Dear Writers,
Here are 28 publishers seeking pitches from freelance writes. All of these publishers pay up to $200, and often more, per article. Topics include gaming, news, feminism, education, and health\/wellness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THESE PUBLISHERS <\/em>unless you are confident in your ability to send them a high-quality pitch.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re not sure how to send a quality pitch, read this article.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want more guidance, then watch this free webinar.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n And if you want many more opportunities, grab a free copy of The Paid Publishing Guidebook for 2020.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sincerely,<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jacob Jans <\/p>\n\n\n\n Launcher<\/strong> is a section in The Washington Post that covers video games and esports. They are seeking \u201coriginal reporting \u2014 features, profiles, reported analysis and more.\u201d They \u201cwant reported stories that reveal some kind of tension.\u201d Target length: 1,000-1,200 words. Pay: $300. To learn how to pitch stories to them, visit this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n EGM<\/strong> is a website about video games. They are looking for gaming stories. Their focus is on feature stories in 3 main categories which are: reporting, profiles, and perspectives. They also publish scored reviews. According to their website, they pay competitive rates. One payment report indicates payment of $0.15 per word for a feature of about 2,700 words. To contribute, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mobilisation Lab<\/strong> is \u201ca global learning and collaboration network powering the future of social change campaigns.\u201d They publish stories (500-1,200 words) about lessons and innovations in advocacy campaigns. They pay $250 to $500 per piece. They want writers to send a one paragraph pitch of the story that they want to write. For details, read their contributor guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Polygon<\/strong> publishes engaging stories based on video game artists, fans, and culture. They previously listed pay as $0.25 per word, but now state that they pay both on effort and word count. They now say “Our rates are competitive and designed to allow freelancers leeway to sink their teeth into stories, sometimes spending months pursuing particular interviews or background information. ” They imply that they’ll be willing to pay a significant sum for the right kind of article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Writer\u2019s Digest<\/strong> is a widely-read and well-respected magazine about the art of writing. They accept both manuscript submissions and queries for articles that \u201cinform, instruct, and inspire\u201d readers. Writers can submit to any of their departments, including their \u201c5-Minute Memoir,\u201d \u201cReject a Hit,\u201d and writing technique sections. They pay between 30 and 50 cents a word for articles up to 2,400 words ($720-$1,200), and they also work with a 25% kill fee. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Writer\u2019s Chronicle<\/strong> is the official publication of the Association of Writers and Writing Programs. The magazine has been in circulation for over four decades, and it is one of the most respected writing magazines. They accept submissions of interviews, pedagogical essays, craft essays, and other areas. They pay $18 per 100 words up to a maximum 7,000 words ($1,260). Keep in mind that their annual conference wasn’t cancelled this year, due to the coronavirus pandemic. This may have an effect on there budget. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Freedom With Writing <\/strong>is a website and email newsletter that publishes articles about paid writing opportunities. They also publish ebooks. Their focus is on helping writers get paid. Pay starts at $50 for case studies, and goes up to $500 or more for ebooks about freelance writing. To learn more, read their submission guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contently<\/strong> is \u201ca technology company that helps brands create great content at scale.\u201d To help freelancers during the coronavirus pandemic, they have decided to frontload their freelance content budget for The Content Strategist (Contently\u2019s publication about content strategy and content marketing). This will allow them to accept more freelance work. They will pay a flat rate of $500 for a story. They will pay $300 for Q&As (published occasionally). For details, visit this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Future of Good<\/strong> covers \u201cstories, innovations, and trends shaping social impact in Canada.\u201d They want writers who have experience in journalism and are interested in covering social impact. They welcome writers from all over the world. Their rates start at a minimum of $0.50\/word. To learn more and to pitch, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Increment<\/strong> is a quarterly \u201cprint and digital magazine about how teams build and operate software systems at scale.\u201d Each issue of the magazine focuses on a new theme. They welcome pitches from writers. Right now, they are especially interested in APIs. According to one payment report, they paid $1.00 per word for a 3,000-word piece. Read their Tweet here<\/a>. Pitch them a story here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Media Co-op<\/strong> is \u201ca coast-to-coast network of local media co-operatives dedicated to providing grassroots, democratic coverage of their communities and of Canada.\u201d They are \u201cinterested in everything from rent strikes & community responses, to what’s happening at man camps, to landback, & more.\u201d They pay $100 to $200 for articles and other media (e.g. audio and video reports). Send pitches to info@mediacoop.ca. To learn more, refer to this Tweet<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Business Insider <\/strong>and Insider<\/strong> are looking for pitches for features. Business Insider is a website that covers business, financial, and technology news. Insider is a website that shares all the adventures that life has to offer. According to their features editor<\/a>, their pay starts at $1.00 per word. To learn more, refer to this\u00a0page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Teachers & Writers Magazine<\/strong> is \u201cpublished by Teachers & Writers Collaborative to provide resources and inspiration in support of our stated mission: teaching creative writing and educating the imagination.