Maximize Your Earnings: 8 Publications Offering $150 to $7000 Per Article
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Chapter 1: Overview of High-Paying Publications
In recent weeks, I've shared various articles highlighting lucrative writing opportunities. One such piece was titled "10 Paid Writing Gigs: Earn $500 to $1500 Per Article." You can find other related articles on my Medium profile as well. Today, I'm excited to present another collection of publications that could significantly boost your earnings. Let’s dive right into these noteworthy outlets.
Section 1.1: Chatelaine
Chatelaine is a prominent women's magazine in Canada, focusing on topics relevant to Canadian women. They cover a wide range of subjects including food, health, and style. Currently, they are particularly interested in articles that explore culture, politics, justice, health, and environmental issues. Their goal is to present insightful and lesser-known stories that resonate with their audience. Writers can expect to earn $1 per word for print articles, while online pieces typically pay between $300 and $800. For more information, check their writers' guidelines.
Section 1.2: Economic Hardship Reporting Project
The Economic Hardship Reporting Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to journalism that addresses poverty and income inequality in America. They are currently seeking pitches on topics such as tenant protections, the eviction crisis, and foreclosure. Writers can earn around $1 per word for their contributions. To learn more about this opportunity, visit their website.
Subsection 1.2.1: Hakai Magazine
Hakai Magazine is a digital publication that examines societal, scientific, and environmental issues from a coastal perspective. This year, they are looking to develop new features with a word count of 1,500 to 2,000, offering a rate of $1.30 CAD per word. Check their submission guidelines for more details.
Section 1.3: USA Today
Most people are familiar with USA Today, a leading news organization. They are currently seeking pitches from writers on various topics, particularly in markets and personal finance. If you wish to contribute, you can send your pitch directly to [email protected]. Payment ranges from $0.50 to $1 per word.
Section 1.4: JSTOR Daily
JSTOR Daily is an online platform that aims to provide scholarly context to current events and news stories. They are looking for feature pitches related to their American Prison Magazine compilation, which consists of digitized journals created by and for incarcerated individuals. Writers can expect to earn between $400 and $500 for well-researched long-form content. For more information, visit their website.
Section 1.5: Headway
Headway, a new section of The New York Times, focuses on global challenges. They are interested in three types of stories: cover stories (4,000 to 7,000 words), visual and interactive pieces, and supporting stories (500 to 1,500 words). The pay ranges from $1 to $2 per word, particularly for topics related to plastic and poverty. Learn more about their pitching guidelines on their website.
Section 1.6: Inverse
Inverse covers a range of topics including science, gaming, innovation, and entertainment. They are interested in pitches about themes like love in gaming and unique experiences. Payment varies; for blog posts and listicles, writers can start at $150, while interviews may pay $300 or more. Long-form features can earn upwards of $500. For further details, visit their website or send your pitch to [email protected].
Section 1.7: Fabulous Magazine
Fabulous Magazine caters specifically to women, covering areas such as beauty, health, and real-life stories. They are currently looking for compelling exclusive stories from the UK. For a 1,000-word piece, they offer £350. More information can be found on their website, and pitches can be sent to [email protected].
Final Thoughts
As a final reminder, take your time before submitting your pitches. Ensure you are familiar with the submission guidelines of each publication before reaching out. Keep your pitch concise and focused, avoiding unnecessary backstories. Best of luck as you explore these writing opportunities!
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