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• Alpha Beta Commerce

2. B. Michelle Pippin

4. dailyworth, 5. doctor of credit, 6. dollar stretcher, 7. entelligent, 8. freshbooks, 9. incomediary, 10. modern farmer, 11. moneypantry, 12. penny hoarder, 13. rankpay, 14. focus on the family magazine , 15. guideposts, 16. vibrant life, content platforms, 17. clearvoice, 18. contently, 19. ebyline, 20. newscred, 21. skyword, 22. smartbug media, personal essays, 24. buzzfeed, 25. christian science monitor: home forum, 26. cosmopolitan.com.

• Essig Magazine

28. The Establishment

29. eureka street, 30. lighthouse, 31. narratively, 32. modern love, 34. vox – first person , 35. cooking detective, 36. extra crispy, 37. international wine accessories, 39. the salt, family & parenting, 40. additude magazine, 41. adoptive families, 42. brain, child, 43. the green parent, 44. just parents, 45. mothering, 46. motherwell, 47. mother.ly, 48. practical homeschooling magazine, 49. stork guide, 50. working mother, regional – family & parenting, 51. alaska parent, 52. atlanta parent, 53. carolina parent, 54. charlotte parent, 55. chesapeake family life, 56. chicago parent, 57. cincinnati parent, 58. georgia family, 59. gulf coast parents & kids , 60. hudson valley parent, 61. indy’s child, 62. metro family, 63. minnesota parent, 64. nashville parent, 65. new jersey family, 66. north state parent , 67. raising arizona kids, 68. san diego family, 69. simply family, 70. western new york family magazine, health & fitness, 71. the anxiety foundation, 72. coffey communications, 73. experience life, 74. fitnessrxwomen online, 75. the health journal.

• HoloRest Nutrition

77. Idea Fitness Journal

78. psychcentral, 79. psychcentral professional, 80. yoga basics, 81. the advocate, 82. bisexual.org, 83. gay pop buzz, 85. surge app, 89. bbc britain, 91. the daily beast, 92. lifezette, 93. listverse, 95. plum deluxe blog, 96. refinery29, 98. the smart set, 99. smithsonian magazine online, 100. upworthy, 101. the verge, 102. yourtango, 103. the bold italic, 104. gothamist, 105. skirt, 106. big grey horse, 107. desert usa, special interest, 108. the alpinist, 109. bird talk, 110. bookbrowse, 111. dorkly, 112. getabstract, 113. horse network, 114. insteading, 115. knitty, 116. pretty designs, 117. the tablet, 118. twoplustwo magazine, 119. kaleidoscope, 120. a list apart, 121. gaming mouse, 122. the graphic design school, 123. indeni, 124. iphone life, 125. labmice, 126. the layout, 127. linode, 128. photoshoptutorials, 129. router freak, 130. rankpay, 131. real python, 132. semaphore, 133. sigtutorials, 134. sitepoint, 135. slickwp, 136. smashing magazine.

Forget low-paying bid sites and content mills. And pitch magazines, websites, trade pubs, agencies, and businesses to move up and earn more.

To help you start the New Year strong, we’ve put together a monster list of publications that pay competitive rates for your original content.

Most publications featured here pay at least $50 per assignment. We’ve also included a few “move-up markets” that pay less but allow room for negotiation.

Comb through the list, and you’ll find writing jobs in variety of niches like business, finance, family, parenting, lifestyle, travel, technology, and others. We’ve even included a list of markets that publish content about the business and craft of freelance writing.

If you want to earn money online as a freelance writer, use this list to get started, land assignments to build your clips file, and earn more.

Want to make 2018 your year of freelance success? Check out this monster list of paying markets, and start pitching.

Is your freelance writing niche business and finance? Check out these markets to earn money online.

1. Alpha Beta Commerce (This site no longer exists)

Alpha Beta Commerce pays $50 for articles about e-commerce, payment processing, marketing, and logistics.

This site aimed at helping business owners, start ups, and entrepreneurs, pays $50-$150 for business-related articles.

Read the guidelines and pitch first. Brazen pays if you pre-arrange it with their editor. They’re looking for posts about higher ed administration, marketing, networking, and recruiting and HR . NOTE: Brazen has apparently changed their business model, and it’s no longer clear that they accept guest posts.

DailyWorth pays $150 for articles about women and money.

Doctor of Credit pays $50 for articles about credit. Most of their freelance pieces are from regular readers, so study the site carefully.

This site publishes articles about saving time and money. Pays $0.10 a word for the print publication. The online publication offers either payment or a link to your site.

Entelligent pays $180 per article on topics related to energy, business, and the environment for its investor-focused audience.

FreshBooks (an invoicing site Carol recommends) pays $200 a post and up. Be prepared to negotiate. They aren’t actively seeking new writers, but they’re open to stories on relevant subjects they’re not already covering.

This site pays $50-$200 for articles about how to earn money online such as SEO, affiliate sales, and traffic generation.

Modern Farmer pays around $150 for articles about people, policy, plants, animals and technology of agriculture.

Founder and editor Saeed Darabi created this site to help people with earning and saving money. Pays up to $150 for posts of 1,000 to 2,000 words.

This frugal-living site shares money-saving ideas. You’ll need to negotiate payment and be willing to forego a link back to your site.

If you want to write about SEO, content marketing, and social media, pitch RankPay. Pays $50 per article.

Not all magazines and sites in the Christian market pay well. But here are a few to consider pitching to earn money online in this niche.

This Christian magazine covers marriage and family life. Pay rates vary but usually start at 25 cents/word. For more information, see  writer’s guidelines .

Published since 1945, this is one of the oldest magazines in the Christian market. Pays $250 for faith-based personal-experience essays.

This magazine pays $100 to $300 for articles (up to 1,000 words) about physical health, mental clarity, and spiritual balance from a practical, Christian perspective. Send queries to editor  Heather Quintana.

Most  content mills  and platforms pay bottom-feeder rates. But that’s slowly changing. The content platform sites on this list can be one place to check out to earn money online. 

ClearVoice pays as high as $250-$400, but takes a 25 percent cut per assignment. You set the rates you’re willing to accept. ClearVoice contacts you when appropriate opportunities arise, and you indicate whether you’re interested. Gigs are presented to multiple writers, and the client chooses who they’ll work with.

Contently requires you to build a public portfolio on their site and wait for their talent team to contact you. Rates vary; a senior editor at Contently quotes an average of $1 per word. Contently also has two publications of its own that use freelance writers. Contently also pays  about 35 cents a word  for articles published in its freelancer-focused online magazine.

eByline works with many journalists and news agencies, as well as brands who need content. If a brand is familiar with your work, you can be offered a direct assignment through this platform. You can also pitch for gigs on the platform’s job board.

NewCred reportedly pays $350 and up for articles. They work with some high-profile clients, and freelancers tell us they take good care of their writers.

Skyword’s  rates range from $150 to $800. Skyword has two ways of operating. They sometimes act as intermediary between the writer and client. Skyword also allows brands to search their writer pool and select writers.

Multiple writers from the Freelance Writers Den  have written for SmartBug clients in a variety of niches. Rates reportedly range from $75 to around $800 per assignment. Knowledge of the industries you want to write for is a must. Check their website for freelance openings, or send an LOI with clips to founder  Ryan Malone .

Well-paying markets for personal essays aren’t what they used to be. But you can still earn money online for writing about your personal experiences that teach, inspire, motivate, and encourage readers.

This site accepts first-person accounts on the positive influence of Orthodox Jewish beliefs on everyday life – and they reportedly pay $200. Email  [email protected] .

This viral site pays “competitive rates” for essays (estimated $0.13 to $0.27 per word). Pitch editor  Rachel Sanders.

This section of the  Christian Science Monitor  publishes upbeat personal essays. Pays an estimated $75 to $150 for 400 to 800-word essays.

This site pays $100 for essays about college. Essays must be written on spec. They’re also using this essay submission as a way to find writers for assignments.

27. Essig Magazine

This magazine pays $100 for essays about a personal experience . NOTE: This site is no longer active.

The Establishment  pays $125 and up for reported stories and essays.

This Australian-based site pays $200 for analysis or commentary on politics, religion, popular culture or current events.

Lighthouse pays $100 for essays and first-person stories. They prefer to work with blind or visually impaired writers but accept submissions from all writers.

Narratively pays $100+ for essays and reported stories.

The New York Times  Modern Love column reportedly pays as much as $300 for essays on any topic that could be classified as modern love.

Created by  Maria Gagliano  and  Celia Johnson , Slice magazine is looking for essays and nonfiction from “anyone with a fresh voice and a compelling story to share.” They also publish fiction and poetry. Their next open submission period is April 1-June 1, 2018. Pays $250 for essays up to 5,000 words.

Vox First Person reportedly pays in the $400 range for personal narrative essays that explain the most important topics of modern life. Pitch  [email protected] .”Œ

Got a taste for food writing? Forget about getting paid well for restaurant reviews, and earn money online writing for these food-related sites and magazines.

This site, founded by  Jerin Merina , publishes recipes, articles, how-tos, expert interviews, nutrition tips, and fitness guides. Pays $75-$160. Pitch  [email protected] .

Extra Crispy is all about what people eat for breakfast. Pitch editor  Ryan Grim  or the appropriate  department editor  with opinion pieces, essays, reported stories, and unique recipes. Pays an estimated $0.47/word for 800 to 1,000-word essays.

This site pays $50 and up for articles about wine-related posts on wine cellars, racks, cabinets and cooling equipment.

The Saveur pays writers $150 and up for “amazing stories about food and travel.”

Want to write for National Public Radio? NPR’s food blog, The Salt, reportedly pays $200+.”Œ

Want to earn money online writing about family and parenting? Check out these niche-specific sites and magazines.

Managing editor  Wayne Kalyn  is looking for first-person articles by parents, employers, and teachers with experience working with ADHD kids. Pays an average of $100 to $200.

Adoptive Families wants articles that help parents through the adoption process and provide practical tips on parenting. Payment for essays is a one-year magazine subscription. Payment for articles varies. Pitch managing editor  Eve Gilman .

This magazine publishes 1500-4500 word essays on the joys and challenges of parenting Pays $300.

This UK-based magazine covers green-living topics on raising children, alternative health, and environmental concerns. “We are particularly keen on features written in the first person about a real-life experience,” says editor  Melissa Corkill . Pays $100 to $200.

Just Parents is a UK-based site that focuses on pregnancy and parenting. Pays $60.

Mothering focuses on natural and eco-conscious living for parents with kids. Send your pitch to editor  Amy Tokic . Pays $200 to $500.

Motherwell’s mission is to explore all sides of the parenting story, according to founding editors  Randi Olin  and  Lauren Apfel . Pays $50 for essays and perspective pieces.

This site publishes non-snarky articles about parenting and family issues. Pay starts at $50.

This magazine wants practical, how-to-articles on homeschooling and personal experience stories. Pays $50.

The Stork Guide focuses on pregnancy and parenting of newborns and toddlers. They pay $50+ for posts of 700 words or more.

Working Mother focuses on helping readers enjoy life, balance career and family, and be role models for their kids. Check out the  Contacts  page to pitch the right person .  Pays $100 to $300.

If you want to write for one of these regional family and parenting markets, you may need to live in the area. Or at least submit a solid pitch to convince the editor you know their audience and the region. Don’t see a market for your region? Do some digging, and you’ll probably find one.

Check out the  editorial calendar  to develop a story idea, and follow the  query  guidelines to submit a  pitch . Pays $40 to $200.

Got a story idea about parenting and family matters in Atlanta? Pitch editor  Tali Toland . Pays $100 and up.

