Ever been told there are no well-paying markets left for freelancers and that it’s exceptionally difficult to make a living as a freelance writer?
I’m ever-the-optimist because not only have I made a fantastic income from my writing for the 14 years of being a freelance writer, I’m also convinced that right now, today, you have more opportunities than ever to make freelancing pay. And pay well.
I have been telling my readers and students for years that they do not have to choose. It’s not love or money, it’s love AND money.
Today, I’d like to welcome you to my world, the world of The International Freelancer, where we believe that you should love the work you do, that you should be paid exceptionally well for it, and that you should get to have fun doing it.
But where is all this high-paying work to be found?
We decided to put together a list. These publications pay $1 a word or more OR a minimum flat fee of $500.
This list of 70+ publications is not comprehensive. There are still dozens of publications that we are told pay more than $1 a word, but which we haven’t been able to independently verify. We’ve also left out the email addresses of editors from this blog post to spare them from spam emails, but we’ve included detailed names and contact information for all the editors in a downloadable pdf.
If you’d like the pdf, you can get that here.
Here then, is the list. Happy pitching!
(Quick note: We put together this list in 2017. We’re creating a new list for 2021. Subscribe to the newsletter if you want to know as soon as we release it.)
1. AARP
AARP magazine is a leading publication for people 50 and older. Pitch stories on health, personal finance, travel and other areas of interest to the magazine’s 37.3 million readership.
Website: www.aarp.org/magazine
Contact: AARPMagazine@aarp.org, For travel stories pitch Lorrie Lynch
Email format: FirstInitialLastName@aarp.org
How to pitch: The guidelines list the various departments http://www.aarp.org/about-aarp/info-05-2010/writers-guidelines-aarp-magazine.html
What they pay: $2 a word for print; $1 for online
2. AFAR
Afar is a publication focused on experiential travel.
Website: www.afar.com
Contact: editorial@afar.com, Editor-in-Chief: Julia Cosgrove
How to pitch: http://about.afar.com/about/guidelines-and-terms/writers-guidelines/
What they pay: $1 and up per word for print. Digital rates vary.
3. ALLURE
A women’s magazine with a strong focus on beauty.
Website: www.allure.com
Contact: Amanda Meigher
How to pitch: Stories include beauty tips, profiles, travel and wellness. Read the magazine and browse through the website for various sections.
What they pay: Reported $3000-$6000 for stories ranging 1700-2000 words
4. AMERICAN FORESTS
American Forests magazine is the official publication of the USA’s oldest conservation organization.
Website: www.americanforests.org
Contact: Lea Sloan, magazine@americanforests.org
How to submit: http://www.americanforests.org/magazine/writers-guidelines/
What they pay: Up to $2000 for features.
5. AMERICAN WAY
Inflight magazine of American Airlines, reaching more than 16 million passengers every month.
Website: https://americanwaymagazine.com/
Contact: Bill Kearney, Editor-in-Chief or Derrick Lang, Senior Editor
How to submit: The media kit lists the different departments, https://view.publitas.com/ink/american-way-media-kit/page/1
What they pay: Reported $1 per word
6. AUDUBON
Audubon is the flagship journal of the National Audubon Society. It is profusely illustrated and focuses on subjects related to nature, with a special emphasis on birds.
Website: http://www.audubon.org/past-magazine-issues
Contact: Mark Jannot
How to pitch: http://www.audubon.org/magazine/were-reinventing-audubon-online-any-suggestions
What they pay: Reported $1.50 for print
7. BELT
Belt Publishing consists of an online magazine and a small press with a focus on the Rust Belt and the Midwest. Belt Magazine publishes longform journalism, op-eds, and personal essays.
