We hope you had a fantastic 2015. To start 2016 off right, here are 10 publications that are consistently hiring freelance writers. If your New Year’s Resolution is to get published and paid as much as you can, these publications are wonderful starting points.

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1. Briarpatch Magazine is an award-winning politics and culture magazine. They describe their perspective as “fiercely independent and proudly polemical.” Writers are welcome to submit queries for any of their departments, which include features, interviews, parting shots (op-ed), and reviews. They pay $50 to $150, depending on the type of article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
2. subTerrain Magazine is a Canadian literary magazine. They accept submissions of creative nonfiction for each of their themed issues. 2016’s themes are “Secrets,” an unthemed issue, and “Nostalgia.” They pay $50 per published page. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
3. SitePoint publishes articles on aspects of web design and development, from CSS to entrepreneurship. The site relies heavily on freelance writers to supply new, interesting takes on the latest development trends and news. They pay $150 to $300 per article, depending on the topic and length. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
4. RankPay is an SEO service that accepts freelance articles for their blog. They’re looking for posts that cover SEO, content marketing, or social media. They pay $100 per article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
5. iPhone Life Magazine is a leading publication for iPhone owners and enthusiasts. Writers are welcome to submit to any departments, which include iNews, Life + Tech, Best Apps, and more. They pay $50 per article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
6. The Christian Courier is a bi-weekly publication that describes itself as “an eclectic boutique of styles, opinions, and flavors from a Reformed perspective.” They accept submissions via email for their News, Opinion, and Features sections. They pay $45 for columns and $70 per page for other articles. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
7. A List Apart is an online magazine about web design, development, content, and more. They publish longform feature articles (1,500–2,000 words) consisting of thought-provoking information on web design. They pay $200 per article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
8. HowlRound is an online journal and knowledge commons focused on theater. The majority of their content comes from freelance writers. They pay $50 to $150 depending on the type of article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
9. Western Art & Architecture is a “magazine for art collectors and architecture aficionados.” They publish lifestyle articles relating to arts and design in the Western world. Freelancers can submit to any of their departments, which include Artist Profiles, Home Features, In the Studio, and more. They commonly pay 50 cents per word ($400 for an 800–word article). To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
10. The Penny Hoarder publishes articles about earning, saving, and growing money. They’re interested in posts about any and all “wacky and weird ways to make extra money.” They pay $75 for a 700-900 word article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.