AARP Bulletin focuses on news, policy, consumer issues, and stories impacting Americans age 50+. Some freelancers report compensation reaching $2 per word or over $500 per article. Details can be found here (https://www.aarp.org/aarp-press-center/).

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Afar publishes inclusive, thoughtful travel journalism that inspires and informs readers who care deeply about global experiences. Rates often start at $1 per word, with many freelance features reaching $2 per word. Writer guidelines are here (https://www.afar.com/about/contribute).

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Allure is a monthly Condé Nast publication focused on beauty, wellness, science, and culture. Print contributors have reported rates up to $2 per word, though digital rates vary and tend to be lower. Staff and contact details are available here (https://www.allure.com/about/allure-contact-information).

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Bloomberg Businessweek—published fifty times a year—covers global business, finance, markets, and economic trends. Freelance rates vary, but many writers report earning around $2 per word. Visit their website to identify the appropriate editor to contact: https://www.bloomberg.com/businessweek.

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Brides is an online wedding and lifestyle magazine offering in-depth features on gowns, planning, ceremonies, receptions, and honeymoon travel. Commissioned stories typically pay at least $1 per word, with some contributors reporting $2–$3 per word. Their About page is here (https://www.brides.com/about-us-4800059).

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Cosmopolitan is a globally renowned magazine for bold, curious, and ambitious women, and remains the top women’s glossy in the UK. Writer reports indicate that Cosmo UK often pays around $2 per article, though rates can vary. More information and pitching guidance can be found here (https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/about/a3280/about-cosmopolitan/).

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Discover Magazine delivers engaging science journalism—news, features, photography, and explanatory storytelling. Print writers earn at least $1 per word, with lower rates for web-only content. Submission guidelines are available here (https://www.discovermagazine.com/contact-us).

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Dwell covers design, architecture, technology, and modern living. They pay $1 per word for print features and about $0.50 per word for digital work. Pitching details can be found here (https://www.dwell.com/about).

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ESSENCE is the leading global media and commerce brand dedicated to Black women, reaching more than 20 million people with storytelling across platforms. Writer pay is typically $2 per word. Pitch information can be found here (https://www.essence.com/contact-us/).

EatingWell

EatingWell publishes award-winning journalism on food, nutrition, health, and sustainability. Freelancers report earning around $1 per word, though rates may be negotiated. Guidelines are here (https://www.eatingwell.com/about-us).

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Epic Magazine
Epic seeks narrative, cinematic nonfiction—stories with characters, emotion, and a clear arc. They do not accept explainers or straight news pieces. Epic pays up to $2 per word for strong, narrative-driven work. Submission information is located here (https://www.epicmagazine.com/pitch).

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Esquire
Esquire covers culture, politics, style, food, and longform storytelling with a distinct voice. Freelance rates generally fall in the $1–$2 per word range, depending on the assignment and experience. More information is available here (https://www.esquire.com/about/a8237/about-us/).

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FAR is a print and digital publication dedicated to experiential travel and immersive journeys. Magazine assignments generally start at $1 per word, while web pieces pay around $0.50 per word. More information is available here (https://far.media/pages/pitch).

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Fast Company – Work Life
Fast Company’s Work Life section (formerly Leadership) publishes stories from professionals on workplace culture, creativity, productivity, and leadership trends. Accepted freelance pieces may earn over $1 per word. Detailed guidelines are here (https://www.fastcompany.com/section/work-life-guidelines).

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FERN is a nonprofit newsroom producing deep, independent reporting on food, agriculture, labor, and the environment. Multiple freelancers report earning up to $2 per word, depending on story complexity. Pitch instructions can be found here (https://thefern.org/pitch/).

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Family Fun publishes creative activities, crafts, and kid-centered ideas for families with children ages 3–12. Freelancers can earn $1 per word or more. Writer information is available here (https://meredith.com/magazine/familyfun).

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Foreign Policy publishes deep reporting, opinion, and analysis on global politics, security, economics, and diplomacy. Accepted submissions pay $1 per word. Writer guidelines are here (https://foreignpolicy.com/submissions/).

Fortune is a global business magazine known for deep reporting on finance, tech, leadership, and the economy. Their freelance rates start at $1 per word. See their guidelines here (https://fortune.com/about/).

Glamour, a global Condé Nast brand focusing on beauty, style, culture, and women’s empowerment, provides accessible, high-quality journalism on the issues most important to women today. Many writers have been compensated at least $1 per word, often around $2 per word for features. Contact information is here (https://www.glamour.com/about).

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Good Housekeeping is a trusted lifestyle brand covering home, food, health, beauty, family, and product testing, and is also interested in longform narratives, deeply reported service pieces, and personal essays rooted in home and everyday life. Freelancers report pay in the $1–$2 per word range. Pitch and contact guidance is available here (https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/about/a31477087/contact-us/).

Harper’s Bazaar, a flagship Hearst publication since 1867, is a major fashion and culture magazine for style-leading women. Freelancers often receive around $2 per word. Contact details are listed here (https://www.harpersbazaar.com/about/a1945/about-us/).

Harvard Business Review publishes research-backed insights on leadership, management, and organizational performance. Contributors may earn up to $2 per word, with potential performance bonuses. Full guidelines are here (https://hbr.org/guidelines).

Leader’s Edge, produced by The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers, publishes award-winning content on regulation, risk, leadership, technology, and global business issues. Pay is generally $2 per word or more, especially for investigative work. Contact information is available here (https://www.ciab.com/leadersedge/).

