Sisters From AARP is a weekly newsletter that celebrates Black women. They cover style, health, relationships, culture, work, money, and more. Their articles and essays run between 700 and 1,000 words. According to an old tweet from their contributing editor, they generally pay $500 per post. Current pay rates are not clear. To learn more, refer to their pitch guide,
HuffPost is a news and opinion website. They are seeking to elevate writers from a wide range of backgrounds, including those who are BIPOC, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and writers from other underrepresented communities. They publish freelance work across a wide range of topics, from politics to food and drink. According to a deleted tweet, they may pay at least $350-$400 per story. To learn more, refer to their pitch guide.
Shondaland.com is an "inclusive destination which features in-depth interviews, emotional and relatable essays, and smart unexpected culture coverage." Shondaland, the company, is behind many successful TV shows, including Grey's Anatomy. Our previous research indicated their rates started at $500 per piece, but current pay rates are not clear. A payment report indicates pay of $0.80 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
Time Out is a ‘’leading global media and hospitality business that inspires and enables people to experience the best of the city.’’ They help their audience go out in the world's greatest cities and connect global brands as well as local talent with this valuable audience. According to an old post from a writer of their Hong Kong branch, Time Out Hong Kong may pay $2 HKD per word. Their London branch has a pitch guide for travel stories. They say their word rates for written pieces vary by destination. To contact any of their offices, refer to this page.
The A.V. Club is an entertainment website for the pop culture obsessed. They cover news, films, music, TV, games, and more. Current pay rates are not clear. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.06 per word. To contact them, visit this page.
Elite Daily is an online news platform for millennials. They ‘’deliver everything you need to know to live your best life, whether your passion is traveling with friends, focusing your body and mind, determining how the stars will affect you and your dating life, or learning how to perfect a flawless cat eye on the first try.’’ According to an old post from their former entertainment editor, rates started at $250, but current pay rates are not clear. It's also not clear how to send them a pitch, or whether they still accept them. To contact them through social media, refer to the bottom of their about us page.
Fierce By Mitú amplifies the voices and stories of fierce Latinas. They cover politics, entertainment, beauty, relationships, décor, and more. According to an old payment report, they pay an average of $0.17 per word. To contact them, visit this page.
Esquire is a men’s magazine that covers news, politics, style, food and drink, and entertainment. According to a payment report, they paid $2.00 per word for a 3500-word feature. According to an old post by their previous editor, rates start at $500 per piece. To contact them, refer to this page.
Bridal Guide Magazine offers everything that is needed to plan a wedding. They offer the latest wedding trends, registry advice, honeymoon information, real wedding photos, beauty tips, and more. Contact their editors here.
Byrdie covers skin, makeup, hair, wellness, product reviews, and more. According to their about us page, they are always seeking experienced and qualified beauty writers. They do not accept unsolicited articles, blogs, or posts. According to an old tweet from their editor, pay started at $200, but current pay rates are not clear. To learn more, refer to this page.