator-driven, non-listicle stories that need to be told. We want a tribe of storytellers who journey together.” This seems like a worthy goal –– and one well worth supporting. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

Journey is AAA’s magazine for their members in Washington and Northern Idaho. They reach over 600,000 readers a month. Payment reports indicate $1 a word for payment. They aim to “present readers with lively and informative stories on lifestyle, travel and automotive topics that encourage them to discover and explore the Northwest and beyond.” To learn more, read their writers’ guidelines.  (!)

Great Escape Publishing helps writers get paid to travel. They accept articles in a variety of categories, including articles about travel blogging, creating your own tours, the import/export business, travel writing, and photography. They pay $150 per article. To learn more read their submission guidelines. (!)

Escapees Magazine is the magazine of the Escapees RV Club. They offer articles, tips, and personal views about RVing. They particularly want technical and informational articles are RVs. They’re primarily written by members of their club, but they do accept submissions from non-members as well. They pay up to $200 per article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

Ensemble Vacations: Travel writers can get published in this magazine by writing articles on the art, food, lodgings, and attractions of destinations all over the world. They buy all rights. Rates are competitive and more information can be found on writer’s guidelines here.

Education

PTO Today is the magazine for leaders of parent-teacher organizations. They’re published 6 times a year. They publish articles about parental involvement, leadership, fundraising, working with school staff, etc. They pay $125 to $500 (down from $200 to $700!) for features. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
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The Change Agent publishes articles written by adult educators and students. Published biannually, the magazine’s pieces promote advocacy skills and and social action. They pay a $50 stipend for accepted articles. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

Sex, Etc is a sex education website that publishes articles exclusively written by teens. They pay $75 per story. Here are their submission guidelines.
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TakeLessons is an educational site that connects teachers with students. They invite writers to join their team of teachers and submit articles to their blog. Teachers can choose from a list of topics and write a 500-800 word post for consideration. They pay $50 per post by a site-registered teacher; non-teachers do not receive payment. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

American Educator is published quarterly by the American Federation of Teachers. It addresses the state of education across the country and covers new trends in education, politics, labor issues, and more. They pay at least $300 for articles, which typically run 1,000 to 5,000 words. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

Learning for Justice (formerly Teaching Tolerance) publishes articles for a national audience of pre-K through 12 educators with a focus on diversity and social justice. They accept freelance submissions for articles, blog posts, and lessons that reflect their perspective. They pay up to $1 a word for features and their Story Corner section. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

Education Forum is the official magazine of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation. They are “a progressive voice on public education and on all issues affecting those that work in public education. ” They reach 60,000 public education workers in Ontario. They pay $500 for features. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
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SchoolArts Magazine publishes information on teaching art in schools. They’re looking for conversational articles that share “successful lessons, areas of concern, and approaches to teaching art.” They pay up to $100 per article. To learn more, read theirsubmission guidelines. (!)

The Old Schoolhouse Magazine is a magazine for Christian homeschoolers. Articles can be from parents of homeschooled children or those with an interest in the topic. They have set out themes and deadlines for 2018. Query first. Length: 800 words. Pay: $50. Details here. (!)

Back to College publishes information for adult re-entry students who are pursuing an advanced degree. They accept unsolicited articles that discuss all aspects of the re-entry experience, from finding financial aid to mastering online education. They appear to only accept submissions via mail. They pay $65 and up for features. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Feminist

Bitch Media is a nonprofit, independent, feminist media organization dedicated to providing and encouraging an engaged, thoughtful feminist response to mainstream media and popular culture. Their rates have increased recently. They pay $700 to $1000 for feature articles, $350 for dispatches, and between $150 to $700 for culture stories. They pay all writers. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

The Femedic seeks pitches from writers with specialty knowledge in women’s health. They are particularly interested in articles about at-risk individuals, such as AME women, trans women, sex workers, and others. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

Women’s Voices for Change publishes news, commentaries, personal essays, and expert analysis. They seek to redefine the way women over 40 are seen in the culture. They pay $50 per post, though their “write for us” is not currently working. To learn more, contact the editors here.
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Anime Feminist is a blog focused on Japanese media and feminism, with a focus on Anime. They pay $50 per article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

HerStories Project is a website for Gen X women. They publish personal essays “about what it’s like to be a Gen-X woman at midlife. ” Payment is $80. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

Women in Higher Education (WIHE) is a monthly newsletter designed “to help smart women on campus get wise about how gender affects their being successful in the men-dominated world of higher education .”WIHE is not an academic journal, and its content includes informative and engaging articles. Payment is $150 for 800-1,500-word for solicited articles only. To learn more, read the writers’ guidelines: https://www.wihe.com/info/submission-guidelines/ (!)

