From celebrities like Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey from “The Office” to your 15-year-old nephew, everyone seems to have a podcast.

There’s a reason podcasts are so popular. Their versatility, accessibility and ability to transport, educate and empower is hard to beat.

For writers looking to bust writer’s block, hone their craft or spice up a boring commute, there’s no shortage of podcasts from amateurs and experts alike. 

But writer beware: You might find yourself binge-listening for hours.

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Here, we’ve compiled 34 writing-related podcasts worth subscribing to.

1. Self-Publishing School Podcast

Self-Publishing School’s Podcast aims to help people write and publish their first book, and how to use that book to grow their business, brand, or following. They’ve had many guests in the past episodes to talk about how to achieved success with this strategy: Robert Kiyosaki, Gary Vaynerchuk, Nick Stephenson, Hal Elrod, and Michael Hyatt (And many more upcoming names).

A great place to start: One of our favorite episodes is featuring Gillian Perkins. She tells us about using YouTube to sell more books and grow her business, how she monetize her channel; and how she’s been making $5k/month just from ads since 3 months after starting.  “0 to 450k Subscribers In 3 Years – Using YouTube To Grow Your Business & Sell More Books with Gillian Perkins”

2. The Writer Files

Hosted by Kelton Reid, The Writer Files is a long-running podcast that delves deep into habits and habitats of famed writers. Reid interviews writers from a broad spectrum, giving each listener a chance to see into the mind of an accomplished wordsmith within their genre or interest.

3. A Way With Words

This National Public Radio (NPR) program discusses language examined through the lens of history, culture and family. The podcast is rich with detail and exciting storytelling and typically runs for about an hour. You’ll hear upbeat conversations about the language of current events, new words and slang, semantics and other topics that will make you go, “Hmm.”

A great place to start: A fascinating episode, “Hidden Treasures,” dives into old Civil War Letters for a vivid portrait of the everyday lives of enlisted men and how ordinary people spoke back then.  Another great is “Goody Two-Shoes,” which walks you through how to write a fitting epitaph for someone you love.

4. Writing Excuses

Writing Excuses is hosted by a group of writers who provide quick tips for writing techniques. This fast-paced podcast runs about 15 minutes per episode, with the fun tagline “Fifteen minutes long, because you’re in a hurry, and we’re not that smart.” Previous seasons have covered genre, structure, and character amongst other topics. 

5. I Should Be Writing

This award-winning podcast is hosted by the always honest Mur Lafferty. Length varies, but episodes typically feature an interview with an author who has a new book. The episodes often provide encouragement to “would-be” writers to believe in themselves and get writing.

A great place to start: One episode  all writers should take a listen to is “What does “No” mean?” Lafferty talks about how a rejection in the publishing industry might not be a hard-stop.  In “Tuckerization Dangers,” Mur talks about the complications of naming a character after someone who’s still alive. 

6. Dead Robots’ Society

Dead Robots’ Society is a fun podcast by aspiring writers, for aspiring writers. Inspired by Mur Lafferty’s podcast, the hosts share writing insights typically related to writing novels.

A great place to start: The hosts talk about the process of writing a book from word choice to sequels and series in the episode “From Word To Series.” In another great episode titled “Gods and Monsters,” Terry and Paul get lost in the details of the difference between gods, monsters and villains.

7. Portfolio Life by Jeff Goins

Well-known author Jeff Goins hosts this podcast about life, collective work and artistry. Goins is known for his inspirational messages, and his podcast is no different. This podcast is all about finding what you were born to do, and getting started creating a portfolio of your dreams.

A great place to start: In an inspirational episode, Goins talks about “Getting Paid to Pursue Your Passion in 48 Hours or Less.” Goins discusses his own passion-focused experiment and how it worked out for him. In another top episode “The 3 Stages of an Artist’s Work: Transaction, Compromise, Gift,” Goins offers insight into the phases of the writer’s journey and how necessary each stage is to better understand your purpose as a writer. 

8. The Creative Penn Podcast

Author Joanna Penn covers many topics related to writing, including publishing, developing your craft and where to find inspiration. Penn also interviews many professionals in the field.

A great place to start: Steal pitch techniques from Penn’s interview with successful, best-selling author Kate Harrison in  “How To Pitch Your Book To Agents, Publishers And Readers With Kate Harrison.” Another episode titled “Writing Tips: How Character Flaws Shape Story With Will Storr” is a great listen and explains the science of storytelling and offers practical tips on creating characters with unique flaws.

