: Focuses on deeply human, "untold" stories. Rates generally range from $300 to $400 per article.

: Seeks personal narratives that illuminate larger cultural or scientific issues. They typically pay around $500 per essay or approximately $0.30 per word .

: Specializes in in-depth, longform nonfiction storytelling, with a standard essay rate of $500 .

: A massive platform for authentic, first-person accounts. They pay a minimum of $150 per story . General Freelance and Marketplace Platforms