Here’s a list of 7 websites that pay $50 for the writing they publish, and sometimes more. Topics covered include movies, politics, news, culture, and parenting.

Be sure to carefully study the publication before sending a proposed article. Also, keep in mind that the payment rates we’ve listed are based on our research, and not guaranteed. We include them to give you an idea of what to expect from the publication. It is still the writer’s responsibility to negotiate payment. — Jacob Jans

1. Chicago Magazine is a print and online publication that focuses on the culture, lifestyles and politics of Chicago. They want writers to send a brief pitch of 1 to 3 paragraphs stressing why their idea is unique and compelling for their readers. They do not publish stories which lack a Chicago angle. Payment reports suggest that they pay up to $1.00 per word. To learn more, visit this page.
2. A Fine Parent is an “online community for parents who believe that great parents are made, not born.” They provide resources that help the readers become better parents. They want articles that are 1,500 to 3,000 words long. They pay $75 for articles that are selected for publication. For further details, refer to this page.
3. Little White Lies is a London-based bi-monthly film magazine that is “committed to championing great movies and the talented people who make them.” The magazine keeps film lovers entertained by featuring progressive writing, illustrations and photography. Payment reports suggest that they pay up to $0.11 per word. To learn more, refer to this page.
4. Sojourners is a magazine and an online publication that covers faith, politics, social justice, war, peace, community and art from a biblical perspective. According to their website, they pay $50 per poem. One payment report suggests that they paid $0.38 per word for a feature. To learn more, refer to this page.
5. Slate is an online general-interest magazine that offers analysis and commentary on news, politics, business, culture and technology. They combine “humor and insight” in their analyses of current affairs and political news. According to payment reports, they pay an average of $0.24 per word. To learn more, refer to this page.
6. Salon covers “news, politics, entertainment, culture, and technology through investigative reporting, commentary, criticism, and provocative personal essays.” According to their website, the best way of submitting articles and story pitches is by email. Payment reports suggest that they pay an average of $0.12 per word. For more details, visit this page.
7. The Point is a Chicago-based print and digital magazine of “philosophical writing on everyday life and culture.” Each issue of the magazine contains three sections which are essays, symposium and reviews. Print essays are 4,000 to 7,000 words long, symposium articles and reviews are 1,500 to 3,000 words long. They pay authors whose articles are published in the print journal. According to one payment report, they paid $0.17 per word. To learn more, refer to this page.