9. The Story Grid Podcast

This podcast is hosted by two writers, veteran author Shawn Coyne and self-proclaimed struggling writer Tim Grahl. Their goal? Help writers create great stories. The twist? These hosts put their own work up for critique. Coyne also offers many practical tools to help writers craft a story that works.

A great place to start: “The Must-Haves of Big Idea Nonfiction,” where the hosts teach how to apply the principles of storytelling to nonfiction. They also discuss the ways “Sesame Street” can help you be a better nonfiction writer. In “Scene 1, Book 2” Coyne critiques the first scene of Grahl’s latest work-in-progress. 

10. Beautiful Writers Podcast

Beautiful Writers Podcast features conversations with some of the most well-recognized writers in the world. Host and writer Linda Sivertsen interviews best-selling authors like Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry McMillan, Dean Koontz, Glennon Doyle Melton, Cheryl Strayed, Brené Brown and many more. Episodes are typically in-depth and include personal anecdotes from creatives in the business.

A great place to start: The interview with Gretchen Rubin, where she chats about habits that spark creativity. In another interview well worth a listen which is  titled “Joy Harjo: Poet Laureate of the United States,” Harjo talks about being the first Native American to hold this position, and she even reads an unfinished piece for her new memoir — you get to hear her editing it in real-time! 

11. StoryCorps

In this NPR podcast, hosts gather stories from Americans across the country. Although not a traditional podcast for writers, this podcast offers inspiration for excellent storytelling.

A great place to start: Hear the difficult conversations that one family is having as they deal with the recurring threat of deportation in the episode “On The Brink Of Separation.” In “A Little Bit Of Kindness,” listeners hear stories about how a bit of kindness (like delivering groceries to elderly neighbors) can go a long way. 

12. The Literary Salon

In host Damian Barr’s The Literary Salon, authors read excerpts from their books — all in front of a live audience in glamorous locations.

A great place to start: In a popular episode, Okechukwu Nzelu reads from his second book, The Private Joys of Nnenna Maloney. In “EXCLUSIVE: new reading from You Will Be Safe Here,” Damian Barr gives an exclusive new reading from his powerful debut novel, You Will Be Safe. 

13. Helping Writers Become Authors

Award-winning author K.M. Weiland hosts this podcast that offers mentorship and advice to aspiring writers hoping to publish their own novel someday. Weiland offers practical advice on many topics related to storytelling and story structure.

A great place to start: “4 Steps for How to Turn an Idea Into a Story That Rocks” is a practical podcast chock-full of helpful advice about setting up personal systems within your creative discipline. Weiland shares how to control and cut down on distractions to reclaim your full creative capacity in “Creativity vs. Distraction: 13 Tips for Writers in the Age of the Internet.”

14. Writing Class Radio

This podcast offers an invitation into a writing class, where you’ll hear and be inspired by insight and advice from experts. Hosts Allison and Andrea love telling stories, and through their writing class listeners get the chance to learn and grow in their own storytelling.

A great place to start: In “Get Out of Your Way and Write” Allison and Andrea talk about the power of truth-telling in finding your voice. In another wonderful episode titled, “An Insider Conversation with a Literary Agent,” the hosts plow literary agent Barbara Poelle with important questions: Is now a good time to query? How do I find an agent? Is there such a thing as a dream agent?

15. Happier by Gretchen Rubin

Bestselling author Gretchen Rubin hosts a podcast on ways to practice happiness and how to find a more fulfilling everyday life. Although this podcast isn’t specifically for writers, it features many well-known bestsellers who share helpful habits that have made them successful. It also includes co-host Elizabeth Craft, Gretchen’s sister, a TV writer living in Los Angeles.

A great place to start: A fun and light-hearted episode with bestseller Dan Harris talks about memories and meditation. In “A Little Happier: Can You Call Spirits from the Vasty Deep? Sure, No Problem,” Gretchen points out that getting your words into the world is one thing, while getting a response may not be as easy.

16. Ditch Diggers

In this Hugo Award Finalist, veteran podcaster Mur Lafferty and co-host Matt Wallace offer advice to writers with deadlines. The purpose of Ditch Diggers isn’t to offer information on honing the writer’s craft, but on pressing through tough deadlines and helping writers pay their bills through writing. This is an explicit show, you’ve been warned.

A great place to start: Spend an afternoon with “Kameron Hurley and Writing THAT Story.” In this hour-long podcast, the award-winning author and hosts  discuss how to write a story that goes viral and polarizes people widely. Plus, learn some tips about what to do if publishers you’re affiliated with behave harmfully or problematically. In a fun episode titled, “What’s Publishing Doing?” Matt and Mur talk about the effectiveness of marketing genre books, publisher vs. author responsibility for marketing books and much more. 

