Want to get paid to write? Then this is for you! A list of publications that pay up to $1,000 or more per article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, if you want to actually<\/em> get paid by these publications, you’ll need to learn how to write a good pitch. The good news, is you can easily learn how to write a good pitch, if you have the right guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And you can get that guidance for free, with a free trial to Litworth. Sign up for a free trial, and take their pitching course here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re already confident in your pitching skills, then I encourage you to check out the list below.<\/p>\n\n\n OpenMind Magazine is “a digital magazine covering disinformation, controversy, cognitive manipulation, and conspiracy theory in science.” They publish “public service science journalism at the crossroads of culture and politics, addressing areas from biomedicine to neuroscience to technology.” They’re seeking passionate, opinionated, clear-headed writers. They pay journalists a flat fee of $1,500 for reported essays or features of 1,200–2,000 words. Experts and authors receive $500 for opinion pieces, cultural reviews, or essays. To learn more, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n GraveSite is an independent publication covering death and life in its shadow—planning and grief, death politics and policy, death tech and longevity, belief traditions, and death in culture. They welcome freelance journalism, personal essays, and other nonfiction across those beats, primarily with a U.S. focus (and elsewhere when relevant to an American audience). According to their pitch guide<\/a>, journalism pays $400 for quicker news and trend pieces under about 800 words, and $1,000 for deeper features of about 900–1,300 words; personal essays, criticism, and commentary pay a $200 honorarium. To learn more, refer to their pitch guide<\/a>, or visit their website<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n The Real News Network is an independent, nonprofit news network that is focused on providing uncompromising and fact-based journalism. They cover politics, prisons and policing, racial justice, climate crisis, and economy and inequality. According to their pitch guide, they pay $250–$400 for Short News Article \/ Dispatch; $400–$600 for Standard Reported Story; $600–$1,200 for In-Depth Feature; $1,200–$2,000+ for Investigative Series or Special Assignment; and $200–$350 for Op-Ed \/ Commentary. <\/strong>To learn more, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n The Virginia Quarterly Review is a literary magazines published by the University of Virginia. They welcome poetry of all types and length, short fiction of 2,500–8,000 words, and nonfiction of 3,000–7,000 words. According to their guidelines, they pay $200 per poem and $1,000 and above for short fiction and other prose. To learn more, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n Narratively publishes untold human stories that surprise, delight and captivate readers. They state that ‘’the true stories they publish are defined not by topic but by style: immersive, cinematic storytelling that takes readers inside another world, another life, through vivid scenes, colorful details and compelling narrative arcs’’. Be aware, they regularly only have opportunities that require a fee to submit. We do not recommend participating in these opportunities. They regularly publish calls for stories, with rates ranging from $300 up to $1,500. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n High Times publishes articles about marijuana cultivation and counterculture lifestyle. They have a special interest in marijuana legalization. Our previous research indicated they paid $500-$1,000 for features, but current pay rates are not clear. According to an old payment report<\/a>, they paid $0.40 per word. To learn more, refer to their submission page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n Smithsonian Magazine ‘’places a Smithsonian lens on the world, looking at the topics and subject matters researched, studied and exhibited by the Smithsonian Institution—science, history, art, popular culture and innovation.’’ They accept proposals from established freelance writers. When sending in your pitch for a history article, you must supply links to previously published works. While no pay is listed on their website, according to a payment report<\/a>, they paid $0.23 per word. According to a deleted tweet, their print rates are $2.00 per word. To learn more, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n Unfiltered & Fed is a food and beverage newsletter. They publish content that explores “history, culture, nuance, and\/or identity through the lens of food and beverage.” They have previously indicated to welcome freelancers interested in creating original and relevant pieces for their newsletter, and that pay was $1\/word, capped at $1,000\/piece. Current information on submissions is unclear. You can attempt to contact their founder through this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n Signal Hill is an audio magazine that publishes audio documentaries of all kinds, including reporting, essays, shorts, profiles, dispatches, and reviews. They accept story pitches through their pitch form. They review pitches on a quarterly basis. According to their pitch form, rates range from $500 to $3,000 for stories. They do not accept pitches for previously published work. To learn more, refer to their pitch form<\/a> and website<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n BlackFlash Magazine is a platform for contemporary visual art. BlackFlash is dedicated to presenting critical opinions, urgent issues, and innovative ideas about divergent artistic practices from across Canada, the United States and beyond. According to their pitch guide, they pay $1,000 for features, $750 for conversations, $600 for artists profiles, and $450 for artists projects. To learn more, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n Popular Woodworking Magazine is a woodworking magazine that provides resources, techniques, how-to articles, artist features, and much more. They publish 6 times annually. They accept article pitches from people of all backgrounds. According to their guidelines, they mostly pay $1,000 to $3,000 per feature (about 2,500 words, 20 photos, and 1 or 2 illustrations). To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n Wirecutter is a product review site owned by The New York Times Company. They cover electronics, home appliances, travel gear, home and garden tools, kitchen and dining products, money management and personal finance, office gear and supplies, and much more. According to their guidelines, they pay $500 for shorter pieces, $300 for scout reports, and $500 for light updates. More involved updates earn up to $1,500, while new reviews or substantial rewrites range from $2,500 to $4,000. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n Truly*Adventurous is a digital magazine that publishes longform stories by established and powerful nonfiction writers. About the kind of stories that they publish, they say: “Unlike most magazines, we have no topical mandates and couldn’t care less about chasing the news cycle. We tell incredible true stories by amazing writers. That’s it. We’ve published a lot of true-crime and real-life horror—subjects we love—but we also publish stories about wild adventures, clashing cultures, devilish mysteries, and unsung heroes.” According to an old tweet<\/a> by their editor, payment starts at $1,000 plus a revenue share model. To learn more, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n The Drift is “a magazine of culture and politics.” They want “socially engaged cultural criticism; class-sensitive analysis; pieces that point out what’s being avoided or talked around in politics, media, arts, or even academia; upbeat cynicism; un-self-serious screeds; generous takedowns; entries from the margins; fiction; poetry; 1-3 sentence book\/ movie\/ TV\/ art reviews.” According to their guidelines, they pay $2,000 for essays, $500 - $1,000 for short stories, $150 for poems, and $25 for Mentions. To learn more, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n The Sunday Long Read is a newsletter that shares the week’s best longform journalism with readers every Sunday. They are looking for longform nonfiction in its many forms. They want ''you to do reporting and talk to people.'' They also produce their own stories. They publish 5 to 10 original longform articles a year. According to their guidelines, their floor for reported longform stories (over 2,000 words) is $2,000. They might cover the expenses too. For details, refer to their pitch guide<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n Asterisk is a quarterly magazine that covers “science, emerging technologies, economics, politics, culture, global health, threats to human development and flourishing.” They’re always seeking new contributors. As per an old post<\/a>, they pay $2,000 per story up to 4,000 words. To learn more, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n Model Railroad Hobbyist is a free magazine for people interested in Model Railroads. According to their write for us page, they typically pay around $230 per article of 3,000 words, plus photos. They expect payment of $200 - $600 per feature article to be typical, but for some feature articles, they've paid well over $1000. To learn more, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n The Numismatist is the official publication of the American Numismatic Association. Numismatism is the collection of coins, medals, paper currency, and similar items. The magazine “serves as a refreshing review for the experienced collector and as an introduction to essential concepts for the less experienced.” The suggested length of