Upworthy is one of the largest and most successful social media companies in the world. They publish hugely popular content with the mission of “creating a better world.”

Here’s how you can become a writer for them.

1. Read their “Pitch Us” Page. It gives you the low-down on what they’re looking for.
2. Fill out their “Freelancer Form.” Once you do that, they’ll send you a big packet of information, with lots of tips for the kind of content they want to publish.
3. Send them a pitch. The information packet will tell you where to submit the pitch. Be sure to read everything carefully, and spend time crafting a pitch that fits their exact needs.

If you’re pitch is accepted, your writing could end up being seen by millions of people!

They’ve been known to pay writers $150 per post, plus a bonus $50 if their article gets posted on Facebook.

Here’s the link to their “pitch us” page.

Good luck!

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