The following is a list of websites and blogs that pay writers for guest posts and articles. Included is a wide variety of websites, covering many topics.

If you’re new to freelance writing, and do not have a portfolio, then writing for websites can be a great way to get your foot in the door.

There are so many blogs out there that don’t require previous experience, or a portfolio. They simply want to publish good writing that fits their unique needs.

One of the students at Writing Launch, recently wrote:

“I have 2 steady writing clients who want me on board for the foreseeable future (both online magazines), several one or two-off jobs, and a great understanding of what it takes to be a freelance writer. All of this has happened within 2 months and because I directly used what I’ve learned in Writing Launch.”

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Archinect is a website for “progressive-design oriented students, architects, educators, and fans.” They are a source for news, event listings, discussions, and job opportunities. According to one payment report, they paid $0.15 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.

Healthline is a health information website that wants to be the most trusted ally of people in their pursuit of health and well-being. Payment reports indicate that they pay up to $0.46 per word. To contact them, visit this page.

Creative Revolt is a blog that offers tips to bloggers, creative entrepreneurs, and freelance writers. They are looking for list-style and how-to posts of 1,000 to 2,000 words. They are interested in posts on the following topics: round-ups of freelance writing websites that pay $100+ to write, how to travel full-time as a freelance writer, and an inside look into a specific freelance writing website. They pay $100 per blog post. For details, visit this page.

Tekton Ministries hosts Catholic pilgrimages which help people in experiencing God in their lives. They are looking for articles for their blog. They are specifically seeking articles on the topics of: true stories of pilgrimage experiences (500 to 1000 words), informational articles on pilgrimage destinations (300 to 800 words), articles on Catholic devotions that relate to a place of pilgrimage (300 to 800 words), and reflections that relate to pilgrimage (300 to 800 words). They pay $50 to $150 for an article. To learn more, read their article submission guidelines.

CircleCI is a continuous integration and delivery platform that helps software teams release quality code, faster. They allow freelancers to write on topics of their own choice. They pay $300 per accepted blog post (1,500 to 2,500 words). For more information, refer to this page.

Garden State Legacy (GSL) is a quarterly online magazine and a website devoted to the history of New Jersey. They are always looking for new writers. They are interested in pieces that reflect all aspects of New Jersey’s history, and the influence of New Jersey on the United States and world history. They pay $100 for articles of 2,500 words and above. For details, read their editorial guidelines.

Ars Technica is a website that specializes in news, reviews, and analysis of technology trends. They cover technology, policy, science, cars, gaming, gadgets, and more. Payment reports indicate that they pay up to $0.40 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.

UBER Driver Things is a blog and community where UBER and LYFT drivers get the latest rideshare tips, tricks, news, and opportunities. They are seeking experienced drivers (with a minimum of 3 months of paid driving experience) who can “offer advice, guides, their take on interesting topics, current events and personal experiences as it pertains to driving for a living.” They pay $75 to $200 per article. For details, visit this page.

Focused Compounding is a members only website for “buy and hold value investors.” They are looking for articles that analyze a single stock. The article should be at least 3,000 words long, have a great headline, and a great image to go with that headline. They pay $100 for the first 3,000 words, and $10 for every 1,000 words after that. For more information, refer to their writer’s guidelines.

Timeless2Wheels.com is a website that covers timeless motorcycles including choppers, bobbers, cafe racers, and scramblers. They are seeking budding writers for their website. In the beginning, they will come up with headlines for the articles that they want written. They generally want articles of around 2,500 words, and pay 3 cents a word which comes out to $75 per article. As the writers gain experience, they increase their pay and give them more flexibility in choosing their own topics. To learn more, visit this page.

Nomadic Matt is a website that offers daily tips on “how to travel the world cheaper, smarter, and longer.” They are looking for posts of 1,000 to 2,000 words on LGBT, Africa, Middle East, Central Asia, India, China, and technology. They pay $250 per post. For details, visit this page.

Apartment Therapy is a home and decor website that features DIY how-to’s, design lessons, expert advice, and shopping guides for creating beautiful homes. According to one payment report, they paid $0.12 per word. To contact them, and to submit, visit this page.

Difford’s Guide is a website that offers engaging information on cocktails, wines, beers, spirits, liqueurs, bars, bartenders, and more. According to one payment report, they paid $0.29 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.

Appy Pie is a mobile app creator that allows users to create and monetize various types of mobile apps. They are looking for blog posts (1,000 to 2,500 words) accompanied by examples or images. The blog posts may be written on the following topics: restaurant apps, radio/music/entertainment apps, real estate apps, wedding planning apps, dating apps, quiz/survey apps, mobile app builders, small businesses, chatbot builders, website builders, workflow automation, app marketing, and case studies about brands that have met success with apps. They pay up to $100 per blog post. If the blog gets shared for 200 times or more, they pay an additional amount of $50. Details here.

SparkTraffic is an automated tool that lets users generate thousands of daily visits to their websites. They are looking for tutorials on traffic, online marketing, Alexa, Google analytics, Similarweb, and more. They pay $300 for in-depth tutorials (1,500+ words), $150 for tutorials (750+ words), and $75 for short tutorials (300+ words). For details, visit this page.

Healio.com is a medical news, education, and information website for health care practitioners. According to one payment report, they paid $0.13 per word for a 500-word news story. To contact them, visit this page.

The Fix is a daily website for news and information on addiction and recovery. They offer rehab reviews, sober living tips, and addiction recovery news. Most of their stories are of 1,100 to 2,000 words. According to payment reports, they pay an average of $0.15 per word. To learn more, refer to this page.

