{"id":7485,"date":"2019-11-26T08:19:08","date_gmt":"2019-11-26T16:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/?p=7485"},"modified":"2019-11-26T09:37:39","modified_gmt":"2019-11-26T17:37:39","slug":"nine-publishers-paying-1-per-word","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/uncategorized\/nine-publishers-paying-1-per-word\/","title":{"rendered":"Nine Publishers Paying $1 Per Word"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The following is a list of publishers that pay up to $1 per word, or more, for articles from freelance writers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have researched the payment rates for all of these publications, and found their submission guidelines, as well as the editor&#8217;s contact information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re not sure how to approach publications like these, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/uncategorized\/new-freelance-writers-do-not-send-a-pitch-without-reading-this-first\/\">please read this first.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 Jacob Jans<br>   <em>Editor<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Sierra<\/strong> is the magazine of the  Sierra club, the non-profit environmental activist organization. Their  readers are &#8220;are environmentally concerned, politically diverse, and  actively enjoy the outdoors.&#8221; They     pay up to $1.50 a word for feature articles. To learn more, read  their <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sierraclub.org\/sierra\/editorial-guidelines\">submission guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>High Country News<\/strong> is a non-profit magazine covering the American West. They pay between $.50 and $1.50 a  word. Their feature articles can be more than 2,400 words. They accept article pitches on an ongoing basis. They do not generally accept pre-written articles. To learn more and to pitch them an article, be sure to read their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hcn.org\/about\/submissions\">submission guidelines.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AARP: The Magazine<\/strong>&nbsp;accepts submissions from freelance writers on a variety of topics, including personal essays. They want \u201cthoughtful, timely, new takes on matters of  importance to people over 50.\u201d According to our sources, they pay up to $1 a word. To learn more, read their <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aarp.org\/about-aarp\/info-05-2010\/writers-guidelines-aarp-magazine.html\">submission guidelines.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Journey<\/strong> is AAA&#8217;s magazine for their members in Washington and Northern Idaho. They reach over 600,000  readers a month. Payment reports indicate $1 a word for payment. They  aim to &#8220;present readers with lively and informative     stories on lifestyle, travel and automotive topics that encourage  them to discover and explore the Northwest and beyond.&#8221; To learn more,  read their <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.aaa.com\/journey\/writer-guidelines\">submission guidelines.<\/a>&nbsp; When visiting the page, type in the Zip Code 98225 so you can access the right page. You should also search for the regional AAA publication in your area, as they likely accept pitches as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong>Air Canada\u2019s enRoute Magazine.<\/strong> Air  Canada\u2019s magazine reaches over 1 million readers a month. They have an international audience, and high expectations. They accept submissions  in a variety of categories. They aim to respond to submissions within 30 days. According to our sources, they pay $1  CDN per word. Be sure to read their <a href=\"https:\/\/enroute.aircanada.com\/en\/article\/writers-guidelines\">full submission guidelines.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong> Travel + Leisure Magazine<\/strong> pays $1  a word. The vast majority of their writing is from freelance writers.  They have a very large audience, with a circulation of 950,00. The  editors \u201care looking for a compelling reason to     assign an article: a specific angle, news that makes the subject  fresh, a writer\u2019s enthusiasm for and familiarity with the topic.\u201d To learn more, read their <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelandleisure.com\/contact\">contributor guidelines.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chatelaine<\/strong> is a Canadian magazine that covers the topics of health, fashion, and beauty. They publish briefs, how-tos, and features.   For seasonal articles, there is a four to six month lead time. They pay $1 per word. To learn more, read their <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chatelaine.com\/about\/writers-guidelines\/\">submission guidelines.<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New Scientist<\/strong> seeks feature articles. They want &#8220;science and technology stories from around  the world that will intrigue, entertain and inform the widest possible  audience, be they physicists, biologists     or people with no science background at all.&#8221; Payment is negotiated,  but reports indicate over $1 a word. To learn more, read their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newscientist.com\/in209-guide-for-freelancers\/\">submission guidelines.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plate Magazine<\/strong> explores the culinary world to meet the most innovative chefs in the industry and uncover interesting food and drink ideas. Each issue of the magazine focuses on a singular culinary theme. According to payment reports, they pay $1.00 per word. To learn more, <a href=\"http:\/\/plateonline.com\/contact\">visit this page.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The following is a list of publishers that pay up to $1 per word, or more, for articles from freelance writers. We have researched the payment rates for all of these publications, and found their submission guidelines, as well as the editor&#8217;s contact information. 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