You most likely won’t be able to make a full living writing just for Wanderful. The flat rate of $50 per article they pay is quite small compared to the other opportunities featured on this list, but it can quickly add up.
Travel + Leisure specializes in leisure travel and want freelance writers who can write articles about leisure travel.
You can submit articles about any topic as long as it pokes fun at any major subject. It could be on politics, business, religion or anything as long as it’s humor.
Income Diary accept articles about anything related to building an online business: this includes articles about making money online, getting traffic, social media, web design, conversion optimization and anything in between. If your article is about building a business online, it will most likely be a good fit for them!
#8. Budget Travel
Hongkiat is a top web design website that will pay you for your design articles and tutorials. They want articles to be about web design/development, technology, design inspiration, and social commerce. They expect articles to be in-depth and comprehensive but not too long.
This is another parenting publication for parents and freelance writers looking for freelance writing jobs. Metro Parents is looking for freelance contributions to both their magazine and website, and they pay anything from $35 to $200+ per article depending on several factors.
You can submit an article to Salon.com that relates to any of the categories featured on the website. This includes culture, politics, science and health, food, technology, the economy, and news.
If you are a full-time writer, then you surely know a thing or two about saving money. This website is dedicated to “living better… for less”. The best part is that it pays writers to submit content associated to this niche.
This is a website focused on the most fascinating and rare gems of knowledge. At Listverse, you can submit list posts packed with uncommon facts. If you have an idea for a captivating list post that’s 1500+ words long, then you can submit it and earn $100.
The payments vary depending on the complexity of the job, but you’ll get from $7 to $31 per page for your work.
If you are tired of hunting blogs and websites that will pay you to write a single article, then you should aim for writing services that provide a constant workflow. At FreelancerCareers.com, you can easily find well-paying writing jobs associated to your interests.
8. The Dollar Stretcher
Do you think you can write for one of the most successful parenting magazines on the web? Metro Parent is always looking for experienced freelance writers who can write content of interest to parents. You can write department columns of 500-700 words, or feature articles of 1000-2500 words.
It’s totally free to get an account with Contena to start seeing how it can kickstart your writing career.
Since this is a reputable website, you can expect to earn a decent amount for a top-quality article.
This online publication distributes weekly editions with articles associated to writing, freelance job listings and markets for writers. The subscribers of WritersWeekly don’t need articles on how to write
They pay $55 per article, and payment is made via Paypal or check 30 days after an accepted article has been published.
Real Python pays for in-depth tutorials about python, web development, data science, productivity, psychology, career, and a lot more. An analysis of their blog shows that the majority of their articles tend to be about Python, however.
They pay $30 – $150 per article depending on several factors. Payment is made via PayPal.
They are looking for content for both their online publication and print magazine. Articles can range from 1,200 – 3,000 words depending on what category your content falls into.
#14. Vector Tuts+
MoneyPantry’s goal is to provide users with unusual and interesting ideas for earning and saving money. They are particularly interested in detailed stories that contain numbers, strategies, and specific tips.
You can easily make money by contributing articles about Vector arts to Vector Tuts+. They are looking for articles on how to use Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Inkscape, Sketch app, and CorelDRAW as well as any kind of typography focused content. They are also particularly interested in drawing tutorials.
If you want to get paid to write articles about self improvement, you should consider writing for Better Humans.
As always, we appreciate any corrections or additions — please post them in the comments. Here’s the list:
In some cases, these sites keep it on the Q.T. exactly what they pay. We’re including markets where freelance writers in our network report they pay more than $50, in order to bring you the widest variety of paying markets possible.
Tired of writing for pennies (or peanuts or whichever cliche for crappy pay you prefer) and ready to learn how to make money online for real?
We’re tired of it, too. That’s why Carol started paying for posts a few years back — and why she upped her rates to $75+ last fall. And it’s why we update our list of sites that pay on a regular basis.
Lifestyle and General Interest
Paying markets are more competitive than posting on free sites. And the more bad pitches a site receives, the likelier they will reconsider whether they even accept guest posts, let alone pay for them. (Believe me, this happens, and it is the reason some sites we’ve listed before are no longer accepting pitches.)
The list runs the gamut of topics, from parenting and knitting to business and writing, so there should be something here for everyone.
Need help learning how to pitch a paying guest post? See this post, and this one. And make sure to check out our tips for effective freelancer invoicing so you get paid for your work.
Rather than linking to the list we published last fall, we’re posting a comprehensive and updated new list. We’ve added new markets we learned of in the past 6 months and removed sites that have categories of posts that are below $50. That’s our minimum.
Overall: I started reading on Wat t pad in 2014 and posted my first story in 2016. This is where my largest reader following and audience is. I give the site a 9/10. It takes time to build an audience but the serialized fiction option and instant reader feedback is unbeatable.
Swoonreads is a reader-powered imprint under Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group.
Where do you share your writing online? Do you post on any of these sites? Why or why not? If not, where else have you found success? If you are a writer considering self-publishing, have you already tested your work with a potential audience? Posting to these sites are great ways to generate monetary funds, gain beta readers, feedback and exposure. (8–21–19)
Overall: I started reading and writing on Tapas in 2017. I give the site a 7/10. I love that you can schedule a day and time to post a chapter but it’s hard to gain traction while competing with other novels and comic books.
Pros and Cons
Wattpad is a community for readers and writers spanning across different genres.
Overall: I created my Inkitt profile on 2–11–18 and posted a few chapters. Though the idea and concept is refreshing, as of right now the site is not for me. I give the site a 4/10.
Overall: I started reading on Swoonreads in December 2017 and posted a book in 2018. Though the concept is refreshing, as of right now the site is not what works best for my literary needs. I give the site a 6/10.