This magazine publishes articles on family-activities and issues in the Carolinas. Send your pitch ideas to editor  Beth Shugg . Pays $75 to $300.

This magazine pays $50 to $150 per assignment. Pitch to editor  Michelle Huggins .

Chesapeake Family pays writers $75 to $200 per assignment. Contact editor  Betsy Stein .

Your best way to break in: A 400 to 500-word first-person essay with your take on raising kids in the Windy City. Pitch editor  Tamara O’Shaughnessy . Pays $25 to $100+.

Editor  Susan Bryant  is looking for story ideas that highlight unique, unexpected aspects of Cincinnati. Check the  editorial calendar  for monthly themes. Pay varies, depending on assignment.

This regional magazine pays $20 to $80 per assignment. Submit queries to editor and publisher  Olya Fessard .

Query editor  Gretchen Cook . Pays $25 and up.

While the magazine mainly works with local writers, editor  Cassidy Brighton  is open to writers outside the area. Pays $80 to $120.

Contact editor  Susan Bryant . (Yes, it’s the same Susan Bryant who also heads up Cincinnati Parent!) Pay varies.

This magazine is targeted toward families who live in the Oklahoma City area. Pitch editor  Hannah Schmidt . Pay varies.

Be sure to study the  editorial calendar  before pitching editor  Sarah Jackson . Pay varies.

Contact managing editor  Chad Young . Pay varies.

Review the  editorial calendar , then pitch editor  Angel Madison.  Pays $25 to $100.

This regional magazine targets readers in upper Northern California. Pitch editor  Lisa Shara  with stories that nurture the bonds of family and community and promote healthy, developmentally-appropriate environments for children. Pay varies.

Only accepts material from Arizona writers. Pitch editor  Kara Morrison . Pays $50 to $250 and up.

Check out the editorial calendar that includes a list of hot topics, then send your queries to Managing Editor  Lisa Gipson . Pay varies.

Simply Family targets readers in Billings and Yellowstone County, Mont. Pitch executive Editor  Stephanie Toews . Pay varies.

Pitch editor  Michelle Miller . Pays $40 to $150.”Œ

Want to earn money online as a health and fitness writer? Check out these markets. Study the guidelines and start pitching.

The Anxiety Foundation pays $50 for mental health articles.

This agency produces articles and publications for healthcare organizations. Rates depend on assignment. Introduce yourself by sending an LOI to  [email protected] .

This magazine is a marketing channel for the gym franchise Life Time Fitness. It covers exercise, nutrition, lifestyle, and wellness. Rate depends on assignment. Query  Managing Editor Michael Dregni .

This online fitness site publishes articles on training, weight loss, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle habits for women. Rate depends on assignment. Pitch to online editor Callie Bundy .

The Health Journal  pays an average of $0.15 per word for well-researched, compelling articles on health topics. Contact  Managing Editor Chris Jones .

76. HoloRest Nutrition

This HoloRest Nutrition blog is a marketing channel for the company’s supplement for diabetics. Pays $150 per article of 1500-2000 words. Introduce yourself to Dr. Ron Allen with an LOI and pitch a blog post idea after studying the site and guidelines . NOTE: This site is now gone.

This is is a trade magazine published by the IDEA Health and Fitness Association. The target audience is fitness and health professionals. Query  Editor-in-Chief Sandy Todd Webster . Rate depends on assignment.

PsychCentral covers mental health for a general consumer audience. They do not normally pay for articles but exceptions are sometimes made. Payment must be discussed BEFORE submitting.

This is a sister publication of PsychCentral. The professional version publishes content for mental health professionals. They are open to talking with writers who want to write regularly for them as paid contributors or bloggers.

Yoga Basics pays $30 for articles and is looking for writers who can submit one or two articles per month.”Œ

The opportunity to earn money online as a freelancer in the LBGTQ niche is one that’s definitely growing fast. Check out these writing jobs.

This site pays up to $50 an article. Be prepared to negotiate. Pitch op-ed and personal identity pieces. Contact Neal Broverman,  [email protected] .

Bisexual.org pays $100 for pieces on bisexuality. Pitch critical thought pieces, personal identity essays, or news stories with a bisexual spin. Contact is Talia Squires,  [email protected] .

This site reportedly pays $50 for personal identity pieces in  It Really Happened.  These pieces focus on real, embarrassing things that happened to you as a gay/bisexual man.

PRIDE is a sister site to The Advocate that serves LGBTQ millennials. Pays up to $50 an article. Pitch fun list articles about sex, dating, and queer life, and personal identity pieces. Contact editor-in-chief Levi Chambers,  [email protected] , or deputy editor Tracy Gilchrist,  [email protected] .

This dating app for gay men pays $150 per article. Also pays for blog posts. Contact Michaela with pitches at  [email protected] .

Bitch wants for commentaries on pop culture, which can include queer commentaries, as well as personal identity pieces about being queer. Pay varies.

Bustle features queer, personal identity pieces as well as queer lists. Contact features editor Rachel Krantz with submissions,  [email protected] .

Contact LGBTQ editor Tyler Trykowski,  [email protected] . Pay varies.

These lifestyle and general interest markets cover a wide range of topics. But you’ll still need to do your homework to develop a pitch to land an assignment.

BBC Britain reportedly pays $350-$1,000 for various BBC sites. Pitch stories with a British slant for an international audience.  Download their guidelines  as a Word document.

This is a literary magazine for YA readers ages 14 and up. Their audience is interested in comics, the strange and unusual, and young adult literature. Pays up to $0.25 per word for essays, fiction, and comics. Cicada is part of the  Cricket Media  family of publications, which also includes several other high-quality magazines for young readers.

The Daily Beast reportedly pays $250 and up. Their submission guidelines have a black-hole editorial@ email address, so you’ll want to do a little digging to find the right person to pitch.

This online magazine pays $100-$200 for articles on parenting, politics, faith, health, and pop culture. Contact the appropriate  editor  with your idea.

Listverse pays $100 for long (1,500 word) lists on various topics.

This news-style site focuses on original, cutting-edge content. Rates vary.

This blog is a marketing channel for a tea merchandiser. Pays $30 for articles about entertaining, special occasions, tea time, tea parties, well-being, spirituality and mindset.

Refinery29 reportedly pays $75 and up for slideshows, articles, and essays on various topics. They also post their needs for specific columns on their guidelines page.

Salon pays $100-$200 for essays and reported features, even very long ones.

The Smart Set covers culture, arts, science, and world affairs. Pays an estimated $0.07/word for 1,000 to 3,000-word reported stories, essays, travel pieces, and memoirs.

The online version of the magazine reportedly pays established freelancers up to $600 for reported articles.

This site pays a “fair base rate” for 500-word posts that support their mission of creating a better world. They offer traffic and distribution bonuses. Be prepared to negotiate.

This site covers the way technology and science are changing the way we live. Pays “competitive rates.”

Your Tango pays $50 for posts on love, sex, travel, mental health, and just about anything else that affects your relationships.”Œ

Regional magazines and websites can be a great place for new freelancers to break in, gain experience, and build a portfolio of writing samples that will help you land higher-paying gigs.

The Bold Italic publishes articles, essays, and profiles with a San Francisco angle. Pays $50.

the Bugle pays $0.20/word for articles and essays about elk hunting, land-use issues, conservation, wildlife management and exploring the Rocky Mountains. The section where you’re most likely to land an assignment is the  Women in the Outdoors  column.

The Gothamist reportedly pays $50-$150 for reported pieces about New York.

Skirt! pays $200 for essays about women’s issues.  They are now accepting essays only from writers in the Charleston, SC area.

Big Grey Horse pays $125-$200 for posts about Texas-photos must be included. Texas-based writers are preferred, because the site requires in-person visits.

Desert USA pays $50 for stories about the deserts of North America and the culture and lifestyle of the people who live there. They prefer writers to also submit photos.”Œ

One of the best ways to find magazines that pay top dollar is to search  Writers Market for topics in your niche. Tap into Google, industry associations, and your network, and you may find other special interest an niche publications to pitch and earn money online from freelancing. Here’s few more to add to the list:

The Alpinist publishes reported stories, personal essays, and how-to articles about adventure climbing. Pays $0.25/word.

This magazine is a magazine for bird owners. Pays $100 to $200 for short articles and $300 to $400 for longer features.

Book Browse pays for book reviews. Writers accepted into their stable of reviewers will reportedly earn $50 for a 600-word review. Website says writers receive a “modest payment.”

This site pays $35-$75 for posts about Pokemon, anime, horror, Game of Thrones, World of Warcraft, and other geek chic topics.

getAbstract reportedly pays $300 for longer (2,000-4,000 word) book summaries.

This site pays $50 for articles about horse health, equestrian hobbies and more related to horses, plus a bonus if your article is shared 1,000 times on social media.

This site publishes how-to articles, guides on homesteading topics, and list posts to help new and seasoned homesteaders. Pays $50 per assignment. You may need to forego a link to your website in order to get paid.

Knitty pays $150-$200 for knitting patterns and articles about knitting.

Pretty Designs covers fashion and beauty. You’ll need to negotiate pay.

The Tablet pays for articles on Jewish news, ideas, and culture. Pay varies, so be prepared to negotiate. One freelancer reported receiving $1,000 for a heavily reported 2,000+ word feature.

TwoPlus Two Magazine pays $200 for original posts about poker. They post articles for six months, after which time the rights revert to the writer, so you can sell reprint rights or post it on your own blog.

Published by United Disability Services, Kaleidoscope publishes articles, features, and book reviews about disability-related topics. Pays $10 to $100 per assignment.

If your writing niche is technology, you’ll find opportunities to earn money online from one of these markets that want articles, blog posts, and tutorials about software, web design, programming, and other tech topics.

A List Apart covers web design. Pays $200.

The Gaming Mouse wants posts about the technology industry, with a preference for the latest news. Be prepared to negotiate rates.

The Graphic Design School blog pays $100-$200 for articles and tutorials about Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and open source design tools.  NOTE: This site has removed their submission guidelines, and it’s no longer clear that they accept guest posts.

This site pays $50-$200 for posts that cover Check Point firewalls, F5 load balancers or Palo Alto Networks firewalls.

iPhone Life is a print and digital magazine that pays $50 for iPhone and iPad-related articles. For your best chance of getting accepted, pitch an idea about iOS apps or Apple gear.

Labmice wants submissions about IT topics like Windows administration, computer security, and technical projects. Pays $60 -$100 per article for 1,000 to 1,500 words.

This site pays up to $150 for posts about Word Press design-related topics and tutorials.

The Linode $250 for articles about Linux, Socket.io, NoSQL databases, game servers, Open Change, and Web RTC.

This site publishes articles, tips and tutorials about using Adobe PhotoShop. Pitch with an outline for a tutorial topic or article idea. Be prepared to provide screen shots and step-by-step instructions. Pays $150 – $300 for full tutorials.

Router Freak pays $30 and up for articles about computer networking and topics of interest to network engineers. Personal experience preferred, and new writers are welcome to pitch ideas.

This site features articles on SEO, content marketing, social media strategy, and news and trends in digital marketing. Pays $50 per article.

Real Python pays $50 and up for articles or tutorials about coding using Python.

Semaphore pays $100 to $300 for articles about software development.

This PhotoShop tutorial site pays up to $50 for how-to articles on advanced PhotoShop techniques, digital imaging and editing.

SitePoint pays $100-$150 for articles on HTML, CSS, Ruby, PHP, and other Web development topics.

SlickWP pays $100 for posts and tutorials about WordPress and the Genesis Theme framework. SlickWP also pays for reviews about WordPress themes and plugins.

This German-based magazine publishes articles from all over the world about web development and design. Pays negotiable rates.

