Different Leaf is a quarterly cannabis
magazine. Their editorial is “created for new/lightly experienced cannabis users
45+ seeking the best information they need to navigate the expanding legal
environment.” Their articles are 250 to 2,000 words and their rates
start at $0.50 per word. If interested, send your pitches to editorial@differentleaf.com. For
more information, refer to their pitch guide.
Broccoli is a print magazine for cannabis lovers. The magazine is created by an all-women team and published 3 times a year. They usually pay $0.40 to $0.50 per word, with flat rates of $75 to $100 for shorter pieces. To receive calls for pitches from their editorial team, sign up here.
Merry Jane is a digital media platform that covers all things cannabis. They offer news, information, and opinion on cannabis products, dispensaries, community, and events. Payment reports indicate that they pay up to $0.25 per word. To contact their editors, visit this page.
Green Scene Marketing is a cannabis-focused digital marketing agency. They are seeking experienced freelance writers for articles on the following categories: “medical marijuana, concentrates & dabbing, legal news & information, product reviews, strain reviews, cannabis business, culture.” They pay $12 to $50 per article. For more information, visit this page.
The Fresh Toast is a lifestyle and entertainment news website that covers cannabis, medical marijuana, celebrities, music, sports, technology, food, drink, and more. According to one payment report, they paid $0.05 per word. For more information, visit this page.
High Times publishes articles about marijuana cultivation and counterculture lifestyle. They have a special interest in marijuana legalization. They publish both in print and on their website. They pay $500-$1,000 for features. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.