17. Mythcreants Podcast

A weekly podcast for writers to geek out over science fiction and fantasy writing. Podcast hosts are Oren Ashkenazi, Chris Winkle, and Wes Matlock.

A great place to start: In a podcast episode titled “Multiple POVs Revisited,” hosts discuss the merits of multiple points of view: What are they for? Should authors use them?. In “Making Conflict Matter,” hosts go through a handy checklist of reasons why you might be having trouble making conflict matter, then explain what you can do about it. 

18. The Copywriter Club Podcast

In this vibrant community for copywriters and would-be copywriters, experts in the field offer inspiration, encouragement, and concrete advice on advancing in this ever-growing writing niche. Copywriters Kira Hug and Rob Marsh host the show and offer many resources on their site.

A great place to start: In the episode titled “Building a Healthy Copy Career with Darren Hanser” an expert copywriter offers insight into building a solid copywriting business. In an episode with Melissa Burkheimer, the conversion designer and sales page specialist talked about why copywriters and designers don’t always see eye-to-eye and how to remedy those situations..

19. The Drunken Odyssey with John King

A podcast about creative writing and literature, The Drunken Odyssey is hosted by writer and literary reviewer John King. The purpose of this podcast is to discuss the writing life and foster a sense of community amongst writers.

A great place to start: Take a listen to the episode “Deirdre Coyle,” to hear this fiction writer and essayist cut extraneous words from her manuscripts, and why she thinks fantasy can be more real than realism. Another of the best episodes is with “Jazon Z. Morris”  and features an interview with a professor and author who shares how to structure a novel and learn the confidence to write one.

20. Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach

Hosted by writing coach Ann Kroeker, this podcast is designed to help writers hone their talent through practical tips and inspiring insight. Episodes are typically under fifteen minutes, and are meant to offer quick solutions to many different topics.

A great place to start:  In “Next-Level Writer: Where Are You Now?” Ann poses 10 questions that will help you evaluate your writing world so you can identify your starting point. In a practical episode titled “How to Sort and Stack Your Ideas and Tasks to Transform as a Writer and Person,” teaches listeners how to save and implement ideas, solutions, tools, and tips so you don’t lose what you learn. 

21. Minorities in Publishing

The brain child of publishing professional Jenn Baker, this interview-based podcast discusses the lack of diversity in the book publishing industry with other professionals working in-house as well as authors and those in the literary scene. Listeners are encouraged to be more attuned to the impact of not just what they read and write, but also, what they don’t.

A great place to start: In “Interview with Bria Kiara,” the Day Dreamers literary journal creator highlights the nitty-gritty details of starting your own print journal and “the balance to maintain it as a unique vision for those included and who it represents.” In an episode titled, “Interview with Renée Watson,” the host and her guest have a candid discussion about writer’s block and imposter syndrome, and how much Renee’s stories for Black girls continue to showcase range & beauty.

22. Between the Covers

A literary radio show and podcast hosted by David Naimon, Between the Covers features long-form in-depth conversations with writers from all kinds of genres and backgrounds. The podcast is usually an hour or more, and it delves into the creative process behind impactful books to provide listeners advice and inspiration. 

A great place to start: In “Diane Williams: The Collected Stories of Diane Williams,” gain wisdom from an experienced editor and best-selling writer. Check out this episode with Rebecca Makkai to learn the important but underappreciated aspect of story craft, the flip side of point of view, and the point of storytelling. 

23. You’re Wrong About 

Fact-checking is a must when writing, well, anything, and this podcast will make sure you understand why it’s important to do so. Journalists Sarah Marshall and Michael Hobbes cover people or events that’ve been miscast in the public imagination. From pop culture stories to murder mysteries, fiction writers will enjoy these interesting tales and the reminder to triple-check your stats before considering something “done.” 

A great place to start: The “Kitty Genovese and “Bystander Apathy”” episode is sure to capture your attention. In, “The Disappearance of Chandra Levy,” tackles the topic of a nationwide obsession and whether it’s “disingenuous to think you can turn the story of someone being murdered into anything else.”  

24. The Writing University Podcast

The Writing University’s Eleventh Hour podcast highlights recordings of talks from distinguished writers, novelists, poets, essayists who present at the Eleventh Hour Lecture Series during the University of Iowa’s Iowa Summer Writing Festival.

