Freelance Writing Opportunities: 26 Paying Markets to Explore
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Discovering lucrative freelance writing avenues can be crucial for writers seeking to pitch their work. Here’s a compilation of 26 platforms, including websites and magazines, that welcome submissions for nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and artwork. Many of these outlets are open to diverse contributions.
This guide serves as a handy reference for writers who may have missed previous listings or need a refresher. Additionally, it introduces 11 new markets that haven’t been covered before, ensuring there’s something fresh for everyone.
Each market entry includes the name of the publication, a link to their website or submission guidelines, an email address if guidelines aren't available, the type of content they are seeking, and the expected payment.
Most of these publications are paying markets; over half offer at least $100 per piece, with some presenting opportunities for significantly higher earnings. Best of luck in your submissions!
Analog
Details/Website Looking For: Fiction, Poetry, Nonfiction Payment: Ranges from under $100.00 to as much as $4,800.00 Analog is a magazine dedicated to science fiction and fact, accepting short stories, serials, poetry, and articles. Payment structures include: - Poetry — $1.00 per line - Fact Articles — $0.09 per word (e.g., a 1,000-word piece pays $90.00) - Short Fiction — Up to 20,000 words at $0.08–0.10 per word (up to $2,000.00) - Serial Fiction — 40,000–80,000 words at $0.06 per word (up to $4,800.00)
Anxiety Foundation
Details/Website Looking For: Nonfiction Payment: $50.00 The Anxiety Foundation seeks well-researched articles of at least 550 words that focus on mental health and family-friendly content.
Barefoot Writer
Details/Website Looking For: Nonfiction Payment: $100.00–300.00 The Barefoot Writer pays for content across six different columns, with word counts ranging from 400 to 900.
The Bitter Southerner
Details/Website Looking For: Nonfiction Payment: $250.00–500.00 This publication features essays and deep-dive articles reflecting the author’s view of Southern America, with lengths from 1,000 to 5,000 words.
Bon Appetit
Details/Website Looking For: Nonfiction Payment: $250.00 for a 400-word story; rates increase from there. Bon Appetit covers food topics through recipes, restaurant reviews, and culture pieces. They provide a detailed pitch guide on their website.
Chesapeake Bay Magazine
Details/Website Looking For: Nonfiction Payment: $100.00–1,000.00 Catering to boaters, this magazine seeks a variety of content, including how-to articles and personal essays. Pitches can be sent to [email protected].
Contently
Details/Website Looking For: Nonfiction Payment: $350.00–1,000.00 Contently is a platform for content management and marketing, looking for articles on SEO, case studies, and industry trends.
Cottage Life
Details/Website Looking For: Nonfiction Payment: Not listed, reported between $75.00–4,000.00 This Ontario-based magazine accepts articles about cottage living and related topics, with a word count starting at 400.
The Deadlands
Details/Website Looking For: Nonfiction, Fiction, Art, and Poetry Payment: $50.00–500.00 The Deadlands invites submissions exploring themes of death and the paranormal, with specific word limits for fiction and nonfiction.
Defector
Details/Website Looking For: Nonfiction Payment: Short pieces from $500.00, longer pieces from $1,000.00. Defector, a sports and culture magazine, welcomes pitches on a range of engaging topics.
Eater
Details/Website Looking For: Nonfiction Payment: Reported between $0.10 and $0.67 per word. Eater seeks various article types, including reports, longform pieces, and personal essays.
Fido Friendly Magazine
Details/Website Looking For: Nonfiction Payment: $0.10–0.20 per word. Fido Friendly is open to nonfiction articles about dogs, particularly those focusing on travel and personal experiences.
The Forge
Details/Website Looking For: Fiction and Nonfiction Payment: $75.00 flat rate. The Forge accepts works under 3,000 words, valuing literary quality.
Freelance Mom
Details/Website Looking For: Nonfiction Payment: $75.00–100.00 Freelance Mom seeks articles that provide practical advice on various topics related to work and family.
From Day One
Details/Website Looking For: Nonfiction Payment: $200.00–300.00 This platform focuses on corporate values and seeks stories about enhancing relationships in business.
Frontier
Details/Website Looking For: Poetry Payment: $50.00–150.00 Frontier accepts submissions for poetry, with compensation varying based on selection.
Grain
Details/Website Looking For: Nonfiction, Fiction, and Poetry Payment: $50.00–250.00, plus two contributor copies. Grain accepts a variety of submissions, with a monthly cap.
Life & Thyme
Details/Website Looking For: Nonfiction Payment: $200.00–500.00 Life & Thyme publishes in-depth features related to food and global issues.
NutriInspector
Details/Website Looking For: Nonfiction Payment: $60.00–180.00 NutriInspector seeks health-related articles, with specific payment rates based on type.
Pregnant Chicken
Details/Website Looking For: Nonfiction Payment: $100.00 This platform focuses on parenthood and pregnancy, looking for engaging and humorous content.
Radish Magazine
Details/Website Looking For: Nonfiction Payment: $50.00–150.00 Radish publishes articles related to natural foods and wellness.
Rank Pay Blogger
Details/Website Looking For: Nonfiction Payment: $50.00 This site covers digital marketing and small business topics.
Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR)
Details/Website Looking For: Nonfiction Payment: $600.00–1,500.00 SSIR addresses social issues and seeks various forms of content, including features and case studies.
Sky and Telescope
Details/Website Looking For: Nonfiction Payment: Negotiable, generally starting at $0.25 per word. This magazine covers a wide range of astronomy-related topics.
Wow — Women on Writing
Details/Website Looking For: Nonfiction Payment: $50.00–150.00 This publication accepts articles that explore women’s experiences in writing.
Zift
Details/Website Looking For: Nonfiction Payment: $100.00 Zift focuses on parenting topics and seeks well-researched articles.
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