Want to start writing but have zero experience? Are you a freelance writer who wants to build his portfolio and start a freelance writing business? or just want to get paid through writing. Here’s a list you shouldn’t want to miss.

Thinking of starting a freelance writing business?

If you want to start a freelance writing business you may want to read my interview with Andrea Spanik. You wouldn’t believe how easy it is to start a freelance writing career.

Now let’s say you are pretty new in the industry and scared on how to make it to the big world. All it takes is just your passion to write and just do it. Let me give you the list of the best sites that accept submissions from writers of all level

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Here are 20 best freelance writing sites that pay.

Healthy Living Magazine-

Are you a health buff and a writer at the same time? Here’s a perfect site for you. You just need to wait for six days to know if you’re submission made it. Definitely, an advantage compares to other writing sites that you need to wait for ages before knowing if your article was accepted for publication.

Income Diary-

Here’s an awesome site that lets you write your expertise on making money online. Especially if you have experience in social media and web traffic then this site is a sure hit to you. Pays around $200 per article.

Cracked-

If you think you have a great sense of humor and you know you can write something creative and funny. This place is for you, No experience necessary. The site also prefers list-like kind of articles for people to read. Examples like: 26 Halloween costumes that shouldn’t exist. So, go ahead and make money while making people laugh.

Her view from home–

Hurray newbie writers! here’s a cool site for you. This company may not be the highest paying site on the list but it’s a good place for newbie writers to gain experience and earn money at the same time. They prefer  600-800 word article. And they pay up to $100 for 4,000 page views. 

The Sun Magazine–

If you like writing fiction, you can send them to this site but not just fiction. They also accept non-fiction and poetry. They pay poetry from $100 to $250 and essays start from $300 to $2,500. Pure awesomeness! The site provides sample work so writers will have an idea. 

Writer Access–

If you’ve been reading my posts you will notice that I mentioned this site already. Simply because they are noob-friendly. You will be paid based on your ratings. Ratings are the number of stars based on your skills, proficiency, and experience. 

So if you’re a beginner you’ll start with a star the letS it grow by improving your writing. The higher the number of stars the higher the rate per word.

 

Cricket Media-

This company publishes children’s magazine. They accept writers of all levels. They even accept writings and artworks from children 14 years old and above. What I like about Cricket Media is they are committed to a diverse literary culture, 

they welcome works from underrepresented groups (people of color, people with disabilities,LGBTQAI,+folks, and other marginalized peoples)Better check this site for sure. 

The Chicken Soup For The Soul

I grew up reading these kinds of books and been wanting to send one myself. If you have some inspirational story to share. Don’t hesitate to submit your article and get paid $200. Just make sure you submit at least 1,200 or less. 

You will be paid after the book has been published and you will receive 10 free copies of the book. And, just like any other companies. Read the guidelines before submitting. 

Freelance Mom-

Here’s a site for moms to share their advice and tips. You don’t have to be a millennial mom just to submit one. But a mother who can give current practical and actionable advice and tips to other mothers. They clearly emphasize that in their guidelines. Pay is between $75 to $100.

Vibrant Life-

This lifestyle magazine mainly focuses on physical, mental health and spiritual balance of lifestyle for men and women. If you have good advice and health information that can help their readers you can submit an article. 

Make sure that it’s a maximum of 1000 words for featured articles and 450 to 600 words for short articles. They pay from $100 up to $300 per article.

Transitions Abroad-

If you love to write about your travels, make sure to check this site. Transitions abroad accept articles that have got to do with traveling and living abroad.

Teaching abroad, studying, living, moving abroad. Volunteering, high school programs, family vacations, etc. They pay through PayPal starting from $75 up to $150.

Crowd Content-

Here’s a site to write articles like product descriptions, website content, social media posts and more. Although this site has a lot of bad reviews. Why are there a lot of writers working with this company?! 

Simple. These writers are patient enough and obedient to follow the companies rules, standards. So, This company may not be for everyone but you can still give it a try.

Listverse-

Here’s one interesting site perfect for inexperienced writers building up their portfolio. This company accepts articles in a list form that are interesting. No experience? Not a problem. 

You just need to have a sense of humor, great English and the passion to write unusual/interesting things. They pay $100 if they think your article is something that readers would be interested in.

Cosmopolitan-

Do you have an interesting, funny or even a heart-warming college experience that you can share to the world? Cosmo needs your article. Stories of friendship, partying, class, dating, working etc.

As long as it stands out. They will pay you $100. And will hit you up for future assignments.  

Wanderlust-

This travel magazine is a bit different from other common travel sites that features mostly a narrative type of articles. Wanderlust prefers a round-up of tips, advice, and guides that would benefit the readers. 

So, if you are good at listing facts and or tips, this one’s for you. They pay fact pages £90 per page  while  feature magazine is £220 per 1000 words

The Travel Writer’s Life-

Just like wanderlust, this site accepts articles that are more into giving tips and information with travels. As well as making some income as a travel writer and other related articles.

They pay from $50 up to $200. Make sure to read their guidelines before submitting your article.

BlogPaws

Do you have pets? Do you like writing pet-related topics? Here’s something for you. The site has its own guidelines that provide all the help you need. Especially which topic to write about. 

Remember that they accept editorial content only. Once accepted they will pay $75 per article. Although this site doesn’t have the highest pay for writers. This is still a good place to start for beginners.

Carolina Parent-

Is an online parenting magazine. Their readers are usually parents, teachers, child-care providers and other advocates for newborns through teenagers. knowing their readers, you’ll have an idea what kind of articles they need. 

They pay depends on the content and length of the article. They generally pay around $100 to $300 per article

oc87 Recovery Diaries-

If you have a recovery story about battling anxiety, depression, OCD, etc. Here’s something for you. You provide a good story that will help many people, at the same time you earn from it. I know most people are afraid or don’t know how to share it. 

This is a good place to start. Just imagine this, you’ll feel good knowing your story will sure to inspire and help others. Their mission is to bust stigma and combat the shame and secrecy that so often surrounds mental health challenges.

Dollar Stretcher-

The site’s goal is to provide specific ways on how people can save time and money. But before you send your “8 ways to save on groceries” Take note that the company wants a more in-depth article that specifically provides practical help on how people can stretch their dollars and would prefer quotes from relevant experts on the topic. 

So make sure to read the guidelines before you go writing and submitting. Payment is sent either checks or PayPal.

Loaded Landscapes- 

Here’s a site that looks for both writers and photography enthusiasts. If you can write articles on landscapes, nature, wildlife, and travel. You may want to check this one. They prefer tips, tutorials, guides to location of interest, showcases inspirations, and interviews. Pay starts from $20 -$150 per article.

If you want to start a freelance writing career but just so clueless where and how? You may want to check Freelance Writing Simplified by Andrea Spanik, It will definitely change your point of view on writing and giving you that tad push to start.

More Freelance Writing Jobs.

You can also check Contena. It’s a site that provides writing jobs for freelance writers. And they have tons of jobs to choose from. Furthermore, You can even upgrade so that it can guide you more on how to get more job offers.

Get paid to blog and make a passive income.

But of course, if you like to use your writing skills through blogging. It’s definitely a good choice. You can read How to start a profitable blog and start making money just like yours truly.

English is my second language and I’m no writer. But I didn’t let it stand my way. I just started over a year ago and it now turned into a passive income that helps provide for my family.

I hope this list gives you an idea of what site would fit your passion to write. Best of luck!

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