A great place to start: The “Mixed Feelings” episode explores the idea that nothing conveys emotional truth more powerfully than mixed feelings. To learn how to write good dialogue book editors and agents won’t gloss over, listen to “Better Talky Talky – The Art and Craft of Strong Dialogue – Kelly Dwyer”

25. So You Want to Be A Writer?

With 250+ episodes, So You Want To Be A Writer is a free weekly podcast hosted by journalists and authors Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait. This versatile podcast will give you a bit of everything you need to navigate the publishing world — whether you love the creative inspiration of Elizabeth Gilbert, need writing opportunities and updates on publishing trends, or writing tips to help you grow, you’ll find it here.

A great place to start: In an episode with Kirsten Alexander, author of Riptides, the hosts and their guest share scientifically proven ways to beat writer’s block. Khoo and Tait have some excellent and insightful advice on writing funny books for kids in “Meet B.G. Hilton, author of ‘Champagne Charlie and the Amazing Gladys.’”

26. First Draft: A Dialogue On Writing

Mitzi Rapkin produces and hosts this literary podcast that’s been around since 2015. Each week the 30- to 50-minute podcast features an in-depth interview with a fiction, non-fiction, essay, or poetry writer who shares their journey with messy first drafts. Equal parts investigation into the craft of writing and conversation about the topics of an author’s work, this podcast regularly hosts notable authors like Celeste Ng and Ann Patchett. 

A great place to start: In her interview, writer and editor Sahar Mustafah talks about how she explores her heritage in her fiction. Another episode you can’t miss is “First Draft – Ann Napolitano,” where she discusses her novel, Dear Edward.

27. StoryADay

The StoryADay challenge “exists to help you learn how much you’re capable of writing in a month.” Presented by Julie Duffy, the podcast version helps you figure out how to keep that commitment up for the rest of your life. In bite-sized, 10- to 15-minute episodes, listeners can get creativity challenges, writing prompts, and regularly published posts on the craft of writing.

A great place to start: Get your feet wet with “Stop Procrasti-learning and Start Writing” to find out if listening and reading hold you back from finishing stories. Also, Duffy talked about the importance of celebrating every win in your writing life in, “Triumph! Make a Habit of Celebrating Your Writing Wins.” 

28. Write-minded

This podcast is all about providing weekly inspiration for writers. Hosted by Brooke Warner of She Writes and Grant Faulkner of NaNoWriMo, each theme-focused episode of this podcast features an interview with a writer, author, or publishing industry professional. There’s always a takeaway at the end of each episode, too, kind of like this: Everyone is a writer, and everyone’s story matters. 

A great place to start: “Exploring the Real World Through Fiction, featuring Nic Stone” takes listeners through the ways writers mine the real world for inspiration and answers in fiction. To soak up the goodness of indie publishing, listen to “In Celebration of Indie Publishing, featuring Angela Bole.”

29. The Writing Life Podcast 

If you write (anything), this podcast is for you. Every week, this podcast, presented by the National Centre of Writing, interviews writers about their writing journeys and techniques, from early-career debuts to self-publishers and narrative designers.

A great place to start: Writer Sara Collins talks about representation in literature in “Improving Representation in Fiction.” Plus, learn how to create and develop characters in a recent episode titled, “Creating Characters With Michael Donkor.” 

30. Create If Writing

According to host Kirsten Oliphant, this podcast is the place for you if you’re a writer, blogger, or creative who wants to build an online platform without being “smarmy.”  

A great place to start: Check out “Marketing for Authors Who Hate Marketing” to reframe your idea of marketing and learn simple ways to get it done. Also, Oliphant tackled “How to Avoid Bad Author Collaborations” to teach listeners what to consider to avoid the perils of a bad match. 

31. The Segilola Salami Show

Segilola Salami is a mom, author, freelance writer, blogger, and the host of her podcast that focuses on books and publishing. Aimed to be entertaining and educational, this show welcomes guests from all walks of life to share how they’ve gotten from point A to B with their published novels.

A great place to start: In “Will Dean: How to Get Published,” an intriguing conversation takes place about getting published and living off-grid. Also worth checking out, is when Salami held a thorough interview with an author about cliffhangers in the episode, “Sofia Hällgren: How to Write a Cliffhanger.” 

32. The Subtext 

The American Theatre is the nation’s only general-circulation magazine devoted to theatre. Its podcast is home to playwrights who want to talk about the things usually left unsaid. “In a conversation that dives into life’s muck, we learn what irks, agitates, motivates, inspires and — ultimately — what makes writers tick.”

A great place to start: Dive into “The Subtext: Adam Szymkowicz on Redefining Success” to hear a reminder all writers need: There’s no tangible way for success and the concept itself means something different for each writer. After that, try out an episode titled, “The Subtext: Will Arbery’s Guilt Traps” to learn the difference between love and empathy. 

