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Get Paid to Write Articles: 110 Sites That Accept Pitches in 2023

November 17, 2023

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Making money as a freelance writer is hard, especially when you’re just starting out. Once you’ve established a solid reputation and made a few industry contacts, landing writing gigs will get easier, but in the beginning, you’ll have to put yourself out there and actively pitch to clients and publications.

Pitching is easier said than done. Sometimes, it’s hard to even figure out who’s in the market for your work.

There are plenty of lists of publications that accept articles from freelancers, but these aren’t always up to date. Sometimes, you’ll find that the websites on them have closed their doors to new applicants—and with the recent craze for AI-generated content, it’s anyone’s guess whether the sites that remain will be interested in paying you a fair rate.

To make things easier, we’ve sorted through what’s out there and put together this list of sites that will pay you to write articles (current as of November 2023). To use it, just scan for the type of content you’re most interested in and see if any of the publications appeal to you.

01. Business, finance, and e-commerce

PublicationType of articlesArticle length (in words)Rates
Business InsiderNews and analysis related to business, finance, and technology.UnspecifiedUnclear, reportedly $0.10–$0.41 per word
Doctor of CreditPersonal finance, focused specifically on credit cards and related offers.Unspecified$50
eCommerce InsidersIndustry news and “how to” articles that relate to online retailers.400+$75–$150
Elite Personal FinancePersonal finance and business, with a focus on making money online, saving and budgeting, loans, and credit use and reporting/scoring.At least 1,000$300
Income DiaryTips on earning money with online content (including social media content) and building websites.Unspecified$150–$300
MoneyPantryPersonal finance content related to earning, saving, and budgeting.1,000–2,000Up to $150

02. Parenting

PublicationType of articlesArticle length (in words)Rates
A Fine Parent

Note: Only open to submissions a few times per year.		Expert advice on parenting.1,500–3,000$75
Adoptive FamilyResources for parents before, during, and after adoption.UnspecifiedUnspecified
FatherlyJournalism and opinion columns about being a father, as well as men’s issues in general.UnspecifiedUnspecified
FreelanceMomBlog posts (either from moms or dads) about entrepreneurship, maintaining work-life balance as a parent, and how to successfully pursue a freelance career.900–1,500$75–$100, plus a $150 monthly bonus for the site’s most-shared article
Just Parents

Note: This is a UK-based site, but they’re open to submissions from US-based freelancers.		Informational content and “light-hearted opinion pieces” on parenting.700–1,500Unspecified
Mom.comPieces about “pregnancy, motherhood, parenting, family life, and other topics.” Articles with a sense of humor are preferred.UnspecifiedUnclear, reportedly $125+
Mother.lyTrue first-person stories about the issues that mothers face and the experiences they have.700–900Unspecified

03. Tech and web development

PublicationType of articlesArticle length (in words)Rates
A List ApartEducational posts about web development, including coding, design, and marketing.600–2,500Unclear, reportedly $200
AirbyteContent related to data engineering, data science, software development, and AI.1500+$900 per original article
$450 per non-original article
Draft.devTechnical marketing content for software companies.Unspecified$300+
HongkiatTips, tutorials, and resources relating to technology and design (especially web design).UnspecifiedUnspecified
LinodeGuides and technical articles about Linux, Socket.io, NoSQL databases, game servers, Open Change, and Web RTC.UnspecifiedUnclear, reportedly $250 per post
LogRocket“Deep, technical content” aimed at frontend web developers.UnspecifiedUp to $350
Neptune.aiTechnical articles for data scientists and machine learning engineers.Unspecified$300–$600
Photoshop TutorialsStep-by-step Adobe Photoshop tutorials (as the site’s name suggests).UnspecifiedUnclear, reportedly $25–$300
SemaphoreArticles on software development tools and practices, with a focus on “build automation, application deployment, and how to configure, integrate and develop software.”1,000–2,000$400–$500

50% bonus if article reaches 1,000 non-paid views 7 days after publishing
SitePointEducational content about web design (CSS, HTML, and SASS).UnspecifiedUnclear, reportedly $150–$200
Smashing MagazineContent on coding, web/graphic design, and UI/UX.UnspecifiedUnclear, reportedly $50–$200
The LayoutTutorials and how-tos about design (submission page singles out WordPress and Adobe Photoshop).FlexibleUnclear, reportedly up to $150
Tuts+Step-by-step tutorials about web design.UnspecifiedUnclear, reportedly $100 per post
TwilioProgramming tutorials and articles on software development in general.Unspecified$650
UX BoothAnalysis relating to UX, aimed at both enthusiasts/amateurs and professionals.1,200-1,800Unclear, reportedly $50 per article
WordCandyBlog posts about WordPress, to be written on an “ad hoc basis.”Varies$0.12 per word