Website: http://www.beltmag.com
Contact: Martha Bayne, Senior Editor
How to pitch: http://beltmag.com/contact-us/
What they pay: Reported $500 per feature
8. BOSTON GLOBE MAGAZINE
The best places for new writers to start with the magazine are the Perspective column, an opinionated 800-word essay on a timely local news topic, and Connections, a 650-word first-person essay on relationships of any kind (romantic as well as those between friends, siblings, and parents and children). The following are not open to freelance submissions: Your Week Ahead, On the Block, Cooking, Miss Conduct, Dinner With Cupid.
Website: http://www.bostonglobe.com/magazine
Contact: Veronica Chao
How to pitch: http://www.bostonglobe.com/magazine/aboutthemagazine
What they pay: $1+ per word
9. BOYS’ LIFE
Boys’ Life is a general-interest, four-color monthly, circulation 1 million, published by the Boy Scouts of America since 1911.
Website: www.boyslife.org
Contact: Michael Goldman
How to pitch: Articles run from 500-1500 words covering subjects that might interest boys ages 6-18. Guidelines state that queries must be sent by mail.
http://media.scouting.org/boyslife/about/contributors/writers.pdf
What they pay: $500-$1500
10. BRIDES
Brides is a magazine for wedding planning, advice and ideas. Pitch stories about real weddings, relationships, etiquette and travel.
Website: www.brides.com
Contact: Features Editor Katie James
What they pay: $2-3 per word
Click here for a downloadable pdf of this list (includes full editor names and contact details)
11. BUZZFEED LONGFORM
Publishes longform stories
Website: https://www.buzzfeed.com/bigstories
Contact: Steve Kandell, Longform editor
How to pitch: http://contently.net/2012/11/15/find-work/buzzfeed-long-form-editor-steve-kandell-on-freelancer-pitches/
What they pay: Reported $1500 for longform pieces
12. CATHOLIC DIGEST
Catholic Digest is a lifestyle magazine that encourages and supports Catholics. The tone of the magazine is positive and first-hand experiences are welcome.
Website: http://www.catholicdigest.com
Contact: Danielle Bean, queries@catholicdigest.com. See masthead for other editors. http://www.catholicdigest.com/team.html
How to submit: http://www.catholicdigest.com/writers_guidelines.html
What they pay: $500 for features. Rates vary for personal essays and other departments
13. CHATELAINE
Chatelaine is Canada’s biggest women’s magazine covering health, current events, food, social issues, décor or fashion and beauty.
Website: www.chatelaine.com
Contact: Features Director Rachel Heinrichs, storyideas@chatelaine.rogers.com
How to pitch: http://site.chatelaine.com/pdf/Chatelaine-Writers-Guidelines.pdf
What they pay: $1/word
14. CONSUMER REPORTS
Consumer Reports is an American magazine published since 1936 and is dedicated to unbiased product testing, consumer-oriented research, public education, and advocacy.
Website: www.consumerreports.com
Contact: Diane Salvatore
How to pitch: https://ec.consumerreports.org/ec/customerservice/customer-service.htm
What they pay: $1-$1.50/word
15. CONSUMERS DIGEST
Consumers Digest publishes stories about new products
Website: www.consumersdigest.com
Contact: Senior Editor Korry Keeker, editorial@consumersdigest.com
What they pay: $1 per word
16. COSMOPOLITAN (US)
Cosmo is one of the world’s largest women’s lifestyle magazines reaching out to women ages 18-34.
Website: www.cosmopolitan.com
Contact : Parenting section: Maressa Brown
Digital features editor: Emma Barker
How to pitch: https://medium.com/@oliviakish/cosmopolitan-writers-guidelines-76bf8d569ffc#.1379on5gc
What they pay: $2 per word
17. DELTA SKY
The online magazine for Delta Sky Airlines
Website: www.deltaskymag.com
Contact: edit@deltaskymag.com
How to pitch: http://deltaskymag.delta.com/About-Delta-Sky/Writers-Guidelines.aspx
What they pay: $1/word
18. DEPARTURES
Departures is an American quarterly lifestyle available only to holders of the American Express. Pitch travel stories, FOB pieces and unusual, quirky round-ups.
