7 Magazines that Pay Writers ($50 to $300+ Per Article)

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The following is a list of print and digital magazines that $50 to $300, or more, for the writing they publish. Keep in mind that rates will need to be negotiated, and are not set in stone.

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The Trouble is a magazine that focuses on the development of political strategies to confront climate change. They do not see climate change as a human error or a psychological defect, but see it as a fundamentally political phenomenon. They publish articles on a broad range of topics. They pay their contributors. Their contributors include a diverse group of writers, academics, journalists, and activists. Details here.
Paper Magazine covers fashion, music, film, TV, famous people, nightlife, politics, art, culture, sex, dating, and more. Payment reports indicate that they pay up to $0.25 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
Slice is a literary journal that publishes fiction, non-fiction essays, and poetry. They were created by two book editors who wanted to “create a space where new voices were just as important as famous voices.” They pay $250 for stories and essays. They have funding from Amazon. To learn more read their submissions guidelines.
Model Engineers’ Workshop is a magazine about “all the processes, activities and tools used by hobby engineers.” They cover metalworking and also the use of other engineering materials. They accept article submissions for their magazine. They pay £40 to £50 per page. To learn more, refer to this page.
The Word Among Us is a print and digital Catholic devotional magazine. They are looking for first-person testimony narratives of 1,200 words. They want “stories that focus on a significant experience of conversion, change, or spiritual insight in a simple, anecdotal style.” They pay $150 per story. Details here.
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.
Wartime is a print magazine that specifically focuses on Australian history during times of war. They accept articles from both amateurs and professionals, and demand an engaging writing style. No dry content. Requests proposals. Length: 1,000 to 2,000. Pay: $300 per 1,000 words. Writers’ Guidelines.

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