There are so many websites out there that are in need of quality writing, and are willing to pay for it. Here is a sampling of 25 websites that pay $100 or more for writing from freelance writers. Some of them may occasionally pay a little less, but all of pay $100 for some types of writing.

Note that these rates are highly variable. They’re not set in stone. Rates will still need to be negotiated. If you’re looking to build a solid income as a writer, we recommend the No B.S. Guide to Freelance Writing.

1. Scary Mommy has over a million likes on Facebook. They publish parenting humor, as well as practical advice for moms. Their basic idea: You don’t have to be a perfect mom. They pay $100 per article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
2. The Motley Fool helps investors make the most of their money and provides financial advice of all kinds. They pay $100 for articles that are “analytically sound, thoughtful, and well-written.” Writers who publish multiple posts will be offered a contract for long-term work. To learn more, read their submission guidelines (click on “Freelance Writer/Analyst”).
3. Two Plus Two is an online website about poker. They publish technical articles about playing poker, as well as interviews and biographies of poker personalities. They pay $200 per published article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
4. Cosmopolitan Magazine wants essays about a “a memorable, crazy, hilarious, or touching college experience.” They pay $100 per essay, to be published on their website. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
5. iPhone Life Magazine is one of the world’s premier iPhone resources, with a readership of over 650,000. Their articles range from how-to pieces to app and gear reviews. They pay $50–$100 per article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
6. eCommerce Insiders publishes “commentary and insights for online retailers.” Writers should be subject experts on retail, and submissions should either be educational or commentary. They pay $75 for 400-600 word articles and $125 for articles of 600 words or more. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
7. Salon is a major news media website, as well as a publicly traded company. They regularly hire freelance writers. Expect payments of at least $100. They are known for sharp political commentary, socially trending essays, and high quality writing. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
8. DesertUSA publishes all kinds of articles about the North American Desert regions. Most of what they publish is research based non-fiction. They publish is travel writing, and environmental writing, as well as articles focused on historic events. They pay $100 for articles with photos. To learn more, read their submission guidelines
9. The Big Roundtable is a new publisher that seeks to publish true stories. They believe storytelling is central to what it means to be human. They pay a minimum of $100 for short stories, by donation. All of the articles on the website are accompanied by a “donate” button that allows readers to easily send the writer money. To learn more, and to submit your writing, visit their website.
10. Babble is a parenting website owned by Disney. They publish articles in a number of categories including pregnancy, ‘mom’, ‘baby, ‘body + mind, and relationships. Our sources say they pay around $150 for a 1,200 word article.  To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
11. Polygon publishes engaging stories based on video game artists, fans, and culture. They pay $0.25 per word ($125 for a 500-word article). To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
12. The Christian Science Monitor is a major national newspaper. They pay for hard journalism. Their basic rate for a story is $200 to $225. They have very thorough and detailed contributor guidelines.
13. eCommerce Insiders publishes articles about online retail and the retail industry. They pay $125 for articles 600 words or longer. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
14. iWorkWell publishes articles about human resources. They want “expert HR professionals/consultants/academics and employment or labor attorneys with deep expertise in any area of HR.” They pay $200 or more per article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
15. Home Education Magazine publishes “stories and articles from families who empower their children and teens to live a life rich with self-directed experimentation, thought and action.” They pay $100 for feature articles. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
16. Howlround is all about the theater and performance. They pay up to $150 per article, depending on the category. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
17. Listverse pays $100 for lists. They publish interesting lists, with the hope that they’ll go viral. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
18. A List Apart publishes articles about web design, development, and web content. They pay $200 per article. Their articles are typically between 1,500 and 2,000 words. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
19. PhotoshopTutorials.ws pays up to $300 for full length tutorials about using photoshop. They also publish interviews and “roundups” of creative techniques. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
20. Digital Ocean publishes tutorials about running and managing a web server. They pay $200 for in-depth tutorials and $100 for shorter tutorials. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
21.  A Fine Parent pays $100 for parenting articles, on a different theme every month. They have monthly deadlines. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
22. The Travel Writer’s Life publishes articles all about helping writers make a living as a travel writer. They pay between $50 and $200, depending on the nature of the writing. Read their submission guidelines.
23. HorseChannel.com is a website for horse lovers and riders. They publish horse industry news, essays, care information, and more. They pay $25-$150 for articles. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
24. Giganotosaurus is a publisher of science fiction & fantasy stories. They pay $100 for “long short stories” between 5,000 and 25,000 words. They “want a variety of settings, styles, viewpoints, and backgrounds.  This includes but is not limited to cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and genders.” To learn more, read their submission guidelines: .http://giganotosaurus.org/submission-guidelines/
25. Terraform is an online publisher of science fiction that pays 20 cents a word, up to 2,000 words. They’re run by the major website Vice.com. They want a brief synopsis with each submission. They do not respond to every submission. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.