Freelance Writing Jobs — Content Markets
Make Hundreds of Dollars Writing For These Websites
Medium is not the only place you can make money writing online; pitch these websites your article ideas.
A lot of people flock to Medium to make money online, and whereas it is certainly possible, there are lots of places that people can sell their writing to make money. Keep reading to find 3 websites that will love to read your pitches to see if you are a fit for their website. Even if you are already making money on Medium, blogging, or through other writing-related activities, there are always more opportunities for you to pursue.
Pregnant Chicken
Website: Pregnant Chicken
Guidelines: Pregnant Chicken Guidelines
Send Story Query To: Fill out the online licensing agreement and then email [email protected]
Looking For: Nonfiction
Payment: $100.00
Accepts Simultaneous Submissions: No
Pays Writers on Assignment: No
More Info:
Pregnant Chicken is a website that covers topics from getting pregnant to parenthood and everything in between. Pregnant Chicken’s About Me Page says:
“The Goal of this site is to make people feel prepared and excited about having a baby.”
Nonfiction: They are looking for engaging articles and content. They are specifically looking for informational articles, advice, and tips. They also look at pieces that are either emotional or funny. Payment is $300.00 per accepted post. There is no hard word count limit, but it must be at least 300 words long.
Fido Friendly Magazine
Website: Fido Friendly Magazine
Guidelines: none online
Send Story Query To: [email protected]
Looking For: Nonfiction
Payment: $0.10–0.20 / word
Accepts Simultaneous Submissions: Yes
Pays Writers on Assignment: No
More Info:
Fido Friendly Magazine has quarterly issues. They are 95% freelance written and have a circulation of 50,000. They offer writers a kill fee of 25% and a byline.
This magazine focuses on things to do when traveling with your dog.
Nonfiction: They are looking for essays, general interest, how-to, travel with dogs, humor, inspirations, interview, personal experiences, and travel. 600–1200 words, 10–20 cents a word.
Columns: Fido Friendly City (a city where dogs have a lot of opportunities for entertainment like dog parks, sports, shopping, and restaurants). 10–20 cents a word.
Fiction: Adventure (dog). 600–1200 words, 10–20 cents a word.
Eater
Website: Eater Website
Guidelines: Eater Guidelines
Send Story Pitches or Completed Manuscripts To: Follow the directions on the guidelines page.
Looking For: Nonfiction
Payment: unlisted on the website but reported from 10 cents a word to up to 67 cents a word.
Accepts Simultaneous Submissions: No
Pays Writers on Assignment: No
More Info:
Eater is an online website that focuses on food, wine, and travel.
Nonfiction: They are looking for 6 different types of nonfiction articles — reports, long-form, travel, voices, shopping, and eater at home.
- Reports — 1800 words or less. Some examples are the particulars of restaurant operations or world food curiosities.
- Longform — 3500–4000 words, extensive research and reporting is involved.
- Travel — Specifically looking for pieces that have local or native perspectives on the food and culture that is being covered.
- Voices — These are 1st personal pieces; they are opinion or personal experience related.
- Shopping — This section spotlights specific products or product roundups.
- Eater at Home — examples include essays attached to recipes, trends, specific foods.
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