ILY is an online magazine about love. They cover “all variations of love, from kinship to romance, ILY features essays, interviews, vignettes, photography, poetry, interviews, and other forms of art.” They are always seeking love/dating pitches. According to an old tweet, they pay up to $200 for reported stories/trend pieces (think less tik-tok trends, more larger studies) on self-love, dating, romance, friendship, parenthood and familial love. They don't accept personal essays. To contact them, refer to the email at the bottom of their about page.
Oh Reader is a print and online magazine about reading. They are “looking for stories about your experiences as a reader, insight into the effect of reading on humans, humorous takes on the world of words, and anything else you as a reader or writer might be interested in sharing.” You can pitch non-fiction/essay, humor, and poetry. According to their guidelines, they pay a flat rate of $200 per published article, and $75 for poetry. Details here.
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.
The Spruce Eats features recipes, cooking videos, actionable tips, and more. They look for content on how to eat and cook. They have previosuly published calls for writers but it is unclear whether they are still looking for new writers. To contact them, refer to the email at the ''editorial guidelines'' section of this page.
Minority Africa is a digital publication that reports on African minorities using data, immersive, and mobile journalism. They are seeking writers, journalists, and filmmakers for solutions stories focused on African minorities. According to their guidelines, they pay $100 to $200 for standard multimedia features. They also reimburse transportation costs of up to $50. To pitch, visit this page.
ALL ARTS is a multimedia platform that covers visual art, theater, dance, film, music, literature, and more. They have previously indicated to be seeking thoughtful writing about art, culture and community, and a strong preference is placed on reported pieces and essays. Current information on submissions is unclear. According to an old tweet, their pay varies based on the story type, but their minimum threshold for a non-reported 400-word post is $250. To contact them, refer to this page.
SF Weekly is a source for news, movies, music, food, reviews, and events in San Francisco. According to a deleted tweet by their editor-in-chief, they usually paid $75 to $125 for articles and $450 to $750 for cover stories (2,000 to 3,000 words). Their contact details can be found here.
Whisky Advocate is a whisky publication that is a source of news, recipes, reviews, and videos for whisky enthusiasts. They are looking for writers (with expertise in whiskies and spirits) for their web stories. According to a deleted tweet by their editor, their average rate for 700 to 800 words is $300. To contact the editors, visit this page.
Washington FAMILY Magazine is a go-to resource for D.C. area parents. They feature parenting tips, camps and school info, local events, and much more. Most of their writers are local professionals. Articles should be 800-900 words. According to their writer's guidelines, their average payment for one-time reprint rights is $50 for average-length feature stories.
Uppercut is a website that looks at games and other media through diverse and critical lenses. They prioritize critical work that provides a unique insight or angle on games. They are also open to witty listicles or other creative ideas. They have previously indicated to pay $50 per piece, but current rates are unclear. For more information, visit this page.
The New York Times covers politics, business, technology, science, health, sports, arts, style, movies, travel, books, education, jobs, real estate, and more. They accept opinion essays (800 to 1,200 words). They do not list the pay rates for the essays publicly, but according to a payment report, they pay an average of $1.00 per word. Details here.
SOLRAD is a new website that mostly covers independent/alternative comics. They are looking for pitches for reviews/criticism, essays, and interviews. According to their guidelines, they pay $90 for an approximately 1,000-word review/essay/interview. For details, refer to this page.
Balkan Insight is the flagship English-language website of the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN). They offer news, analysis, investigations, features, profiles, and interviews on key issues in Southern and Eastern Europe. They welcome proposals for commentary and opinion pieces for their Reporting Democracy, a cross-border journalistic platform dedicated to exploring where democracy is headed across large parts of Europe. According to their pitch guide, the standard rate for a commentary piece written by experts at think tanks, research institutes, non-governmental organisations, academic institutions or government is 100 euros. For journalists, they state that they pay a competitive rate for feature stories, news analysis, interviews, videos and investigations on issues affecting the state of democracy in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe. To learn more, refer to this page.