33. The Career Author 

Zach Bohannon and J. Thorn co-host this podcast that began with the belief that their conversations about self-publishing, writing, craft, and marketing could help other aspiring writers. Since 2018, the podcast has been listened to more than 100,000 times, so they must be saying something right. 

A great place to start: You don’t want to miss “The Mentorship Model for Authors,” where you’ll discover different types of mentorship and why authors need them. In an episode titled, “Peer-to-Peer Feedback,” Bohannon and Thorn discuss why feedback is important as well as the etiquette involved. They even provide guidance on how to ask for feedback and how to give and receive it. 

34. Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

Every writer looking to improve their knowledge of the English language should bookmark this podcast. With helpful and insightful tips on grammar and storytelling, Mignon Fogarty’s widely popular podcast is sure to help you improve your writing skills.

A great place to start: A popular episode from this podcast is “Top Ten Grammar Myths” Take a listen to an intriguing recent podcast titled “4 Tips for Staying Motivated on Long Writing Assignments.“ 

Your turn: What are your favorite podcasts for inspiration or writing tips?

The original version of this story was written by Brianna Bell and updated by Farrah Daniel. We updated the post so it’s more useful for our readers.

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Yet it can be challenging to find parenting publications that pay. Some popular blogs are run by work-from-home moms who don’t have a budget for writers, and others simply don’t have to pay for submissions because so many contributors are willing to write about parenting for free.

But put a little elbow grease into it, and you’ll find plenty of parenting blogs and magazines that compensate well for good writing. We’ve compiled some of those opportunities for you.

Consider pitching these parenting blogs

Check out this list of parenting magazines, blogs and websites that compensate writers for contributions. In addition to sharing some information about each publication, we offer details — whenever we could find them — on how much each brand pays.

Here are some parenting blogs worth pitching.

1. Adoptive Families Magazine

A leading digital magazine for adoptive families, this title is often looking for writers to provide helpful articles and resources for topics relating to adoption.

Pay: Unpublished. Payment varies by assignment.

2. Carolina Parent

This award-winning print and digital magazine is owned by Morris Media Network and has been around since 1988.

The publication is written for parents, grandparents and educators living in the Triangle, and serves as a resource to many.

Pay: Not specified. An entry on Who Pays Writers notes 15 cents/word.

3. Christian Science Monitor: The Home Forum

CSW is a faith-based news outlet that also publishes essays on life, family and parenting. CSW’s The Home Forum section features relatable personal essays as well as short poems.

Pay: According to Who Pays Writers reports, The Christian Science Monitor pays an average of 25 to 36 cents per word for reported stories; however, essays may receive a different rate.

4. Cricket Media

This selection of children’s magazines owned by Cricket Media are geared toward a variety of different age groups and include works by writers and illustrators. The website lists current calls for submissions, with a note that Cricket Media is always looking for work by minority groups for its magazines.

Pay: Unpublished. Payment varies by assignment.

5. Chicago Parent Magazine

This is a parenting news magazine that publishes editorials with a local flair. Writers must be local to the Chicago area.

Pay: For shorter articles (around 300 to 400 words), Chicago Parent pays $25-$50; for longer articles (800 to 1,500 words), pay starts at $100.

6. Her View From Home

This site for mothers focuses on celebrating your view on life, family and home. At this time there are more than 1,000 contributors, and the site is continuing to grow and accept new submissions.

Pay: Paid per pageview, up to $100 for 4,000-plus views. Her View From Home also offers $50 for previously published work if it reaches 10,000 views.

7. Indy’s Child Magazine

A magazine for parents living in Indiana, Indy’s Child is a local resource on all things family. Sometimes it offers material geared toward a national audience, but they are looking for writers from the area.

Pay: Unpublished. The website states it pays based on word count, and you’d be considered one of the site’s freelance writers; the site doesn’t not accept one-off guest blog submissions.

8. PTO Today

This one is for writers who have experience as a parent-teacher organization (PTO) volunteer. It’s focused on PTO members in K-8 schools and covers topics including fundraising, parental participation in education, playground projects and leadership.

Pay: Pay is by the assignment rather than the word. The website states the scale ranges from $125 to $500, with the average assignment clocking in at 1,200 words.

9. FreelanceMom

FreelanceMom is a blog for working mothers who are focused on freelancing and/or entrepreneurship. Posts focus on practical and actionable advice on topics ranging from making extra money to negotiating with first-time clients.

Pay: FreelanceMom pays between $75 and $100 via PayPal, with a bonus of $150 to the author with the top-shared post every month.

10. Motherly

Motherly refers to itself as “a lifestyle brand redefining motherhood.” Its articles reflect on motherhood today and showcase insights that moms have collected through their experiences along the way.