Femme Feminism is a hybrid fashion blog and feminist magazine. According to its editor Dena Marie Landon, “The site’s mission is to create an inclusive community for all women, feminine and non-binary, to discuss the intersection of fashion, femmes and feminism.” The editor publishes personal essays and historical pieces exploring these topics within a monthly theme. Payment is $75-$100 for essays (800-1,300 words). Writers must provide 3 photos to accompany their submissions. To learn more, contact the editor here. (!)

Ms. Magazine was the first national feminist magazine to make feminist voices widely available to the public. They publish articles on politics, social commentary, popular culture, law, education, and the environment. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
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BUST seeks to bring a feminist perspective to a wide array of topics, from fashion to pop culture to personal stories. Pay varies but reports estimate it to be around $50 to $100, and each category has different word length requirements. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

Six Hens publishes first-person nonfiction stories about “moments that define and redefine.” They only accept submissions from women writers but the topic of the essay does not have to be about feminist or women’s issues. Pay is $50 for stories of up to 2,000 words. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

Autostraddle is an online sphere for lesbian, bisexual, and queer women. They cover everything from TV shows to activism to queer history, always from a progressive feminist perspective. Each article pays $25-$100. They do not have clear submission guidelines, but you can learn more about their content and columns on the About. To submit, you must register an account first.

Writing

The SFWA Blog is the official blog for the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America. They want nonfiction articles of interest to sci-fi/fantasy writers. They pay 6 cents a word, up to 1,000 words. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

WritersHQ is a UK based company that offers training and retreats for writers. On their blog, they publish blog posts “of between 500 – 800 words examining writing and the writing process from a new perspective.” They also seek posts on monthly themes. They pay £40 for all posts. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

Blogpaws is an educational blog for professional bloggers and those who seek to build successful blogs. They pay $75 per post. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
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Wow! Women on Writing publishes articles on the topic of writing, including how-to’s about writing and publishing and interviews with editors/agents. They pay $50 to $75 per post. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
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Author Magazine is a website published by the Pacific Northwest Writer’s Association. Their mission is to “develop writing talent through education, participation, and accessibility. They publish how to articles about writing, as well as emotional/inspirational articles for writers. They pay $50 for these articles. They also pay $30 for book reviews. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

Submittable is a widely-used submissions portal that publishes its own blog. They accept articles that discuss publishing or digital media. They’re also looking for book reviews and essays on any topic, as long as they “of high literary quality.” They pay $50 per post. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

Funds for Writers publishes a weekly newsletter that showcases paying markets, grants, contests, and other opportunities to make money with writing. They’re looking for original articles about any sort of financial tips or paying markets for writers. For a 500-600 word article, they pay $50 if by PayPal and $45 if by check. For reprints, they pay $15 if by PayPal and $10 if by check. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

 Write Naked is a writing blog focused on the “writing life cut open.” They accept queries for guest posts that discuss the freelance writing life, from publishing trends to a day in the life of a writer. They pay $50 per guest post; however, if they are “particularly impressed” with a post, they’ll pay $200. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

Make A Living Writing helps writers all over the world find real success in their careers. They accept queries for guest posts that provide “firsthand, practical advice” to freelance writers. In order to query, you must either be a current or former member of the Freelance Writers’ Den or a student or graduate of Jon Morrow’s blog mentoring program. However, they do run open pitch periods. They pay $50 per guest post. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

Writer’s Digest is a widely-read and well-respected magazine about the art of writing. They accept both manuscript submissions and queries for articles that “inform, instruct, and inspire” readers. Writers can submit to any of their departments, including their “5-Minute Memoir,” “Reject a Hit,” and writing technique sections. They pay between 30 and 50 cents a word for articles up to 2,400 words ($720-$1,200), and they also work with a 25% kill fee. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Outdoors / Hunting / Fishing

Sport Fishing magazine accepts queries from freelance writers. They pay $250 for their “from the pro” department, and $750 for longer features. They have a very thorough submission guidelines page, with great tips writers. It’s worth a read, even if you’re not submitting. To learn more, be sure to read their submission guidelines. (!)