New Naratif is a multimedia website focused on Southeast Asian journalism, research, and art. They are looking for “content that is evidence-based, rich in context, and grounded.” They pay $200 for text (about 1,500 words for journalism, and 3,000 to 6,000 words for research articles) and $50 per photo (maximum 2 photos per piece). Details here.

Daring Abroad is a blog that offers work from home jobs, investment opportunities, business ideas, and more. They also offer reviews of home appliances. They are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. They are looking for contributors who are “passionate about writing on life and travel tips.” They pay $100 per article (1,500 to 2,000 words). To learn more, visit this page.

NurseGuidance.com is a blog where nurses offer helpful articles and videos to other nurses. They are looking for articles and videos for their blog. They pay $50 to $100 for anecdotes, general tips, or advice articles. The articles should be 400 to 1,200 words long. For details, visit this page.

Self-Publishing School is “an online education company that teaches people how to write, market, & publish their first book in as little as 90 days.” They are looking for contributors who are “passionate about writing, publishing, marketing, or even business.” They pay $150 per blog post (1,200 to 2,500 words). Details here.

Scalawag is a website and magazine dedicated to the American South. They are looking for untold stories, original thoughts, and fresh perspectives on the culture, politics, and life in South America. They publish nonfiction, fiction, poetry, state politics coverage, and photo essays. According to their website, they pay all their contributors. Payment reports indicate that they pay up to $0.25 per word. For details, visit this page.

Doggypedia is a website that helps families raise happy and healthy dogs. They are accepting guest posts for their website. They pay $50 to $1,000 for long form, well sourced pieces written by professionals. To learn more, visit this page.

Tales from the Banana Trail is a blog that features inspiring stories of real world explorers, and also provides tools that help people achieve their full potential as explorers. They accept guest posts (of at least 1,000 words). They want writers to send them a pitch first. If they accept the pitch, they pay $100 upon completion. For details, visit this page.

Kidspot is an Australian parenting website that covers pregnancy, birth, parenting, lifestyle, health, food, and more. According to payment reports, they pay up to $0.18 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.

HotNewHipHop (HNHH) is a website that is a source for hip-hop news, songs, mixtapes, and videos. Payment reports indicate that they pay $0.10 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.

Geekflare is a tech blog that provides articles focused on cloud computing, web security, hosting, blogging, development, and middleware. They are seeking experienced professional writers for how-to, configuration, troubleshooting, and product information articles. They typically pay $25 to $150 per article. For details, refer to this page.

Number is “an independent journal of the arts for Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas.” They prefer proposals to completed articles. The payment rates for their print publication are: $50 for regional update (500 words), $75 for exhibition review (700 to 1,000 words), $100 for interview (1,000 to 1,500 words), and $100 for feature article (1,000 to 1,500 words). The rates for their website publication are: $50 for exhibition review (500 to 600 words), and $50 for interview (500 to 600 words). For details, visit this page.

Immersion Magazine is “the newest outlet for independent fashion and entertainment, providing opportunities for emerging artists to showcase what they are all about.” They pay $100 for a full-length article of 4 to 8 pages, and $50 for a blog of 350 to 750 words. For details, refer to this page.

Argo Swim Video provides tools that help swimmers and coaches. They are looking for guest contributions of 500 to 1,000 words for their blog. They pay $100 for accepted content. To learn more, refer to this page.

Headspace is an online healthcare company that specializes in meditation. They provide guided meditation resources to users through their website and mobile app. According to payment reports, the pay up to $0.33 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.

The Truth About Cars is a website that features automotive news, reviews, and editorials. Payment reports indicate that they pay up to $0.45 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a nonprofit that helps educators prepare students for success in college, career, and life. They are looking for educators to contribute theme and non-theme-related blog articles. The articles should ideally be 500 to 800 words long. They pay $100 to bloggers when their work is published. For details, visit this page.

Texas Monthly is a magazine and website that covers Texas news, politics, culture, food, travel, history, music, crime, and more. According to payment reports, they pay $1.00 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.

Curiosity is an educational website that aims to “ignite curiosity and inspire people to learn.” Each day, they create and curate engaging topics for lifelong learners around the world. According to one payment report, they pay $0.21 per word. To contact them, visit this page.

Bookforum is a book review magazine and website that covers arts, culture, and politics. According to payment reports, they pay up to $0.32 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.

LAist is a website about Los Angeles and everything that happens in it. They are looking for stories of all kinds, “from breaking news to movie reviews to everything in between.” They pay $150 to $200 per story depending on its length and complexity. To learn more, refer to this page.

Survivalist 101 is a website that offers survival, hunting, camping, and hiking gear, gear reviews and survival tutorials. They pay $25 for survival themed articles (600 words), $30 to $50 for product reviews and comparisons with pictures (over 500 words), and $40 to $100 for video product reviews or survival skills. To learn more, refer to this page.

Paint Basket Online Art Lessons is a website that features hundreds of online art classes and tutorials. They want articles (of at least 700 words) about any art related topic. Writers can expect to earn $30 to $100 for an article depending on how complete/intricate it is. They are only looking for writers who can work on a long term basis. For details, visit this page.

Revive Social Blog provides top-level advice to social media marketers. They are looking for how-to posts that focus on a particular aspect of social media. If the quality of the article is up to par, writers can earn $100 to $200 per article. For details, visit this page.

Highsnobiety is a blog, website, and magazine that covers stories and trends in design, fashion, music, art, and culture. According to payment report, they pay up to $0.15 per word. To contact them, visit this page.

BBC Travel is a feature section within the website BBC.com. They offer high-quality content on destinations around the globe. They are looking for feature articles of 800 to 2,000 words. According to payment reports, they pay up to $0.56 per word. For details, visit this page.