Pay: Unpublished.

11. Metro Parent Magazine

The monthly Metro Parent print magazine also offers a variety of special sections throughout the year, both in print and online. It’s geared toward parents in southeast Michigan.

Pay: Depending on your piece, pay ranges from $25 for 50-word blurbs to $200-plus for features.

12. The MOPS Blog

MOPS is a movement of women raising their communities collectively. The movement’s blog provides thoughtful articles on a variety of topics relevant to motherhood.

Pay: Unpublished

13. Parents Magazine

The leading national magazine for parents in varying stages of parenthood, Parents Magazine seeks print and online stories of interest to a wide variety of parents. The publication is looking for experienced writers to submit their work.

Pay: Unpublished, but reports state anywhere from $0.23 to $1.87 per word.

14. Raising Arizona Kids

A magazine written by writers living in Arizona for parents raising children there, Raising Arizona Kids focuses on articles that provide local resources and support. This magazine is geared toward curious, caring and open-minded parents between the ages of 25 to 54.

Pay: $50 to $200 and up, depending on the article. This magazine only accepts articles from writers living in Arizona.

15. Simply Family

This is a free monthly parents magazine for families in Billings, Montana, and surrounding areas. Its articles address a variety of parenting topics for families with children from birth to college years. When possible, the editors prefer a Billings tie-in.

Pay: $20 to $25

16. The Green Parent

The Green Parent is the UK’s leading green lifestyle bimonthly magazine for parents. The topics covered relate to green living and are “written from the heart.”

Pay: £75 (a little over $100) per 1,000 words. Writers also get one complimentary issue of The Green Parent.

17. Today’s Parent

Today’s Parent is Canada’s national parenting magazine. Articles cover a variety of highly relatable topics for parents with children, from newborns to college students.

To pitch an article, email a brief description of your idea to editors@todaysparent.com. You can find more details in the FAQ section of the site’s about page.

Pay: Unpublished, but one source was paid $1 per word in 2018.

18. Focus on the Family Magazine

This is a free Christian magazine and website that provides advice for families with children of all ages, often with a faith-based slant. Its website typically includes specific calls for submissions with pay rate included.

Pay: $50 for a 300 to 500-word article

19. On Parenting

This well-known Washington Post blog covers relatable yet unique essays from parents of all stages. It looks to cover families with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Pay: Unpublished. Sources say the Washington Post pays $0.30 per word, on average.

20. Western New York Family Magazine

This print and digital magazine claims to be 90% freelance-written. It focuses on families in the Western New York area. Articles should be highly relevant and relatable, with a Western New York tie-in when possible. Local writers are given preference, but the magazine allows all writers to submit.

Pay: $40 to $150, depending on length and depth of article.

21. Yummy Mummy Club (YMC)

This Canadian online publication publishes both original and syndicated articles relevant to the Canadian woman with children. YMC publishes inclusive and unfiltered storytelling.

Pay: Unpublished

22. FertilitySmarts

FertilitySmarts.com is looking for insight, expertise and unique perspectives on the process of getting pregnant. Send the Canada-based site a pitch, including a few lines detailing what you want to write about and how long you think your article will be. (Pro tip: Articles on the site are generally between 500 and 1,200 words.)

Pay: The rate of pay depends on your experience and the article submitted.

23. National Research Center for Parents With Disabilities

If you’re a parent with a disability, consider sharing your experiences and needs with the National Research Center for Parents With Disabilities. The quarterly blog puts out calls for submissions, so keep tabs on it!

Pay: TBD

24. PopSugar

The popular website PopSugar is looking for people to become members of their Voices community, and topics they love include parenting essays and hacks. Articles range from 800 to 1,200 words, and PopSugar asks you to submit full drafts versus a pitch.

Pay: Unpublished, but the most recent reports cite $0.08 per word.

25. ADDitude Magazine

ADDitude is “required reading for anyone touched by ADHD — plain & simple,” according to its website. It’s dedicated to providing resources to both families and adults. Although most of the site’s articles are written by journalists and mental health professionals, the site accepts first-person pitches from parents, teachers, employees, etc. Articles are typically 2,000 words or less.

Pay: Unpublished, but Who Pays Writers reports up to $0.22 per word.

26. CharlottesvilleFamily Bloom Magazine

This is a free monthly parents magazine for families in Central VA. Its articles address a variety of parenting topics for families with children from birth to high school with an emphasis on health, education, and recreation. When possible, the editors prefer a Charlottesville/Virginia tie-in like an interview with a University of Virginia expert. Send your pitch to editor@CharlottesvilleFamily.com.

