Photo by Icons8 Team on Unsplash Writing online hasn’t always been easy. As writers, many of us have been underpaid, overworked, or simply not appreciated for our efforts. Getting through that beginning phase of rejection and failure is no easy task, and it often takes a heavy financial toll on our lives.
That’s why it’s important to understand the options we have, from which we can devise viable solutions that keep us going. A lot of writers are mistaken to think that their options are limited to small freelance gigs or popular platforms like Medium and Vocal.
The fact is, a variety of websites and publications online are willing to pay handsomely for your writing. These places can help struggling writers and boost the earnings of well-established writers.
Below is a list of 7 websites paying up to $700 an hour from some of the best online writing options out there that can help you get started on earning the money you deserve for your work. 1. Chicken Soup for the Soul
Chicken Soup for the Soul has been an inclusive and socially conscious writing publication since 1993; allowing people and stories of large diversities to succeed on their platform.
They focus on stories of inspiration, entertainment, wellness, positivity, and oddly enough, pet food as well. Here are some of the other topics they accept: Dogs & Cats
Family
Comedy
Poems
Impact of Chicken Soup for the Soul Story on you
Advice & positive thinking
If any of the above topics interest you, consider showcasing your talent in exchange for heavy compensation. Your writing will also be published in one of their books. How much can you earn?
If your story or poem is published by Chicken Soup for the Soul, you will be paid $200 for the publication of the book your short writing piece is featured in. You will also receive 10 copies of the book which features your writing.
Although writing for this particular publication takes a bit more time and effort in order to produce actual good writing in contrast to a casual piece, $200 an article is definitely worth it.
I recommend you to focus on poems, especially if you’re experienced in literature and poem writing. This is because there can be less competition in that area as most modern writers prefer writing stories, and overall poems are shorter and simpler in a way. How to get started
You can get started via their submission page in which you’ll learn all about their guidelines and the detailed processes to submit: Note that their submissions have deadlines so make sure to meet them in time. Photo by Max Griss on Unsplash 2. From Day One
From Day One is an online publication focused on society, motivation and business. They are looking for stories on how to motivate employees and build business relationships with customers and the overall community.
They’re constantly seeking pitches from writers; and if you have any experience or are interested in writing about any of these topics, From Day One is ready to compensate you handsomely for your work. How much can you earn?
An article is expected to be within the range of 800–1000 words, which is equivalent to around a 3–4 minute read.Surprisingly, From Day One is willing to pay $200-$300 per article ; which equates to at least $200 dollars per hour of writing depending on your writing speed ( 3–4 minute casual reads can definitely be written in an hour ).I recommend keeping your articles bite-sized and as short as possible to maximize your chances of success with minimal effort. How to get started You can get started with contributing to From Day One via the link below: Make sure to check if you have met all its guidelines and read over the general information again. Photo by krakenimages on Unsplash 3. Great Escape Great Escape Publishing is another place where you can get paid for simply sharing your experiences. This particular publication focuses on articles related to “the craft and business of getting paid to travel.”They also accept interviews with successful members, but they emphasize how they will NOT publish straight-up travel articles.More or less, Great Escape wants to hear about your successes in getting paid and your experiences in general. They get into the guidelines of what you should be writing more on their writer’s guidelines site here .You can also get a sense of what types of articles they accept and don’t ( if the whole guideline is confusing to you ) […]
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