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Vocal Media
- Pay : Vocal+ members currently earn $6 per 1,000 reads. Other earning options include tips, challenges, leaderboard bonuses, and Creator Subscriptions for eligible Vocal+ creators.
- Best For : Writers who want to diversify beyond Medium and earn from a combination of royalties, tips, and high-prize writing competitions on a globally accessible platform
- Skill Level : Beginner to Intermediate
- Payment Method : Stripe (bank transfer or debit card)
- Country Availability : Globally
Listverse
- Pay : $100 flat per accepted list article, paid same-day via PayPal upon acceptance.
- Best For : Experienced writers who enjoy researching unusual topics and writing well sourced Top 10 lists.
- Skill Level : Advanced
- Payment Method : PayPal
- Country Availability : United States, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Ireland, Canada, Australia, and South Africa for new submissions.
Substack
- Pay : Your income depends on your subscription price and number of paying subscribers. Substack takes 10% of paid transactions, while Stripe charges separate payment fees.
- Best For : Writers, journalists, bloggers, newsletter creators, podcasters, and other creators who want to build an audience and earn from paid subscriptions.
- Skill Level : Beginner to Advanced
- Payment Method : Bank transfer via Stripe
- Country Availability : International.
Textbroker
- Pay : $0.007 per word at 2 stars rising to $0.05 per word at 5 stars
- Best For : Beginner and intermediate freelance writers who want a simple way to find paid content assignments online.
- Skill Level : Beginner to Intermediate
- Payment Method : PayPal
- Country Availability : Availability depends on the country and the Textbroker site serving that market.
WriterAccess
- Pay : Varies by assignment, writer level, content type, and client. Rates are generally based on the scope and requirements of each project.
- Best For : Freelance writers, editors, translators, and content creators who want professional content work and potential long term client relationships.
- Skill Level : Intermediate to Advanced
- Payment Method : Payoneer and other payment options available to eligible contributors.
- Country Availability : Availability depends on WriterAccess's current contributor requirements and location rules.
Medium Partner Program
- Pay : Variable. Earnings depend on member reading time, engagement, traffic sources, and other factors used in Medium's current Partner Program calculation.
- Best For : Writers, bloggers, and subject experts who enjoy publishing articles and want to earn from reader engagement without running their own publishing site.
- Skill Level : Beginner to Intermediate (writing skills required)
- Payment Method : Stripe (linked bank account or debit card)
- Country Availability : Available in many countries, with eligibility based on supported bank accounts and tax residence.