How to Find Work From Home: Write for Us

As I have explained in other hubs, when I first started trying to find ways to find work from home writing, I naturally assumed I would be able to type in a search term and just bring up a list of websites that would want me to do writing for them----not!

Only after many hours of searching and compiling did I begin to see a pattern as to the different ways writers are paid for writing: ghostwriting, revenue sharing, pay for reviews, etc.

As I found information, I started making a list and dividing the websites into the different categories that have become the subject of my Hubs.

For this particular category, I have collected a list of websites that are actively advertising for writers by including a page on their website named "Write for Us". These are not content mills, although some do pay upfront or upon publication. You don't have to bid on these jobs, although you will need to email some of them in advance to ask if they are interested in your article, and you won't be sharing revenue for selling articles to these sites. Your article will give you exposure and a nice link to your work to put on your resume besides better than average pay in most cases.

Before submitting an idea or a finished piece of work, it is always a good idea to look over the style and subject matter of the site in advance. For example, you would not want to submit an article on a subject that has already been covered recently or even off topic in an inappropriate style.

How did I find these websites asking for writer's submissions? I typed in the search term: "Write for Us" in Google and this is what I got:

American Ceramics Society
$25 per blog and $350 for 1,000 words to $950 for 5000 words.

Animation Arena
Need writers or bloggers to submit reviews of video games, comic books, movies, etc. The pay is $15 per review. Can do up to 10 reviews per month.

Backpacker
Looking for writers to submit articles on hiking, backpack destinations in the U.S., etc. The pay is $0.60 to $1.00 per word.

Bird Talk
Pays 100 up to $400 for articles on bird care and for photos.

Blissfully Domestic PR9
$25 for articles

Boulevard Magazine
Fiction and non-fiction. Poetry $25 up to $500, Fiction $50 to $500. $50 up to $500.

Brainblogger.com
Topics are multidimensional — biological, psychological, and sociological — perspectives. We welcome authors from all backgrounds to join our team. Pay is not stated.

Chainbooks
Wants writers to write on all subjects and themes. Pays $25 per chapter

Commentarista
Looking for freelance writers for commentary on variety of subjects. 400-800 words in length. Payment $10

Content Current
This website is in need of freelance writers to submit articles online and they pay per word. The approval process is a little longer than some but the pay is good!

Content Quake
Content Quake accepts applications from bloggers looking to be paid for writing content on a variety of specific topics.

CrazyLeaf Design
Payment starts at $20/post. Top10, Tutorial, Graphic Design, Web Design, Flash, Photoshop, Photography.

Designussion
Need creative writers who know the web design and development space. Paying $20 per post, you must get approval on topic before submitting. Payment will be made via paypal within 12 hours of submitting the post to us.

Dollar Stretcher – Pays .10.word
Online website that is in need of freelance writers to submit articles on saving money and living frugal. They pay $0.10 per word! Average articles range from 500-700 words and up.

Drop Zone
$50 to $100 articles on skydiving safety and related content.

DeveloperShed.com
They have a huge networks of sites that allows you to publish posts related to coding, tech tips, hardware.

Dummies.com
Because consumers look to Dummies.com for answers on nearly every part of their life, we're looking for expert authors on all kinds of topics — from iPhones to investing. Pay not stated.

First Beat Media
They are looking for a text/ad writer to write ads/text for PPC campaigns (Google Adwords). Full time/remote worker.

1stWebDesigner

If you can write design related articles and want some money for your articles then you can write for 1stWebDesigner and you will get $30-$40 for each of your article

Freelance Switch
($60) Articles about freelancing

Funds for Writers
Articles about breaking into a market, pointers, tips for writers $45, $15 for reprints.

Graphic Mania
Tutorials for graphic design programs.Payment varies

Greater Good
Greater Good’s articles mix science reporting with storytelling, often highlighting groundbreaking academic research, but in a manner that’s engaging and accessible to a popular audience. $75

Hand Cell Phone
The current payment is $8 for short news with pictures (150 words). For long mobile phone reviews with a lot of pictures, the payment is $15.

Hongkiat.com
Needs articles about web/graphic design to blogging-related and from photography to inspirational artwork. $50

How Stuff Works
HowStuffWorks.com is seeking experienced, talented freelance writers to work on an as-needed, project-by-project basis. We are particularly interested in generalists with exceptional research skills and specialists who are comfortable writing outside their fields.

KingTutz
Pays $50-300 for tutorials

Know More
They pay writers for their content based on a fixed pay rate as well as traffic comission. Most writers earn between $100-$800 per month.

Lab Mice
Free research tool for IT professionals,$0.25 per word

Looking for Clues

This company buys articles from new and established writers. The articles should be at least 6 paragraphs and contain no less than 800 words. They pay $15 and up. If you have a Youtube channel with at least 500 subscribers, they will pay you for your videos. They also pay for book, movie, and product reviews. They pay $10 and up per review.

Love to Know Be prepared with samples of writing for the channels you are interested in writing for $20 an article

Make Use of
$50 a post +$10 for each post taken from our Story Ideas page.
$10 for each submission to MakeUseOf Directory + $12 bonus for each article referenced from popular website.

Write in the style of the magazine and email with article title as subject line.

Nettuts
$150 for articles related to HTML/CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, CMS’s, Simpler PHP and Rails techniques.

Problogdesign
$100 -- tutorial/article on a relatively basic topic.
$125 – All posts on more complicated topics, or with deeper explanations (In general, 1500+ words)(Web design related) Photoshop tutorials.SEO and site analysis tools

PSDFAN
Photoshop tutorials, Inspiration posts & articles, Vector sets, Brush Packs, Icon Sets, Photo/Textures Packs

PSD Rockstar
$50 Talented Photoshoppers needed to write tutorials to teach the community great techniques and tips.

Real Media Group
They need freelance article writers and product reviewers. They will pay you an additional bonuses for your articles or reviews that you submit along with your regular pay. They pay every Thursday.

She Knows
This is an online women's magazine that is looking for featured columnist writers on a variety of topics. Pay is not disclosed until agreed upon on contract.

Smashing Magazine
Writing takes time; a close examination of recent developments and current tools takes time; and finally preparing the article for our readers takes time. To provide our readers with even more good stories and useful insights we can use your help.

SpyreStudios ($50-$160)

SpyreStudios is a design blog with a focus on typography, design trends, inspiration, CSS, HTML, WordPress, jQuery, minimalism and blogging. If you are a talented designer who enjoys writing and blogging then you can write for SpyreStudios and get between $50 – $160 for each accepted article.

Storymash
A site specializing in works of fiction.

The Dabbing Mum
Pay $15 to $120 for articles.

The Funny Times
Pay writers $60 to be really funny