Website: www.departures.com
Contact: Features editor Heather Halberstadt
What they pay: $2 a word
19. DISCOVER
Discover is a popular American science magazine published since 1980. Pitch feature stories that have new research.
Website: www.discovermagazine.com
Contact: Gemma Tarlach
Staff: http://discovermagazine.com/ourstaff
Editorial contact form: http://discovermagazine.com/magazine/contact/editorial-contact-form
How to pitch: http://www.ehow.com/how_5117085_submit-discover-magazine.html
Pitches that worked for Discover : http://www.theopennotebook.com/pitch-database/
What they pay: $2/word, Vital Signs column (1,500 words): $2,500
20. DWELL
Dwell is a design magazine that caters to designers, architects and the home owner.
Website: www.dwell.com
Contact: Amanda Dameron
How to pitch: Pitch exclusive projects and homes, renovation stories, clever redesign and small spaces. https://www.dwell.com/article/the-editor-is-in-7-tips-for-pitching-stories-to-dwell-f8a5f2ac
What they pay: $1 per word and up.
21. EARLY AMERICAN LIFE
Since 1970 Early American Life has been the source for information on early American style, decorating, and traditions.
Website: http://www.ealonline.com/
Contact: Editor JeanMaire Andrews, queries@firelandsmedia.com
How to pitch: http://www.ealonline.com/editorial/guidelines.php
What they pay: $500 for a first-time writer.
22. EATING WELL
Eating Well is a bimonthly food magazine that promotes healthy eating. “Our readers are interested not only in cooking and nutrition science, but also in the origins of food and social issues related to food networks. They appreciate eating culture and traditions.”
Website: http://www.eatingwell.com/
Contact: Section editors: http://www.eatingwell.com/writers_guidelines
How to pitch: http://www.eatingwell.com/writers_guidelines
What they pay: up to $1 a word.
23. EDTECH: FOCUS ON HIGHER EDUCATION
Explores technology and education issues that IT leaders and educators face when they’re evaluating and implementing a solution.
Website: http://edtechmagazine.com
Contact: Tara Buck
How to pitch: http://edtechmagazine.com/higher/about-edtech-higher . Editorial calendar for the quarterly issue is available on the website. Email them to request guidelines.
What they pay: $1 per word
24. ENROUTE
enRoute is the award-winning bilingual (English/French) inflight magazine of Air Canada. Back issues of the magazine are available on their website.
Website: http://enroute.aircanada.com
Contact: pitch@aircanadaenroute.com or Caitlin Walsh Miller
How to pitch: http://enroute.aircanada.com/en/articles/writers-guidelines/
What they pay: $1 CDN per word
25. ESSENCE
Essence is where black women come first for news, entertainment and motivation.
Website: www.essence.com
Contact: Content Director: Yolanda Sangweni or individual editors listed in the guidelines
How to pitch: http://www.essence.com/about/writers-guidelines
What they pay: $1 per word
26. FAMILY CIRCLE
Women’s magazine with a focus on mothers of tweens and teens.
Website: www.familycircle.com
Contact: Lynya Floyd
How to pitch: Keep the target audience in mind while pitching stories about food, relationships, travel, health and wellbeing.
What they pay: $2 per word
27. FAMILY FUN
Family Fun focuses on activities and creative ideas for children aged 3-12.
Website: http://www.parents.com/familyfun-magazine/
Contact: Elizabeth Anne Shaw
How to pitch: http://images.meredith.com/parents/pdf/WritersGuidelines2013.pdf
What they pay: Reported pay is $2 per word.
28. FAST COMPANY
Fast Company magazine focuses on innovation in technology, ethonomics (ethical economics), leadership, and design.
Website: https://www.fastcompany.com/
Contact: Editor Robert Safian. For Co-create pitch Teressa Iezzi
How to pitch: https://www.fastcompany.com/3008467/guidelines-submitting-contributed-articles-fast-company-and-tips-getting-published
What they pay: $2-3 per word
29. FOREIGN POLICY
Foreign Policy is a magazine of global politics, economics and ideas.