137. Tech Edge

This is a quarterly magazine for technology educators. Each issue has a specific theme. See submission guidelines for 2018 editorial calendar and pitch ideas to editor  Susan Meyer . Pays $125 for articles between 500 and 1,500 words.

138. Tutorials Point

This site, based in India, publishes tech-related tutorials. Send an LOI with writing samples before pitching. Pays $250 – $500.

Tuts+ pays $100 and up for tutorials on various technologies, including web design, photography and video, design and illustration, and more.

140. Windows IT Pro

Windows IT Pro, and its sister publication SQL Server Pro, publish how-to articles for IT professionals (up to 2,500 words); strategic articles on industry trends, policies, and development (up to 2,000 words), and reader-to-reader tips (up to 1,000 words). Reportedly pays $200 to $500 for how-to and strategic articles.

141. WordCandy

WordCandy pays $0.06 to $0.10 a word for ghostwritten pieces about WordPress development.

WPHub pays $100-$200 for posts on web design trends, coding best practices, and other WordPress-related topics.

143. The Write Stuff

The Write Stuff is a marketing channel for IBM’s Compose database platform. They publish articles about database development and management. Pitch with an article idea and brief outline. Pays $200 in cash, and $200 in Compose database credits.

Can you get paid to write about travel or living abroad? Absolutely. It’s a popular niche with lots of opportunities to earn money online. Some markets to consider include:

144. Expatics

This site publishes content for U.S. expatriates about how to work and play around the world. Pitch first, then negotiate pay.

145. Fund Your Life Overseas

Fund Your Life Overseas pays $75 for articles about business ideas that provide enough income for U.S. ex-pats. Its sister publication Incomes Abroad pays up to $400 per article.

146. Transitions Abroad

This site pays up to $150 for articles (800 to 2,000 words) on working, living, volunteering, traveling, and studying abroad.

147. Travelista Club

Travelista Club pays $40 Australian Dollars (as of January 2018 this is about $31 USD) for  travel articles  about places you’ve lived or visited.

148. The Travel Tribune

Your best way to break in is pitching on a city, region, or country you know a lot about. Pays $50 for articles 1,000 words and longer by knowledgeable travelers.

149. The Travel Writer’s Life

This site pays $100 to $150 for interviews and personal stories about people who are making a living as travel writers, photographers, or tour operators. How-to articles about getting paid to travel pay up to $200.

150. Wanderful

Wanderful pays $50 for posts about women and travel. They’re looking for pieces on travel tips, global issues, traveling as a trans or queer woman, travel issues impacting women of color, and other ideas that may interest their audience of women who love venturing around the globe.

If you’re looking for markets that primarily serve a female audience, check out these opportunities to write about motherhood, women’s health, pop culture, and others.

Bitch pays for essays and features that reflect a feminist response to pop culture. Pay is variable, so negotiate to get your desired rate.

152. Bustle

This site targets millennial women and reportedly pays $50-75 for reported features and essays. Its sister publications include  Romper  (for mothers of young children) and  Elite Daily  (for women on the older end of the millennial generation).

153. Chatelaine

This is a popular monthly magazine in Canada that appeals to active women ages 25 to 54. Query  Managing Editor Laura Brown . Pays $1/word.

Your best way to break in? Pitch a story idea for a reported feature, interview, article, or essay. Pays $200 and up per assignment.

155. The Introspectionist

The Introspectionist pays $100 to $200 for persuasive essays, creative nonfiction, and informational pieces of interest to intelligent women. Check the editorial calendar for upcoming themes for submitting a query.

156. Women’s Voices For Change

This site publishes content about issues that impact women over 40. Pays $50 per post.

Last but not least on this monster list are opportunities to earn money online writing about the business and craft of being a freelance writer, including this blog, Make a Living Writing.

157. Craft Your Content

This site is dedicated to helping writers get better at the craft, develop their own voice and style, and build a freelance business. Pays $50 and higher.

158. Freedom with Writing

Freedom with Writing pays $50+ for lists of paying publishers. They also pay for short ebooks.

158. Funds for Writers

This site pays $50 for articles about making money from writing.

159. Make a Living Writing

We pay $75-$100 for guest posts, depending on complexity and research needed. Read our guidelines thoroughly, especially our list of the topics we’re actively looking for guest posts on right now. Pitching one of those will seriously improve your odds.

160. WOW! Women on Writing

Your best way to break in at Women on Writing? Pitch an idea for a how-to article on a writing or publishing topic. Bonus if you can reach out and interview experts like authors, literary agents, and publishers. Pays $50-$150.

161. Writers Weekly

Writers Weekly pays $60 for 600-word posts on making money from writing, publishing, and avoiding scams, and $40 for freelance success stories.

Earn money online: Tips for freelance success

If you want to earn money online as a freelance writer, you can. This monster list of markets can help you get started. Keep these tips in mind when you pitch an idea for these markets, and any other magazines, blogs, or businesses you want to write for:

• Study each market carefully before pitching.  Follow the guidelines exactly and pitch the content they need most. In the past, a few publications asked to be removed from our lists because they received off-target pitches. Do your homework so we can keep providing these posts.
• Pitch the right person . If a listing includes a contact person, double-check that the editor is still there before pitching. Editors change jobs frequently. If there’s no contact person, do some research on social media or on the publication’s website to find a name. Use black-hole addresses like [email protected] only as a last resort.
• Don’t be afraid to negotiate  for higher pay or for more reprint rights. Editors are used to  negotiating  with writers, and there’s a good chance they’ll say yes.
• Get help . If you’re new to pitching or you’re not getting results, check out  this post  and  this one  for info on how to do it right. Or check out the resources for successful pitching in the  Freelance Writers Den.

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AGNI accepts stories, essays, and poems that are previously-unpublished. There are no word limits "though space is at a premium and length sometimes affects decisions." They do not publish romance, horror, mystery, or science fiction but are open to fiction borrowing elements of them. They don't publish academic essays or purely journalistic pieces, and they pay $20 per printed page for accepted prose and $40 per page for accepted poetry, up to a maximum of $300. Submissions are considered for both print and online publication. Free submissions may be made via mail.

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American Educator

American Educator is a professional journal published by the American Federation of Teachers. It covers "research and ideas from early childhood through higher education," such as essays explaining the significance of a research project and its findings. International affairs and labor issues of interest to AFT members may also be accepted. Articles run 1000-5000 words.

Arkansas Soul

Arkansas Soul seeks to publish and amplify talented writers of color with content focused on BIPOC issues. General submissions, feature stories, personal essays, news stories, profiles, and interviews are all accepted.

Stories for Reimagine Arkansas run 500-2000 words and pay $150-300. Personal essays, first-person accounts, and op-eds run 750-2000 words and pay $100-250. Reported news stories run 500-1000 words and pay $150-250. Features run 1000-2000 words and pay $150-250. Profiles and interviews have a flexible word count and pay $150-250.

Atlanta Parent

Atlanta Parent is a locally-owned print and digital magazine for Atlanta area parents. They accept personal essays of 400-500 words, practical articles of 400-600 words, short articles of 300-600 words, and longer feature articles of 800-1200 words. Payments vary with the writer's experience.

Briarpatch Magazine

Briarpatch Magazine publishing work of political importance on topics such as grassroots activism, electoral politics, economic justice, labour, gender equity, indigenous struggles, and more. They accept submissions from new and experienced freelance writers alike. Pay is $150 for profiles, short essays, reviews, blog posts, and "parting shots" under 1500 words. Pay is $250 for feature stories and photo essays generally running 1500-2000 words. And pay is $350 for research-based articles and investigative reporting typically running 2000-2500 words.

Broad Street Review

" Broad Street Review is an online arts and culture journal serving the greater Philadelphia area." They publish reviews, features, previews, profiles, and essays around theater, music, visual art, exhibitions, dance, books, film, television, and design. This includes pitches for personal essays tied to life in the Philadelphia area and those related to grassroots social and political efforts, the creative economy, and public spaces. Reviews run 500-850 words, essays 750-1000 words, and previews run 300-500 words. Fees are $50 for previews, profiles, and reviews up to $100 for some longer profiles and features. Payment covers first publication rights (exclusive for 30 days), then non-exclusive rights to maintain pieces in the publication's archive.

Cineaste is a quarterly publication covering the art and politics of the cinema. They accept feature articles, interviews, film reviews, book reviews, and columns. Payments are $18 for "short take" reviews, $36 for book or DVD reviews (in print only), $45 for film reviews, short articles, columns, sidebar interviews, and essays, and $90 for feature articles and feature interviews.

DAME is a women-led, independent, reader-funded magazine. It accepts essays and reported features from freelance writers with a focus on journalism that is both accessible and intersectional. Pay is $350-750 for reported stories.

High Country News

High Country News is a nonprofit news magazine covering the Western U.S. They pay $.50 - 1.50 per word, with a kill fee of 25%. They accept in-depth news and analyses from 800-2100 words, features of 2800+ words, and 750-800 word essays paying a flat rate of $400.

HowlRound accepts submissions to its journal from "contributors who are deeply invested in and committed to the theatre field." They accept pieces on theatre commoning, ideas that challenge the status quo, lesser-known or marginalized aesthetics, equity, inclusivity, and accessibility for under-represented theatre communities and practices, and theatre practice and process. They pay honorariums of $200 per essay.

Longreads accepts submissions of essays and curated reading lists from freelance contributors. Essays and columns run 2000-6000 words. Personal essays should be pitched on-spec, and they pay $500 per essay. Researched and reported essays, critical essays, and columns may be pitched. They also pay $500 per essay. Curated reading lists pay $350.

Military Families

Military Families is a monthly magazine for members of the military and their families. It's published by AmeriForce Media. They accept essays, interview-style profiles, advice, news reports, listicles, and more. Pay ranges from $75-200 depending on length, experience, commitment required, and whether the piece is for the print or digital editions.

Notre Dame Magazine

The Notre Dame Magazine is a quarterly publication of the University of Notre Dame. It covers alumni activities, institutional events, people, trends, and cultural issues. They accept both features and departments as well as essays in their "CrossCurrents" section. Payment is not detailed in their writer's guidelines but is said to be "comparable to fees paid by some national publications."

Runner's World

Runner's World magazine accept freelance submissions, with the best chance of acceptance in departments -- What it takes to..., Rave Run, and Life & Times. Writers should send spec pieces for consideration (not queries). Stories cover inspirational stories, first-person essays about running-related experiences, and details about awesome runs (locations, what you see, how long the run is, etc.).

Sasee accepts contributions from freelance writers including essays, humor, satire, personal experiences, and features on topics of interest to women. Articles are 500 - 1000 words. This is a paying publication, but payments vary.

The Gay & Lesbian Review

The Gay & Lesbian Review publishes essays, reviews, interviews, and poems. Feature articles should fall in the 2000-4000 word range, and reviews should be 600-1200 words. Payment for feature articles is $200 and payment for book reviews is $100. They also accept interviews, artist profiles, art memos, and International Spectrum column submissions.

The Malahat Review

The Malahat Review accepts poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction submissions from writers at all levels of their careers. Poets should submit 3-5 poems up to 10 pages maximum. They accept flash fiction up to 750 words as well as other short fiction up to 8000 words. Creative nonfiction can run up to 5000 words and cover any subject matter including personal essays, memoirs, travel writing, historical accounts, and biographies. Payment is $70CAD per published page.

The Sun Magazine

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The Washingtonian

The Washingtonian is a general interest magazine for residents of the DC area. They're open to freelance submissions for profiles, personal essays, true-crime, and narrative journalism.

Whole Life Times

Whole Life Times magazine covers topics such as natural health, alternative healing, conscious business, green living, sustainable and local food, social responsibility, the environment, personal growth, and spirituality. They pay $75-150 per 800-1000 word feature. They also have departments, a City of Angels front-of-book section, and personal essays section which are open to freelance contributors.