Eat Your World is an online guide to regional foods and drinks around the world. For original articles for their blog, they pay $25 to $40. For destination guides (with high-quality photos), they pay $300 to $500. To learn more, refer to this page.

Chowhound is a food website maintained by CBS Interactive. It is a place for food enthusiasts to discover new recipes and hobbies. Payment reports indicate that they pay up to $0.29 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.

Man Repeller is a fashion and lifestyle website that “explores the expansive constellation of things women care about from a place of openness and humor, with the conviction that an interest in fashion doesn’t minimize one’s intellect.” According to payment reports, they pay up to $0.25 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.

Unwinnable is a digital magazine and website dedicated to the intersection between life and culture. They seek stories that help their “readers find things that are underground, indie, cult and lesser known.” The length of the stories for their magazine (Unwinnable Monthly) should be 1,500 words. They pay $0.05 per word, up to $150, for stories accepted to their magazine. For details, visit this page.

LIVESTRONG.COM is a website that offers diet, nutrition, fitness, and wellness tips for a healthier lifestyle. According to payment reports, they pay up to $0.67 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.

Software Testing Help (STH) is a software testing blog. They want tutorials on any topic that would be of help to quality assurance testers. They usually pay $200 to $600 for a tutorial. To learn more, refer to this page.

In These Times is a progressive magazine and website committed to covering and analyzing popular movements for economic, environmental, social, gender, and racial justice. According to payment reports, they pay an average of $0.22 per word. To learn more, refer to this page.

Harvard Medical School CME Online is a “learning center for postgraduate online medical education.” They are accepting guest posts from credentialed health care professionals for their two blogs, Trends in Medicine and Lean Forward. The posts should be at least 400 words long. They pay $200 per post. To learn more, refer to this page.

Auth0 provides a “universal authentication & authorization platform for web, mobile and legacy applications.” They are looking for technical articles for their blog. The technical articles should show readers how to get things done using new technologies like Java, Ruby on Rails, Python, Node, ASP.NET Core, Go, Modern JS, and Authentication. They pay up to $300 per article. To learn more, visit this page.

MFractor is a “productivity tool for Visual Studio Mac.” They are looking for technical content about Xamarin, including “beginner tutorials, deep dives into the latest Xamarin developments and MFractor how-tos.” They pay $250 AUD for a blog post. To learn more, refer to this page.

City Limits is a non-profit website that offers in-depth reporting and commentary on the most pressing issues of New York City. According to payment reports, they pay up to $0.33 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.

Grand Rapids Food Magazine is a print and online magazine that explores the food and drink culture of West Michigan. They are looking for feature pieces (1,200 to 3,000 words) and front/ back of the book items (600 to 700 words). They pay 30 cents per word for articles published on their website and 40 cents per word for articles published in their magazine. For details, read their submission guidelines.

Babe is a website for young women. They are “into good news reporting, trash trends, personal stories, industry-leading analysis of guys in your life and the pettiest celebrity drama.” According to payment reports, they pay up to $0.18 per word. To contact them, visit this page.

Elegant Themes builds “beautiful premium WordPress themes coupled with advanced functionality and awesome support.” They are looking for tutorials, case studies, in-depth guides, and evidence-based opinion pieces for their blog. Their ideal word-count is 1,000 to 1,500 words. They pay a flat rate of $250 per article. For details, visit this page.

CheapUndies is a daily deal website for designer underwear. They are looking for writers who have a passion for undies. Their most accepted articles are 700 to 1,000 words long. They pay $75 to $100 per article. For details, refer to this page.

Rooted in Rights Blog is a “platform dedicated to amplifying the authentic perspectives of disabled writers.” They are looking for articles and op-eds on disability rights topics, by writers who identify as disabled. They pay on a sliding scale that is based on word count, with the minimum payment being $100. To learn more, refer to this page.

Pixlr Blog features content about “mobile photography, graphic design, and anything else that feels like it fits.” They pay $200 per post. They pay higher rates for in-depth, tutorial-style content. To pitch them an idea, visit this page.

SoulTown-USA helps “travelers find black culture and joy in the USA.” They want travel writers to write about black culture in one American city that they love. They want posts of 1,500 to 2,000 words. They pay $100 per blog post. To learn more, visit this page.

Rokslide is a website about backcountry hunting. They offer gear reviews, fitness routines, shooting tips, hunting tactics, and how-to and how not-to articles. They want articles of 500 to 1,500 words. They pay $50 to $500 per article. For details, refer to their submission guidelines.

Your Wardrobe Unlock’d is a website focused on period costume making. They are “looking for articles that will inspire people to start sewing today, help them with any problems and give them lots of lovely ideas.” They pay UK£100 per article. For details, refer to this page.

WeAreTeachers is an online media brand for educators. They welcome submissions on a wide range of topics related to teacher life and education. Before submitting, they recommend reviewing their blog to understand their style, format, and tone. Most of their blog posts are 500 to 700 words long. If they publish the submission, they pay an honorarium of $100. To learn more, visit this page.

Mediabistro is a website that provides job, training, and career resources for media professionals. They want stories that will inspire the careers of their readers, help them land jobs or develop expertise. They pay $75 to $150 per post. For details, refer to this page.

GitLab is “an open core company which develops software for the software development lifecycle used by more than 100,000 organizations.” They are looking for high-quality tutorials and stories for their blog. They pay up to $200 per post. To learn more, visit this page.

OC87 Recovery Diaries is an interactive website which features stories on mental health recovery, empowerment and change. They feature stories that inspire others and generate discussion and awareness. They offer an honorarium of $250 for accepted posts. To learn more, visit this page.