04. Travel and food

PublicationType of articlesArticle length (in words)Rates
Alaska Beyond MagazineTravel and food articles (for the monthly in-flight magazine for Alaska Airlines).Features: 1,200–3,000
Others: 500–800		Unclear, reportedly:

- $150 to $250 for short articles in the Journal section
- $150 for “business” shorts
- $500 for columns
- $700 for features
International LivingInterviews with and personal stories about people who work as travel writers, photographers, tour operators, or other professional travelers.Postcards: 600+ words
Other sections: Unspecified		Unclear, but reported that they often pay $100–$150, and potentially up to $200
National Geographic TravelerArticles about tourist destinations, with “accessible” locations prioritized (i.e., not luxury destinations or resorts).Features: 1,500–2,500
Others: 750–1,500
Unspecified
SaveurStories about food and travel.UnspecifiedUnclear, reportedly $150 per post
The International Wine Accessories blogIn-depth educational articles about wine (aimed at wine-savvy aficionados).600–1,000$20–50
Transitions Abroad

Note: This publication isn’t currently accepting applicants (as of November 2023), but will reopen in the future. Check back regularly.		Travel advice and stories, as well as educational or informational content about working, living, volunteering, and studying abroad.800–2,000Unclear, reportedly $75–$150 per piece

05. Lifestyle and entertainment

PublicationType of articlesArticle length (in words)Rates
Bustle“Timely first-person pieces and personal essays, experiments and trials, and interviews and profiles” on various lifestyle topics (including health and wellness, media and entertainment, and style).UnspecifiedInclude your own rate with your pitch
CrackedComedic or entertaining listicles on various topics.Unspecified, often 1,000–2,000$100 per article, with pay increasing to $200 after your 4th published submission
ListverseListicles with at least 10 items. May be on any topic, but should teach the reader about something that isn’t widely known.10+ items$100
PopSugarListicles on various topics, as well as human interest stories. Prioritizes listicles that have “viral” potential.800–1200 wordsUnclear, reportedly $50 for 600–800 word articles
The Bold ItalicArticles about San Francisco politics, social justice, and climate change.Unspecified$50
The EscapistNews and analysis about the video gaming industry, movies, and technology in general.UnspecifiedUnspecified
Upworthy (submit via Upworthy's Google Form)Lighthearted human interest stories.UnspecifiedUnclear, reportedly $150–200 per 500-word post
ViceStories about food, technology, music, fashion, and other lifestyle topics.UnspecifiedUnspecified

06. History and culture

PublicationType of articlesArticle length (in words)Rates
Early American LifeArticles about America history, early American architecture, antiques, and traditional crafts.Stories: ~750
Features: ~2,500		$500+
JSTOR DailyContent that examines historical events from new perspectives; prioritizes articles that are “newsworthy, entertaining, quirky, surprising, and enlightening” and “look at the obvious in a non-obvious way.”Features: 2,000
Others: 500
Unspecified
The American ScholarEssays, fiction, poetry, and articles covering many different academic topics, including science and history.6,000+Up to $500 ($250 for online-only articles)
WorthpointEducational content about art, antiques, and collectibles.200–1,200 Up to $100

07. News and current affairs

PublicationType of articlesArticle lengthRates
BuzzFeed NewsNews, personal essays, and critical pieces about “books, technology, sports, entertainment, celebrities, politics, and fashion.”Essays: 1,500–2,500
Features: 2,500–4,000
Unspecified
Informed Comment

Note: This publication only accepts pitches from industry experts; not suitable for beginners.		Original opinion pieces that make points about politics and policy.800–1,000$100
Refinery29News/journalism and opinion pieces.UnspecifiedUnspecified
SlateJournalistic pieces and analysis on politics, culture, business, and technology.UnspecifiedUnclear, reportedly $300 for a 1,000 to 2,000-word op-ed
Strong Whispers

Note: Submissions are temporarily suspended; check back later.		Articles on lifestyle, the environment, and other social issues.Unspecified$50 per published article, negotiable
The ConversationNews analysis and “explainer” articles that break new research or current events down in an understandable way.UnspecifiedUnspecified
VoxLonger articles about politics, culture, technology, science, and health.UnspecifiedUnspecified

08. Fiction, poetry and creative writing

PublicationType of articlesArticle length (in words)Rates
Blue Mountain Arts

Accepts season poetry submissions online and by email.
Also accepts book proposals via a separate form.