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Modern Love is a regular column published by the New York Times. They are “interested in receiving deeply personal essays about contemporary relationships, marriage, dating, parenthood…” They pay $300 per essay. The submissions page is old, but is still up to date. To learn more, or to submit, be sure to read their submission guidelines.

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.

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 .

Now What? is a monthly e-zine which contains “personal experience stories that show people’s struggles that either led them to faith in Christ or deepened their walk with God.” Some of their stories also include resources for addictions, mental illness, grief, etc. Their feature articles and personal experience stories are 1,000 to 1,500 words long. On publication, they pay an honorarium of $25 to $65. Further details can be found here .

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 .

Oregon Humanities Magazine is a triannual publication that “offers a forum through which Oregon writers, scholars, and readers can use the humanities to explore timeless and timely ideas and themes.” For shorter department pieces, they pay $50 to $200 and for personal essays and features, they pay $300 to $800. To find out more, refer to this page

Mask Magazine is a monthly “online repository of youth and internet culture packed with interviews, editorials, news, and style in the age of unrest.” Editors look for “expressive, evocative prose”: personal essays, documentation of a singular event, studies of movements or phenomena from history, how-to guides or tutorials. Note: Editors decide whether submissions are featured as free content or content to be paid for. Payment is $40-$200. To learn more, read the writers’ guidelines: http://www.maskmagazine.com/docs/writers .

Extra Crispy is a lifestyle blog owned by Time Inc. They publish “opinion pieces, reported stories, personal essays, works of humor, illustrated narratives, breakfast-y profiles, original recipes, how-tos and unusual points of view on the beloved morning meal are all welcome. ” Payment reports indicate a rate of 50 cents per word, but will need to be negotiated. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

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Wouldn’t it be great to find a whole list of magazines that publish personal essays, and even pay you for the privilege?

Well, you’re in luck because you’ve just found a list of magazines that accept essay submissions around pop culture, personal finance, personal stories, and many other topics. If you’re passionate about crafting personal essays and your work typically falls within a range of 600 to 10,000 words, consider submitting your essays to the organizations listed below. They generally offer compensation of $50-$250 for each accepted essay. After this guide, you may also want to check my list of the best essays of all time .

Here are the top magazines and publications that publish thought-provoking essays:

1. the new york times – modern love.

“Modern Love” accepts essay submissions via email at [email protected] with the essay subject or potential title as the email subject line. Submissions should be original, true stories between 1,500 and 1,700 words, sent both as an attached Microsoft Word-compatible document and pasted into the body of the email. The team collaborates with writers on editing, and authors are compensated for published work. Submission info .

2. The New York Times – Opinion Essays

To submit an essay to this publication, fill out the provided submission form with the essay and a brief explanation of your professional or personal connection to its argument or idea. The essay should include sources for key assertions (either as hyperlinks or parenthetical citations). Although all submissions are reviewed, the publication may not be able to respond individually due to the high volume of entries. If there’s no response within three business days, authors are free to submit their work elsewhere. Submission info .

3. Dame Magazine

DAME is a women’s magazine that prioritizes accessible and intersectional journalism that dives into context rather than breaking news. Their stories are unexpected, emotional, straightforward, illuminating, and focused on people rather than policy. They aim to reveal new or surprising information, provoke action or empathy, simplify complex issues, introduce fresh ideas, and foreground the people most affected by discussed topics. Submission info .

4. The New Yorker

The New Yorker welcomes letters to the editor sent to [email protected] and includes your postal address and phone number. For fiction submissions, send your work as a PDF to [email protected] or mail it to their New York address. They review all submissions within ninety days and will only contact you if they decide to publish your work. Submission info .

5. The Atlantic

The Atlantic is keen on high-quality nonfiction, fiction, and poetry. Familiarity with their past publications can guide your submission. All manuscripts should be submitted as a Word document or PDF. They only respond if they’re interested in discussing your submission further. Separate submission channels exist for fiction and poetry. Submission info .

6. The Globe and Mail

The Globe and Mail welcomes your original experiences, viewpoints, and unique perspectives for your daily first-person essay. A good essay should have an original voice, an unexpected view, humor, vivid details, and anecdotes that illuminate a wider theme. While a successful essay could be funny, surprising, touching, or enlightening, it should always be personal and truthful, rather than political or fictional. Submission info .

7. The Guardian

To contribute to this publication, you should identify the most relevant section and contact the commissioning editor with a brief outline of your idea. You may be invited to submit your work speculatively, meaning payment will only be provided if your contribution is published. It’s important to note that your contribution should be sent electronically and will be published under standard copyright terms with payment at normal rates unless agreed otherwise before publication. Submission info .

8. Los Angeles Times

The Los Angeles Times is open to opinion articles on any subject, with most published pieces being about 750 words long. Submissions must be exclusive to them and not published elsewhere, including personal blogs or social media. Full drafts of articles are required for consideration and should include the author’s name, the topic, the full text, a short author biography, and contact information. Submission info .

9. The Sun Magazine

The Sun publishes personal essays, short stories, and poems from both established and emerging writers globally, particularly encouraging submissions from underrepresented perspectives. Their contributors’ work often garners recognition in prestigious anthologies and prizes. The Sun seeks personal essays that are deeply reflective, celebrating hard-won victories or exploring big mistakes, aiming to make newsworthy events feel intimate and wrestle with complex questions. Submission info .

Slate invites pitches that are fresh, and original, and propose strong arguments. They appreciate ideas that challenge conventional wisdom and encourage you to clearly articulate the insights your reporting can uncover. A concise pitch is preferred, even if a full draft is already written. You should include a short bio and any relevant published work. They advise waiting a week before pitching to other publications, and if an editor passes, refrain from sending it to another editor at Slate. Submission info .

VICE is primarily interested in mid-length original reports, reported essays, narrative features, and service journalism related to contemporary living and interpersonal relationships. They welcome stories informed by personal experiences and insight but advise writers to consider what makes their story unique, why they’re the right person to tell it, and why it should be on VICE. While all stories don’t need to be tied to current events, a timely element can distinguish a pitch. They also accept quick-turnaround blogs and longer features. Submission info .

12. Vox Culture

Vox Culture seeks to provide readers with context and analysis for understanding current entertainment trends. They are interested in pitches that answer significant questions about major movies, TV shows, music artists, internet culture, fame, and women’s issues in the entertainment business. Notably, they are not interested in personal essays or celebrity interviews. Past successful stories have ranged from exploring Disney’s move away from traditional villains to analyzing historical inaccuracies in popular shows. They accept story pitches ranging between 1,000 and 2,500 words. Submission info .

Aeon, a unique digital magazine since 2012, is known for publishing profound and provocative ideas addressing big questions. Their signature format is the Essay, a deep dive into a topic, usually between 2,500-5,000 words, approached from a unique angle and written with clarity to engage curious and intelligent general readers. Aeon’s contributors are primarily academic experts, but they also welcome those with significant professional or practical expertise in various fields. Submission info .

14. BuzzFeed Reader

This platform welcomes freelance pitches on cultural criticism, focusing on current or timeless topics in various categories like books, technology, sports, etc. Essays should offer a unique perspective on how these subjects reflect our society. The content must be relevant, advance ongoing dialogues, and add value to the existing discourse. Submission info .

15. The Boston Globe

Boston Globe Ideas welcomes a variety of content including op-eds, reported stories, book excerpts, first-person essays, and Q&A features. Submissions should be sent directly, not as pitches. Please include your submission in the body of the email, not as an attachment. Briefly explain why you’re uniquely qualified to write this piece. Ensure your submission hasn’t been published or under review elsewhere. Submissions page .

16. The Bold Italic

This platform is actively seeking submissions in the genre of personal narrative essays. These pieces can encompass a broad range of experiences from the hilariously light-hearted to deeply poignant, encapsulating the vibrant and diverse experiences of living in your community. Submission info .

Before pitching to a Medium Publication, thoroughly understand its unique style by reviewing published content and submission guidelines. This ensures your work aligns with their preferences. With numerous Medium Publications available, persist in your submissions until you find a fitting outlet. Submission info .

18. Refinery29

Refinery29 Australia is committed to empowering women and underrepresented groups, with a particular focus on Australian women and trans and gender-diverse individuals, primarily Gen-Z and millennials. We publish a diverse array of content, from timely personal essays to reports on race, reproductive rights, and pop culture, all with a distinctly local perspective. They aim to shed light on the world around us, and highly value pieces that capture the unique Australian experience, be it in subject matter or authorial voice. Submission info .

ELLE’s annual talent competition is back for, seeking out the next superstar in writing. The winner will have their 500-word piece, inspired by the hashtag #RelationshipGoals and focusing on a significant relationship in their life. Submission info .

20. Cosmopolitan

Cosmopolitan is looking for first-person features that cover all aspects of beauty. This can include writing personal essays or narratives about your struggles with adult acne, your journey to an all-natural beauty routine, or other unique beauty experiences. We are also open to opinion pieces about beauty trends or movements that resonate with you. Submission info .

Bustle encourages freelance pitches across different verticals such as Lifestyle, Books, News and politics, Fashion and beauty, and Entertainment. We value pitches that are brief yet comprehensive, including a sample headline, a 2-3 sentence description of the piece, your plan for photos, sources you have access to, your clips if you haven’t written for us before, and your standard rate. Make sure to understand what we’re looking for and convey your story idea clearly and professionally. Submission info .

22. The Walrus

The Walrus seeks short essays (up to 1,200 words) that are timely, focused, and sourced from Canada and globally. These can be reported narratives, memoirs, or mini-features on specific topics. Each essay should exhibit a distinct argument, a strong writing voice, and present an original and significant viewpoint. Writers new to The Walrus or those without long-form journalism experience are particularly encouraged to contribute to this section. Submission info .

23. Autostraddle

Autostraddle welcomes pitches, works in progress, and completed submissions. Any issues with the submission form should be emailed to Laneia Jones with the subject line “SUBMISSION ERROR”. Questions about the submission process can be directed to Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya with “SUBMISSION PROCESS” in the subject line. Please note that pitches or submissions sent via email will not be accepted. Submission info .

24. Narratively

Narratively focuses on original and untold human stories, welcoming pitches and completed submissions from diverse voices. They use Submittable for managing submissions. To better understand what they’re looking for in new writers, contributors can review their guidelines, and the best pitches they’ve received, and ask questions to their editors about how to pitch. Submission info .

25. Catapult

Catapult offers a regularly updated list of submission and freelancing opportunities. Some current options include Black Fox Literary Magazine, open for fiction submissions; Carina Press, seeking romance manuscripts; Elegant Literature, welcoming submissions for its contest; Inkspell Publishing, looking for romance manuscripts; Interlude Press, seeking original novels featuring diverse casts; and Intrepid Times, accepting stories about romance while traveling. Submission info .

26. Jezebel

At Jezebel, the high volume of daily emails (over 500), including tips and questions from readers, makes it impossible to respond to all of them, even though they are all read and appreciated. Their primary job involves posting 60+ items a day, and due to workload constraints, they may not always be able to reply to your email. Submission info .

27. Bitch Media

Bitch Media seeks pitches offering feminist analysis of culture, covering a wide array of topics including social trends, politics, science, health, life aspects, and popular culture phenomena. They publish critical essays, reported features, interviews, reviews, and analyses. First-person essays should balance personal perspectives with larger themes. Both finished work and query letters are welcome. However, due to the volume of submissions, they cannot guarantee a response or that every pitch will be read. Submission info .