The Daily Beast is a news and opinion website dedicated to independent journalism. They focus on politics, power, and pop culture. They reach over 1 million readers a day. According to payment reports, they pay an average of $0.34 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.

Postmark blog is a blog by Postmark (a transactional email service). They want “tutorials that cover broad topics related to transactional email such as delivery, reputation, design, tools, and testing, as well as tutorials for using Postmark with specific languages and systems such as Python, Rails, Laravel, Node, and so on.” They pay $200 to $300 per tutorial, depending on its complexity. To learn more, visit this page.

Dataquest blog features tutorials and articles on data science, data engineering, and data analysis. They have a monthly readership of over 100,000. They pay $200 for technical blog posts and $100 for non-technical blog posts. To learn more, refer to this page.

GUTS is a Canadian magazine and blog covering Canadian politics and culture, including “long-form journalism, interviews, fiction, and new media that further feminist correspondence, criticism, and community in Canada.” They pay $100 for print pieces, $50 for blog posts. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Urban Flaiire is a website that reviews music, particularly Hip-Hop, RnB, Eclectic, Chill Wave, Pop, Urban. They pay 20 cents per word for reviews of singles, LPs, etc. Most reviews are 150 to 600 words. To learn more, read their freelancer guidelines.

Living Whole is a blog focused on healthy living. The author of the blog has Crohn’s disease, which she treated successfully through natural means. They pay $50 per article on topics such as healthy recipes, natural remedies, parenting, pregnancy, trending natural health topics, how to articles, or anything health and wellness. To learn more, read their submission guidelines. Or, visit the website.

Hakai Magazine is an online magazine that “explores science, society, and the environment from a coastal perspective.” They are based in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The length of stories and commentary in their “news & views” section is 300 to 800 words. While, the length of narratives, essays, profiles, and investigative pieces in their “features” section is 1,000 to 5,000 words. Payment reports indicate that they pay up to $0.60 per word. According to Hakai magazine’s website, they have a “modest travel budget and all expenses must be approved in advance.” To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Crikey is an Australian news website that covers politics, government, business, technology, media, culture, language, arts, and sports. They publish analysis, reportage and humor writing. The average length of their freelance articles is 700 words. They pay a minimum of $150 per article. To learn more, visit this page.

Quill Blog is a blog by Quill Corporation (an office supplies retailer). They offer tips and tricks on work-life balance, office issues, career advancement, meal plans, and more. They pay $50 for 300 to 500 words tutorials that focus on resolving common office issues, $100 for 500 to 1,000 words tutorials that deal with issues that demand more guidance and clarity, and $150 for 1,000+ words tutorials that answer complicated problems with a number of solution paths. To learn more, visit this page.

Wallet Gains is a blog that offers solutions to money or debt problems. They are looking for guest posts that can help their readers save money and pay off debts. They pay $50 to $150 per post. To learn more, visit this page.

Devata Active is “an online fitness, yoga and movement studio.” They are currently accepting guest blog submissions. They want articles of 600 to 1,800 words. The popular subject areas for articles include “health & wellness, creativity, personal development, yoga, fitness, herbalism, professional development, nutrition, spirituality, metaphysics, culture, travel.” Payment is $35 to $150 per article. To learn more, refer to this page.

CyberAngler is a website “by fishermen for fishermen.” They publish “daily fishing reports by premier captains, fishing guides directory, tournaments, articles, tips, techniques and more.” According to their website, feature articles should be at least 1,500 words long, while other articles can be shorter. They pay $20 to $200 per work depending on the quality and nature of it. For details, refer to this page.

Zift provides “essential screen time parenting tools, insights and resources to families in a technology-driven world.” Their Parent Portal and Parenting Insights blog help parents become better at parenting in today’s technology-filled environment. They want evergreen articles that offer practical and actionable tips. Their most successful articles are 1,500 to 2,000 words long. They pay $100 per article. To learn more, refer to this page.

Gothamist is a “website about New York City and everything that happens in it.” They publish stories that help their readers better understand the city of New York and its people. They are not looking for fiction. According to payment reports, they pay up to $0.40 per word, though it is not clear what their current pay rates are, due to a change in ownership. To learn more, visit this page.

RemarkMe is a website/blog that helps people make money online at home. They are looking for money making ideas, money saving tips, and inspirational success stories. They are also looking for tech articles on blogging, affiliate marketing, email marketing, eBook writing, and Youtube. They publish articles that are between 500 and 1,000 words long. They pay $25 to $100 for articles that are selected for publication. To learn more, refer to this page.

The Progressive is a monthly magazine and a website that is a “bold voice for peace, social justice, and the common good.” They publish investigative reporting, reports on social movements and activism, pieces on current events from a progressive point of view, and pieces on foreign policy from a U.S. angle. According to payment reports, they pay an average of $0.39 per word. For details, read their writers guidelines.

