No Niche? No problem.
If you’re someone who loves the written word and who has wondered if you can get paid for writing, the answer is an emphatic yes. It is true that some kinds of writing can get you paid more easily and faster, but this is why MulitTalented writers are at a great advantage in this field.
We can work hard to get paid for our words so we can have time and money to invest in the kinds of projects that we want to do for fun. Writing can be both our hobby as well as our work. Plus, we have many more opportunities to get paid for our writing, because we’re not afraid to set foot in new fields, research, and write our best.
Don’t let people deter you from a life as a writer just because they don’t have vision enough to see that creative work is valuable, sellable, and what’s more—you’re good at it and can make it work, and you can get paid for your writing.
In this section of the blog you’ll find suggestions and links to various publications that pay writers for their work—and pay them well. Most of the posts in this section contain “evergreen” opportunities, meaning they’re not calls for pitches but information about publications that will pay for writing at various times of the year. Have a look, make a list, start pitching.
Want to get paid to write about education? While some education magazines only publish articles by teachers, students, or homeschooling parents, others open their submissions to any freelance writer with knowledge on the subject. Check out the list below and get paid to write about education. Note: Rates of Pay are in Us dollars unless … Read more
If you love trying out new products and sharing your opinion about them, why not get paid to write product reviews? There are several websites that will give you free products in exchange for reviews. But if you’re trying to build a freelance writing career, you need more than product. You need to get paid … Read more
Get paid to write about true crime and social justice Love a good crime story, but not really a fan of fictitious mystery? Perhaps true crime is where your awesome story telling lies. If this is so, why not get paid for your research and writing skills? Maybe social justice is more your thing, and … Read more
Get Paid to Write for Children Are you an aspiring children’s author? While you’re working on your children’s book, why not get your feet wet by writing for children’s publications? Here are a few magazines that pay (well) for pieces written for children. Who knows, by getting published in one of these, you may even … Read more
If you love to write about adventure sports and the great outdoors, you’re in luck. Here are six magazines that pay for sports and adventure writing. Remember, lists mean nothing without action. Be sure to do further research: read the writer’s guidelines for each magazine, read a few articles or back issues, and then write … Read more
Self-development and self-help publications are notorious for not paying writers. So much so, that when people ask if they can earn a living writing about self-development, they’re often steered in a different direction by other writers. This is puzzling, since the self-help industry is valuated at over $10 billion in the US alone. Whatever you … Read more
On Monday, I shared my finance writing mind map. Today, it’s time to share finance publications that pay writers. If you enjoy writing about finance, it’s a very easy flip to write for business publications, so make sure you check out that list as well. Here are some more publications that pay for articles on … Read more
If you enjoy writing about the diverse world of business, here are some places you should pitch. Remember that writing about business doesn’t have to be restricted to these outlets, though. Check out the business mind map to see exactly how many more writing opportunities you can find, all while growing your authority in the … Read more
If you’re a motorcycle aficionado and a writer, why not get paid to write about your passion? Rider is a magazine for motorcycle enthusiasts. Their audience consists of experienced and affluent motorcycle riders, so be sure to write accordingly. This is important: they want queries (not full manuscripts) by snail mail, but they will respond … Read more
Do you love to make a house a home—and write about it? Whether you like writing about simple home solutions or fancy interior design, here are some opportunities that would be right up your alley (or hallway). Add these five house and home magazines that pay writers to your pitching calendar. Then do your research: … Read more