{"id":11072,"date":"2023-08-01T08:35:06","date_gmt":"2023-08-01T15:35:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/?p=11072"},"modified":"2023-08-01T11:59:35","modified_gmt":"2023-08-01T18:59:35","slug":"11-publications-that-pay-1-00-per-word","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/uncategorized\/11-publications-that-pay-1-00-per-word\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Publications that Pay $1.00 Per Word"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dear Writers &#8212;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are 11 publications that work directly with freelance writers, and pay up to $1.00 per word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be sure to carefully study each publication before sending them a pitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to succeed with your pitch, the most important work happens when you carefully study the publication, thoughtfully tailoring your idea to their specific needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some resources to help with your pitching:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/uncategorized\/how-to-pitch-a-listicle-about-pop-culture\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"9732\">How to Pitch a Listicle About Pop Culture&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/uncategorized\/query-letters-that-were-accepted-and-a-small-guide-to-writing-a-good-query\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10306\">How to Write a Pitch that Gets You Paid (Based on Real-World Examples)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/uncategorized\/case-study-how-i-became-a-regular-contributor-to-my-dream-publication\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10921\">Case Study: How I Became a Regular Contributor to My Dream Publication<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/uncategorized\/case-study-how-i-broke-into-the-smart-mouth-newsletter-and-earned-1-per-word\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"9006\">Case Study: How I Broke into the Smart Mouth Newsletter and Earned $1 per Word<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"listing\">\n<h4>Epic<\/h4>\n<p>Epic publishes extraordinary true stories. Their \u201cwriters travel the world searching for encounters with the unknown. Wartime romance, unlikely savants, deranged detectives, gentlemen thieves, and love struck killers: stories that tap into the thrill of being alive.\u201d According to their <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ginamei\/status\/1263566649635958786\">deputy editor<\/a>, they generally pay $1 to $2 per word. Most of their stories are at least 5,000 to 6,000 words long. To submit a story, visit this <a href=\"http:\/\/epicmagazine.com\/submissions\/\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"listing\">\n<h4>Noema<\/h4>\n<p>Noema is a magazine that explores the transformations sweeping our world. They publish \u201cessays, interviews, reportage, videos and art on the overlapping realms of philosophy, governance, geopolitics, economics, technology, and culture.\u201d According to payment reports, they pay $1 per word. If interested, send your pitches or drafts for essays, reported features, interviews, or fiction short stories to <a href=\"mailto:edit@noemamag.com\">edit@noemamag.com<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.noemamag.com\/contact\/\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"listing\">\n<h4>Ambrook<\/h4>\n<p>Ambrook Research offers data-driven storytelling regarding modern agriculture. They\u2019re looking for stories about modern agriculture. They\u2019re presently focused on U.S.-based subject matter but will consider exceptions if a story has significant impacts or teachings that can be applied in the U.S. They generally pay between $0.50 and $1.00 per word. To learn more, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/ambrook.com\/research\/writing-for-us\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"listing\">\n<h4>Vainqueur<\/h4>\n<p>Vainqueur is a Canadian fashion culture and lifestyle platform. They\u2019re looking for pitches on the following topics: fashion, beauty, living, and culture. They pay $0.75 CAD a word for articles that are over 500 words and $1 CAD a word for articles that are less than 500 words. To learn how to pitch them, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vainqueurmag.ca\/pitch\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"listing\">\n<h4>Nautilus<\/h4>\n<p>Nautilus is a magazine about science, culture, and philosophy. They accept story ideas and pitches at <a href=\"mailto:ideas@nautil.us\">ideas@nautil.us<\/a>. According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/9brandon\/status\/1546247868587167745\">Tweet<\/a> by one of their editors, they pay $0.50 to $1.00 per word. To contact them, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/nautil.us\/contact\/\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"listing\">\n<h4>Lux<\/h4>\n<p>Lux is a socialist feminist magazine for the masses. They welcome pitches from both new and established writers. They usually <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/girlcloudnine\/status\/1362163993213874181\">pay<\/a> $1.00\/word for reported features and $0.50\/word for most other things. Pitches should be sent to <a href=\"mailto:pitches@lux-magazine.com\">pitches@lux-magazine.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/lux-magazine.com\/about\/\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"listing\">\n<h4>Landscape Architecture Magazine (LAM)<\/h4>\n<p>LAM is a print and digital magazine of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). They publish on a monthly basis. They are always seeking \u201cgood stories and great journalists to write about them.\u201d While they love the incredible work happening in major cities, they are \u201cparticularly excited to read about smaller cities, rural areas, towns, and other markets where landscape architects are doing innovative and important work that others in the profession could learn from.\u201d They \u201cgenerally do not allow people to write about projects they\u2019ve worked on, and writers are expected to disclose in print (and to the editors before assignment) any relationship to the story subject.\u201d According to their <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JenniferEditor\/status\/1336031622135762946\">editor<\/a>, they pay $1 per word for most of their stories. If interested, email your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:lam@asla.org\">lam@asla.org<\/a>. To learn more, read their <a href=\"https:\/\/landscapearchitecturemagazine.org\/contribute-to-lam\/\">contribution guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"listing\">\n<h4>Elemental<\/h4>\n<p>Elemental is a health and wellness publication by Medium. They seek science-backed stories that educate people about their bodies and minds and help them live healthier lives. They previously paid $1 per word, but it&#8217;s not clear if they commission freelance articles anymore. If interested, send your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:elemental@medium.com\">elemental@medium.com<\/a>. To learn how to write for them, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/elemental.medium.com\/how-to-write-for-elemental-61a3c62daaa5\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"listing\">\n<h4>The Fuller Project<\/h4>\n<p>The Fuller Project is a global nonprofit newsroom that reports on issues affecting women in the US and abroad. They raise awareness, expose injustices, and spur accountability. They are always seeking stories on issues that affect women in the US and globally. According to payment reports, they pay $1 per word. If interested, send your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:pitch@fullerproject.org\">pitch@fullerproject.org<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/fullerproject.org\/pitch-us\/\">pitch guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"listing\">\n<h4>EdTech Magazine<\/h4>\n<p>EdTech Magazine explores \u201ctechnology and education issues that IT leaders and educators face when they&#8217;re evaluating and implementing a solution for K-12 and Higher Ed.\u201d They are always seeking new writing talent. According to their <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ameliapangg\/status\/1292890837937000453\">associate editor<\/a>, they pay $0.50 to $1.00 per word for articles of 800 to 1,200 words. To learn more, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/edtechmagazine.com\/higher\/about-us\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"listing\">\n<h4>NatuRx<\/h4>\n<p>NatuRx is \u201ca national magazine that covers cannabis as an essential tool for better living.\u201d They offer news on the latest CBD and cannabis research, laws, and products. They <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WritersofColor\/status\/1268693841743208448\">pay<\/a> $0.50-$1.00\/word for cannabis stories. To contact them, visit this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketoutdoormedia.com\/contact\/\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Writers &#8212; Here are 11 publications that work directly with freelance writers, and pay up to $1.00 per word. Be sure to carefully study each publication before sending them a pitch. If you want to succeed with your pitch, the most important work happens when you carefully study the publication, thoughtfully tailoring your idea&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11186,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[73],"class_list":["post-11072","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-july-25-2023"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11072","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11072"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11072\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11185,"href":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11072\/revisions\/11185"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11186"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11072"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11072"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11072"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}