Dear Writers —
Here are 11 publications that work directly with freelance writers, and pay up to $1.00 per word.
Be sure to carefully study each publication before sending them a pitch.
If you want to succeed with your pitch, the most important work happens when you carefully study the publication, thoughtfully tailoring your idea to their specific needs.
Here are some resources to help with your pitching:
- How to Pitch a Listicle About Pop Culture
- How to Write a Pitch that Gets You Paid (Based on Real-World Examples)
- Case Study: How I Became a Regular Contributor to My Dream Publication
- Case Study: How I Broke into the Smart Mouth Newsletter and Earned $1 per Word
Epic
Epic publishes extraordinary true stories. Their “writers travel the world searching for encounters with the unknown. Wartime romance, unlikely savants, deranged detectives, gentlemen thieves, and love struck killers: stories that tap into the thrill of being alive.” According to their deputy editor, they generally pay $1 to $2 per word. Most of their stories are at least 5,000 to 6,000 words long. To submit a story, visit this page.
Noema
Noema is a magazine that explores the transformations sweeping our world. They publish “essays, interviews, reportage, videos and art on the overlapping realms of philosophy, governance, geopolitics, economics, technology, and culture.” According to payment reports, they pay $1 per word. If interested, send your pitches or drafts for essays, reported features, interviews, or fiction short stories to edit@noemamag.com. To contact them, refer to this page.
Ambrook
Ambrook Research offers data-driven storytelling regarding modern agriculture. They’re looking for stories about modern agriculture. They’re presently focused on U.S.-based subject matter but will consider exceptions if a story has significant impacts or teachings that can be applied in the U.S. They generally pay between $0.50 and $1.00 per word. To learn more, refer to this page.
Vainqueur
Vainqueur is a Canadian fashion culture and lifestyle platform. They’re looking for pitches on the following topics: fashion, beauty, living, and culture. They pay $0.75 CAD a word for articles that are over 500 words and $1 CAD a word for articles that are less than 500 words. To learn how to pitch them, refer to this page.
Nautilus
Nautilus is a magazine about science, culture, and philosophy. They accept story ideas and pitches at ideas@nautil.us. According to a Tweet by one of their editors, they pay $0.50 to $1.00 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
Lux
Lux is a socialist feminist magazine for the masses. They welcome pitches from both new and established writers. They usually pay $1.00/word for reported features and $0.50/word for most other things. Pitches should be sent to pitches@lux-magazine.com. To learn more, refer to this page.
Landscape Architecture Magazine (LAM)
LAM is a print and digital magazine of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). They publish on a monthly basis. They are always seeking “good stories and great journalists to write about them.” While they love the incredible work happening in major cities, they are “particularly excited to read about smaller cities, rural areas, towns, and other markets where landscape architects are doing innovative and important work that others in the profession could learn from.” They “generally do not allow people to write about projects they’ve worked on, and writers are expected to disclose in print (and to the editors before assignment) any relationship to the story subject.” According to their editor, they pay $1 per word for most of their stories. If interested, email your pitches to lam@asla.org. To learn more, read their contribution guidelines.
Elemental
Elemental is a health and wellness publication by Medium. They seek science-backed stories that educate people about their bodies and minds and help them live healthier lives. They previously paid $1 per word, but it’s not clear if they commission freelance articles anymore. If interested, send your pitches to elemental@medium.com. To learn how to write for them, refer to this page.
The Fuller Project
The Fuller Project is a global nonprofit newsroom that reports on issues affecting women in the US and abroad. They raise awareness, expose injustices, and spur accountability. They are always seeking stories on issues that affect women in the US and globally. According to payment reports, they pay $1 per word. If interested, send your pitches to pitch@fullerproject.org. To learn more, refer to their pitch guide.
EdTech Magazine
EdTech Magazine explores “technology and education issues that IT leaders and educators face when they’re evaluating and implementing a solution for K-12 and Higher Ed.” They are always seeking new writing talent. According to their associate editor, they pay $0.50 to $1.00 per word for articles of 800 to 1,200 words. To learn more, refer to this page.