Al-Monitor is a website that provides in-depth coverage of the Middle East. They want original articles (no more than 1,200 words and no less than 600 words). Writers should send a pitch first. They do not list the pay rates for the essays publicly, but according to an old payment report, they paid $0.19 per word for a 1,300-word news story. For details, refer to their submission guidelines.
Adweek is a source of news and insight for marketers, agencies, and media. They reach an engaged audience of over 6 million professionals. According to a payment report, they paid $0.50 per word for a feature of 980 words. To submit your pitch, refer to this page.
Bon Appétit is a magazine that features recipes, cooking tips, reviews, and more. They are seeking “mid-to-long form reported articles that reflect the food world right now; profiles of fascinating, awesome people in food; hot takes on minuscule details like folding pizza; and personal essays with a strong angle.” According to their pitch guide, their standard rates begin at $250 for stories in the 400-word range. To pitch them, refer to this page.
The Journalist is the magazine of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ). They publish 6 times a year. They aim to give their “members comprehensive news and features on their industries and the union's activities.” To contact them, refer to this page.
The Guardian is “the world's leading liberal voice, since 1821.” They cover news, opinion, sport, culture, and lifestyle. According to their contributors’ guide, “unless you are already an established contributor, it is most unlikely that the editor will ‘order’ or commission a contribution from you.” A payment reports indicates that they paid $0.38 per word. You can also check out their rates in the ''fees'' section here. For more details, refer to their contributors' guide.
Amateur Photographer is “the world’s oldest consumer weekly photographic magazine, first published in October 1884.” They feature photography news, reviews, buying guides, interviews, and more. Pay rates are not mentiond. To learn how to pitch them, refer to this page.
EGM is a website about video games. They are looking for gaming stories. Their focus is on feature stories in 3 main categories which are: reporting, profiles, and perspectives. They also publish scored reviews. According to a payment report from 2020, they pay $400 for feature articles. To contact the editors, visit this 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.
Glamour UK covers beauty, fashion, entertainment, lifestyle, and celebrity news. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.27 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
The Travel Tacoma + Pierce County Official Visitor Guide covers “the wealth of dining, art, culture, and outdoor adventure found in Tacoma and its surrounding Pierce County communities.” Our previous research indicated they were seeking pitches for fresh takes for first-time visitors and that pay was $0.70 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
The Ken is a digital publication that publishes one story from India every week day. In terms of subject matter, they are focused on “technology (spanning fintech, Big Tech, SaaS, and telecom), startups (EVs, food tech, etc.), science, healthcare, retail, and education.” They want original, analytical, fact-based, and well narrated stories. Their preferred story length is 1,500 to 2,500 words. They also accept multimedia and data visualisations-led stories. According to their guidelines, they pay Rs 15 ( around $0.24 CAD) per word for regular stories and Rs 2,500 (around $39.40 CAD) per chart for data stories. They pay a 25% kill fee. Details here.
Toggl is a time tracking software for small businesses and freelancers. They cover productivity and time management related topics on their blog. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.25 per word for a 1200-word piece. If you want to write about Toggl, send an email to press@toggl.com. To learn more about their blog, visit this page.
Canadian Geographic is a magazine by The Royal Canadian Geographical Society. They publish 6 times a year. Each issue features the latest science, technology, environment, culture, and travel stories from across Canada. According to a payment report, they paid $1.00 per word for a 1,500-word feature. For details, refer to their submission guidelines.
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.
Africa Science News Service is a website that covers science and technology with an African eye. According to an old payment report, they paid $1.00 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
Scientific American covers science discoveries and technology innovations. They “welcome ideas for articles on recent scientific discoveries, technical innovations and overviews of ongoing research.” The average length of their articles is about 2,000 to 4,000 words. They also welcome opinion and analysis (1,000 words). A payment reports indicates that they paid $0.50 per word. For details, refer to this page.