The following is a list of 38 blogs that pay up to $50, or more, for guest posts. All of these blogs pay at least $50 for some of the writing they publish. Though, as always, keep in mind that payment rates do change, and that you may still need to negotiate payment.

1. Playopolis is a UK based blog that publishes reviews of classic boardgames, as well as articles “about board games, card games or the wider industry.” (Not RPGs.) They pay £50 to £200 for articles, and £25 to £40 for reviews of older titles. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

2. Schedugram offers web-based software for scheduling Instagram posts. They pay for articles on their blog. They pay $50 to $200 depending on length. Topics include Instagram strategy, news, social media markeitng, case studies, etc. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

3. 3rd Act Magazine is a blog and magazine with the tag line “aging with confidence.” They publish articles “that are interesting, entertaining, important and relevant to older adults in the third act of their lives.” They pay $25 to $50 for most articles; “If you are a published writer with proven expertise and submit articles that are well researched and require little editing, you will be considered for our paid list of writers at a per word rate of $.25.” To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

4. Authors Publish is a digital magazine focused on helping writers publish their creative writing. They pay $25 to $50 per article, as well as $500 for ebooks. They do not publish creative writing. All of their content is geared towards helping writers gain publication. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

5. Freedom With Writing is currently seeking submissions on the topic “How I Found a Client that Paid Me $X for My Writing”. Payment is $50 for these case studies. The case study should include specific dollar amounts, as well as example communications/pitches/etc. To learn more, read the submission guidelines.

The following is a list of websites and blogs that pay writers up to $100, or more, for guest posts and articles. Included is a variety of blogs covering law, travel, divorce, server technology, and music.

6. 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.

7. AudioRecording.Me and Make-Your-Own-Song.com are both all about tutorials related to digital music and recording. They pay $20 to $300 per published tutorial. While it seems that Audiorecording.me has not published new articles in quite some time, Make-Your-Own-Song.com appears to be actively publishing. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

8. Indeni is an IT company that publishes articles on networking. They’re looking for writers who have experience with Check Point firewalls, Palo Alto firewalls, and F5 load balancers. They pay $200 for articles that provide architecture advice (and less for articles of other types). To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

9. Bitter Empire pays $25 to $100 for listicles and articles about law school, and law careers. They appear to want humorous/dark writing about the underbelly of the law world. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

10. Rebel’s Market bills itself as the “World’s #1 Counterculture Megastore.” They cater to audiences interested in goth style, steampunk, punk, bohemian etc. They pay $50 per article posted to their blog. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

12. Valley Living is a local magazine / website based in Harrisonburg, Virginia. They publish articles of local interest. They pay up to $60 per article. They are Christian, but don’t assume they have a Christian audience. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

13. Hello Giggles, co-founded by the actor Zooey Deschanel, focuses on ” issues that matter most to young women’s lives.” They don’t list payment rates, but writer’s should expect payment averaging around four to seven cents per word, though it may need to be negotiated. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

14. Road & Travel is an online magazine covering automotive travel, with the goal of helping consumers make good choices. They state that pay for auto reviews is between $0 and $100, so be sure to be clear about your payment requirements. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

15. The Bold Italic is a blog covering the San Francisco Bay area. They cover the ways the bay area is rapidly changing, and how the city functions. They publish personal essays, reported pieces, humor, interviews, and profiles. They pay $50 per article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

16. 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 pay up to $100 per article, and up to $200 per comic. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

17.  MotherWell is a blog that features personal essays and “perspective pieces” about all sides of parenting. According to an interview with their editor, they pay $50 per post, though payment is not listed on their website. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

18. Bored Teachers is an “an outlet for all educators to find humor in the chaos of the job, the latest education news, and awesome teaching resources.” They pay $50 per post, via Paypal. Articles are 500 to 700 words. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

19. 133t is a startup that has streamlined the hiring process, making it completely automated.” They have a career and employer related blog. They pay $50 per post. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

20. The Femedic seeks pitches from writers with speciatly knowledge in women’s health. They are particularly interested in articles about at-risk individuals, such as AME women, trans women, sex workers, and others. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

21. Cracked publishes articles about pop culture, with an emphasis on humor. Their articles cover movies, video games, memes, etc. They have a distinct clickbaity style. They pay up to $250 per post. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

22. Dame is a women’s 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.

23. Longreads is a blog from the company behind WordPress, the software which powers over 25% of the internet. Base pay is $500 per essay. Payment is determined by the amount of work. They also pay for features, at a higher rate, competitive with large publications. To learn more, visit their submission guidelines page.

24. CityLab, published by The Atlantic, is a blog devoted to “the people who are creating the cities of the future—and those who want to live there.” Reports indicate they pay an average of 25 cents per word for articles. To learn more, read their FAQ. They can be pitched at pitches@citylab.com

25. Black Girl Dangerous seeks to give voice to POCs that are queer and/or trans. They cover topics that are relevant to current events and focus on matters that are important to traditionally marginalized groups. They pay $75-$120 per article but only accept submission from queer and trans people of color. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

26. 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.

27. The Establishment aims to provide a platform for “voices that have been marginalized by mainstream media”. They want to create the “new establishment.” They pay $125 for articles 800-1500 words, and $500 for long form articles 3,000 words+. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

28. Babyfit.com is for women at different stages of family life, with a focus on conception, pregnancy, and parenting. They occasionally hire writers who specialize in “health topics related to pregnancy, parenting, nutrition and fitness. ” They pay $25-$90 per article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

29. Parent.co publishes articles with an “informed, and sometimes irreverent perspective on parenthood.” They want science based articles, articles on the art of parenting, narratives, humor, and more. They pay $50 per post, plus potential bonuses. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

30. Mommyish focuses on the realities of parenting. They publish listicles, humor, and clickbait. They are accepting applications for regular bloggers. To apply, contact their editor here.

31. 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.

32. Lies About Parenting publishes thought-provoking articles on all aspects of parenting. They accept pitches for articles that share surprising advice, a personal story, or a revelation. They pay $50 per post. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

33. Hakai Magazine “explores science and society in coastal ecosystems.” They accept queries for feature articles. When they first launched, their guidelines said they pay $1/word. Pay is not listed on the guidelines anymore, but should still be quite competitive. Features range from 1,000 to 3,000 words. Shorter articles are around 350 words. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

34. Funny Times is a monthly humor magazine that publishes funny stories and cartoons. They pay $60 for stories, and all contributors receive a complimentary subscription to the magazine. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

35. The IWA Wine Blog is the official blog of International Wine Accessories. They publish articles that help wine collectors and connoisseurs store and enjoy wine. They pay $50 per post. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

36. The American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) Blog publishes informative articles on “holistic health and wellness.” They’re looking for graduates, students, and industry experts with experience in the healthcare field. They pay $50 per post (600-1,000 words). To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

37. The Partially Examined Life is a philosophy blog and podcast that discusses all aspects of various philosophies and texts. They publish thoughtful blog posts and essays that discuss philosophy in any and all contexts. They pay up to $60 per post/article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

38. LiisBeth is a “a reader and community supported zine that examines entrepreneurship, start-up culture, and the innovation eco-system through a progressive feminist lens. They pay $500-$1,000 per article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.