\u201d They are looking for the following type of articles: Favorite Classroom Writing Prompts ($75 for 500-750 words), Narrative Lesson Plans ($100 for 750-2,000 words), The Art of Teaching Writing ($150 for 1,000+ words), Interviews ($150-$350 for 1,000-2,500 words), Profiles ($150 for 1,000-2,500 words), Redefining the Canon ($150 for 1,000-2,500 words), and Essays and Editorial Responses ($150 for 1,000-2,000 words). For details, read their submission guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n PTO Today<\/strong> is the magazine for leaders of parent-teacher organizations. They’re published 6 times a year. They publish articles about parental involvement, leadership, fundraising, working with school staff, etc. They pay $125 to $500 (down from $200 to $700!) for features. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal<\/strong> is a \u201cnonprofit institute dedicated to improving higher education in North Carolina and the nation.\u201d They are accepting unsolicited article submissions on topics including \u201chigher education administration, finances, governance, academic standards, efficiency, enrollment, employment, pedagogy, and the curriculum, as well as exposure of bias, politicization, corruption, and poor practices.\u201d They pay an honorarium that begins at $200 and increases with the amount of web traffic. Details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n American Educator<\/strong> is published quarterly by the American Federation of Teachers. It addresses the state of education across the country and covers new trends in education, politics, labor issues, and more. They pay at least $300 for articles, which typically run 1,000 to 5,000 words. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Today\u2019s Catholic Teacher<\/strong> is a nationally circulated print publication for teachers and administrators in Catholic schools. It is published four times a year. They give preference to content that is directed towards teachers in grades 4 through 8. They pay $300 for features of about 1,500 words. To learn more, read their writer\u2019s guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n College & University (C&U)<\/strong> is a quarterly journal by American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO). They pay an honorarium of $300 for a feature article (refereed article) and $150 for a forum article (commentary, analysis, book review, and international resource). To learn more, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dilettante Army<\/strong> is an online journal dedicated to art, writing, visual culture, and feminism. It is published quarterly, and each issue has a theme. They publish pieces of 2,000 to 3,000 words. They offer an honorarium of $200 to $400. To learn more, visit this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bitch Media<\/strong> is a nonprofit, independent, feminist media organization dedicated to providing and encouraging an engaged, thoughtful feminist response to mainstream media and popular culture. Their rates have increased recently. They pay $700 to $1000 for feature articles, $350 for dispatches, and between $150 to $700 for culture stories. They pay all writers. To learn more, read their submission guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Herizons<\/strong> is a Canadian publication with a feminist readership. Articles about applying feminist principles in work, in relationships and organizations, and in social justice are welcome. They are interested in health, social and political, environmental, equality, justice and spiritual issues, as well as parenting issues and all issues informed by diverse racial and cultural experiences. They want personal experiences, journalism style articles, interviews, articles which bring in current research and a clear feminist perspective. They pay $250 to $550 for features, $175 to $210 for news, $75 for reviews. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n LiisBeth<\/strong> is a \u201ca reader and community supported zine\u00a0that examines entrepreneurship, start-up culture, and the innovation eco-system through a\u00a0progressive\u00a0feminist lens.\u201d They pay up to $2,000 for articles. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Folks<\/strong> is a daily online magazine focused on publishing the stories of \u201cremarkable people who refuse to be defined by their health issues.\u201d Editors look for strong personal essays offering \u201ca unique hook and a strong takeaway\u201d that would challenge readers\u2019 perspectives about the issues of health conditions. Editors prefer to receive queries first.\u00a0 Editors buy exclusive publishing rights to published essays for a one-year period and consider only original submissions. They pay $400 for essays, $600 for reported profiles, and $800 for reported features.\u00a0\u00a0 To learn more, read the writers\u2019 guidelines.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Healing Lifestyles<\/strong> “focuses on integrating healing remedies, alternative medicine, natural living, spa wisdom, and nature into our lives, providing tools and inspiration to lead a more healthy and healing lifestyle. ” According to Writer’s Weekly, they pay up to $500 for features. They don’t have guidelines available, but you can contact the editor here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Better Humans<\/strong> offers a collection of self-help and self improvement articles. They accept pitches for commissioned articles, which usually pay $500. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. (See section 4.)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Vibrant Life<\/strong> is a bimonthly magazine that publishes family-oriented health pieces from a Christian perspective. Their Nutrition section adheres to the vegan lifestyle and helps readers eat more nutritious foods. They pay $100-$300 for articles. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n EMS Wire<\/strong> provides the latest news about the EMS (Emergency Medical Services) industry. It was commissioned by the CEO of EMS University. They are looking for articles, exclusives, news stories, and other content regarding the EMS\/Fire industry. They expect the articles to be 150 to 500 words long. They pay $0.05 to $0.30 per word. For details, read their writer guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Road & Track<\/strong> is an American magazine for automotive enthusiasts. They cover new cars, car culture, car shows, motorsports, and more. They are looking for pitches for stories. Their rates start at $400. To learn more, read their Twitter post<\/a>. 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