InfoTimes is an Egypt-based information design and data visualization agency. They “offer a wide range of visual products and services for media outlets and businesses, to help them use data in order to achieve their goals.” They have contributors from various countries and cultures. They pay $150 to $300 per story. For details, visit this page.
Critical Read is a New York-based nonprofit publishing company that supports the promotion of arts and culture in the United States. They are looking for artwork biographies of 4,000 to 5,000 words. They pay up to $1.00 per word. To learn more, refer to this page.
Packsmith is a blog that provides advice on packing, gear, and clothes specifically to the city traveler. They accept articles of 1,000 to 3,000 words. Their rates start at $100 per article. To learn more, refer to this page.
FanSided is “one of the fastest growing network of fandom-focused sports, entertainment and lifestyle sites on the internet.” They cover NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, CFB, CBB, MMA, golf, racing, fantasy, gaming, movies, TV, tech, food, and more. According to one payment report, they paid $0.05 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
Elephant is a magazine about contemporary art and visual culture. They welcome submissions by writers and artists. According to one payment report, they paid $0.14 per word. To contact them, visit this page.
Sixty Inches From Center is “an online arts publication and archiving initiative that supports art and writing in and about Chicago, and as it resonates around the world.” They give priority to writing by, for and about "BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ artists, artists with disabilities, and the long list of writing, art-making, and cultural practices that have been neglected in mainstream conversations and canons.” They pay a standard rate of $150 per article. For details, refer to this page.
Electronic Sound is a print and digital magazine about contemporary electronic music and culture. They cover “the current scene, the pioneers, the machines, and the current thinking of the electronic music world.” According to one payment report, they paid $0.21 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
The Electronic Intifada is an online news publication that focuses on Palestine. They are seeking text and visual contributions. They are particularly interested in pieces by contributors in Palestine. Payment reports indicate that they pay up to $0.33 per word. To learn more, visit this page.
The Contemporary is “a student-run startup publication that empowers collegiate journalists nationwide to report on critical issues in their communities.” They are seeking new correspondents on an ad-hoc basis during the spring semester. They pay a base rate of $100 per article plus incentives based on audience engagement. For details, visit this page.
Institutional Investor is an international business to business publisher that focuses mainly on international finance. They are looking for “stories that feature conflict, narrative, access, and disclosure”; “international content that will resonate with American readers”; “articles based on novel data or research about the asset management industry”; “cultural stories about the financial industry”; and “freelancers who know the institutional investment world.” The pieces should ideally be 1,000 to 2,000 words long. Pay is $1 a word plus reasonable expenses. To contact them, visit this page.
Rock, Paper, Shotgun is a website that offers PC gaming news, reviews, previews, and opinion. They are currently looking for community reports, interview-led features, reviews, lists, and “spawn point” articles. They pay a standard rate of £200 for articles of 1,000 to 1,500 words. They may pay £250 for reviews of particularly long games or interviews of multiple subjects. Details here.
Climbing Business Journal is a news outlet dedicated to the indoor climbing industry. They cover climbing industry news, best practices, gym developments, competitions, coaching, and routesetting. According to one payment report, they paid $0.07 per word. To contact them, visit this page.
Baby Chick is a digital media and lifestyle company that offers “pregnancy tips, birth information, postpartum support, parenting advice, product knowledge & more.” According to one payment report, they paid $0.04 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
GudeJob.com is a career development website that offers tips, strategies, and tools to succeed on any job. They pay $15 to $150 or more for “full blog articles, newsletter ideas, specific resources, and course outlines.” For details, visit this page.
Interview Sortout is a website which offers answers to questions that are asked in job interviews. They pay $50 for 100 interview questions and answers, or a full length technical article. They pay $30 for articles on trending topics, brands, persons, places, technology, or events. The submissions should be of 1,000 words. For details, refer to this page.
ToolsQA is a website focused on testing. They are looking for articles about software testing, automation testing tools, testing tools, or anything that is related to testing. They pay $10 to $100 per article depending on its length. For more information, refer to this page.
The Christian Century is a Chicago-based Christian magazine that “explores what it means to believe and live out the Christian faith in our time.” They invite readers to contribute first-person narratives (of less than 1,000 words) on the topics of lapse and feet. They pay $100 per essay. For details, visit this page.
E-Book Web is a magazine about eBooks, reading, education, and more. They are looking for book reviews, tips for increasing reading productivity, interviews, and education related content. They pay $50 for an article of 600 to 1500 words, and $75 for an article of more than 1,500 words. They pay $100 for interviews of authors and other education professionals. Details here.
Quiltdom is a website about quilting. They pay $25 per post (for a 500-word tutorial) and $5 per photo. As most of their posts have 10 photos, the total amount comes out to around $75 per post. For details, refer to this page.
The Advocate is a newspaper for the students, faculty, and staff of the Graduate Center (GC), City University of New York (CUNY). They accept articles, reviews, photos, and illustrations from the students, faculty, and staff of CUNY as well as those who are not affiliated with CUNY. They accept articles on a wide range of topics including GC/CUNY issues; teaching and graduate life; New York City’s politics, culture, and art; local, national, and international issues; science and technology; and book, theater, film, music, and art. They pay $100 to $150 per article (1,000 to 3,000 words). To contribute, refer to this page.
Spring Framework Guru is a website that offers tutorials on how to use the Spring Framework. They are always seeking people who can write great how-to articles. They pay $35 to $150 per article based on the word count and the skill level of the contributor. To learn more, visit this page.
Hardcore Gaming 101 is a video game overview website that covers cult classics and obscure games. They pay $30 for a 1,000-word article, $45 for a 1,500-word article, and $60 for a 2,000-word article. For details, read their submission guidelines.
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.
Maclean’s is a Canadian current affairs and news magazine. They cover international affairs, national politics, social issues, business, and culture. According to one payment report, they paid $0.24 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
Cross Country Magazine is an international magazine about paragliding, paramotoring, and hang gliding. They publish 10 times a year. They pay €300 for a 6-page article. To contribute, refer to this page.
Urban Omnibus is an online publication of The Architectural League of New York. They are devoted to “observing, understanding, and shaping the city.” According to one payment report, they paid $0.20 per word. To contact them, visit this page.
The National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities is a program of the Lurie Institute for Disability Policy at Brandeis University. They are seeking blog submissions (500 to 1,000 words) from parents with disabilities. They pay $100 per accepted submission. Details here.
Wine-Searcher is a website that offers information on wines. It is a place where users can find and compare wine prices, keep up with wine news, and learn about wine regions and grape varieties. According to one payment report, they paid $0.50 per word for a 1,000-word feature. To contact them, visit this page.
The Revelator is “an online news and ideas initiative of the Center for Biological Diversity.” They cover climate change, endangered species, wildlife, conservation, pollution, and more. They pay $300 to $500 per article. Details here.
Nothing to Say is “a place where some artists write about things they care about.” They welcome submissions from artists of all backgrounds, especially those that belong to racial, ethnic, gender, or sexual minorities. They pay $200 for an essay of 1,500 to 2,000 words. For more information, visit this page.