28. Broadview

Broadview magazine prefers pitches from professional writers for unique, audience-focused stories. While unsolicited articles may be accepted, the initial idea pitch is recommended. Responses to each pitch are not guaranteed due to high submission volumes. Submission info .

29. Briarpatch Magazine

Briarpatch Magazine accepts pitches on a variety of political and social issues, valuing stories from diverse voices. They seek well-researched, fact-backed pieces aimed at a non-specialist, progressive audience. They recommend writers to first pitch their ideas, including contact info, estimated word count, recent publications, and a short writing sample. The magazine aims to respond within one to two weeks after the pitch deadline for each issue. Submission info .

30. Maisonneuve

Maisonneuve Magazine welcomes non-fiction writing submissions in various forms (reporting, essays, memoirs, humor, reviews) and visual art (illustration, photography, comics). They do not accept fiction, poetry, or previously published work. They prefer well-developed, well-researched pitches, but also accept polished drafts if the writer is open to edits. To understand what the magazine is looking for, it’s recommended to read some recent issues or check their website. Submission info .

31. Room Magazine

Room Magazine seeks original fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, and art from individuals of marginalized genders, including women (cisgender and transgender), transgender men, Two-Spirit, and nonbinary people. Simultaneous submissions are welcome, and submissions can be made through Submittable. Submission info .

32. Hazlitt

Hazlitt is currently not accepting submissions but it might reopen soon. They seek original journalism, investigative features, international reporting, profiles, essays, and humor pieces, but they are not considering unsolicited fiction. Pitches with proposed word counts are preferred, and they have a section called “Hazlitt Firsts” for reviews of experiencing mundane things for the first time as adults. Submission info .

33. This Magazine

This Magazine seeks pitches for their annual Culture Issue with a DIY theme, open to various topics related to DIY spirit. They publish Canadian residents only and prefer queries over already completed essays or manuscripts. They look for unique stories with a social justice angle, and pitches should include reasons for telling the story, relevant sources, and potential takeaways for readers. Submission info .

34. Geist Magazine

Geist magazine seeks submissions with a literary focus, including short non-fiction for the Notes & Dispatches section (around 800-1200 words) with a sense of place, historical narrative, humor, and personal essays on art, music, and culture. They encourage submissions from diverse writers and will pay writers $300-500 for accepted pieces. Submission info .

35. Discover Magazine

Discover magazine seeks pitches from freelance writers for science-related stories that enlighten and excite readers, with a conversational tone and high reader interest. Pitch one idea per email, mentioning the newness of the science and specific studies and researchers to be cited. Include your science-writing credentials and best clips in the pitch and send them to [email protected]. Payment starts at $1/word for print and typically $300/story for web, with rights purchased for both. Submission info .

36. Eater Voices

Eater Voices accepts personal essays from chefs, restaurateurs, writers, and industry insiders about the food world. To pitch, email a brief explanation of the topic and why you are the right person to write about it to [email protected]. Submission info .

37. The Temper

The Temper is an online publication focused on sobriety, addiction, and recovery, challenging drinking culture. They seek diverse and intersectional stories written through the lens of addiction, covering various topics like sex, food, relationships, and more. Submissions are currently closed, but they are especially interested in amplifying voices from marginalized and underrepresented groups. Submission info .

38. Chatelaine

Chatelaine is a prominent Canadian women’s magazine covering health, current events, food, social issues, decor, fashion, and beauty. To pitch, read the magazine first, and submit a one-page query letter explaining the idea’s fit for the magazine, section, and format. They prefer email submissions with at least two previously published writing samples, and response time may take six to eight weeks. Submission info .

39. Conde Nast Traveler

Condé Nast Traveler seeks pitches for reported and personal travel stories with inclusive coverage, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and disabled communities. Focus on stories and angles rather than destinations, check for previous coverage, and offer a fresh perspective. If pitching a personality, indicate exclusivity and access. Consider your expertise in telling stories, especially about marginalized communities, and disclose any sponsorships. Keep pitches brief, including a suggested headline, angle, sources, and why it’s timely. Responsible travel stories are prioritized during the pandemic. Submission info .

40. Boston Globe Ideas

Globe Ideas is dedicating an entire issue to young people’s voices and stories. Teens are invited to share their aspirations, concerns, and experiences about mental health, school, social media, and more, up to 700 words or through short notes, videos, or illustrations. This is a chance for teens to set the record straight and tell the world what matters most to them. Submission info .

41. Babbel Magazine

Babel welcomes submissions from all linguists, focusing on accessible and stimulating articles about language. Writers can submit feature articles or propose ideas for regular features, and guidelines for contributions are available for download. For those with ideas but not interested in writing, they can also suggest topics for articles through email. Submission info .

42. HuffPost Personal

HuffPost seeks to amplify voices from underrepresented communities, including BIPOC, LGBTQ, and people with disabilities. They accept freelance pitches on a wide range of topics, providing clear guidelines for submissions. They also encourage visual creatives to submit their work, and all published contributors are paid for their work. Please note that due to the volume of submissions, individual responses may not be possible. Submission info .

43. Adelaide Literary Magazine

Adelaide magazine accepts submissions in various categories, including fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, translations, book reviews, interviews, and art/photography. Fiction and nonfiction submissions have a size limit of 5,000 words, while book reviews have a limit of 2,000 words. They do not accept previously published work or simultaneous submissions. Artists retain all rights to their work, and upon publication, rights revert to the author/artist. Submission info .

44. bioStories

BioStories welcomes nonfiction prose submissions of 500 to 7500 words, with the typical piece being around 2500 words. Submit via email to [email protected], pasting the submission in the email body with the subject line “biostories submission” and your last name. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but immediate notification is required if accepted elsewhere. Multiple submissions are allowed at a one-month interval, and the work must be previously unpublished in print and online. Noncompliant submissions will not receive a response. Submission info .

45. Quarter After Eight

Quarter After Eight welcomes innovative writing submissions in any genre from both new and established writers. To withdraw work, use the “withdraw” option on Submittable for the entire submission or the “note” function to specify which pieces to withdraw; do not email about withdrawals. Submission info .

46. The Rappahannock Review

The Rappahannock Review accepts original and innovative writing in various genres, including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and audio pieces. They encourage experimentation and creativity, seeking enthralling voices and compelling narratives. Additionally, the magazine showcases a variety of visual artists and welcomes submissions for consideration in each new issue. Submission info .

Allure is seeking writers to contribute pieces that explore beauty, style, self-expression, and liberation. They are looking for writers with relevant credentials and experience in the field, and they offer compensation of $350 for reported stories and $300 for personal essays. Submission info .

48. MLA Style Center

The Modern Language Association is inviting students to submit research papers written in MLA style for consideration in their online collection “Writing with MLA Style.” Essays should be 2,000 to 3,000 words in length and must be written in English. Works-cited-list entries do not count toward the word limit. Submission info .

49. Marie Claire

Marie Claire magazine is dedicated to highlighting the diversity and depth of women’s experiences. They offer award-winning features, essays, and op-eds, as well as coverage of sustainable fashion, celebrity news, fashion trends, and beauty recommendations. Submission info .

SELF magazine is actively seeking new writers, particularly from marginalized communities, to contribute to their health and wellness content. They are interested in pitches that offer helpful insights on topics related to health, fitness, food, beauty, love, and lifestyle. The focus should be on improving personal or public health clearly and straightforwardly. Submission info .

51. Her Story

HerStry is a platform that focuses on the experiences of women-identifying persons, including cisgender women, transgender women, non-binary persons, and more. They accept personal essays that are true stories about the author, with a length between 500 to 3,000 words. They pay $10 for each published personal essay here, but there is a $3 submission fee (with limited free submission periods). Stories are read blind, and explicit or offensive content is not accepted. Submission info .

52. Griffith Review

Griffith Review accepts submissions based on specific themes for each edition. They welcome new and creative ideas, allowing writers to express their voices in essays, creative and narrative nonfiction-fiction, and analytical pieces. Submissions should generally range from 2,000 to 5,000 words, with up to four poems allowed on theme. Submission info .

53. Literary Review of Canada

The Literary Review of Canada welcomes prospective writers, photographers, and illustrators to submit specific review proposals, essay pitches, or general queries. They prefer to receive unsolicited review topics and essay ideas rather than completed work and do not accept simultaneous submissions. Submission info .

54. Harper’s Magazine

For Harper’s Magazine, nonfiction writers should send queries accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Ideas for the Readings section can be sent to [email protected], but individual acknowledgment is not guaranteed due to volume. All submissions and queries must be sent by mail to their New York address. Submission info .

55. Virginia Quarterly Review

VQR only considers unpublished work, submitted online via Submittable. One prose piece and four poems are allowed per reading period, but multiple submissions in the same genre will be declined unread. Simultaneous submissions are permitted, but if accepted elsewhere, notify them immediately via Submittable. Submission info .

56. The New England Review

New England Review is open for submissions in all genres during specific periods. They accept fiction, poetry, nonfiction, dramatic writing, and translations. The magazine only considers previously unpublished work, and simultaneous submissions are allowed. They welcome submissions from writers of all backgrounds and encourage diverse perspectives. Submission info .

57. One Story

One Story seeks literary fiction between 3,000 and 8,000 words, any style, and subject. They pay $500 and provide 25 contributor copies for First Serial North American rights. Only unpublished material is accepted, except for stories published in print outside North America. Simultaneous submissions allowed; prompt withdrawals upon acceptance elsewhere. Accepts DOC, DOCX, PDF, and RTF files via Submittable. No comments on individual stories. No revisions of previously rejected work. Translations are accepted with proper attribution. No emailed or paper submissions, except for incarcerated individuals. Submission info .

58. The Threepenny Review

The Threepenny Review accepts submissions for fiction, poetry, travel essays, and Table Talk pieces. They pay $400 per story/article and $200 per poem, granting first serial rights and copyright reversion to the author. Mailed manuscripts require a self-addressed stamped envelope, while online submissions should be in Word format with a single document for prose or poetry. Submission info .

59. Zoetrope: All-Story

Zoetrope: All-Story is currently not accepting general submissions. They will announce when submissions reopen and update the guidelines accordingly. Submission info .

60. American Short Fiction

American Short Fiction accepts regular submissions of short fiction from September to December. The magazine publishes both established and new authors , and submissions must be original and previously unpublished. Manuscripts should be typed, double-spaced, and accompanied by the author’s contact information. Simultaneous submissions are allowed, but authors must withdraw their work if accepted elsewhere. Payment is competitive and upon publication, with all rights reverting to the author. American Short Fiction does not accept poetry, plays, nonfiction, or reviews. Submission info .

61. The Southern Review

The Southern Review accepts work during its submission period. They only consider unpublished pieces in English and accept simultaneous submissions. If your work is accepted elsewhere, promptly notify them via email with the subject line “withdrawal.” Do not submit work via email, as it will be discarded. They do not consider submissions from anyone currently or recently affiliated with Louisiana State University within the past four years. It is recommended to familiarize yourself with the journal’s aesthetic by subscribing before submitting your work. Submission info .

62. Boulevard Magazine

Boulevard seeks to publish exceptional fiction, poetry, and non-fiction from both experienced and emerging writers. They accept works of up to 8,000 words for prose and up to five poems of up to 200 lines. They do not consider genres like science fiction, erotica, horror, romance, or children’s stories. Payment for prose ranges from $100 to $300, while payment for poetry ranges from $50 to $250. Natural Bridge Online publication offers a flat rate of $50. Submission info .

63. The Cincinnati Review

The Cincinnati Review accepts submissions for its print journal during specific periods: September, December, and May. miCRo submissions are open almost year-round, except during the Robert and Adele Schiff Awards and backlogs. They welcome submissions from writers at any stage, except current/former University of Cincinnati affiliates. Simultaneous submissions are allowed, and response time is around six months. Payment is $25/page for prose, $30/page for poetry in print, and $25 for miCRo posts/features. Submission info .

