4 Websites That Pay $200 to $400 Per Article

Plus, all you need to know about the criteria, contact emails, pricing, and the overall experience.

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Freelance writing, as you may know, has numerous difficulties. You must locate the appropriate newspaper, submit a compelling pitch, and hope that the rate is high enough to cover your expenses. It goes on and on.

I've come to provide you with a pitching guide to make things easier for you.

Here are four magazines for which I've written and had a positive experience, along with all the relevant information. If you have any questions, please contact me.

Please do not use this data or my identity in your pitch. These are my own experiences, and they may or may not be similar to yours, therefore sharing them won't help!

1. Diem

What do they seek out?

Diem is a magazine created by and for women and nonbinary individuals. They're searching for expert-led articles, explainers that urge others to reconsider a topic, and essays that respond to current events.

Building an equal internet, who has power in web3, how financial power gives you influence, feminine leadership, and the nexus of sex and power are the themes they're searching for right now.

Guidelines

Diem has a pitching guidelines page that is really useful.

Steps to follow

You can email your proposal to Taylor (taylor@askdiem.com) and Emma (emma@askdiem.com) after following the rules.

Rate

The fee is $200 every 700 words, payable via PayPal. PayPal may charge a fee!

My own experience

These editors are courteous and responsive. They also only ask for 700 words, which isn't much for a $200 fee. (At least, in comparison to certain other magazines!)

2. Giddy

What do they seek out?

Giddy, also known as www.getmegiddy.com, is the largest sexual health platform in the globe. Women's health, men's health, sexual health, mental health, culture, lifestyle, and other topics are all welcome.

Guidelines

Giddy doesn't have a set of criteria, but you can find out what they prefer by looking at their about page (and the pieces that have already been published).

Steps to follow

Have an idea? Here are a few options for contacting editors:

1. General email: contact@getmegiddy.com
2. Nicole: nlane@getmegiddy.com
3. Alisa: awilliams@getmegiddy.com
4. Hannah: hwisterman@getmegiddy.com

Rate

My average charge is $300, although I've heard it may range from $200 to $400. It is deposited directly into your bank account. The needed word count is often between 700 and 1100 words.

My own experience

Nicole is my primary editor, and she is fantastic. Very polite, eager to work with you, and really helpful with adjustments!

FYI: Typically, you'll have to go through multiple rounds of editing with Giddy, during which several editors will go over your work and provide comments.

3. The Good Trade

What do they seek out?

The Good Trade is a newspaper aimed at assisting individuals in taking care of themselves, others, and the environment. They accept brand suggestions, intelligent articles, and well-researched materials as proposals.

Guidelines

See the editorial standards and guidelines page and the about page for more information. The information about pitching is at the bottom of the former.

Steps to follow

Pitch the editor after reading all the guidelines. I worked with Kayti Christian as an editor, but I'm not sure if she still works there. The best pitching email is:

• editorial@thegoodtrade.com

Rate

The fee for 800–1000 words is $200, payable via PayPal.

My own experience

I had a great time writing for this publication! They simply requested one round of revisions and offered you a creative license.

4. HuffPost Wellness

What do they seek out?

HuffPost Wellness is all about service journalism that people can relate to (aka, pieces with actionable advice, facts, and empathy). COVID, body image, mental health, self-care, and physical issues are just a few of the subjects they like discussing.

Guidelines

The pitching page's parameters may be found at the bottom.

The following stages are as follows:

You may submit your pitch to wellness@huffpost.com once you've finished it.

Rate

The new typical rate for about 800–1100 words is $400, which is paid immediately to your bank account.

My own experience

Maria, the editor with whom I've collaborated, is incredible. She and other members of staff are in charge of editing, and she is really nice and helpful. She also sends out monthly emails with story ideas, and all you have to do is pitch a brief version of how you'll write it.

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Takeaways

While it takes time, guts, and work to get into the freelance writing business, it is not impossible. There are other newspapers out there with editors willing to work with you and pay you at least $200 for your work.

Just make sure your pitch is appropriate for the newspaper and isn't already on the internet, and you'll be OK!