1850 Publishers
  • 2 Million Blossoms is a new quarterly magazine that is dedicated to protecting pollinators. They are “open to submissions on any topic related to pollinators and pollination, written for a lay audience.” They are looking for short form (300 to 800 words) and long form (1,200 to 2,500 words) articles that are preferably accompanied by photos. They pay $100 to $200 per short form article and $200 to $400 per long form article. Details here.

  • Truity is a website that offers scientific personality and career tests. They are looking for writers who can contribute regularly and make their content more current and engaging. They pay $100 to $150 per blog post. To learn more, refer to this page.

  • Foodbeast covers the latest food and drink news from around the world. According to one payment report, they paid $0.10 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.

  • The Global Canadian is a North Shore newspaper that covers local, national, and international issues. Payment reports indicate that they pay up to $0.14 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.

  • Front Office Sports is “a prosumer publisher at the intersection of two passion points: sports + business.” They cater to sports business executives and sports fans by covering teams, leagues, athletes, properties, and brands. According to one payment report, they paid $0.17 per word for a 900-word profile or interview. Contact them here.

  • Photography Ethics Centre is a social enterprise aimed at raising awareness about photography ethics. They are looking for self-reflexive pieces and new voices. They pay $50 per article. To learn more, refer to this Twitter post. To contact them, refer to this page.

  • The Muse is an online career platform that is a go-to destination for people to research companies and careers. They are seeking “advice features, personal essays, and ‘I tried this’ experiments.” They want unique angles and diverse voices. They generally pay $150 to $400 per article. Details here.

  • Trending Breeds is seeking Labradoodle lovers and owners, who love to write. Writers will start with 1 to 2 articles per week. They will be given a topic, a title, and an outline for each article. The length of the article will be 1,400 to 4,000 words. The starting pay rate will be $0.04 per word. Details can be found here.

  • It’s My Town is an Australian online newspaper that provides a voice for regional towns and communities that have a population of more than 3,000 people. They “prefer articles that are based on local news with a regional focus, community based information or of interest to the agricultural market.” The articles should not be longer than 500 words. Pay is $50 per article. For details, visit this page.

  • Foundations Revealed is “an online community and college focused on how to make historical and modern corsetry, clothing and costume.” They are seeking articles that “will inspire people to start sewing today, help them with any problems and give them lots of lovely ideas.” One part articles should be of at least 1,500 words, and longer, multiple part articles should be of 3,000 to 15,000+ words. Pay is $150 per article. Details here.

  • Verily Magazine is a fashion and lifestyle magazine for women. They offer inspiring and insightful content that inspires women to be their best selves. They cover fashion, beauty, dating, romance, relationships, entertainment, culture, news, health, and lifestyle. Payment reports indicate that they pay up to $0.05 per word. To contribute, visit this page.

  • Variety covers entertainment news, awards, film reviews, film festivals, box office, and more. Payment reports indicate that they pay up to $0.75 per word. To contact them, visit this page.

  • VAN

    VAN is an online classical music magazine. They are always looking for exciting and insightful classical music journalism. According to one payment report, they paid $0.08 per word for a 1,200-word feature. To contact them, refer to this page.

  • The North East Local Learning and Employment Network (NELLEN) aims to “improve education and employment participation, engagement, attainment and transition for young people aged 10 to 25 years in NE Victoria.” They are looking for contributors aged 18 to 25 years living in North-East Victoria, Australia. They want the contributors to write a regular blog on their “experience of making the transition to work and adult life in a regional area.” They will pay $50 per blog. Details here.

  • The Morning News (TMN) is a webzine that covers “what’s interesting on the web, from breaking news to slow-tempo analysis, personal essays and restaurant trivia, investigative reporting, weird headlines, and videos from every era of David Bowie’s career.” According to payment reports, they pay up to $0.07 per word. Queries and articles should be sent to submissions@themorningnews.org. To learn more about them, visit this page.

  • The Austin Chronicle is an alternative newsweekly that covers the news, culture, arts, music, restaurants, and recreational activities of Austin, Texas. They are always looking to develop creative relationships with freelance contributors. Payment reports indicate that they pay up to $0.30 per word. To pitch a story, visit this page.