Learning for Justice, a project of the Southern Poverty Law Center, publishes stories that support racial equity, social justice, and human rights. They pay $1 per word. Their About page is here (https://www.learningforjustice.org/about).

 

Marie Claire highlights women’s lives across fashion, culture, global issues, and investigative journalism. Commissioned pieces typically pay $1 per word or more, with many freelancers reporting $2 per word. Their About/Contact page is available here (https://www.marieclaire.com/about/a19526206/about-us/).

Maxim is a men’s lifestyle magazine covering culture, relationships, entertainment, sports, and style. Writer experiences vary, but some contributors report receiving up to $2 per word. Contact information for pitching and submissions can be found here (https://www.maxim.com/contact-us/).

Men’s Journal covers adventure, travel, fitness, gear, food, drink, and lifestyle topics. Rates vary but often fall in the $2 per word range for feature work. More information: https://www.mensjournal.com/about/.

MIT Technology Review is an independent digital-first media outlet that explores how emerging technologies shape society and public policy. Published bi-monthly and owned by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the magazine welcomes pitches for news, features, profiles, opinion pieces, and more. Reported rates can reach $2 per word for deeply reported stories. Pitch information is available here (https://www.technologyreview.com/about/pitch-guidelines/).

National Parks, a quarterly publication of the National Parks Conservation Association, features strong photography and deeply reported writing on park protection and natural resources. Their pay ranges from $0.75 to $1 per word, depending on experience. Submission details are here (https://www.npca.org/articles/2679-writer-guidelines).

New Scientist, based in London, is a leading popular-science magazine covering breakthroughs across science, technology, and the environment. They pay approximately $1 per word, with slight variation depending on assignment. Their detailed submission guidelines are here (https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25333710-700-how-to-get-published-in-new-scientist/).

Outside covers outdoor adventure, sports, fitness, culture, gear, travel, and longform narrative journalism. Feature stories often pay up to $1 per word, with some variation for experience level and department. Contributor guidelines are here (https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/media/outside-magazine-writers-guidelines/).

Outside/In explores the intersection of the natural world, science, environmental questions, and human curiosity. They produce reported stories about nature, the outdoors, and how we use the environment. When they work with freelance reporters or producers, pay is often around $1 per word or comparable project fees, with some contributors earning up to $2,000 per piece. Learn more here (https://www.outsideinradio.org).

 

Parents offers trustworthy guidance and community support for raising confident, compassionate children. Freelance reports vary, but many writers receive $1–$2 per word. Editorial guidelines are listed here (https://www.parents.com/about/parents-magazine-submission-guidelines/).

Popular Science accepts pitches about bold scientific and technological advances, particularly those tied to environment and sustainability. Past reports show pay up to $2 per word. Freelance guidelines are available here (https://www.popsci.com/pitch-guidelines/).

 

Prevention is a leading health and wellness publication providing practical, evidence-based advice to support physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Editorial contact information is listed here (https://www.prevention.com/about/a20482523/contact-prevention/).

Psychology Today publishes accessible, research-informed pieces about human behavior, mental health, well-being, and relationships. Writers report earning around $1 per word. Writer guidelines are here (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/write).

Quanta specializes in deeply reported stories on mathematics, theoretical physics, computer science, and foundational life sciences. Reported rates reach up to $2 per word, though they can vary. Contact information is located here (https://www.quantamagazine.org/contact/).

The Blacklight is Amsterdam News’ investigative journalism unit, focused on exposing wrongdoing and elevating stories that impact communities of color in New York and beyond. Longform pieces are paid at $2 per word. Details are available here (https://www.amsterdamnews.com/blacklight/).

The Drift publishes longform essays, criticism, fiction, poetry, and interviews from emerging and boundary-pushing writers. They pay up to $2,000 per essay. Submission guidelines are here (https://www.thedriftmag.com/submissions/).

The New Republic covers U.S. politics, culture, and current affairs from a progressive perspective. They accept both unsolicited submissions and pitches via email. Rates are typically $2–$3 per word. Full guidelines are here (https://newrepublic.com/pages/pitch-guidelines).

The New York Times accepts opinion essays up to 1,200 words on a wide range of topics from politics to culture to personal perspective. Writers commonly report rates of up to $1 per word. Opinion submission information is here (https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/16/opinion/submit-oped-essay.html).

The New Yorker publishes investigative journalism, commentary, fiction, satire, poetry, criticism, and cultural reporting. Freelancers note that payment begins at $1 per word, with variation by section. General information is here (https://www.newyorker.com/about).

The Sun is a monthly, ad-free magazine publishing personal essays, fiction, poetry, and photography. Writers generally receive $1 per word for commissioned work. Details are available here (https://www.thesunmagazine.org/submit).

Vogue is a global fashion and lifestyle authority covering haute couture, culture, beauty, and current trends. They are open to timely freelance features, typically paying between $1–$2 per word (sometimes higher). Explore Vogue here (https://www.vogue.com/about-vogue).

WIRED is a premier technology and culture magazine covering innovation, emerging tech, science, and the ways these forces shape our world. They consider pitches for in-depth features, analysis, and reviews. WIRED pays set project fees based on length, reporting intensity, and time commitment, starting around $2,500 and increasing from there. Pitch guidelines are available here (https://www.wired.com/about/pitch/).