Outside Magazine is a monthly publication that covers “the people, sports and activities, politics, art, literature, and hardware of the outdoors.” According to our research they pay between 25 cents and $1 per word for the writing they publish. To learn more, read their contributors’ guidelines. (!)

The Flyfish Journal is a Washington-based publication all about fly-fishing culture, They publish four journals per volume. They put out colorful, story-based content for fly-fishing enthusiasts. Check out their submission guidelines.   (!)

  Northwest Fly-Fishing is a bimonthly magazine covering the Northwest regions of the US and Canada. A compelling publication with stunning photography, Northwest includes feature articles about angling destinations, as well as several other departments. They pay up to $500 for feature articles. For more info, check out the Writer’s Guidelines. (!)

Quality Whitetails is a bimonthly magazine providing timely, practical information on Quality Deer Management (QDM). Its content includes habitat management, deer research, population management, and deer hunting related to QDM. Editors encourage writers to use an informal style (including humor and anecdotes). Editors stated in their guidelines that they want “to enhance the community feel of QDMA with stories that reflect the efforts, struggles and successes of our readers.” Editors buy First North American serial rights. Payment is $150-$450+ for features (1,200-3,000-plus words). To learn more, read writers’ guidelines: https://www.qdma.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/2018-QW-Writers-Kit.pdf. (!)

Deer & Deer Hunting is a specialized magazine (published 8 times per year) offering practical information about white-tailed deer and deer hunting techniques. Its readership includes people hunting with bow, gun, or camera. Editors look for articles on “white-tailed deer biology and behavior, management principles and practices, habitat requirements, natural history of deer, hunting techniques and hunting ethics.” Payment is $150-$600 for 1,000-2,000 word articles and $25-$250 for “Deer Browse” department (200-500 words). To learn more, read the submissions guidelines: http://www.deeranddeerhunting.com/editorial. (!)

Gray’s Sporting Journal is a journal for hunters and anglers. They are always looking for features on hunting and fishing, and publish four themed issues a year. They publish Expeditions – travel pieces of hunting and fishing locations, Yarns – campfire tales that can be fact or fiction, and poetry. Word count: 2,500-3,000 for Expeditions; above 1,500 for features; 750-1,500 for Yarns; up to 1,000 for poetry. Pay: $850-1,000 for Expeditions; $600-1,250 based on quality, not length, for features; $600 for yarns; $100 for poems. Details here. (!)

Fly Tyer Magazine wants articles describing new flies for catching trout, bass, panfish, and saltwater species across the U.S. and around the world. They are also interested in articles describing new tying materials and techniques, or new applications for older tying materials and techniques. Query first. Response time: Unspecified
Word count: 2,000-2,500 for features, 1,200-2,000 for columns
Pay: $450 for features, $200-400 for short features and columns
Details here. –– http://www.flytyer.com/submissions/

Hobbies & Crafts

Fibre Focus is an in-house magazine of Ontario Handweavers & Spinners. The magazine provides weaving, spinning, dyeing, knitting, basketry, felt making and papermaking as well as sheep raising and craft supply information. They also publish profiles of craftspeople, how-to articles, techniques, news of interest in the fibre world, new developments in fibres and equipment and book reviews. Pay is $30/page, including photos and diagrams. Details here. (!)

Bead & Button is an international magazine about the art and craft of beading. They publish how-to articles and features. They are published 6 times a year. They pay $300-$400 for features. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

Rock & Gem is a monthly publication, “the leading magazine for rockhounding and lapidary hobbyists.” Editors look for the following articles: field trips, step-by-step lapidary projects, club activities, gold prospecting, lapidary skills for all levels of lapidary enthusiasts, profiles of lapidary artists, and education pieces for beginning rock collectors. According to writer’s guidelines, “Rock & Gem contributors understand that their submission is a work for hire, and that by signing the independent contractor agreement they grant U.S. copyright and all rights in it to the Company (Beckett Media).” Payment is $250 for a feature (2,000-3,000 words) plus 8-10 quality, high-resolution photos and a list of full-sentence, informative captions. To learn more, read writers’ guidelines: http://www.rockngem.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/2017-RG-guidelines1.pdf (!)

