I often mention various websites that pay you to write. These are mainly content sites and factories that offer regular assignments that you can grab and work on at your leisure.
Most of these sites don’t pay very well, although it’s good to have access to them when you need money in a pinch.
Today I thought it might be fun to make a list of blogs that pay you for guest posts! As you know, most sites don’t pay you for guest posting.
Your reward is usually seen as signing up at the end where you can promote your own site or services.
But some sites not only pay for guest posts, but they also pay quite well for guest posts.
Although guest posts are generally one-off or very occasional writing opportunities, they are great for getting your name out there and improving the rankings of your blog or website if you have one.
Additionally, there is no guarantee that the following sites will accept your submissions. If not, try not to get discouraged: you can always submit your work elsewhere. Some of the sites below will allow you to have a signature and others will not.
One last thing to know before you jump in: Some of these sites are very selective and work best for experienced writers with a portfolio, while others are much more accessible to beginners. I tried to note which is which so you can set the right expectations.
5 Reputable Sites That Pay You for Guest Posting
Elite Personal Finance – Paid $300 per guest post for personal finance articles covering topics like loans, credit cards, identity theft, making money online and saving money. Posts should be 1,000 to 3,000 words. They are open to recurring work with reliable writers, making them a great option if personal finance is your niche. Perhaps a good choice for intermediate to experienced writers.
Listeverse – Paid $100 for great lists of at least 10 items. You don’t need to be an expert writer, you just need a love of unusual or interesting topics and strong English skills. This is one of the most beginner-friendly options on this list. I looked at them in more detail here.
Read. Learn. To write – Paid $50 per message for personal essays about your experiences reading, learning, and writing. Posts should be between 500 and 1,200 words. It’s a good starting point for new writers who have something authentic to say about books, literacy, or the writing life.
Long readings – Paid $500 for personal essays$350 for curated playlists and 50 cents per word for flagged features. This is one of the more prestigious options on the list and is best suited to experienced writers who have published music videos. Read their submission guidelines carefully before launching, as they have specific preferences per publisher.
Earn a living by writing – Paid $150 to $230 per guest postwith higher rates for longer pieces assigned by the publisher. Run by veteran freelance writing coach Carol Tice, this site is entirely focused on helping writers build a lasting career. Guest posts should offer practical, first-hand advice to freelance writers. An ideal solution if writing is your area of expertise and you have real experience to share.
Tips for getting your submissions accepted
It goes without saying, but these websites try to pay writers a fair rate, so they look for unique, high-quality content.
Here are a few things you should do to have the best chance of getting your content accepted to get paid!
Read the instructions carefully
Each of the sites above has its own submission requirements. Some of them may accept you to submit an article without presenting it first. Others may require you to present an idea to them before they even review your content.
You’ll save yourself time and frustration if you read their submission requirements carefully before submitting any of your work.
Search the website and try to send something new and fresh
Look at the topics covered on the website you’re considering writing for and try to come up with something unique that hasn’t been written before, while still remaining in line with their niche.
Your submission or pitch will receive more consideration if it covers a new topic or a new angle on an existing topic. These webmasters want to share content that will excite their readers.
If you are new to writing and want to develop your skills and clips before submitting to some of the highest paying sites, proofreading is a great complementary skill to develop alongside writing. This sharpens your attention to detail and can itself become a source of income at home.
Do you know of any other sites that accept guest posts?
I would love to continue adding sites to this list! If you know of any other blogs or websites that currently pay for guest posts, let me know and I’ll try to add them.
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Want even more freelance writing opportunities?
If guest posting sounds appealing but you also want access to more consistent freelance writing work, Flexible jobs worth the detour. Unlike the one-off submissions above, FlexJobs is a job site specifically designed for remote and flexible work.
They regularly list freelance writing, editing, and content creation jobs from real companies that pay well and hire continuously.
If you are also interested in other types of work from home without a phoneFlexJobs also covers these categories.
Here’s what sets FlexJobs apart for writers:
- Each ad is searched and verified by a human before it goes live, no scams, no content factories paying cents
- Jobs come from well-known and reputable companiesno anonymous messages
- Announcements include independent, part-time and full-time write and edit roles so you can find something that fits your schedule
- No advertising on the site, just a clean, distraction-free job search
- Updated five days a week with hundreds of new remote jobs in every category, including writing
- You can try it for only $2.95 for 14 full days and cancel at any time if it doesn’t suit you
Good luck to you!
Anna Thurman is a work-from-home blogger and mom of two. She has been researching and reviewing remote jobs for over 15 years. His findings are published weekly here on Real Ways to Earn.
