And one site give you bounes of $50 , if your story goes viral .
Many people want to start freelance writing – but the biggest question is:
“Where will I get the money from?”
Meaning everyone has a passion for writing, but when the money is less than ₹1000, the motivation dies.
So if you are serious about earning money from writing, then check out these 7 websites. These people pay $100 or more per article — and yes, this is all true, not a fake scheme.
1. nDash
This is a writing marketplace where clients and writers deal directly. You can decide your own rate.

- Pay: $50–$2000 per article
- Topic: Tech, marketing, SaaS
- What is needed: A strong profile and 2–3 samples
If you feel your work is of professional level, then definitely try nDash.
2. Compose.ly
This platform is a bit selective. It does not accept everyone. But if you go inside, you get both work and money together.

- Pay: $100–$200 per article
- Topics: Law, Finance, Tech, Real Estate
- Format: SEO blogs, web content
You have to clear the test, but it’s worth it.
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3. Serious Eats
Do you like to cook, write recipes or write about food? Then this site is made for you.

- Pay: $100–$120 per article
- Niche: Recipes, food culture, tips
- Length: 800–2000 words
It is not necessary to be a chef. You should just be interested in writing about food.
4. Upworthy
Upworthy publishes feel-good stories — the same ones that people share on Facebook and comment “Faith in humanity restored!”
- Pay: $150 per story
- Bonus: $50 extra if the story goes viral
- Topics: Personal, emotional, inspiring
If you have a strong story, then pitch in.
5. International Living
If you have gone outside India, or can write about any other country where people want to settle down — then this site is interested.
- Pay: $225–$350 per article
- Niche: Travel, lifestyle abroad, retirement
- Pro tip: Sending photos increases more chances.
Travel + writing = money as well as fun.
6. 🎙️ Narratively
This platform focuses deeply on human stories. The stories that are not in the news, but touch the heart — the same are published here.

- Pay: $150–$200 per story
- Format: Long-form (1,500+ words)
- Want: Interviews, strong narrative, real story
It will take time to write, but the satisfaction is 10x.
Read Submissions Guidelines
7. Elite Personal Finance
This site publishes finance-related blogs — like credit score, saving tips, or online money-making ideas.

- Pay: $100–$150 per post
- Topics: Personal finance, budgeting
- Style: Simple and practical
Finance seems boring, but money is there 😉
🔗Read Submissions Guidelines
My advice?
If you are a beginner, start with Serious Eats or Elite PF — it’s comparatively easy.
Have a little experience? Then jump on nDash, Compose.ly, and Narratively.
And yes — learn to write a pitch, make samples, and be professional.
If you do this much, money is guaranteed.
Now it’s your turn 👇
If a line strikes your fancy or something clicks in your mind — highlight it. Other people will get that part quickly.
Has anyone sent a pitch To these Sites ? Or where did you get your first writing commission from?
Write it in the comments. I read every reply — and if you’re at it, I can help too.
And yes — if you found this story even a little useful…
Clap it. Not just one, we will do all 50 😄
Thanks for reading, seriously.
Will keep talking about such raw, real things. ❤️
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