Website: www.foreignpolicy.com
Contact: Department editors are listed here: http://foreignpolicy.com/staff/
How to pitch: http://foreignpolicy.com/writers-guidelines/
What they pay: $1 per word
30. FORTUNE
This prestigious magazine celebrates leadership and excellence in business.
Website: www.fortune.com
Contact: Andrew Nusca, digital editor, Daniel Bentley, editor print edition
Email format: FirstName.LastName@Fortune.com
How to pitch: Pitch business trend stories and profiles, short pieces on management, culture and leadership. Look at the various sections they publish before pitching.
What they pay: $1/word
31. GLAMOUR
This major women’s magazine features content on beauty, fashion, work, money and current affairs.
Website: www.glamour.com
Contact: Senior editor Emily Mahaney
How to pitch: Fashion and beauty stories are written in-house. Writers are welcome to pitch for other sections.
What they pay: $2 per word
32. GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
Good Housekeeping is one of the oldest women’s interest magazines around, first published in 1885 and has several international editions.
Website: www.goodhousekeeping.com
Contact: Pitch stories and essays to Carla Levy or Features editor Asher Fogle
How to pitch: http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/about/a17326/good-housekeeping-contributors-guidelines/
What they pay: $1.50 per word.
33. HAKAI
Hakai Magazine explores science and society in coastal ecosystems. This web publication examines “the ties between the ocean, land, and human societies through long- and short-form journalism, illustration, photography, and video.”
Website: www.hakaimagazine.com
Contact: Pitch emails in the guidelines (They do respond to this inbox). Editor Adrienne Mason, Shanna Baker https://www.hakaimagazine.com/about-us
How to submit: https://www.hakaimagazine.com/submission-guidelines
What they pay: Reported CAD $1.00-1.50/word ($0.75 – $1/word)
34. HARPER’S BAZAAR
Harper’s Bazaar is an internationally published leading lifestyle magazine.
Website: http://www.harpersbazaar.com
Contact: Pitch Olivia Fleming, culture editor. Other editors listed on masthead. http://www.harpersbazaar.com/about/about-us/
What they pay: $2 per word
35. HEMISPHERES
Hemispheres and Rhapsody are the award-winning onboard magazines for United Airlines. The magazines are published by Ink
Website: http://www.unitedmags.com/about-us
Contact: Senior Editor Nicolas DeRenzo (for Hemi IQ), Chris Wright (for Hemispheres), Ellen Carpenter (for Rhapsody)
How to pitch: http://www.unitedmags.com/about-us
What they pay: $1 per word on acceptance
36. HIGH COUNTRY NEWS
HCN is an award-winning publication that covers the American West. Minority journalists are encouraged to pitch.
Website: www.hcn.org
Contact: Editors and departments are listed in the guidelines.
How to pitch: https://www.hcn.org/about/submissions
What they pay: On publication, between $0.50 and $1.50 per word, depending on the writer’s experience and their experience with the writer. Kill fee is 25 percent.
37. HOOFBEATS
HoofBeats is a leading harness racing publication covering horse racing and the Standardbred industry.
Website: hhttp://www.hoofbeatsmagazine.com/
Contact: TJ Burkett
How to pitch: http://www.hoofbeatsmagazine.com/contact.cfm
What they pay: Pays $500 for features
38. HOUSELOGIC
Houselogic is a website operated by the National Association of Realtors and features content of interest to homeowners.
Website: www.houselogic.com
Contact: Use the contact page or pitch editor Christina Hoffman
How to pitch: No product reviews or décor stories.