Sew News publishes with “step-by-step information for personalizing ready-to-wear and creating original fashions, accessories, gifts and home décor.” They pay $50 to $500 per article; new writers should expect a cap of $150. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

O Scale Trains is a hobby magazine for scale model trains. They want “articles from model builders who feel their models and/or modeling techniques and experiences would be of interest and benefit to others.” They pay $150 per short article. They also pay $50 for product reviews. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

Apogee Rockets is a company that sells model rocket making supplies for hobbyists. They regularly publish a newsletter about rocket making. Payment for feature articles goes up to $350. To learn more, read their article submission guidelines. (!)

American Craft is the magazine of the American Craft Council. They want good storytelling that explores a craft artist’s struggles, doubts, determination, and triumphs. They like to read about how craft shows up in modern life. When touching on craft theory or history, writers should write clearly and for a non-academic audience. Their guidelines list a number of topics that could be of interest, including artists who use unusual materials, who’ve traveled unusual paths in their work, handmade goods that are stylish, innovative, and affordable, craft that reflects values of sustainability and community, people who’ve collected craft and art objects in a beautiful living space, or U.S. or foreign locales that offer a number of interesting craft destinations for travelers. They have several departments that accept specific kinds of features (see guidelines). Query first. Details here. (!)

Western & Eastern Treasures. They want stories about finds by metal detectorists. Full-length features are 1,500-2,000 words. These provide coverage of every aspect of the hobby, with emphasis on current, accurate information and innovative, field-proven advice. Each monthly issue is themed, and has articles on all fields of responsible recreational metal detecting: coinshooting, relic hunting, prospecting, beach combing, ghost towning and more. Pay is $5 for photos, and $0.05/word for features. Details here. (!)

Sky & Telescope is the leading magazine for the hobby and science of astronomy. They have a circulation of more than 100,000 subscribers. Payment rates are negotiated with the publisher. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
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Astronomy is a science and hobby magazine for astronomy enthusiasts. Most articles are commissioned, but some unsolicited material is published. Hobby feature topics include observing features, which explain where to find and how to view celestial objects and include sky maps, diagrams, and illustrations. Articles can be aimed at beginning, intermediate, or advanced observers. Photography and imaging features provide how-to advice on capturing portraits of celestial objects on film or in digital format. Equipment features range from product reviews to surveys of telescopes and accessories. They also publish science features. Articles are 1,500-3,000 words. Details here.

Pets

Coral and Amazonas are magazines published by Reef to Rainforest Media. They cover freshwater aquariums, “tropical discovery”, coral reefs, and more. They pay $100 to $500 per article. To learn more, read their contributor guidelines.
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Just Labs is a bimonthly magazine and a website aimed toward owners of a family Lab. The website content addresses the following topics: Labs as service dogs, breeding, raising puppies, Labs feeding and health, history and legal issues. Payment is $0.10 per word (upon posting on website) for features (600-1,000 words). To learn more, read writers’ guidelines: http://justlabsmagazine.com/online-community/submission-guidelines/.

For full Writer’s Guidelines, which include rates, send a request to Jill LaCross, Managing Editor, at jillian.lacross@vpdcs.com. (!)

Best1X is a pet blog, focused on reviews of products for cats. Articles include topics such as the best cat dewormer, cat toilet training, etc. They pay $20 to $55 per post. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

REPTILES is a bi-monthly magazine aimed at all levels of reptile and amphibian enthusiasts. Editors look only for original articles on care and husbandry of the animals in captivity, animals’ health, and conservation efforts made of behalf of reptiles around the world. Payment is $300 for a 2,000-2,500-word article with photos. To learn more, read the submissions guidelines: http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Submit-A-Picture-or-Story-to-Reptile-Magazine/Writers-Guidelines/ (!)