  • Substream Magazine is a print and digital publication focused on music, pop culture, film, and entertainment. They publish news, reviews, interviews, and more. Payment reports indicate that they pay up to $0.10 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.

  • The American Prospect is an online and print political magazine that “aims to advance liberal and progressive goals through reporting, analysis, and debate.” They welcome submissions on a wide range of domestic and international issues. They publish features, investigations, op-eds, and news analyses. Payment reports indicate that they pay up to $0.25 per word. To learn more, visit this page.

  • Thryve is a website that features a collection of thousands of adventures across the United Kingdom. They aim to promote outdoor activities that build confidence of people and make them feel more connected to nature. They are looking for stories of adventure. They generally pay £200 per article. For details, read their submission guidelines.

  • Grist is a non-profit online publication that covers climate and sustainability. They welcome “a wide range of freelance pitches, from reported essays to in-depth investigations to changemaker profiles and Q&As.” Their “core topics include clean energy, sustainable food, environmental justice, livable communities, and reinventing the economy through cutting-edge science and cleantech.” Payment reports indicate that they pay up to $0.27 per word. Details here.

  • Greentech Media is a media company that delivers business-to-business news, conferences, market analysis, and research on the global clean energy market. According to one payment report, they paid $0.13 per word for a 750-word news story. To contact them, refer to this page.

  • Nova Scotia Advocate is a website that provides grassroots news on Nova Scotia. They are always looking for writers. They cover poverty, racism, ableism, all kinds of unfairnesses, labor, environment, and art. They pay up to $200 per story, and even more depending on its complexity and the experience of the writer. For details, visit this page.

  • Desert Companion is Southern Nevada's premier city magazine. They offer stories on “all things Vegas, from showgirls to radioactive waste to nuclear zombie showgirls.” According to one payment report, they paid $0.30 per word for a 1,500-word feature. Contact them here.

  • Sam Ash Spotlight offers music and sound gear news, demos, buyers’ guides, expert advice, artist interviews, and more. They are seeking high quality content about “guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, recording, live sound, DJ, and band/orchestra.” They “accept everything from helpful tips and tricks to in depth product reviews and complete buyers’ guides.” They want articles of least 500 words. They pay up to $50 per article. Details here.

  • The Texas Observer is a bimonthly magazine and website that offers sharp reporting on news, politics, and culture of Texas. They publish short news stories (500 to 1,000 words), political commentaries and opinions (500 to 1,000 words), book reports (800 to 1,200 words), features (1,500 to 4,000 words), culture features (2,000 to 3,500 words), essays (1,000 to 1,500 words), postcards (2,000 to 3,500 words), and poems (30 lines or shorter). Payment reports indicate that they pay up to $0.50 per word. To learn more, read their freelance writer’s guide.

  • Poynter is a school that teaches and inspires journalists and media leaders. They help journalists sharpen their skills and elevate their storytelling throughout the span of their careers. According to one payment report, they paid $0.15 per word for a 1,700-word news story. To contact them, refer to this page.

  • New Hampshire Business Review (NHBR) is a source for business news, commentary, and analysis in New Hampshire. They offer their readers all the important news and information required to do business in the Granite State. One payment report indicates payment of $0.35 per word for a 430-word profile or interview. To contact them, refer to this page.

  • Wildlife Watch Binocular is a quarterly journal for animal lovers. They seek “articles related to protecting wildlife and, especially, to the joys of viewing and relating to wildlife.” They pay $100 to $150 per article (500 to 750 words). For details, visit this page.

  • See Chicago Dance is a resource for information on Chicago’s dance scene. They are accepting submissions for their article feature series, Our Readers Write. They want essays of 500 to 800 words about anything related to dance in Chicago. They pay an honorarium of $50 per essay. The deadline for submission is Dec 31, 2019. Details here.

  • Your Boulder is a guide to what’s happening in Boulder, Colorado. They cover news, events, real estate, lifestyle, restaurants, and personal stories. They pay $30 for a standard 400 to 500 word post and $50 for a feature-length article (700 to 1,000 words) that includes original photography. For more information, visit this page.