64. The Antioch Review

The Antioch Review seeks nonfiction essays that appeal to educated citizens, covering various social science and humanities topics of current importance. They aim for interpretive essays that draw on scholarly materials and revive literary journalism. The best way to understand their preferences is to read previous issues and get a sense of their treatment, lengths, and subjects used in the publication. Submission info .

AGNI’s online Submission Manager is open from September 1st to midnight December 15th, and again from February 15th to midnight May 31st. Manuscripts can also be submitted by mail between September 1st and May 31st. AGNI considers prose in various genres, including personal essays, short stories, prose poems, and more. They do not publish academic essays or genre romance, horror, mystery, or science fiction. Simultaneous submissions are welcome, and sending through the online portal incurs a $3 fee, but regular mail submissions can be made to avoid the fee. Submission info .

66. Barrelhouse

Barrelhouse accepts unsolicited submissions for book reviews through their Submittable online submissions manager. They pay $50 to each contributor and accept simultaneous submissions. There is no maximum length, but most published pieces are shorter than 8,000 words. They only accept Word or rich-text (.rtf) files and prefer poetry to be submitted as a single document. Submissions for their print and online issues are currently closed, but book reviews are open. Response time is approximately six months. Submission info .

67. Tin House Online

Tin House is a good company that offers a two-day submission period three times a year for writers without a current agent and no previous book publication (chapbooks accepted). They accept fiction, literary nonfiction, and poetry, both in English and in translation (with formal permission). Completed drafts are required. They are particularly interested in engaging with writers from historically underrepresented communities. Submission info .

68. One Teen Story

One Teen Story publishes 3 stories annually and welcomes submissions from teen writers aged 13-19. They seek original, unpublished fiction across genres, focusing on the teen experience. Great short stories with compelling teen characters, strong writing, and a well-structured narrative are encouraged for submission to their contest. Submission info .

69. Bennington Review

Bennington Review accepts unsolicited submissions through Submittable during their reading periods in fall, winter, and spring. They seek innovative and impactful fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, film writing, and cross-genre work. Response times vary, but they aim to respond within five to eight months. Accepted contributors will receive payment ranging from $25 per poem to $250 for prose over six typeset pages, along with two copies of the published issue and a copy of the subsequent issue. Submission info .

70. Epoch Literary

Epoch Literary accepts poetry submissions of up to five poems, short fiction or essay submissions as a single piece or a suite of smaller pieces, and visual art and comics for the cover. They do not publish literary criticism or writing for children and young adults. Electronic submissions are open in August and January, with a $3 fee, part of which supports the Cornell Prison Education Program. Submission info .

71. The Gettysburg Review

The Gettysburg Review accepts poetry, fiction, essays, and essay reviews from September 1 to May 31, with a focus on quality writing. Full-color graphics submissions are accepted year-round. It’s recommended to read previous issues before submitting, and sample copies are available for purchase. The journal stays open during the summer for mailed submissions or those using Submittable and purchasing a subscription or the current issue. Submission info .

72. Alaska Quarterly Review

The publication accepts submissions of fiction, poetry, drama, literary nonfiction, and photo essays in traditional and experimental styles. Fiction can be short stories, novellas, or novel excerpts up to 70 pages, and poetry submissions can include up to 6 poems. They aim to respond within 4 to 12 weeks, but authors can inquire about their manuscript status after 4 weeks if needed. Submission info .

73. Colorado Review

Colorado Review only accepts submissions through its Submittable portal and no longer accepts paper submissions. They encourage writers to be familiar with their publication before submitting and provide sample copies and examples of recently published work on their website. They look for engaging stories with original characters, crisp language , and a provocative central problem or issue. Submission info .

74. The Georgia Review

The Georgia Review accepts submissions both online and by post, but not via email. Submissions are free for current subscribers. They do not consider unsolicited manuscripts between May 15 and August 15 and aim to respond within eight months. Previously published work will not be considered, and simultaneous submissions are allowed if noted in the cover letter. They offer different prizes for poetry and prose and accept submissions in fiction, poetry, essays, and book reviews. Submission info .

75. New Letters

New Letters accepts submissions year-round through Submittable, with a small fee waived for current subscribers. They welcome up to six poems, one chapbook, one piece of nonfiction, one short story (graphic or traditional), or one novella per submission. Simultaneous submissions are allowed if notified, and response time is approximately six months. They publish short stories up to 5,000 words, novellas up to 30,000 words, graphic short stories up to ten pages in color or black and white, and chapbooks up to 30 pages. Submission info .

76. Shenandoah

Submissions for comics will reopen soon. The Graybeal-Gowen Prize for Virginia Poets will be open for a limited time. Poetry submissions are considered in November and spring. Prose submissions will open soon. Short stories, creative nonfiction, and flash fiction are welcome. Editor Beth Staples looks for writing that challenges and offers diverse perspectives. Submission info .

77. TriQuarterly

TriQuarterly, the literary journal of Northwestern University, welcomes submissions in poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, video essays, short drama, and hybrid work from both established and emerging writers. They are especially interested in work that engages with global cultural and societal conversations. Submissions are accepted through Submittable, and they charge a small reading fee. Submission windows vary by genre. Submission info .

78. E-International Relations

E-International Relations invites current and former undergraduate and Master’s students to submit their highest-graded essays and dissertations for publication. They seek work that is of academic utility to other students and demonstrates engagement with the subject, using pertinent case studies/examples and engaging with complex literature and ideas. Submissions must meet specific entry criteria, including word count, language standards, and full bibliographic references. Submission info .

79. Longreads

Longreads publishes the best long-form nonfiction storytelling and accepts pitches for original work. They pay competitive rates and prefer pitches via email to [email protected]. Fiction is not accepted, and submissions using generative AI tools will be rejected. You can also nominate published stories by tweeting with the #longreads hashtag. Submission info .

80. Education Week

EdWeek welcomes submissions from various perspectives within the K-12 education community, including teachers, students, administrators, policymakers, and parents. Submissions should be concise, relevant to a national audience, and have a clear point of view backed by factual evidence. We value solution-oriented and practical pieces that offer best practices, policy recommendations, personal reflections and calls to action. Essays longer than 1,000 words or shorter than 600 words will not be considered. Please submit in Word format via email. Submission info .

If you want to get your essays published in a print magazine or an online publication, it’s time to approach the appropriate section editor or send your work via a submissions page. Even in a world where so much content is produced by AI, publications are still interested in receiving great writing written in a conversational tone. Just make sure to follow the guidelines (especially those around word count) and show off your flamboyant writing style in a prestigious online magazine. Next up, you might want to check a list of the top sites that will pay you to write,  or my extensive list of publishing companies .

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10 Legitimate Freelance Writing Markets That Pay $500+ Per Article – by William Opar

August 12, 2022

Did you know there are a ton of markets out there that actually pay freelance writers $500 or more per article? As a freelance writer, your success largely depends on your ability to find high-paying writing gigs…with little competition.

The tricky part is finding those markets, and knowing which ones are legitimate, and will pay writers well. That’s where WritersWeekly comes in handy!

In this article, we’ll show you 10 legit freelance writing markets that pay $500 or more per article so you can expand your clientele, and earn some good cash in the process!

• The Open Notebook

The Open Notebook is a non-profit organization publication covering environment and health. They accept pitches on story-behind-the-story interviews, reported features, and science journalism.

Read their submission guidelines for more information.

They pay $1000 for interviews (1500-2000 words) and $1350 for reported features (1500-2000 words).

• Eating Well

Do you love writing on food and nutrition but struggle to find well-paying markets for your art? Eating Well is a magazine that focuses on delicious foods and healthy eating. The editor welcomes pitches in different columns, including Healthy Cooking and Food Stories, Meals Plans and Special Diets, Food News and Trends.

Read their Submission Guidelines before sending your pitch.

Sources indicate they pay $1 per word.

Vox is a publication seeking to empower its audience with information on modern life. They are accepting pitches on provocative, personal narratives ranging from Politics and Policy to Science and Health to Technology and Business and Finance.

For more information, read their submission guidelines .

Reports indicate they pay $500 per essay.

If you have the expertise in writing about current and future trends in technology, then Wired is your prime publication. They are currently accepting pitches for their business coverage column.

Read their pitching guidelines  and, if interested, send your pitch directly to the editor at [email protected] . You can also read their editor’s tweet here .

Their pitching guidelines indicate they pay $500 to $2000 per piece.

Allure is a women’s magazine covering beauty and style in the context of self-expression and liberation.

They are accepting pitches on beauty tips, profiles, travel and wellness.

For more information, read their submission guidelines . If interested, send your pitch idea to their Editor (Alaina Demopoulos) at [email protected]

Their submission guidelines indicate they pay $350 for reported stories and $300 for personal essays.

Brides is an online magazine focusing on wedding planning, advice and ideas. Their editor is looking for savvy writers with a bridal background to deliver valuable and practical content that actually helps people plan their weddings.

Read their writer’s guidelines before sending your pitch idea.

They pay $2 to $3 per word.

Longreads is an online nonfiction storytelling publication. They focus on essays, commentary, interviews, reading lists, and in-depth investigative reporting. They are looking for writers for long-form nonfiction essays of 1500+ words. They accept previously published and original stories for publication.

Their submission guidelines  indicates that they pay $500 per accepted essay.

• Popular Woodworking

Popular Woodworking magazine seeks to inspire its audience with well-researched content covering woodwork from decent and durable furniture to decorative items. They welcome pitches from professional woodworkers, engineers, and artists from all backgrounds.

For more information, read their submission guidelines . If interested, send your pitch to Logan Wittmer at [email protected] .

They pay between $1,000-$3,000 per article based on the complexity of the article.

• Travel and Leisure Magazine

If you’re a travel writer looking to break into well-paying gigs in the travel niche, then Travel and Leisure Magazine is a good fit. They accept pitches for unique stories about a place that is misunderstood or changing and stories about seeing the world in a new way. The editors recommend you read the magazine to get a taste of what they need and to avoid pitching the topics already covered.

Reports indicate they pay $1 per word.

10 Smart Business Trends

Smart Business Trends is a blog covering emerging trends in online marketing, including email marketing, WordPress, and Amazon. They accept pitches for quality articles on well-researched tutorials, case studies, and product reviews that provide amazing value to their audience.

Read their submission guideline and use the contact form when sending your pitch.

They pay between $200 to $500 per piece.

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Erica Verrillo

Curiosity Never Killed the Writer

T his November there are more than six dozen calls for submissions. All of these are paying markets, and none charge submission fees. As always, every genre, style, and form is wanted, from short stories to poetry to essays.

I post upcoming calls for submissions shortly before the first day of every month. But as I am collecting them, I post them on my page, Calls for Submissions . You can get a jump on next month’s calls for submissions by checking that page periodically throughout the month. (I only post paying markets.)

Also see Paying Markets for hundreds of paying markets arranged by form and genre.

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The First Line . Genres : Fiction, poetry, nonfiction using the first line provided. (See site.) Payment : $25.00 — $50.00 for fiction, $5.00 — $10.00 for poetry, and $25.00 for nonfiction. Deadline : November 1, 2023.

The Offing . Genre : Fiction. Length: 7,500 words max. Payment : $25 — $100. Deadline : November 1, 2023.

Lost Boys Press: Insurgent . Genre : Speculative fiction. The setting must be a secondary world. The story must revolve around rebellion, insurgency, revolution, or resistance to established power in some form or another. Word count should be between 2,000 and 9,000 words. Payment : $40. Deadline : November 1, 2023.

