Top-paying writing gigs online: Best websites accepting new freelance writers right now
Get paid from $50 to $1000+ per accepted article
Many blogs and content websites are quickly becoming fed up with soulless AI.
And they’re actively looking for human writers.
This list is for you if you are:
New to writing online and need a kickstart
Looking for more writing gigs to build a portfolio
A seasoned writer wanting to expand to new topics and writing styles
Here are the latest best websites ready to pay you for your words!
In no particular order:
Listverse —listicles on fun, unexpected, and bizarre topics. You get paid $100 for each accepted listicle.
Cracked — humor, personal experiences, pop culture. They pay up to $200 per article.
Funds For Writers — writing career advice blog. Pays $50 per original piece and $15 per reprint.
Copyhackers — copywriting and marketing tips. They pay $300 — $1000 per accepted guest post.
AGNI — Boston University’s literary magazine, looking for poems, short stories, think pieces, essays, reviews and memoirs from worldwide writers. Pays $20 per page for prose; $40 per page for poetry (to a maximum of $300).
Narrative — poems, fiction & non-fiction manuscrips. Pay ranges from $200 for Poem of the week, to $500 for Story of the week, and up to $1000 per full-length manuscript.
The Sun — poems, fiction, short stories. Will pay $200+ depending on length.
Freelance Mom — solopreneur, entrepreneur & freelance mums’ case studies, personal stories, and advice. Pays $75 - $100 per piece.
Income Diary — write about SEO, website building, making money online, or content creation. Will pay you $150 - $300 per article.
Longreads — well-writen and well-told relatable human experience stories on any topic. Rates start at $500 for a minimum of 800 words.
Photoshop Tutorials — Photoshop tutorial articles and tips only. Pay rates range from $50 for a quick tip, to $150 - $300 for a full tutorial.
Tuts+ Code — code and web development articles. Will pay $100 - $250 per piece.
Metro Parent — parenting kids and teens. Will pay $30 - $350, but do have regional preferences.
Any food blogs?
Surprisingly I couldn’t find any food blogs open to new writers or guest posts right now.
If you know about any, please do share in the comments:
Bonus: Writing & Blogging Job Boards
BloggingPro — remote freelance writing jobboard. Job listings cover a wide range of topic, genres, and writing styles.
ProBlogger — currently listing over 8,500 jobs for writers and bloggers of all experience levels.
Contently — best writing gigs resource for experienced writers. Puts you in contact with big, well-known brands. Expertise levels, writing style and topic requirements vary.