There are so many websites that pay writers. The following is a list of 5 such websites, in a variety of categories. All of them pay at least $75.
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1. Overland, an Australian literary journal, is currently seeking submissions of short stories on the theme of “The Idea of Women,” to be published in a special online edition. They want “stories that explore – broadly – how women are experienced as ideas rather than realities.” They will pay $120 per story. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
2. 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 $75 per article. Please send a pitch first. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
3. Truthdig is currently seeking poetry for their biweekly poetry section. They want poetry that “speaks to current events.” They pay $75 per poem. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
4. Babble is a parenting website owned by Disney. They publish articles in a number of categories including pregnancy, parenting, lifestyle, and relationships. According to our sources, they pay around $150 per article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
5. Polygon seeks to publish true stories about the world of electronic gaming, including the people behind the scenes, the players, and the culture of gaming. They pay 25 cents per word. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.