5 Magazines That Pay Writers at Least $1 per Word

Writers always want their writing to reach more and more readers. As writers, we feel happy if our writing brings value to reader’s life and somehow helps them.

Publications, journals, magazines, and websites really help in this case. They make it easier for a writer to reach various people.

When I started writing eight months ago, I also had a motto to reach different readers. And, I think every writer does the same.

However, to introduce my writing to several people, I started researching websites that will help me do that. And, thankfully, I found some. They don’t just increase readers but also pay writers at least $1 per word for their writing.

If you’re also a freelance writer and trying to reach more readers, then the following information may help you.

1. EatingWell

Their niche

EatingWell is a national food magazine that generally concentrates on healthy eating. This website covers articles about healthy recipes and meal plans, diets, healthy lifestyles, nutrition, food trends, etc. You can explore more on the website as well.

Submission guidelines

There is no specific formatting guideline. But to increase the chance to get accepted, follow the format of newly published articles. You can find additional info here.

Next steps

They prefer pitches through email. To submit your article you have to email the editor who is working on that topic. You can find the email addresses of the editors in that same article.

They will get back to you within 3 to 6 months if they find your pitch a perfect match for the EatingWell website.

Rate

EatingWell pays up to $1 per word.

2. Travel + Leisure

Their niche

Travel + Leisure is basically a travel magazine. It looks for pitches about trip ideas, travel guides, travel trends, trip inspiration, etc. Gather more info and examples on the website.

Submission guidelines

There are no specific guidelines for submission. But you can follow the formatting of newly published stories on the website.

Next steps

Pitch your story idea via email to [email protected]. You can find additional submission guidelines on this page of the website.

Rate

One writer from Who Pay Writers has reported getting $2 per word for print, but the digital rate varies. The website has not disclosed it publicly.

3. Hakai Magazine

Their niche

Hakai magazine features articles on coastal science, society, and the environment. Explore more on the website.

Submission guidelines

Hakai Magazine has a bundle of guidelines for submissions for different sections.

Next steps

You can email the editors to send your pitches. For each section email address is different. You can find them here.

Rate

According to Who Pay Writers, the website pays $1.05 per word. But the rates can vary depending on your article.

4. AARP The Magazine

Their niche

AARP The Magazine features articles about money, health, fitness, travel, personal essays, relationship, etc. Gather more info on the website.

Submission guidelines

Follow their submission guidelines here.

Next steps

To submit your article, you’ve to pitch your article idea via email to [email protected]. Send only plain text on the email body (no attachments).

Rate

Who Pay Writers states that AARP Magazine pays $1.50 per word, but the rates can extend to $2 per word for print.

5. Popular Science

Their niche

Popular Science magazine aims to serve its readers by informing them about the progress of technology and its impact on their daily lives.

It focuses on topics about technology, science, automobiles, recreation, the environment, electronics, aviation and space, software, and computer. Find more information from the website.

Submission guidelines

Guidelines, word limit, and additional information are on the website itself.

Next steps

You can submit your story to [email protected]. But don’t send the complete article. Instead, submit only queries. They will respond to you if they find your submission interesting. You can gather more information here.

Rate

According to Who Pay Writers, the average pay rate for Popular Science is $1.12 per word.

Final thoughts

Too often, success as a writer takes a lot of time.

However, hunting for success in writing is like walking on a slippery road. It’ll be hard but not impossible. Writers who are successful and making five to six-figure incomes have also crossed this slippery path.

And I’ll be the one encouraging you by saying that I also have been ignored and rejected many times. And, honestly, I learned many things from rejections. That’s why I also inspire you to learn from rejections instead of getting disheartened.

Enjoy the whole process and keep going as it’ll let you create the best.