What they pay: $1 per word
39. LA TIMES FOOD
The Food section of the LA Times
Website: http://www.latimes.com/food/
Contact: Amy Scattergood
How to pitch: http://www.latimes.com/la-trw-guidelines-story-story.html,
http://www.latimes.com/la-tm-guidelines-story.html
What they pay: Payment varies for various sections. Pays $500 for Food Q&A’s, reviews, essays and roundups.
40. LIISBETH
LiisBeth is an intersectional, inclusive feminist business magazine and community.
Website: https://www.liisbeth.com/
Contact: Margaret Webb, submissions@liisbeth.com
How to pitch: https://www.liisbeth.com/contributors/guidelines/
What they pay: Up to $2000 per piece depending on the type of work, the original research involved and length (typically 500-2000 words).
41. LONGREADS
Longreads features nonfiction and fiction over 1,500 words, both previously published and new work.
Website: www.longreads.com
Contact: hello@longreads.com
How to pitch: https://longreads.com/submissions/
What they pay: $500 for essays
42. MARIE CLAIRE
Marie Claire is one of the world’s leading women’s magazine focusing on fashion, style, hairstyles, beauty, women’s issues, careers, health, and relationships.
Website: www.marieclaire.com
Contact: For Newsfeed: Kayla Webly
For Entertainment Online: Mehera Bonner
For beauty & health : Jennifer Goldstein
Online: Digital Director Jessica Pels
How to pitch: http://www.marieclaire.com/about/news/a2709/contact-us/
What they pay: $2 per word
43. MARQUETTE
The Alumni magazine of Marquette University
Website: http://magazine.marquette.edu/issue/winter-2017/
Contact: Joni Moths-Mueller, editor
How to pitch: http://www.mu.edu/magazine/about/index.shtml
What they pay: $1 per word
44. MAXIM (US)
Monthly men’s magazine covering careers, sports, women, relationships and sex.
Website: www.maxim.com
Contact: Mitch Moxley
What they pay: $2 per word for features
45. MS.
Ms. magazine is the bible for feminist readers since 1971.
Website: www.msmagazine.com
Contact:: Pitch relevant section editor or use general email listed in the submission guidelines http://www.msmagazine.com/masthead.html
How to pitch: “Ms. is looking for pieces that use a feminist lens. We consider articles on politics, social commentary, popular culture, law, education, art and the environment. We do not consider articles on fashion, beauty, fitness, travel, food or of a “self-help” variety. Film, music and book reviews are covered in-house. Writers should reference several recent issues to familiarize themselves with content and style. http://www.msmagazine.com/submissions.html
What they pay: Reported $1 per word
46. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELLER (US)
National Geographic Traveller is one of the world’s leading travel magazines
Website: http://travel.nationalgeographic.com
How to pitch: http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/traveler-magazine/about-us/writer-guidelines/
What they pay: $2 per word
47. NEW REPUBLIC
Founded in 1914, the New Republic “promotes novel solutions for today’s most critical issues.”
Website: https://newrepublic.com
Contact: https://newrepublic.com/pages/people
How to pitch: https://newrepublic.com/pages/contact
What they pay: $2-3 per word
48. NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE
The New York Times Magazine is a Sunday magazine supplement included with the Sunday edition of The New York Times.
Contact: Editor Jake Silverstein. Pitch relevant editors mentioned in the masthead http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/magazine/masthead.html
For the ‘Lives’ column: http://www.nytimes.com/ref/magazine/lives_submit.html?_r=0
How to pitch: http://contently.net/2015/03/27/qa/need-know-get-byline-new-york-times/
What they pay: $2-2.25/word; Lives column $1,000 (800 words)
50. O, THE OPRAH MAGAZINE
O, The Oprah Magazine, is a monthly magazine founded by Oprah Winfrey and Hearst Corporation, primarily marketed at women.
Website: http://www.oprah.com/
Contact: Articles editor Katie Arnold-Ratliff
How to pitch: Writers are encouraged to read the magazine and look at the website to analyse the content and see how the magazine is different from other women’s and lifestyle magazines .