Pay: $50-150

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Do you have a reputation for being financially savvy?

Maybe you can crunch numbers in a flash to determine how to get the best deal whenever you’re shopping. Maybe you’re armed with an organized binder full of coupons.

Whatever your secret, when it comes to money, you’re in the know.

So why don’t you get paid to write about personal finance? If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing your byline in well known money-focused publications, it’s time to act.

Want to write personal finance articles? Here are 21 outlets to pitch

While details of payment often depend on each editor and pitch, many of these publications pay writers — sometimes handsomely. Those that pay don’t usually allow links back to your personal blog or website.

We did the hard work of tracking down these freelance writing gigs. All you have to do is write.

Here are 21 opportunities for personal finance writers.

1. The Dollar Stretcher

This popular online personal finance and productivity resource also publishes a bi-monthly print magazine.

The Dollar Stretcher (TDS) has been around since 1998 and goes beyond “six ways to save money on your grocery bill” content — instead, it looks for more unique articles related to personal finance, like how to deal with a non-frugal partner or stage-of-life material for families, single people and more.

Besides in-depth articles with practical ideas, TDS also prefers its writers use professional quotes and statistics when possible. Email your submission to editor@stretcher.com.

Payment: $0.10 per word, for a maximum of about 800 words, but most of the articles selected are in the range of 500 to 700 words. Only publications in the print version are paid.

2. Wise Bread

One of the highest-ranked personal finance websites, Wise Bread shares articles about personal finance and frugal living. It’s interested in smart, helpful and insightful writing that delivers authoritative yet easy-to-understand advice.

The exposure on Wise Bread is broad, so any writer on this site will have a large audience — especially if your post is syndicated by Business Insider, DailyFinance or Forbes.

Payment: The site specifies it’s hiring writers, which means it’s a paid gig — but it doesn’t specify an amount. You must apply to become a blogger, and the application process requires three sample posts and five concrete ideas for future posts. 

3. Entrepreneur Magazine

Although they don’t have a super-simple contact form or contributor-specific email address, pitching Entrepreneur could land you in one of the premier personal finance publications in the country.

Find the department that best fits your story and pitch directly to that editorial inbox. To better your chances, follow the submission guidelines. 

Payment: Unverified. Some sources say $1.50 per word.

4. The Penny Hoarder

The Penny Hoarder tackles fun and unique ways to make and save money. It’s looking for evergreen articles of at least 700-900 words and is particularly interested in stories that share specific details.

Payment: Pay rate will be individually negotiated.

5. Business Insider

Business Insider looks for a variety of professionals to write columns, personal essays, profiles, how-to’s and more related to personal finance and beyond, including business owners, journalists, personal finance experts and entrepreneurs.

Payment: Contributors are unpaid, but Business Insider is a high-traffic site that could draw considerable attention to your writing endeavors. However, freelance writers are paid varying rates determined by factors like the amount of reporting and research, the length of the article and your experience as a writer. 

6. The New York Times Opinionator

It’s perhaps one of the most well known columns on this list, although it’s not specifically finance or business related. The Opinionator accepts submissions based on any opinion  you may have, so don’t hold back with your personal finance or business-related submissions. If editors like your writing, The Times will respond within three days.

Payment: Unlisted, but sources suggest an average of about 65 cents per word.

7. The Wall Street Journal

One of the U.S.’s top daily newspapers, much of the content on WSJ is related to business and breaking news. You can submit an opinion piece to discuss anything relevant to the paper, including personal finance or family budgets. Please submit your piece in the body of the email rather than as an attachment, and keep it to 400-1,000 “jargon-free” words. 

Payment: Unlisted, but sources report an average of 66 cents per word. 

8. Beating Broke 

If you’re a member of the Yakezie Group of personal finance and lifestyle blogs or author of an established financial blog on a different network, you can submit guest posts to Beating Broke. If your content’s a good fit, you may be able to become a contributing writer and post on the blog regularly. 

Payment: Guest posting is an unpaid opportunity, but you may include a “reasonable” amount of links in your content, including to your own website. Contributing writers who write two or more posts per month for at least three months may be paid a negotiable rate based on the quality of your work. Bonuses may also be paid based on post performance.

9. Forbes

Go big or go home, right? Being published in Forbes is a big deal for any writer, and this is one case where the pay matches the prestige. Submit a well-crafted pitch to ideas@forbes.com. 

Payment: Although this one might be a little tough for beginners to break into, one writer reported a pay rate of $2 per word for a lengthy piece involving a good amount of investigative footwork.