Petful requires original, first person, and conversational articles about animal welfare. They recommend 700 words per piece, and they do pay $45 per piece.  Additionally, they offer a bonus of $100 if the post goes viral.  Read their submission guidelines here: https://www.petful.com/write-for-us/ (!)

Dogs Naturally Magazine has an audience of dog owners and professionals. They cover information on nutrition, holistic health care, homeopathy, herbs, TCVM, vaccines, and pharmaceutical controversies.  They seek writers who are holistic vets, homeopaths, herbalists, TCVM practitioners, natural pet healthcare practitioners, and other canine health experts.  Their pay rate is usually $50-$200 per piece.  Read their submission guidelines here:  https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/contribute-2/ (!)

Nashville Paw distributes for free to multiple areas in middle Tennessee, including Nashville. It is a bi-monthly lifestyle magazine about pets and is also shared online by subscription.  They cover pieces on pet nutrition, safety, health, wellness, and promote animal welfare and resue.  Nashville Paw seeks various types of articles and word counts from 400-1,500.  Pay rates depend on the writer’s kind of assignment and experience.  Read their submission guidelines here: http://www.nashvillepaw.com/about_us/submission_guidelines

Philosophy and Culture

The Lifted Brow publishes cultural commentary and book reviews. Based in Australia, they publish writers from around the world. They are published both in print and online. They pay $100 per article. Please send a pitch first. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
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Confrontation Magazine is a very established literary journal, with a prestigious background. They published W.H. Auden, John Steinbeck, T.C. Boyle, and many other legendary writers. They pay up to $250 for short stories, $100 for poetry, and $150 for essays, plus more for “commissioned work” To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

The American Scholar covers public affairs, literature, history, and culture. They have been around since 1932. They are published quarterly by the Phi Beta Kappa Society. They pay up to $500 for print articles, and up to $250 for articles only published on their website. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

Westerly Magazine publishes short stories, poetry, memoir and creative nonfiction, essays and literary criticism. Their reviews are between 500-700 words, to be published online or in print. They pay AUD75 for reviews, AUD75-100 for poetry, and AUD150 for features and short stories. Their style guide is quite specific about submissions. Details here. (!)

Cineaste offers social, political and aesthetic perspective on cinema. Book reviews should deal with newly published books (or up to two years old), and may be single-book or multiple-book reviews. They encourage review-essays in which the discussion serves as a vehicle for a broader treatment of ideas or issues, and individual book reviews should be 1,000-1,500 words. They also publish feature articles, interviews, film reviews, DVD and Blu-Ray reviews, and columns. Pay is $18 for Short Take reviews, $36 for book or DVD reviews (in the case of book or DVD reviews posted on their website as Web Exclusives, no cash payment is offered), $45 for film reviews and short articles, columns, sidebar interviews, or essays, and $90 for feature articles or interviews. Details here. (!)

Pentimento is a literary magazine for the disability community. Inspired by Sun magazine, they aim to publish ” an accessible, balanced magazine where wonderfully well-written pieces can stand side-by-side with a voice that may not be ready for The Paris Review, but nonetheless, needs to be heard. Where a piece about a promising future can sit next to a glimpse into a bleaker reality.” They pay $250-$250 for submissions. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

Screen Education, also run by the Australian Teacher of Media association, is a quarterly magazine written by and for teachers and students in primary and secondary schools in all curriculum areas, as well as some areas of tertiary study. They pay up to $300 per article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (!)

The Lifted Brow publishes cultural commentary and book reviews. Based in Australia, they publish writers from around the world. They are published both in print and online. They pay $100 per article. Please send a pitch first. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
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Westerly Magazine publishes short stories, poetry, memoir and creative nonfiction, essays and literary criticism. Their reviews are between 500-700 words, to be published online or in print. They pay AUD75 for reviews, AUD75-100 for poetry, and AUD150 for features and short stories. Their style guide is quite specific about submissions. Details here. (!)

n+1 is a magazine about “literature, culture and politics.” They feature a limited number of pieces in their magazine which is published three times a year, and a wider range of work in their online-only section. Writers can send “new fiction, essays, criticism and translation” to submissions@nplusonemag.com. Currently, they are not accepting “poetry, art, illustration, or interview submissions.” According to reports, they pay 4 cents per word. To find out more about n+1, refer to this page.