Daily Yonder is a website for people living in the rural U.S. They cover “health, employment, broadband access, education, and economic development.” One payment report indicates a $200 payment for an investigative article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Go East is a blog about mountain sports in the northeastern United States. They cover outdoor trip ideas, backpacking, photography, inspiration, beta, news, and stories. Payment, strangely, is via “cash gift cards” and is between $75 and $100. TO learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Bank Foreclosures Sales is a website that lists foreclosed properties in the United States. They accept pay up to $100 for guest posts about real estate, foreclosure, flipping houses, investing or properties related articles. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

WebWash offers training and consulting for Drupal, a php based website creation platform. They pay $50 to $175 for tutorials about working with or programming for Drupal. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Income Voice publishes case studies about website owners who have built income with their websites, as well as how-to methods for making money online. They’re focused on affiliate marketing, Adsense, Youtube, Amazon, etc. They generally pay $50 to $100 per article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

San Diego Reader is a local website and periodical covering San Diego California, including news, politics, music, local campuses, events, and more. They pay $100 for neighborhood news stories, plus $25 for photos, and $25 for videos. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Couchbase is a company that offers NoSQL database technology. They pay for articles to be published on their blog. Payment is $200. Their submission guidelines suggest a list of topics. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Plesk is the “leading WebOps platform to run, automate and grow applications, websites and hosting businesses.” They are looking for tutorials, tips, guides, industry insights, trend observations and case studies. They pay $50 to $200 per article. To learn more, refer to this page.

Edible Queens is a magazine devoted to celebrating the vibrant food scene of New York City’s borough of Queens. It is published five times a year. They are looking for “subjects that are both timely and traditional.” According to their website, the articles that are accompanied with original and carefully tested recipes are “highly desirable”. They pay $0.25 per word for print pieces. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

Portland Mercury is an alternative newspaper, website and blog that covers Portland, Oregon’s news, politics, fashion, film, music, arts, events and entertainment. Payment reports suggest that they pay $0.15 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.

HowlRound is a “free and open platform for theatremakers worldwide.” It is based out of Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts. They are looking for writers who are actively involved in theatre. They pay $150 for essays (1,500 to 2,000 words), $50 for blogs (750 to 1000 words), and $100 for NewCrit reviews (1,000 to 1,500 words). To learn more, refer to this page.

Smart Business Trends is a blog that covers “the latest trends in online marketing, including email marketing, WordPress, and Amazon FBA.” They pay $100 to $200 for well-researched tutorials, product reviews and case studies. To learn more, refer to this page.

Legion Magazine bills itself as Canada’s military history magazine. They cover military history, military and veterans affairs, policing issues, issues of concern to senior citizens, health, recreation, humour and current affairs of interest to a national audience. Payment ranges from $150 to $1,200, plus 10 percent if they post the article on their website. Query first. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Informed Comment is a website covering news, politics, and foreign policy, especially about the Middle East, South Asia, and the United States. Topics include religion, human rights, women’s rights, workers’ rights, and religious discrimination, and energy and climate change. Payment is $100 per article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Rabble.ca is the largest progressive news website of Canada. Their aim is to represent the views and actions of progressive activists across Canada. They accept pitches of up to 200 words. They pay $0.10 a word up to $100 for commissioned pieces. To learn more, refer to this page.

New Internationalist offers a distinctive point of view on the biggest problems facing the world today. They cover a variety of topics that range “from fracking to gender equality, and trade deals to technology.” They publish both in print and online. They usually publish articles of 800 to 1,200 words on their website, for which they pay £150. To find out more, refer to this page.

Reason covers politics, culture, science and economics from a libertarian perspective. Their magazine’s articles are 850 to 5,000 words long, while their website’s articles tend to be shorter. They rarely accept unsolicited manuscripts. They prefer queries that give a good idea about the proposed article. Our sources suggest that they pay up to $0.50 per word. To find out more, refer to this page.

Salon covers “news, politics, entertainment, culture, and technology through investigative reporting, commentary, criticism, and provocative personal essays.” According to their website, the best way of submitting articles and story pitches is by email. Payment reports suggest that they pay an average of $0.12 per word. For more details, visit this page.

Sojourners is a magazine and an online publication that covers faith, politics, social justice, war, peace, community and art from a biblical perspective. According to their website, they pay $50 per poem. One payment report suggests that they paid $0.38 per word for a feature. To learn more, refer to this page.

Gizmodo is a website about technology, science and culture. They publish reported features, experiential pieces, profiles, consumer tech reviews, interviews and recurring series. According to payment reports, they pay up to $0.33 per word. To learn more, refer to this page.

Cracked is an American humor website. They are famous for their list-style feature articles. For an author’s first four accepted articles, they pay $150 each. From the fifth article onward, they pay $250. To learn more, refer to this page.

On Parenting is a parenting blog of Washington Post. They are looking for pieces with an interesting angle to parenting. They welcome reported pieces and personal essays. They want the pieces to be no more than 1,200 words long. Payment reports suggest that they pay up to $2.50 per word. According to one of our readers, expect no more than $300 total. To learn more, refer to this page.

The Travel Writer’s Life is a web site managed by the Great Escape Publishing. Editors want material to show readers “how to enjoy a life of travel, adventure, creativity and freedom – and earn a good living.” They do not publish traditional travel pieces but look for articles on “the craft of getting paid to travel” through different venues (e.g., photography, writing, or leading tours). Regular contributors are professional writers/photographers making a living by selling their travel articles and/or photos. Editors buy all rights to articles and non-exclusive unlimited use rights to images. They also retain the right to publish articles or photos in any of their affiliated publications and online. Payment is $50-$75 for assigned articles for the website, $100-$150 for interviews and personal stories, and $150-$200 for articles with specific income advice. To learn more, read writers’ guidelines: http://www.thetravelwriterslife.com/writers-guidelines/.

