The following is a list of websites that pay writers. All of these websites pay up to $100 per article, and sometimes more. Payment information is included with each publisher, although some of it was sourced from reports by other writers.

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1. The Verge is a very popular website founded to “examine how technology will change life in the future.” According to reports, they pay around 30 cents per word.  Most articles are longform features around 1,500 to 3,000 words. Their submission guidelines page is worth reading. They offer a format for querying that would be excellent to use for any publication. To learn more, read their submission guidelines here.
2. Real Life Magazine is a website funded by Snapchat. They publish “essays, arguments, and narratives about living with technology.” According to reports, the pay around 15 cents per word. To learn more, read their contributors page.
3. The New Statesman is a UK news magazine and website. They occasionally accept freelance submissions for their website. Rates must be negotiated, they reports indicate a typical payment of 9 cents per word. To learn more, read their contributor guidelines.
4. 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.
5. Entelligent is a website for investors interested in energy trading, the U.S. energy industry, and environmental, social, and government investing. They publish articles from business journalists, financial analysts, and climate scientists. They pay $180 per post. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
6. 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. Though, their typical pay appears to be $50. Additionally, they provide a list of articles they need written that you can choose from. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
7. DesertUSA publishes all kinds of articles about the North American Desert regions. They accept submissions for several sections of their site, including the Wildlife, Adventure, and Desert Lore sections. They pay $100 per article with accompanying photos. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.