Ninth Letter . Genre : Fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. See theme . Payment : $25 per poem, $75 per story or essay. Deadline : November 1, 2023.

The Suburban Review . Genre : Prose, art, poetry. See theme . Payment : AUD150–275 for prose; AUD125–275 for poetry; comics and art AUD100–300. Deadline : November 1, 2023.

Lammergeier . Genre : Poetry, fiction and nonfiction. “Have a piece you think doesn’t quite fit into the previous three categories (or is a combination of said genres)? Feel free to send it in as hybrid. Submit either one piece of up to 5,000 words or less or up to three flash pieces of 1,000 words or less or equivalent audio/visual material. (Hybrids will be considered with nonfiction submissions for featured writer submissions until further notice).” Payment : $25. Deadline : November 1, 2023.

Bad Day Book . Genre : Poetry and prose. See site for themes . Payment : $40 — $75, depending on length. Deadline : November 1, 2023.

The Forge Literary Magazine . Genre : Fiction, flash fiction, micro-fiction. Length: Under 3,000 words preferred. Payment : $75. Deadline : They open to fee-free submissions on the first of each month and close when they reach their quota.

Iron Horse . Genre : “Send us your poems, stories, and essays that center around unlawful acts: misdemeanors to felonies, war crimes to white collar crimes, perpetrators in the home or at work. We’ll be especially happy to receive mss about breaking laws that shouldn’t be laws in the first place.” Payment : $100 per essay or story, and $50 per poem or flash piece. Deadline : November 1, 2023. Note: Open one day only for free submissions .

Kelp Journal. Genre : Fiction, nonfiction, poetry. Oceanic themes. Payment : $35. Deadline : November 1, 2023.

The Iowa Review . Genre : Nonfiction. Payment : $0.08 per word for prose ($100 minimum). Deadline : November 1, 2023. No fee for snail mail submissions. $4 fee for online submissions.

Adroit Journal . Genre : Fiction, poetry, art. Payment : $50. Deadline : November 1, 2023. Note: Open to high school students and up.

Cutleaf . Genre : Fiction, nonfiction prose, poetry. Payment : $100 to $400 for published nonfiction prose; $50 to $200 for published poetry; $100 to $400 for published fiction. Deadline : Opens November 1, 2023. Note: Submission window closes when their cap is reached.

Thema: The Missing Piece of the Puzzle . Genre : Fiction, poetry, and art on theme: The Missing Piece of the Puzzle. Payment : $10-$25 for short fiction and artwork, $10 for poetry. Deadline: November 1, 2023. Accepts reprints .

Olit . Restrictions : Strong preference for Orlando based writers/submissions about Orlando and surrounding areas. Genre : Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Hybrid, Artwork, Photography. “Send us all kinds of stuff. We love the artfully weird.” Payment : $10. Deadline : November 1, 2023.

Foglifter . Genre : Foglifter is a biannual compendium of queer and trans writing. It’s a space where LGBTQ+ writers celebrate, mourn, rage, and embrace. “Foglifter welcomes daring and thoughtful work by queer and trans writers in all forms, and we are especially interested in cross-genre, intersectional, marginal, and transgressive work. We want the pieces that challenged you as a writer, what you poured yourself into and risked the most to make. But we also want your tenderest, gentlest work, what you hold closest to your heart. Whatever you’re working on now that’s keeping you alive and writing, Foglifter wants to read it.” Payment : $25. Deadline : November 1, 2023.

The Blue Route . Restrictions : Only the work of current undergraduate writers will be considered. Genres : Fiction, or creative nonfiction totaling no more than 3000 words. Payment : $25. Deadline : November 1, 2023.

Last Girls Club . Genre : Feminist horror: short stories and poems — see themes. Payment : Short Story-2,500 words or less. $0.01 USD per word/$25 USD and copy of magazine; Flash Fiction-less than a 1,000 words $0.01 USD per word/$10 USD; Poems-less than 200 words $10 upon acceptance and a PDF of the magazine. Deadline : November 1, 2023.

Heathens and Heroes . Genre : Sword and Sorcery / Heroic Fantasy. Word Count: 5,000–10,000. Payment : Royalties. Deadline : November 1, 2023.

Cosmic Roots and Eldritch Shores . Genre : Speculative stories, poetry, nonfiction. Payment : 8 cents/word for original work. 2 cents/word for reprints. $1 a line for poetry. 2–8 cents/word for nonfiction. Deadline : November 2, 2023. Accepts reprints .

Havok . Genre : Flash fiction. See themes. Payment : $50 via PayPal for each story selected for an Anthology. No payment for online publication. Deadline : November 3, 2023.

GreenPrints . Genre : Personal essays about gardening. “Calling all experienced gardening writers — we seek gardening stories that are true and personal, expressive and thoughtful, and humorous and witty. We focus on the human, not the how-to, side of gardening, so your story should be entertaining, moving, unexpected, touching, and funny — a heartfelt story you would tell a friend or family member.” Payment : $100. Deadline : November 3, 2023.

Planet Scumm . Genre : Hard sci-fi, soft sci-fi, speculative fiction, weird fiction, slipstream. Payment : $30. Deadline : November 5, 2023.

Hexagon . Genre : Speculative fiction short stories, flash fiction, poetry, graphic stories, and visual art, in English or French. Payment : 0.01$ CAD/ word for all short stories up to 10,000 words, and $100 CAD/page for comics. Deadline : November 7, 2023.

Book XI . Genre : Personal essays, memoir, fiction, science fiction, humor, and poetry with philosophical themes. Payment : $200 for prose; $50 for poetry. Deadline : November 11, 2023. Closes after 200 submissions.

The Other Stories (Audio). Genre : Horror on themes. Payment : 15 GBT. Deadline : November 11, 2023. See themes.

Empyreal Tree Magazine . Genre : Speculative Fiction. Payment $25. Deadline : November 12, 2023. See themes .

The Fabulist . Genre : Fantastical flash fiction. Payment : $100. Deadline : November 12, 2023.

Ornithopter Press . Genre : Full-length poetry manuscripts. Payment : Royalties. Deadline : November 12, 2023.

Songs of Eretz Poetry Review. Genre : Poetry and art. Payment : $7 per poem, $12 for cover art and $7 for inside art. Deadline : November 15, 2023. See themes .

swim meet lit mag . Genre : Poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction (think memoir and personal essay), visual art and photography. “Send us hybrids, work that pushes the boundaries of creativity, that you’d be proud to see published!” Payment : $30 AUD per poem and visual art piece, $50 AUD for prose and cover art. Only pays Australian writers . Deadline : November 15, 2023. See themes .

Bad Day Book . Genre : Poetry and prose. See site for themes . Payment : $40 — $75, depending on length. Deadline : November 15, 2023.

Luna Station Quarterly . Restrictions : Open to women writers only. Genre : Speculative fiction. Payment : $5. Deadline : November 15, 2023. Some reprints accepted .

Rattle: Young Poets Anthology . Restrictions : Open to poets age 15 or younger when the poem was written, and 18 or younger when submitted. Genre : Poetry. Payment : Contributors receive ten complimentary copies of the anthology as payment. Deadline : November 15, 2023.

Severn River . Genre : Full-length Crime Fiction, Legal Thriller, Mystery, Military Thriller, Historical Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Domestic Thriller, Science Fiction, Dystopian and Young Adult works in any of their accepted genres. Payment : Royalties. Deadline : November 15, 2023.

Two For the Show . Restrictions : Open to writers in the US. Genre : Short fiction. See theme . Payment : 1.5 cents/word. Deadline : November 15, 2023.

The Lorelei Signal . Genre : Fantasy short stories, flash fiction, and poetry with strong female characters. Payment : $15 for short stories, $5 for poems and flash (<1000 wds) fiction pieces, $5 for reprints. Deadline : November 15, 2023. Accepts reprints .

ellipsis… literature & art . Genre : Poetry, short fiction, drama, and creative non-fiction. Payment : $3 per page for prose. $10 for poetry. Deadline : November 16, 2023. (Only pays American writers.)

Flora & Fungi . Genre : Horror. Length 4000 words, max. Payment : $20. Deadline : November 18, 2023.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Funny Stories . Genre : True stories and poems. “We are looking for stories about something that happened to you in your life — in your relationship with a partner or spouse, a parent or child, a family member or friend, at work or at home — that made you and the people around you laugh out loud.” Payment : $200. Deadline : November 20, 2023.

Farmer-ish: Winter Solstice 2023 Special Online Issue: Farmer-ish Kids . Genre : Creative and engaging content on farming, homesteading, raising animals, cooking, making, and raising a family. We want creative nonfiction, personal essays, memoir, how-to pieces, informational and instructional essays, poetry, and more. Payment : $25. Deadline : November 20, 2023.

Stanchion . Genre : Writing (prose, poetry, etc) & visual art. Payment : $15. Deadline : November 20, 2023. Writing and art posted on social media and personal blogs are considered .

Solarpunk Magazin e. Genre : Solarpunk microfiction. Length: 250 words max. Payment : $25. Deadline : November 21, 2023.

Flash Fiction Online . Genre : Speculative (science fiction, fantasy, slipstream, and horror) and literary fiction. Payment : $80. Deadline : November 21, 2023. Opens November 1 .

The Stinging Fly . Genre : Fiction, nonfiction, poetry. Payment : Fiction and nonfiction: €30 per magazine page; Poetry: €50 per poem; Featured Poet: €250. Deadline : November 28, 2023.

Dragon Soul Press: Digital Love. Genre : “All romance stories evolved from the internet, social media, dating apps, etc. Happily Ever After not required. All genres accepted.” Payment: Royalties. Deadline : November 30, 2023.

Space is the Place . Genre : Young adult (YA) science fiction. Stories should take place OFF Earth. Other planets, starships, space stations, the moon, all ok. Word count is between 6,000 and 10,000 words. Payment : 1/2 cent per word to a max of $50 paid via PayPal. Deadline : November 30, 2023.

The Theatre Phantasmagoria . Genre : Horror flash fiction up to 2,000 words. Payment : £10. Deadline : November 30, 2023. This is a monthly call. See themes .

Nine Pens . Restrictions : Open to poets in UK and Ireland. Genre : Poetry pamphlets. Payment : Royalties? Deadline : November 30, 2023.’

The Hudson Review . Genre : Fiction, poetry, essays, book reviews; criticism of literature, art, theatre, dance, film, and music; and articles on contemporary cultural developments. Payment : Not specified. Deadline : November 30th, 2023. (Fiction only)

The Sprawl Mag. Genre : Speculative poetry, short fiction, and visual art. “Whether it is utopic, dystopic, magical, or sci-fi, we look forward to seeing your work.” Payment : $20 CAD. Deadline : November 30, 2023.

Lamar University Literary Press . Genre : Literary fiction — novels and short story collections, poetry. “While our focus is upon original literary work, we will consider books on or about the following if written to our standards: graphic art, biography, regional interest for East Texas.” Payment : Royalties. Deadline : November 30, 2023.

Mirror World . Genre : Full-length speculative fiction. Payment : Royalties. Deadline : November 30, 2023.

Detectives, Sleuths, and Nosy Neighbors Anthology . Genre : Murder mysteries, detectives noir, cozy, and humorous. Payment : Royalties (some) Deadline : November 30, 2023.

Typehouse . Restrictions : In honor of Native American Heritage Month, no-fee submissions are open for all Native/Indigenous/First Nations creators, not limited to those from the US. Genre : Prose, poetry, art. Payment : $25. Deadline : November 30, 2023.

The Worcester Review . Genre : Poetry. Payment : $20. Deadline : November 30, 2023. (No submission fee for BIPOC writers)

Variant Lit . Genre : Poetry, art. Payment : $10. Deadline : November 30, 2023.