What they pay: $2 per word
51. PACIFIC STANDARD
Pacific Standard is an American magazine published in print and online that produces award-winning magazine journalism on a variety of subjects.
Website: www.psmag.com
Contact: editor@psmag.com and Web-specific pitches to mufberg@psmag.com. Do not email both addresses or multiple editors at the same time.
How to pitch: https://psmag.com/how-to-contact-us-2fa645e07c7a#.t875t06tj
What they pay: $1.50 per word
52. PARENTS
A leading parenting publication covering everything from pregnancy, birth to parenting advice. Readership is largely parents with children under age 10.
Website: www.parents.com
Contact: Julia Edelstein
How to pitch: Writers are invited to pitch ideas for the various departments. Service stories and reported essays are especially welcome.
What they pay: $1.50/word
53. PLAYBOY
Playboy is an American men’s lifestyle and entertainment magazine.
Website: www.playboy.com
Contacdt: Pitch James Rickman for features.
How to pitch: http://contently.net/2015/06/11/qa/get-byline-playboy/
Guidelines for sex and culture: http://www.playboy.com/articles/contact-sex-and-culture-playboy
What they pay: $1 and up per word
54. PREVENTION
This health magazine features stories on food, nutrition, beauty, wellbeing and fitness.
Website: www.prevention.com
Contact: http://www.prevention.com/content/contact-preventioncom-news-team
How to pitch: Read the magazine and the website for latest trends on features and topics.
What they pay: $2/word
55. PSYCHOLOGY TODAY
Psychology Today covers the latest in the field of social psychology.
Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com
Contact: Senior editor Jennifer Bleyer
How to pitch: https://www.psychologytoday.com/writers-guidelines
What they pay: $1 a word.
56. RODALE’S ORGANIC LIFE
ROL is a magazine dedicated to living naturally in the modern world. Features are focused on gardening, cooking, travel, and news.
Website: www.rodalesorganiclife.com
Contact: ROLsubmissions@rodale.com
How to pitch: http://www.rodalesorganiclife.com/content/work-us
What they pay: $1/word
57. SAVEUR
Food magazine with a focus on the cultural side of food, including history and travel.
Website: www.saveur.com
Contact: edit@saveur.com / Max Falkowitz
How to pitch: http://www.seriouseats.com/2012/10/interview-with-james-oseland-editor-in-chief-of-saveur-magazine.html and http://diannej.com/2010/new-writers-welcome-at-saveur-says-oseland/
What they pay: Starts at $1.50 for print. Online rates vary.
58. SCRAP
Scrap focuses on the scrap recycling industry and provides news and features to help scrap recyclers in their business.
Website: http://www.scrap.org
Contact: Rachel Pollack
How to pitch: http://www.scrap.org/home/about-scrap#.WMDnulWGPIU
What they pay: $800-$1200 for features.
59. SMITHSONIAN
The official magazine of the Smithsonian institute covers history, science, nature, culture and travel.
Website: http://www.smithsonianmag.com
Contact: Thomas Stackpole
How to pitch:
For print – http://www.smithsonianmag.com/contact/article-submit-print-magazine/
For digital – http://www.smithsonianmag.com/contact/article-submit-website/
What they pay: $1-2/word. Experienced writers have reported $3.50 per word.
60. SOUTHWEST
Southwest is the official inflight magazine of SouthWest airlines
Website: www.southwestthemagazine.com
Contact: Senior Editor JK Nickell
How to pitch: Geared to the business traveller, the magazine features profiles, business stories, personal essays and sports features, among others. Most of their travel writing is done in house, but writers are welcome to pitch ideas. Read the guidelines and look at the editorial calendar for themes. http://www.southwestthemagazine.com/about-us
What they pay: $1 per word
61. SUN MAGAZINE
The Sun is a monthly American magazine publishing essays, interviews, short stories, poems, and photography.
