10 High Paying Sites That Accept Writer Submissions

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If you’re looking to increase revenue from your freelance writing, check out these 10 websites that pay well and are accepting submissions. As you are making submissions to various sites, keep in mind that each venue has their own style and voice preferences. Therefore, it’s important to read the submission guidelines, as well as take a look at works they’ve published before you get started. Being knowledgeable on what they need will go a long way toward increasing acceptance chances.

The New Yorker

The New Yorker accepts literature, fiction, essays, and cultural commentary. Payment can vary, but they do pay competitive rates for accepted pieces.

Harper's Magazine

Harper’s pays for features, essays, and articles on a wide range of subjects. Once approved, they do pay well for accepted submissions.

Vanity Fair

Vanity Fair is looking for pop culture, fashion, politics, and entertainment. They offer competitive payment rates for published work.

The Atlantic

The Atlantic pays for well-written pieces on current events, politics, culture, and more. This site pays well for feature articles and essays.

Wired

Wired will accept submissions in technology, science, and innovation. Expect competitive pay rates for accepted articles.

AARP The Magazine

AARP accepts pieces on issues relevant to seniors and aging. This site pays very well for feature articles and essays.

The Sun Magazine

The Sun Magazine accepts personal essays, fiction, and poetry. This publication offers competitive pay for published work.

Bitch Media

Bitch Media is looking for feminist perspectives on culture, media, and politics. This site pays well for accepted features and essays.

Salon

Salon accepts submissions in politics, culture, and lifestyle. They pay for well-written feature articles and essays.

Narratively

Narratively is seeking human-interest stories and in-depth narratives. They offer competitive pay rates for accepted stories.

Some venues may take a while before accepting and acceptance is never guaranteed. So, it’s important to work up a steady pattern of submissions to various places if you wish to make a stable income freelancing. Save some money when earnings are high. That way, you have some recourse when earnings are lower.