Note: Submissions are evaluated as part of a regular contest and may not always be paid.		Not strictly articles; accepts seasonal poetry (for greeting cards), as well as book proposals in the self-improvement, relationship, and religious niches.FlexibleFirst place: $350
Second place: $200
Third place: $100
Chicken Soup for the SoulShort, inspiring stories and poems (to be compiled for print publication).Under 1,200$250
Fantasy & Science Fiction MagazineScience fiction and fantasy short stories and novellas.Up to 25,000$0.8–$0.12 per word, up to $3,000 in total
GuidepostsTrue stories (written from a Christian perspective) about people who have “attained a goal, surmounted an obstacle or learned a helpful lesson through their faith.”1,500Undisclosed
LongreadsLong-form pieces of all kinds (including interviews, blog posts, memoirs, essays, reviews, and investigative journalism projects) that highlight aspects of the human experience.2,000–6,000$500 per article
NarrativelyLong-form (true) human interest stories.2,000–7,000Currently $20 for the competition prize
One StoryShort stories in the literary fiction genre.3,000–8,000$500 and 25 contributors’ copies for First Serial North American rights
RattleMainly poetry, with a weekly “Poets Respond” contest that asks poets to write about a current event.UnspecifiedPrint: $200 per poem
Online: $100 per poem
Reader's DigestVery short personal stories.100$100
The Sun MagazineMainly personal writing (e.g., true stories from your life), although they accept some pieces on politics or current events.Up to 7,000 (or up to 5 poems)$200+, based on page length
The Threepenny ReviewNonfiction essays, memoirs and reviews, literary fiction stories, and poems.Critical articles: 1,200–2500
Table Talk items: 1,000 or less
Stories/memoirs: 4,000 or less
Poetry: 100 lines or less		$200–$400
VQRLiterary writing, including essays, poems, and “literary journalism.”Short fiction: 2,500–8,000
Nonfiction: 3,000–7,000		Poems: $200 per poem, up to 4 poems; for a suite of 5 or more, usually $1,000 (flat rate)
Short fiction: $1,000+
Other prose: $1,000+, at approx. $0.25 per word, sometimes with other expenses included (e.g., travel expenses for investigative reporting)
 

09. Children’s magazines

PublicationType of articlesArticle length (in words)Rates
Cricket MediaStories, poems, and articles that are appropriate for children, as well as games, activities, and recipes.Up to 2,000Stories/articles: Up to $0.25 per word
Poems: Up to $3.00 per line; $25.00 minimum
Activities/games/recipes: $75.00 flat rate
Scout LifeNonfiction articles in various categories.

(Although the magazine also prints fiction, it’s by assignment only and they do not accept pitches or queries.)		Nonfiction: 500–1,200
Columns: Up to 600		Nonfiction: $500–$1,200
Columns: $100–$600
 

10. Book reviews and summaries

PublicationType of articlesArticle length (in words)Rates
BookBrowseReviews of fiction and nonfiction (mainly for adults, with some reviews of young adult fiction).300+Unclear, reportedly $50 for a 600-word review
getAbstractReviews that summarize the “key ideas” from “the world’s best books, podcasts, articles.”2,000–4,000Unclear, reportedly $300 for a 2,000–4,000 word book review
 

11. Writing and copywriting

PublicationType of articlesArticle length (in words)Rates
CopyhackersArticles about copywriting, marketing, branding, building a business, and other related topics.2,000+$300–$1,000
Freedom with WritingAdvice and how-tos on making money as a writer.Unspecified$50–$150
Make a Living Writing

Note: This site will also consider your pitch for other sites in their portfolio, including SelfPublishing.com and The Write Life.		Articles with advice for aspiring writers.800–1,200 (preferred)$75–$150
Writer's DigestAdvice for writers on how to stay inspired, get your foot in the door in the publishing industry, etc.1,200–2,500$0.50/word for the first worldwide printing of your article; 25% if they reprint or repurpose your article later