articles for their magazine is 1,200 to 3,200 words. According to their guidelines, authors are paid $0.15 per word and $2.75 for each usable photograph, illustration, and numismatic material sent for photographic reproduction. To find out more, refer to their submission guidelines<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n Kitplanes Magazine is a magazine of kit and amateur-built aircraft construction. Contributions are mostly by aircraft builders and recognized experts active in the field. They accept articles on all phases of aircraft construction, from basic design, to flight trials, to construction technique in wood, metal and composite. They also review and analyze products and services related to amateur-built and kit aircraft construction. Short, focused technical articles are always welcome. The typical major feature runs 2000-2500 words. You must query first. They have previously indicated to pay $250-$1,000. Details here<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n Documentary Magazine is a quarterly print journal by the International Documentary Association (IDA). The magazine is dedicated to “covering the art, craft, and business of documentary films.” They publish “interviews with filmmakers, festival dispatches, news items, reported investigations, open letters, critical essays, trend pieces, legal analysis, practical guides for documentarians, updates from IDA, and other essential updates.” According to their guidelines, they pay from $100 to $1,000 per piece. To learn more, refer to their guidelines<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n The Local is an independent magazine that explores urban health and social issues in Toronto. According to an old tweet<\/a> from their editor, they are always seeking “smart Toronto pitches’’ and pay about $1,500 for short features. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n Yellowhead Institute is “a First Nation-led research centre based in the Faculty of Arts at Ryerson University in Toronto, Ontario.” They publish Yellowhead Briefs (800 to 1,000 words), Yellowhead Special Reports (4000-8000 words), and Yellowhead Features. They “encourage submissions from Two-Spirit, trans and youth communities on Indigenous policy.” According to their submission guidelines<\/a>, they pay $400 for accepted Briefs and $1500 – $2000 for Special Reports.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n Cosmos Institute is an academy to develop philosopher-builders and equip them to steer AI toward human flourishing. They're looking for pitches about how AI can support human flourishing. They're interested in writing that helps us make sense of our current moment, organized around five core themes: Truth-seeking, Human autonomy, Decentralization, History, and Philosophy and AI. According to their pitch guide, they offer $1,000 for essays around 2,000 words in length to be published on their Substack. To learn more, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n The Transmitter is an essential resource for the neuroscience community, dedicated to helping scientists at all career stages stay current and build connections. The publication aims to deliver useful information, insights and tools to build bridges across neuroscience and advance research. They are looking for essays and opinion pieces from scientists and clinicians working in neuroscience and related fields. Writers should aim for ~1,000-1,200 words. According to their pitch guide, scientist-written essays come with a $1,000 honorarium. To learn more, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n The Public Eye Magazine is published by the Political Research Associates, a social justice research and strategy center devoted to supporting organizations, civic leaders, journalists, and social sectors that are building a more just and inclusive democratic society. They publish original, long-form features, research-based analysis, and commentary on the U.S. and Global Right. They welcome pitches for long-form features, commentaries and short articles, interviews and reviews. According to their guidelines, they pay $350-$1,500, depending on the type of article. To learn more, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n Kill Your Darlings is an Australian online magazine that is dedicated to arts and culture. They publish a wide range of content, including commentaries, essays and criticisms that run from 1500–2500 words and 1200–1500 words. They only accept fiction submissions from their members. According to their pitch guide, the minimum payment for short fiction is $1000. They have previously indicated a minimum payment of $700 for non-fiction. To learn more, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n Sport Fishing Magazine publishes content for enthusiasts based on ‘serious saltwater fishing around North America and beyond’. They run features between 1,800 to 2,400 words. According to their submission guidelines<\/a>, they pay $750 for print features, and up to $1,500 if photos are included. They pay $200 for 1,000 words and $300 for more than 1000 words for digital features.