Earth Magazine is a print magazine and website that offers “the science behind the headlines,” with a focus on earth science. They accept submissions from freelance writers as well as scientists. They are not a peer-reviewed journal, but focused more on connecting with the broad public. A recent report on Litworth showed a pay rate of 30 cents per word. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Blade Magazine is about knives and knifemaking. According to their website: “What we need are stories that are brand new in scope and content. Knives being used for unusual purposes, in adventure settings, etc., are always good. New, state-of-the-art knife designs, steels and other knife materials and how they are made are good. The knife collections of celebrities are good. Stories on how to collect knives, what to collect and why, etc., are good.” They pay between $150 and $300 for articles. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

My Used Car Blog publishes articles related to car maintenance, after-market upgrades, and the automotive industry. They want list articles, how-to articles, car reviews, and car product reviews. They pay $20 to $100, depending on length. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Antiques Weekly is a newspaper about antiques and collectibles. Though they have not listed their writers guidelines or pay, they apparently do pay. Their website has a digital copy of the newspaper, and they have features and news on their site, so writers can get an idea of the kind of antiques-related news and features they are looking for. Pay: Reportedly up to $250. Editorial contact details here.

Guyvorce is a website focused on divorce advice for men. They pay $100 per article. The minimum word count is 1,200 words. They dub themselves “The man’s ultimate source for everything divorce.” To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Tofugu is a multi-niche blog that publishes stories on Japanese culture, travel, and language speaking tips. They encourage regular submissions by worthy writers. They pay $250 for every accepted post, and pay more for established writers. Their submission guidelines can be found here.

The American Scholar covers public affairs, literature, history, and culture. They have been around since 1932. They are published quarterly by the Phi Beta Kappa Society. They pay up to $500 for print articles, and up to $250 for articles only published on their website. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Just Labs is a bimonthly magazine and a website aimed toward owners of a family Lab. The website content addresses the following topics: Labs as service dogs, breeding, raising puppies, Labs feeding and health, history and legal issues. Payment is $0.10 per word (upon posting on website) for features (600-1,000 words). To learn more, read writers’ guidelines: http://justlabsmagazine.com/online-community/submission-guidelines/.For full Writer’s Guidelines, which include rates, send a request to Jill LaCross, Managing Editor, at jillian.lacross@vpdcs.com.

Latitude 38 is a monthly sailing magazine – “the West’s Leading Sailing and Marine Magazine.” Its content includes articles about “the world of sailing through the eyes of the California sailor.” Editors encourage submission of photographs related to the sailing lifestyle, especially pictures of people. A free sample issue is available on the website. Payment (on publication) starts at $125 for 1,500-2,500-word features. To learn more, read writers’ guidelines: http://www.latitude38.com/writers.html.

The Smithsonian accepts proposals from “established freelance writers.” When sending in your pitch for a history article, you must supply links to previously published works. Length: Generally around 800 to 1,800 words. Pay: While no pay is listed on their website, other sources say they pay $0.17/word or more. Print Magazine Pitches. Website Pitches.

Next City is a website covering urban planning, policy, and design. They publish features up to 4,000 words, as well as shorter “daily pieces” up to 1,500 words. According to our research, they pay around 20 cents per word, though it pay will need to be negotiated. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Curbed, a website focused on housing and urban planning, is now seeking pitches for longform journalism, essays, and narratives for their website. They pay competitive rates, and reports indicate payment of up to $1000 for a 4,000 word article. This website seems to be part of a new breed of niche websites that are able to pay reasonably well, taking the role that niche magazines long held. Interestingly, they are owned by Vox, which is now a major website publisher. To learn more, read this page.

All About Circuits is a website for electrical engineers, covering trends and news, profiles of engineers, technology reports, and more. They pay “competitive rates” for the articles they publish. To learn more, read their freelance news team page.

Homeland Security Today is a trade magazine and website for professionals in the government security field. They publish “”timely news, analysis and information to homeland security leaders and decision makers in the public, private, non-profit and academic sector.” According to one report, they pay $100 per 800 word article. To learn more, read their editorial guidelines.

Mother Earth News is a bimonthly magazine that promotes more self-sufficient, financially independent and environmentally aware lifestyles. Readers range in age from the early teens to 90-plus. They pay $25-100 for Country Lore; freelancers should enquire for features. No pay for website content. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Acres USA is a magazine and website written “by passionate people who have a sincere interest in the principles of sustainable and organic agriculture.” They’re interested in the application of sustainable farming techniques. According one report, they paid $300 for a 1,000 word article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

DRAFT magazine is a nationwide magazine all about beer. According to our sources, they pay $0.80 cents a word. According to their website “pitches need not be beer-centric, but those that are should focus on beer/brewery news, trends and ideas, rather than the technical aspects of brewing and/or profiles. Aside from beer, we happily accept pitches on topics ranging from food, sports (both professional and leisure), travel, and many other topics.” To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Cooking Detective is a cooking, recipe and food blog. According to their website, they “constantly publish informative articles, useful tips, how-to guide, expert interviews, experts round-up, and product reviews dedicated to cooking, cooking courses, cooking products, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, entertaining menus, fitness guides and other related topics.” They are interested in content that covers: healthy recipes, nutrition tips, entertaining menus, fitness guides, buying guide and cooking course and kitchen appliance reviews. They pay $120-160 for ultimate guides of between 3000 and 4000 words and $75 per article of 2000 + words. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Serious Eats @ Medium is the member’s only version of the website Serious Eats. They publish articles about food, cooking, and eating. They pay $100 per article – 800 to 2,000 words. They prefer essays, but not “gauzy introspection that ends by evaporating into a puff of scented vapor.” They pay $100 per article/essay. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Cheese Connoisseur is a trade magazine and website for all things cheese. They cover “specialty cheeses, celebrity cheesemakers, chefs, wines, travel opportunities and complementary foods and beverages.” According to one report, they paid 30 cents per word. Their editor can be contacted here.