Website: www.thesunmagazine.org
Contact: Use the Submittable form to reach the editors: http://thesunmagazine.submittable.com/submit/6d47edc6-20f6-4a87-8358-df66343da8d9
How to pitch: http://thesunmagazine.org/about/submission_guidelines/writing
What they pay: $1 per word and up
62. T: THE NEW YORK TIMES STYLE MAGAZINE
T: The New York Times Style Magazine is a perfect-bound magazine dedicated to fashion, living, beauty, holiday, travel and design coverage.
Website: http://www.nytimes.com/section/t-magazine
Contact: Alainna Lexie Beddie or Online features editor Alexandria Symonds
What they pay: $2-$3 per word for print
63. THE AMERICAN SCHOLAR
This magazine is published by the Phi Beta Kappa Society and covers history, public affairs and culture.
Website: https://theamericanscholar.org
Contact: Use the Submittable form: https://theamericanscholar.submittable.com/submit
What they pay: Pays upto $500 for features
64. THE ATLANTIC
The Atlantic is an American magazine, founded in 1857. The magazine and website cover politics, culture, business, science, technology, health, education and global affairs
Website: www.theatlantic.com
Contact: Atlantic editors can be pitched individually or through the forms on the site. They respond to both.
How to pitch:
For the Education section: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1WnB_YYz2TM1krAltrAMk-vWsgNsmIk7k87O2HtwYcA4/viewform
Calls for pitches for their various sections: https://www.theatlantic.com/notes/all/2015/10/calls-for-pitches/411283/
Pitches for the Citylab section: http://www.citylab.com/faq/
How NOT to pitch The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2013/08/how-not-to-pitch/279193/
What they pay: $1.50 – $2.50 (print edition), digital rates vary from $200-$300
65. THE DEVELOPMENT SET
Stories and conversations about global health and social impact
Website: www.thedevelopmentset.com
Contact: Sarika Bansal
What they pay: $0.50-$1/word
66. THE NATIONAL
Official magazine for Amtrak
Website: http://www.amtrakthenational.com/
Contact: Executive Editor Alex Hoyt
How to pitch: http://www.amtrakthenational.com/about-us
What they pay: $1 per word
67. TRAVEL + LEISURE US
This popular travel and lifestyle magazine covers destinations and ideas for travel worldwide.
Website: www.travelandleisure.com
Contact: Managing Editor Laura Teusink
For digital, pitch editor Jessica Plautz
How to pitch: https://www.freedomwithwriting.com/freedom/uncategorized/travel-and-leisure-magazine-up-to-1-a-word/
What they pay: $1-2 per word
68. VIRGINIA QUARTERLY REVIEW
VQR is a prestigious journal of “literature and discussion” published by the University of Virginia.
Website: www.vqronline.org
Contact: Use the Submittable form linked to in the guidelines
How to pitch: http://www.vqronline.org/about-vqr/submissions
What they pay: pay varies for different sections and are mentioned in the guidelines. Reviews pay $500; other prose $1000 and above.
69. VOX
Vox is a news site which covers politics, public policy, world affairs, pop culture, science and business, among others.
Website: www.vox.com
Contact: Features Editor Eleanor Barkhorn
How to pitch: http://www.vox.com/2015/6/12/8767221/vox-first-person-explained
What they pay: $500 for a personal essay
70. WIRED (US EDITION)
Wired is a monthly American magazine, published in print and online editions, that focuses on how emerging technologies affect culture, the economy, and politics.
Website: www.wired.com
Contact: submit@wired.com
How to pitch:
For Wired US Opinion: https://www.wired.com/2016/08/how-to-submit-to-wired-opinion/
Some more advice from Deputy Editor Adam Rogers here: http://www.theopennotebook.com/2012/01/04/how-not-to-pitch/
What they pay: $1-$2/word
Do you know of any more publications that pay $1 a word or more that we’ve missed? Did we get any of these details wrong? Let us know and we’ll try to keep this as current as we possibly can. Thanks!