12. Science and environment

PublicationType of articlesArticle length (in words)Rates
Earth Island JournalJournalistic stories about environmental problems, with priority given to issues that haven’t received much attention yet.Usually 2,800, but up to 4,000Print: $0.25/word
Online: $200 per story
SierraNonfiction articles on environmental and social justice issues.Up to 4,500 for features$1–$1.50/word
Smithsonian Magazine OnlineEducational and journalistic pieces about science, history, art, pop culture, and technology.UnspecifiedUnclear, reportedly $600

13. Outdoor interests

PublicationType of articlesArticle length (in words)Rates
Modern FarmerReports and analysis about farming, agriculture, and “food systems,” with a focus on the US / North America.Unspecified$350
Sport Fishing Magazine

Note: Email editor@sportfishingmag.com with your pitch.		Informative articles and guides about saltwater fishing.1,800–2,400Online: $300
Print: $750
The American GardenerTips and advice for experienced amateur gardeners. (This is the official publication of the American Horticultural Society.)1,500–2,500$300–$600

14. Women's magazines and feminist publications

PublicationType of articlesArticle length (in words)Rates
B. Michelle PippinArticles on time management, marketing, and business-related topics, aimed at a primarily female audience.Unspecified$50–$150
Bella Magazine

Note: Although this is a UK-based publication, it’s open to submissions from US writers.		True life stories, written by and for women.UnspecifiedUp to £1000 (equivalent to around $1,250)
Cosmopolitan UK

Note: Although this is another UK publication, they don’t list any geographical restrictions on submissions.		Articles on various lifestyle topics, including but not limited to fashion, beauty, and relationships.UnspecifiedUnspecified
DAME MagazineNews and journalism from a feminist perspective.Unspecified$350–750
Dilettante Army“Visual analysis, critical theory, and close text reading” centered around social justice, politics, and art. Also accepts poetry and narrative pieces.3,000–4,000$500
HerMoneyPersonal finance advice for women.UnspecifiedUnclear, reportedly $150
LiisBethArticles about finance and entrepreneurship, including advice on how to succeed as a woman in business and think-pieces about financial inequality.350–2,000$150–$2,000
The Financial DietPersonal finance and business articles for women.UnspecifiedUnspecified
Wow Women on WritingArticles on business and freelancing for women.1,000–3,500$50–$150
YourTangoPersonal articles about relationships and related topics (love, sex, travel, mental health, and “just about anything else” that affects your relationships, according to the submission guidelines).500–1,200Unclear, reportedly $50

15. Employability and coaching

PublicationType of articlesArticle length (in words)Rates
Coaches Training BlogCoaching and mentorship articles about business and life.1,600+Unspecified
iWorkwellHuman resources-related content, tackling topics like benefits, leadership, and talent management.1,500–3,500$20–$257.40
UnemploymentvilleAdvice and personal essays about unemployment, job hunting, and side hustles.350+$25–$75

16. Miscellaneous

PublicationType of articlesArticle length (in words)Rates
CurbedLong-form and narrative stories about architecture, design, real estate, and urban planning.3,000–6,000Unspecified
LightHouse“Uplifting essays” by blind or visually impaired writers.Unspecified$100
The Anxiety FoundationPersonal stories, advice, and tips about mental health.550+$50

17. Freelance writing platforms

If you don’t have any luck submitting to any of the publications listed above—or if none of them interest you—then don’t give up. You can also find freelance writing work on online job boards.

For almost every industry or interest you can imagine, you’ll be able to find at least a few clients who want skilled writers to produce articles about it.

You can look into:

General-purpose freelancing websites

These websites are some of the largest online job boards. They offer gigs in other niches, not just writing (for instance, you can also use them to find proofreading and editing jobs).

Content writing platforms

There are also several websites that are specifically dedicated to writing jobs:

The downside of these websites is that they’ll generally take a commission from you. In other words, when you land work, they’ll take a cut of your profits.

This means that many experienced writers prefer to avoid them and land work elsewhere. However, in the beginning, they provide a relatively simple and convenient way of landing paid article-writing gigs.

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Robert Jellison

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Robert is a writer and editor for SideHustles.com. He has 7+ years of experience in freelance writing and previously worked as the in-house editor for Compose.ly, a platform for remote and part-time writers.

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