The New Food Economy is a nonprofit website. They are interested “in new business and funding models, food safety, nutrition, economics, policy and the great, wide-open middle of the food supply chain: everything that happens between farm and fork.” One payment report indicates a rate of around $500 for a feature article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Westworld (WW) magazine (the largest-circulation publication in Western Canada) is primarily a travel publication: its editorial content includes local, regional, and international travel stories. WW buys First North American rights for the WW magazine network – all editions (WW may bank a story for one year or more). Payment includes $50 for use on the BCAA, AMA, CAA Saskatchewan and/or CAA Manitoba websites. WW writer fees start at 60 cents per word (85 cents a word in the B.C. edition). To learn more, read writers’ guidelines: https://files.caask.ca/Writer%20Guidelines.pdf

South Carolina Living is a lifestyle magazine published by South Carolina’s not-for-profit electric cooperatives. They reach a very large audience. They publish general interest articles, profiles, articles about energy issues, and regional travel articles, recipes, and more. According to previous versions of their writer’s guidelines, payment is up to $450. You may find contact information for the editors here. You can also read past-issues on their website.

BlueRidge Country is a bi-monthly magazine that embraces the “feel and spirit of the Blue Ridge region.” According to their website: “Our territory extends from Western Maryland south through Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley of Virginia down into northern Georgia, and includes all territory within about a half day’s drive of the Blue Ridge Parkway. It includes the mountain regions of Kentucky, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia.” They cover traditions, recipes, farming, country stores, and “everything that will allow and encourage the reader to ‘take a trip home for the weekend.'” They pay between $25 and $250 for articles. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Charlotte Parent Magazine is a monthly publication with a circulation of 40,000 catering for parents in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. Although they prefer articles and essays with local relevance they accept reprints of articles from publications outside of their region. Articles range from range from 500 to 1,200 words. According to their website, “Fees vary depending on the length, depth and use of story. Assigned articles generally pay $50-$150, and reprints pay $30-$45. Writers are paid upon publication. We do not pay kill fees.” To learn more, and to submit, be sure to read their submission guidelines.

Coastal Review Online is a daily online publication published by the N.C. Coastal Federation. It covers environmental and conservation events and issues along the N.C. coast, the history and culture of the coast, “green” travel stories, and profiles of noteworthy people. Editors buy first-time serial rights (including the right to publish the material on the CRO website and archive the material indefinitely on the site). Payment is $75-$200 for 800-2,000-word articles. To learn more, read the submissions guidelines: https://www.coastalreview.org/about/submissions/write-cro/

Washington City Paper –– Stories should be about the city and its surroundings, and narratives with a conflict of some sort at the center are preferred. They publish a variety of journalistic genres, including profiles, investigative pieces, polemical essays, and stories about local institutions. They have news, arts and food departments that accept shorter pieces, an arts blog, and reviews. No op-ed pieces or ‘service journalism’. Word count: 2,500-5,000 for cover stories; 800-2,000 for departments – not a firm limit; 500-2,000 for reviews; 150-250 for City Lights. Pay: Varies; they have paid $15-$2,000. Details here.

7X7 is a regional website covering the Bay Area. They publish “local insider stories and tips.” According to our research, they pay $75 per article, but negotiation may be required. To learn more, contact their editors here.

Providence is “a journal of Christianity and American foreign policy.” They publish articles on the intersection of Christianity and national security, foreign policy, political theory, etc. They pay $100 for 500-1,000 word articles on their website. They pay up to $1,000 for print articles. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Apex Magazine publishes science fiction, fantasy, and horror. They publish stories directly on their website, so you can easily get a sense of what they publish. They pay 6 cents a word, up to 7,500 words. Submission guidelines.

Lightspeed Magazine seeks to publish original science fiction and fantasy stories. According to their website “no subject should be considered off-limits.” They pay 8 cents a word, up to 10,000 words. They also accept reprints at a reduced rate. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

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.

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.

The PTDC.com is a how-to blog for fitness professionals in search of engaging and actionable articles of 800 – 1500 words that include unique experiences for people in the fitness industry. They pay $100 per article upon acceptance. Read their contributor guidelines here.

The Ringer is a major website covering sports and pop culture. They are owned by Vox Media. They also host a wide variety of podcasts. They pay professional rates for the writing they publish. You can send a pitch to their editor here.

Backcountry Magazine is all about skiing and snowboarding in the backcountry. According to their website “Each issue of Backcountry is packed with high-definition photography and stories, trusted avalanche safety skills and reliable, unbiased gear reviews. From freeskiing to touring, exotic destinations to backyard zones, the history of skiing to the cutting edge, we cover it all. ” They pay $0.35 cents per word. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Bugle Magazine is the magazine of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. They accept submissions in a variety of categories, including conservation, natural history, wildlife management, hunting, human interest, and “women in the outdoors”. They pay 20 cents per word, up to 4,500 words. To learn more, visit their website here. A sidebar links to 3 separate submission guidelines pages.

Freedom With Writing 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 lists of publishers that pay writers, more for longer lists. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Write Naked is a writing blog focused on the “writing life cut open.” They accept queries for guest posts that discuss the freelance writing life, from publishing trends to a day in the life of a writer. They pay $50 per guest post; however, if they are “particularly impressed” with a post, they’ll pay $200. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Femme Feminism is a hybrid fashion blog and feminist magazine. According to its editor Dena Marie Landon, “The site’s mission is to create an inclusive community for all women, feminine and non-binary, to discuss the intersection of fashion, femmes and feminism.” The editor publishes personal essays and historical pieces exploring these topics within a monthly theme. Payment is $75-$100 for essays (800-1,300 words). Writers must provide 3 photos to accompany their submissions. To learn more, read writers’ guidelines: http://www.femmefeminism.com/joomla/index.php/want-to-write-for-us.