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n Gray’s Sporting Journal is a journal for hunters and anglers. They are always looking for features on hunting and fishing, and publish four themed issues a year. They publish Expeditions – travel pieces of hunting and fishing locations, Yarns – campfire tales that can be fact or fiction, and poetry. According to their submission guidelines<\/a>, pay is $850-$1,000 for Expeditions (2,500 and 3,000 words) plus $75 per picture; $600-$1,250 for features (750 to 1,500 words; pay based on quality, not length); $600 for yarns (750 to 1,500 words); and $100 for poems (shorter than 1,000 words).<\/p> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n Project Optimist is an independent, digital news outlet featuring solution-centered journalism & art. They have previously indicated to be looking for stories that fall under the topics they cover: the environment, business, social issues, or art in greater Minnesota. They were open to pitches for feature, explanatory, and solutions reporting. Pay was listed as about $500-$1,000 per piece. Rates were negotiable based on experience, story idea, and story length. Their pitch guide is no longer available. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n Health.com is a source for information on fitness, nutrition, beauty, wellness, and lifestyle. The majority of their readers are female. Their previous pitch guide listed rates as $200-$1,000 for personal essays and topical service; $250-$1,000 for reports\/trend pieces; $200-$500 for explainers, as told to, and social trends; and $150 to $300 for product reviews. Current pitching information is unclear, but they're actively looking for new writers. To learn more, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n Curationist enables users and communities to seek, find, and reimagine cultural heritage through their vast archives of open access images, radical work with metadata, and editorial features shining light on marginalized histories of art and objects. They have previously indicated to be seeking proposals for their editorial features and want to hear from arts writers, artists, historians, curators, librarians, archivists, and anyone in the GLAM field. The editorial features critically investigate and contextualize the Works in open access archives. Pay was listed as $1500, aiming for ~1500 words. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n \r\n OpenMind Magazine <\/a>\r\n <\/h3>\r\n Science<\/span>\r\n
\r\n \r\n GraveSite <\/a>\r\n <\/h3>\r\n Philosophy and Culture<\/span>\r\n
\r\n \r\n The Real News Network <\/a>\r\n <\/h3>\r\n General Interest \/ News<\/span>\r\n
\r\n \r\n Virginia Quarterly Review (VQR) <\/a>\r\n <\/h3>\r\n Creative Writing \/ Short Stories<\/span>\r\n
\r\n \r\n Narratively <\/a>\r\n <\/h3>\r\n General Interest \/ News<\/span>\r\n
\r\n \r\n High Times <\/a>\r\n <\/h3>\r\n Cannabis<\/span>\r\n
\r\n \r\n Smithsonian Magazine <\/a>\r\n <\/h3>\r\n History<\/span>\r\n
\r\n \r\n Unfiltered & Fed <\/a>\r\n <\/h3>\r\n Food & Nutrition<\/span>\r\n
\r\n \r\n Signal Hill <\/a>\r\n <\/h3>\r\n Miscellaneous<\/span>\r\n
\r\n \r\n BlackFlash Magazine <\/a>\r\n <\/h3>\r\n Art & Design<\/span>\r\n
\r\n \r\n Popular Woodworking Magazine <\/a>\r\n <\/h3>\r\n Miscellaneous<\/span>\r\n
\r\n \r\n Wirecutter <\/a>\r\n <\/h3>\r\n Miscellaneous<\/span>\r\n
\r\n \r\n Truly*Adventurous <\/a>\r\n <\/h3>\r\n Miscellaneous<\/span>\r\n
\r\n \r\n The Drift <\/a>\r\n <\/h3>\r\n Miscellaneous<\/span>\r\n
\r\n \r\n The Sunday Long Read <\/a>\r\n <\/h3>\r\n Miscellaneous<\/span>\r\n
\r\n \r\n Asterisk <\/a>\r\n <\/h3>\r\n Miscellaneous<\/span>\r\n
\r\n \r\n Model Railroad Hobbyist <\/a>\r\n <\/h3>\r\n Model Railroading<\/span>\r\n
\r\n \r\n The Numismatist <\/a>\r\n <\/h3>\r\n Hobbies & Crafts<\/span>\r\n
\r\n \r\n Kitplanes Magazine <\/a>\r\n <\/h3>\r\n Aviation<\/span>\r\n
\r\n \r\n Documentary Magazine <\/a>\r\n <\/h3>\r\n Movies \/ Film \/ Television<\/span>\r\n
\r\n \r\n The Local <\/a>\r\n <\/h3>\r\n Canadian<\/span>\r\n
\r\n \r\n Yellowhead Institute <\/a>\r\n <\/h3>\r\n Canadian<\/span>\r\n
\r\n \r\n Cosmos Institute <\/a>\r\n <\/h3>\r\n Philosophy and Culture<\/span>\r\n
\r\n \r\n The Transmitter <\/a>\r\n <\/h3>\r\n Science<\/span>\r\n
\r\n \r\n The Public Eye Magazine <\/a>\r\n <\/h3>\r\n Human Rights \/ Social Justice<\/span>\r\n
\r\n \r\n Kill Your Darlings <\/a>\r\n <\/h3>\r\n Australian<\/span>\r\n
\r\n \r\n Sport Fishing <\/a>\r\n <\/h3>\r\n Outdoors \/ Hunting \/ Fishing<\/span>\r\n
\r\n \r\n Gray\u2019s Sporting Journal <\/a>\r\n <\/h3>\r\n Outdoors \/ Hunting \/ Fishing<\/span>\r\n
\r\n \r\n Project Optimist <\/a>\r\n <\/h3>\r\n General Interest \/ News<\/span>\r\n
\r\n \r\n Health.com <\/a>\r\n <\/h3>\r\n Health and Wellness<\/span>\r\n
\r\n \r\n Curationist <\/a>\r\n <\/h3>\r\n Art & Design<\/span>\r\n