10. Income Diary

This website is all about earning. Some topics you may cover include monetizing your blog, earning money from writing, or any other topics related to earning money. They’re also on the hunt for an SEO expert to write an in-depth post about keyword research using either Ahrefs or SemRush.

Payment: Worthy articles are paid at a rate of up to $200, and the SEO post mentioned above has a budget of $200-$500.

11. Doctor of Credit

Doctor of Credit shares money management strategies and savings suggestions. The site focuses on practical ways to be frugal, as well as information about credit cards, the best cards out there, and the different rewards available.

Payment: Doctor of Credit accepts guest posts by readers, and accepted submissions receive $50. However, if you publish regularly you may find an ongoing opportunity. You should hear back from the site within seven days of submitting your post.

12. Reach Financial Independence 

Personal bloggers with non-commercial sites can contribute guest posts to Reach Financial Independence, a blog dedicated to working smarter and living more. Your original piece must be at least 800 words in length, and may not include affiliate links. Plus, stay away from topics like debt, loans, student loans, life insurance, credit cards and credit scores.

Payment: This is another unpaid opportunity, but the writer guidelines specify you can include up to two links back to your blog in the body, and links to your social accounts in the bio.

13. Money Crashers

This popular personal finance blog covers a variety of topics relating to money, including frugal living, investing, tax preparation, mortgages and money management. Writers should have an expertise in one or more of its broad areas, either through direct experience, education or certification. If you’re capable of comprehensive articles of 3,000 words or more, even better.

Payment: Although a rate isn’t listed on the website, Money Crashers claims its start base rate of pay is “competitive,” and there are additional monthly performance incentives to earn based on traffic

14. Money Saving Mom

This well-known blog is written by financially savvy mommy blogger Crystal Paine, who’s published several books and ecourses. You can guest-blog for Money Saving Mom with practical money saving advice relevant to the site’s readers, but be sure to keep your submission under 2,000 words.

Payment: Unpaid, but you gain serious street cred by writing for this site, and you’re bound to get traffic back to your blog or site.

15. Modest Money

If you manage a personal-finance-focused blog of your own or otherwise have ample financial writing experience, Modest Money is looking for guest posts from you! Posts should be at least 500 words long and may include up to two links to your personal website

Payment: Although this is an unpaid opportunity, the chance to link back to your personal site is gold!

16. Inc. 

Inc. Magazine is the place to go to read advice about small business tools and advice that can help you grow and innovate. It’s interested in real stories about business, plus stories that add to its expansive resource about entrepreneurship. If you have a story idea, send it to pitches@inc.com. If you’re more interested in being a regular columnist, send your submission to contributors@inc.com. Be sure to follow these contributor guidelines before you reach out. 

Payment: Unverified, but one source reported 33 cents per word. 

17. TechCrunch

If you consider yourself an expert in topics like tech investing, fundraising, growth and emerging technology trends, submit a guest post to TechCrunch, the well-known magazine about startups and technology. Submit a story of up to 2,000 words; if it gets picked up, you can land a recurring columnist gig. 

Payment: Unpaid, but a feature from a magazine like TechCrunch could lead to tons of paid opportunities. 

18. FreshBooks Blog

Invoicing software FreshBooks hosts a blog that’s a popular resource for small business owners, FreshBooks customers and anyone interested in reading up on accounting and taxes, project management and invoicing and expenses. Although it’s not seeking new contributors to its blog, it welcomes you to submit a “suitable pitch,” like a story idea or area it hasn’t covered. Apply by filling out this form. 

Payment: Unlisted, but it previously stated $200+ per post. 

19. The Motley Fool

The Motley Fool helps millions of readers achieve financial freedom through its blog, podcasts, books, newspaper column, premium investing services and more. On the career page, you’ll find a variety of freelance writer listings — whether you’d like to write about taxes, credit cards, investment planning or a host of other finance-related topics, it’s likely you’ll find a contract role that suits you. 

Payment: Pay rate varies; however, some opportunities list a rate of $140 per published article. 

20. ElitePersonalFinance

Finance blog ElitePersonalFinance says it spends more than $100,000 per year on creating high-quality content for its site. That means it’s always looking for talented writers who can write 1,000- to 3,000-word posts that cover business, ways to earn money online, credit reports, loans, identity theft and more. This also has the potential to become a recurring opportunity.

Payment: $300 per guest post.

21. Money Pantry

Do you have “unusual and interesting, yet practical, ideas for earning and saving more money”? Money Pantry wants to hear from you. This website that aims to make personal finance something everyday people can understand seeks contributors to pen articles of at least 700 words that offer strategies and tips to help readers. 

Payment: $30 to $150 per post.

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