8 Freelance Writing Markets that Pay $1 Per Word, or More – by William Opar
Why write for pennies when you can write for the big bucks?
diversify your writing income
The Cattleman
25% freelance. “The business journal of the beef cattle business of the Southwest.” Welcomes new writers. Circ. 20K. Monthly. Pays on acceptance. Publishes ms 15-30 days after acceptance. Buys first rights. Accepts reprints outside of the Southwest. Responds in 2-4 weeks.
Pays $500 for 1,200-1,800 words. Submit query by email.
District Media, Inc.
“Originally founded in the District of Columbia in 2007, District Media, Inc. is an independent media company. Our objective is to deliver high-quality personal finance news and advice that informs, empowers, educates and entertains the public. We provide this information free of charge through our portfolio of personal finance websites, with all operating expenses paid through advertising. Pays within 30 days. Publishes ms between 15 minutes and 2 weeks from acceptance. Buys all rights. No reprints. Responds within 3 days.”
Guidelines available on request.
Pays: $15-$200/article
Business Jet Traveler
Welcomes new writers. 75% freelance. Every other month (plus annual U.S. and China Buyers’ Guides). Pays on acceptance. Publishes ms 2-6 months after acceptance. Buys first rights. Usually responds in 1-2 days. Guidelines by email.
Pays: $0.50/word.
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Winemaker
“WineMaker, launched in 1998, covers the full gamut of the winemaking hobby, from beginners to experts, from wine kits to fresh grapes, and is published bi-monthly. Every issue includes expert advice and techniques, award-winning recipes and how-to projects to help you make great wine. Regular columns include troubleshooting common problems with the Wine Wizard, learning special techniques and tips on making a specific style of wine in Varietal Focus, refining your winemaking with Techniques, building gadgets in Projects, growing your own grapes in Backyard Vines and hearing tips, and stories and recipes from fellow home winemakers in Cellar Dwellers. WineMaker gives you practical, well-researched information in a fun format for all home winemakers – whether you use kits, concentrates, juices, non-grape fruits or fresh grapes.” Welcomes new writers. 85% freelance. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 3-6 months after acceptance. Buys all NA rights.
PAYS: $75-$300
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Neon and Smoke
“Neon & Smoke is a half-genre/half-lit fiction magazine for bold, voice-driven work. We seek stories with characters who make choices—who move forward or get pushed back, but never stand still. We value the writer’s experience, responding with care and clarity, and we especially seek to uplift underrepresented voices.” Monthly and Triannual. Pays on publication. Publishes ms within 8-12 weeks after acceptance. Buys first N.A. rights. No reprints. Responds within one week. Guidelines available online .