Wanderlust is a British travel magazine. They accept pitches from freelance writers. They pay £220 per 1,000 published words for feature articles. They accept submissions to their website as well as their print magazine. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

101 Holidays is a travel website based in the UK. They publish travel articles such as “6 of the best beaches in Sicily” and “6 French country retreats for families.” They pay between £50 and £100 per article published. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Great Escape Publishing helps writers get paid to travel. They accept articles in a variety of categories, including articles about travel blogging, creating your own tours, the import/export business, travel writing, and photography. They pay between $50 and $200, depending on the nature of the writing. To learn more read their submission guidelines.

Metro Parent is a regional parenting magazine covering Southwest Michigan. According to their website, their “general goal is to have a good mix of fun and substantive local stories of interest to local parents.” They pay as much as $350 for feature articles, and as little as $35 for other pieces. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Compose publishes informational articles about databases for their blog the Write Stuff. They’re looking for philosophical, practical pieces on database concepts. For each article, they pay $200 cash and $200 in Compose database credits. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

SQLServerCentral is a community and education website for things related to SQL Servers. They accept any SQL-related article. Certain columns are unpaid. Pay: $50 per article; regular contributors are sometimes paid more Details here.

TutorialBoard is a site focused on tutorials. Editors look for contributors with skills “to write an excellent tutorial to produce a unique and impressive effect/design/graphic” on the following topics: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effect, Autodesk Maya or other industry standard CG software. Editors accept only original work and encourage writers to send their already written tutorials. If the tutorial is accepted, the contributor cannot republish it on another website. Payment is up to $150 per tutorial. To learn more, read writer’s guidelines: https://www.tutorialboard.net/get-paid-to-write/.

SlickWP is a blog focused on teaching its readers “how to get the most out of WordPress and the Genesis Theme Framework.” Editors look for well-written practical articles and tutorials; they also accept reviews of WordPress themes and plugins. Editors consider only original material that includes “images and code snippets where appropriate.” If the article is accepted, the contributor agrees to give SlickWP.com full rights to be the exclusive publisher of the article (which can be modified). Payment is $100 per article. To learn more, read writer’s guidelines: http://slickwp.com/write-for-us/.

Digital Ocean is a website with a public knowledge base. Editors look for tutorials written for a wide audience. Payment is $300 for a tutorial (tutorials on complex production-focused topics may be paid up to $400). Payment for updates for existing tutorials is $75-$125. To learn more, read writer’s guidelines: https://www.digitalocean.com/write-for-donations/ and https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/digitalocean-s-writing-guidelines#style.

Income Diary covers topics such as creating websites, online marketing, and social media. They pay up to $200 per article. Their submission guidelines has a helpful list of topics they’re interested in, as well as past articles that have been successful for them. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Entelligent is a website for investors interested in energy trading, the U.S. energy industry, and environmental, social, and government investing. They publish articles from business journalists, financial analysts, and climate scientists. They pay $180 per post. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

MoneyPantry wants freelance writers “who have unusual and interesting, yet practical ideas for earning, saving, and investing money.” They pay $30-$150 for articles published on their website, however they don’t make the difference between a $30 and a $150 article clear on their guidelines. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Elite Personal Finance is a blog interested in articles dealing with personal finance, business, making money online, saving money, loans, credit cards, identity theft and credit reports. Articles should be 1,500 to 3,000 words per post. Payment is $100 per article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

The Freshbooks Blog informs readers and viewers about accounting, taxes, and other financial essentials. They do accept writers to regularly contribute to their blog. They pay $200 per post, and up if you can negotiate successfully. Their submission portal can be reached here.

B. Michelle Pippin’s blog features business experts, with first-hand knowledge about increasing the profitability of small businesses. Payment is $50 to $150 per article. To learn more, read the submission guidelines.

Deep South Magazine accepts queries for articles covering the South. They negotiate pay on an individual basis, though one payment report indicates $150 for a 750 word article. To learn more, visit their website here.

High Times publishes articles about marijuana cultivation and counterculture lifestyle. They have a special interest in marijuana legalization. They publish both in print and on their website. They pay $500-$1,000 for features. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Upworthy seeks to publish original stories that support their mission of “creating a better world.” They are a social-media driven website, thriving on clickbait articles posted on websites such as Facebook. Several sources have reported they pay $150 per article, plus a $50 bonus if an article is posted on Facebook. To learn more, read their this article from their editor.

Dame is a website “For Women Who Know Better.” They are “smart, quick-witted, opinionated and unapologetic.” They publish essays, news, analysis, and unique takes on relationships, gender politics, sex, race, entertainment, the arts, business, politics, Internet culture, health and everything in-between. Pay is negotiated. Previous reports indicate 13 cents per word. Learn more here.

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.

Real Life Magazine is a website funded by Snapchat. They publish “essays, arguments, and narratives about living with technology.” According to reports, the pay around 15 cents per word. To learn more, read their contributors page.

The Verge is a very popular website founded to “examine how technology will change life in the future.” According to reports, they pay around 30 cents per word. Most articles are longform features around 1,500 to 3,000 words. Their submission guidelines page is worth reading. They offer a format for querying that would be excellent to use for any publication. To learn more, read their submission guidelines here.

ZEAL is a blog that publishes writing on comics, games, and pop culture. They also publish original comics. They are “interested in writing on games that are not generally the target of serious criticism; games that are too weird, too bad, too forgotten, and too anime. ” They even publish “revisionist fan-fiction.” They pay up to $100 per article, and up to $200 per comic. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.