Otoroshi Journal . Genre : Horrorku, horror tanka, and horror haibun, art. Payment : Poetry, $1. Art, $10. Deadline : November 30, 2023.

Flash Point Science Fiction . Genre : Speculative fiction stories from 100 to 1,000 words in length. “Send us your science fiction, fantasy, slipstream, and everything in between, so long as it’s short.” Payment : 2 cents/word. Deadline : November 30, 2023.

Podcastle . Genre : Fantasy podcast. Length: Up to 6,000 words. Payment : $0.08/word for original; $100 for reprints, $20 for flash fiction reprints. Deadline : November 30, 2023.

Cricket Media: ASK Magazine . Genre : Science articles for children 7–10 years old. Theme: Secrets of Lunch. Payment : Unspecified. Deadline : November 30, 2023. Queries only .

Black Fox Literary Magazine . Genre : Blog posts, fiction, poetry, CNF, and art. Payment : $20. Deadline : November 30, 2023.

Poetry Ireland Review . Genre : Poetry. Payment : €50 for poetry, €100 for articles. Deadline : November 30, 2023.

Baltimore Review . Genre : Poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, videos (including poetry), and cross-genre work. Payment : $40. Deadline : November 30, 2023.

Abyss and Apex . Genre : Speculative poetry. No horror. Payment : $5.50 per poem. Deadline : November 30, 2023.

Poet Lore . Genre : Poetry translations. Payment : $50. Deadline : November 30, 2023.

The Wire’s Dream Magazine . Genre : Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Poetry, Art, Photography, Combined Work from underprivileged individuals. Payment : $5. Deadline : November 30, 2023.

Chestnut Review . Genre : Chapbooks: Prose, poetry or hybrid. Payment : $120 plus royalties. Deadline : November 30, 2023.

Broken Sleep Books . (UK) Genre : Poetry pamphlets (up to 40 pages). Payment : Royalties. Deadline : November 30, 2023.

parABnormal . Genre : Fiction, nonfiction, poetry on the paranormal. “For us, this includes ghosts, spectres, haunts, various whisperers, and so forth. It also includes shapeshifters and creatures from various folklores.” Payment : $25.00 for original stories, $7.00 for reprints.$6.00 for each poem. $20.00 for original articles, $6.00 for reprints. $7.00 for reviews and interviews. Deadline : November 30, 2023.

Red Cape Publishing: A — Z of Horror: V is for Voodoo . Genre : Horror on theme. Payment : £10. Deadline : November 30, 2023. Or until full .

Tales of the Gothic . Restrictions : Submissions are open to residents of the British Isles only, or those overseas who can demonstrate a strong link to the British Isles. Genre : British Gothic stories. Length: Between 4000 and 8000 words. Payment : £20. Deadline : November 30, 2023.

Haven Speculative . Restrictions : Open to authors of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and other underrepresented groups. Genre : Speculative fiction and poetry. Payment : 1 cent/word for fiction and $5 — $10 for poetry. Deadline : November 30, 2023.

The Fiddlehead . Genre : Fiction, including excerpts from novels, creative nonfiction, art, poetry. Payment : $60 CAD per published page. Deadline : November 30, 2023.

Split Lip Magazine . Genre : Fiction (flash and short stories), memoirs, and poetry. with a pop-culture twist. Payment : $50 — $75 per author (via PayPal) for our web issues. Payment for print is $5 per page, minimum of $20, plus 2 contributor copies and a 1-year subscription. Deadline : November 30, 2023. Note: Submit early to avoid submission fees .

Apparition Lit . Genre : Speculative fiction and poetry. See theme . Payment : $30. Deadline : November 30, 2023. Opens November 15. Submission periods are extended by a week for BIPOC creators only.

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Eternal Haunted Summer . Genre : Poetry, short fiction. Theme: Horror. Payment : $5. Deadline : December 1, 2023.

Big Wing . Genre : Poetry, prose, spoken word, and visual art works. Theme: Nature. Payment : $25. Deadline : December 1, 2023.

Parabola . Genre : Original essays and translations, poetry, reviews. Payment : Not specified. Deadline : December 1, 2023. See themes .

december magazine . Genre : Poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction (essays, memoirs, biography, literary journalism, social or cultural commentary or analysis) and visual art that can be reproduced in our print format. Payment : $10.00 per page with a minimum of $40.00 and a maximum of $200.00. Deadline : December 1, 2023. Charges for online submission. No charge via snail mail.

Assault Team Anthology . Genre : Military Science Fiction. Payment : “a percentage of sales divided equally between the contributing authors.” Deadline : December 1, 2023.

Cincinnati Review . Genre : Prose, poetry, art. Payment : $25/page for prose in journal. $30/page for poetry in journal. Deadline : Opens on December 1, closes when cap is reached.

Northern Lights Anthology . Restrictions : Open to Canadians. Genre : Horror and horror-adjacent dark weird fiction, ideally set in Canada and incorporating a motif of night / nighttime/ dusk/ darkness. Stories should be between 500 and 5,000 words. Payment : 10 cents CAD/word. Deadline : December 1, 2023.

What If…Walls Could Talk . Genre : Speculative fiction. Payment : Royalties. Deadline : December 1, 2023.

Air/Light . Genre : New and innovative works of literary arts across all mediums and genres including cross genre work. Length: Up to 4,000 words for prose, and up to 10 pages for poetry. Payment : Poetry: $50; Responses and department pieces: $100; Fiction and essays/nonfiction: $200; Visual art, music, and multimedia: $200. Deadline : December 1, 2023.

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Money Market vs. High Yield Savings: What You Should Know

When saving your hard-earned money, finding the right account is an important step. Ideally, the account you choose should earn interest and offer easy access to your money when it’s needed.

Money market and high-yield savings accounts are two account types that may fit the bill. But which one is the better choice for you? In this article, we'll delve into the question of money market vs. high-yield savings accounts so you can understand how they compare and contrast.

Money Market and High-Yield Savings Accounts - Definitions

First, let's quickly define money market and high-yield savings accounts.

What Are Money Market Accounts?

Money market accounts are deposit accounts offered by many banks and credit unions. Typically, they offer higher interest rates than found with traditional savings accounts. Many banks offer money markets that pay tiered interest rates — the higher your account balance, the higher the interest rate earned.

Usually, when you open a money market account, the bank will issue a debit or bank card that you can use to access cash and make transactions. You may also receive a book of checks to use.

Many money market accounts offer unlimited withdrawals from your account, either in person or through an automated teller machine (ATM). However, your bank may limit the number of debit card transactions and electronic transfers made with your account.

Money market accounts are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) up to the maximum. This means that in the highly unlikely event that your bank fails, your money will be refunded or transferred to a similar account [1] .

What Are High-Yield Savings Accounts?

High-yield savings accounts are savings accounts that often pay higher interest rates on deposits than a traditional savings account. They can sometimes pay as much as ten times more than the national average of a traditional account [2] .

Upon opening a high-yield savings account, your bank will likely provide an ATM/banking card to withdraw cash. However, the bank may limit the number of fee-free withdrawals that can be made per month.

Like money market accounts, high-yield savings accounts are insured by the FDIC. 

Money Market Vs. High-Yield Savings Accounts - What's The Difference?

Which kind of account is the better choice for you? Let's compare high-yield savings vs. money market accounts to help you decide.

Interest Rates and APY

Banks often advertise savings accounts by both the simple interest rate and the annual percentage yield (APY) — a percentage that informs consumers as to how much interest they would earn in an account over a year. Unlike simple interest rates, APYs take compounding — the process by which you earn interest on both your principal and already accrued interest — and the frequency at which it is done into account. Therefore, a product's advertised APY is usually higher than the simple interest rate.

You can sometimes find higher rates with high-yield savings accounts than with money market accounts. However, many money market accounts offer tiered rates, so if you have a larger amount of money to deposit, you may end up earning more interest with a money market account than with a high-yield savings account.

Minimum Balance and Deposit Requirements

Many high-yield savings accounts have no or low minimum balance requirements to open or maintain an account. That means not having to worry about dipping below the requirement to avoid paying fees or losing interest-earning privileges when making a withdrawal.

On the other hand, it's common for money market accounts to have a minimum balance requirement in place. Your bank may also have minimum requirements for making an initial deposit into a brand-new money market account. Money market accounts may also carry higher maintenance fees than high-yield savings accounts — so it’s important to keep an eye on your balance to ensure it stays above the minimum.

Check Writing and Debit Card Access

Some money market accounts have more stringent requirements than high-yield savings accounts regarding minimum balance and deposit requirements. But as a trade-off, they may offer easier access to your funds.

Many money market accounts come with a debit card/banking card that you can use to make withdrawals at ATMs and bank branches. In addition, money market accounts can also offer account holders check-writing privileges. Although you may receive unlimited fee-free ATM withdrawals of your funds, your bank may limit the number of free transactions you can make with your bank issued card or checks.

However, when you open a high-yield savings account, a bank might limit the number of fee-free withdrawals and transactions you can make (typically, six per month). In addition, you may not receive a bank-issued card or checkbook. To use the money in a savings account to pay for goods and services, you may need to transfer it to a linked checking account first. 

High-Yield Savings Account Vs. Money Market - How To Choose

As you can see, there are differences between high-yield savings accounts and money market accounts. These differences mean that it’s important to make the right choice to ensure your account is right for your unique financial needs. When should you choose a high-yield savings account, and when is a money market account the smarter choice?

When To Opt For A Money Market Account

The easier access to funds that money market accounts often offer may make them a better choice if you need easy access to your money. Because many money market accounts come with check-writing abilities and debit or bank cards, it's relatively easy to pay directly for goods or services. By comparison, with a high-yield savings account, it’s typically necessary to transfer the money to a checking account first. This easier, quick access makes money market accounts a better choice if you’re saving money for an emergency fund.

In addition, money market accounts may be a better choice for individuals saving larger amounts of money due to minimum balance requirements to avoid fees and earn interest. And because many money market accounts offer tiered interest rates, you may earn more from this type of account if you have a sizable amount of money to deposit.

When To Opt For A High-Yield Savings Account

With typically low or no minimum balance requirements, high-yield savings accounts are a better choice for individuals who don't have large account balances. This may make them a better choice for those new to saving.

Plus, because these accounts usually don't offer easy access to funds via a debit or bank card or checks, high-yield savings accounts may prove a better choice if you plan on saving for a long-term goal, such as retirement or a new home.

Alternatives To Money Market and High-Yield Savings Accounts

If neither a money market account nor a high-yield savings account fits your needs, check out these banking alternatives:

• Checking accounts: Most checking accounts don't earn interest — and those that do typically earn a much lower percentage than what is found with a savings account. However, with a typical checking account, there's no limit to the number of transactions or withdrawals you can make per month. That makes them a smarter choice if you need frequent access to your money and aren't concerned about earning interest.
• Traditional savings accounts: Not all banks offer high-yield savings accounts or offer them only to people in certain locations. If your bank doesn't offer a high-yield savings account, but you want to save money for the long term, consider a traditional savings account.
• Certificates of deposit: Many certificates of deposit (CDs) earn interest rates on par with or even greater than what you'd find with a high-yield savings account or money market account. However, in exchange for the relatively high rate, your money will be locked in the account until it reaches maturity. That means you won't be able to withdraw cash without incurring a penalty until the CD matures.

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Ultimately, deciding whether to open a high-yield savings account or a money market account is up to you. Before signing up, be sure to comparison-shop to find an account that offers the best rates and most suitable terms for your situation. Speak with a PNC representative today about all of the available savings options.

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2. National Rates and Rate Caps, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, May 15, 2023, https://www.fdic.gov/resources/bankers/national-rates/ 

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