27 Publications that Pay for Writing About Technology

For those who want to get paid to write about technology, here’s a list of 27 publications that work with freelance writers.

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1. Engadget is a source for technology news and reviews. They cover the intersection of gaming, technology, and entertainment. As per their website, they are looking for seasoned freelance tech journalists who can write news, reviews or buying guides. According to their guidelines, they pay $32 an hour for news writing. Flat rates for longer pieces vary, starting at $750 for lightly reported features. To learn more, refer to this page.

2. Honeybadger is an error monitoring company that helps developers find and fix bugs quicker. They are looking for developers to create several series of articles. A series will consist of 3 to 5 stand-alone articles of 500 to 1,000 words each. According to their pitch guide, they pay $500 per article.

3. Logic is a print and digital magazine about technology and society. They publish 3 times a year. They are looking for reported articles, features, essays, and profiles for their next issue. According to their pitch guide, pay begins at $1200 and goes up to $4000. To learn more, refer to this page.