22+ Websites That Pay Writers for Guest Posts

If you’ve been wanting to start earning money as a freelance writer, or just have some interesting stories to share and would like to do some one-off writing and publish your article online for extra money, paid guests post opportunities are just what you need.

When I first got into freelance writing, I was eager to build up my portfolio so I could get hired for ongoing gigs. I had mostly a journalism-based portfolio at the beginning so I knew I needed to diversify it with blog posts and articles on different websites.

Doing guest posts is one of the best ways to build up your portfolio and get your name/work out there, but usually, guest posts opportunities are not paid.

Most of the guest posts I did at the beginning were for free but my very first one was paid and it felt great to receive compensation for all my hard work.

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That being said, if you’re looking to earn money from freelance writing rather quickly, paid guest posts are the way to go so you can earn as you build up your portfolio.

I’ve seen quite a few posts online with links to websites that pay for articles but a lot of the information is outdated. That being said, I plan to update this regularly so the information is always valid.

Whether you are looking to write about parenting, fashion, finance, sports, law, technology, travel, food etc. here are 22+ websites that will pay you for a guest post!

1. A Fine Parent

A Fine Parent was my first paid guest post opportunity. If you like writing about parenting topics, they pay $75 per article but you must send an outline first.

Currently, they are not accepting guest posts as they have enough articles to run through July. However, you can sign up to receive notifications for when they’ll open up submissions again here or just check in on the website in August when they’ll most likely invite writers to submit paid guest posts again. But disregard the “2022 update”, they do accept submissions month to month!

2. Longreads

If you’re interested in long-form journalism, Longreads pays $350+ for long-form content (usually 1,000 words and higher). They also include some of their favorite posts so you can get a feel for what they like and accept. Be sure to check out their submission guidelines before you pitch!

3. Travel and Leisure Magazine

If you’re a travel enthusiast, this digital magazine is run 95% by freelancers. They pay a flat rate, and it varies based on your article. However, they do pay upon submission.

Find out more about submitting your writing to this site here.

4. Ecommerce Insiders

If you’re an expert in writing about online businesses, specifically those in the retail space, you can submit a guest post to Ecommerce Insiders and get paid for it. Their pay structure is $75 for articles between 400-600 words and up to $150 for articles that have 600+ words.

Learn more here.

5. Just Parents

Just Parents is another parenting website that pays $50 per guest post. Find out more here.

6. Income Diary

This is another personal finance and side hustle/freelance blog that pays writers $100+ for articles that are 2,000 words and higher. Find out more here.

7. Doctor of Credit

Doctor of Credit is a personal finance site that accepts guest posts about credit and similar financial topics. They pay $50 per post and may consider working long-term with a writer who can consistently submit quality blog posts.

These submission requirements are from a few years ago but are still valid because I see that the admin on the site still actively monitors the page and responds to comments.

8. A List Apart

This is a digital technology website that posts content about web design, web development, and web content. They pay $50 per mini-post, $100 per article, and $200 per feature. Check out their submission guidelines here.

9. AppStorm

If you love your Apple devices, you can really cash in by writing a guest post for AppStorm. AppStorm publishes articles that discuss apps for the iPad. They pay $60 per submission and you can write an in-depth review, a how-to article on how to use a specific app or a roundup post. Learn more here.

10. The Great Escape

This is another travel website that pays writers. They pay $50-$75 for articles they request for the website, $100-$150 for interviews and personal stories, and $150-$200 for articles with specific income advice a reader can print and follow to earn more income.

Learn more by checking out their submission requirements.

11. Funny Times

If you are confident in your ability to tell funny stories and jokes, you can submit a guest post to this website for $75. They also accept funny cartoon drawings for $30-$50.

Learn more here.

12. SitePoint

Are you developer or designer that loves to write about CSS, JavaScript, Python, and more? This site will pay you up to $200 per article. They love to accept guest posts and are consistently looking for writers.

Check out their submission guidelines here.

13. LiisBeth

LiisBeth welcomes intellectual service articles, profiles, policy critiques, op-eds, interviews, and personal stories regarding experiences in the start-up space from a feminine perspective.

While they don’t have specific pay, on average, they pay $250-$2000 per piece depending on the type of work, the original research involved, and length (typically 500-2000 words).

Read more about their submission guidelines here.

14. Cosmopolitan

Cosmopolitan is a popular magazine you might have heard of. They pay around $1 per word and accept guest submissions on topics ranging from fashion, beauty, and lifestyle.

Learn more here.

15. Tutorial Board

If you have effect, design, or graphic skills and can write an excellent tutorial to help others, submit a guest post for Tutorial Board. The site pays up to $150 per post. You can find what they’re looking for and learn more here.

16. transitionsAbroad

If you love to travel and want to write about vacations, long-term travel, and even being a nomad, you can write for TransitionsAbroad and earn up to $150 per submission. They are currently redesigning their site (as of October 2024) so they aren’t accepting submissions until they’ve finished, but check in often! 

You can send your pitches here.

17. The Atlantic

The Atlantic is a popular website that is always interested in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry submissions. Their mental health section reportedly pays writers up to $200 per guest post.

Learn more about contributing to the Atlantic here.

18. SB Nation

SB Nation pays for some sports contributions. I did some digging and couldn’t find much about their current rates. If you really want to write about sports, you should reach out to them by sending a pitch and negotiating your pay.

19. LadyQ’s

LadyQ’s is a women’s site that pays writer’s a base of $50 per opinion and editorial pieces, how-to articles, and product reviews. You can find contributor guidelines and instructions for how to submit your pitches here.

20. Loaded Landscapes

Loaded Landscapes is a photography blog that focuses on articles related to landscape, nature, wildlife, and travel photography. Writers are paid $20-$150 depending on the article and the writer’s experience. To apply, click here.

21. Blogger Hangout

Blogger Hangout is a place for writers to go to understand blogging and become more successful at it. The target audience of Blogger Hangout is writers looking to make a full-time income from their blog. They pay $50 per blog post at this time. To apply, click here.

22. Elite Personal Finance

Elite Personal Finance writers shoot for posts between 1,000-3,000 words. Writers will make $300 per post. A few of the accepted topics with Elite Personal Finance are loans, credit cards, identity theft, and credit reports. For more information, you can click here.

23. Make a Living Writing

Make a Living Writing pays $150-$230 per post on topics like blogging, copywriting, ghostwriting, and other blogging niches. For more information, check out their guest post submission guidelines here.

Have you ever heard of or written for any of these sites? What would you add to the list? Do you have any questions for me about freelance writing and submitting guest posts?