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42 publications paying for culture writing

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George ~ FWN
Oct 15, 2025
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Want to pitch a feature on culture but not sure where to start?

Today I’m sharing a new roundup of publications that pay for culture writing. That covers anything from criticism and commentary on film, TV, art and media to essays and reported pieces about how we live, think and connect.

Culture here is broad. It’s the stories, identities and ideas that shape everyday life; the way politics, technology, and creativity reflect who we are.

Each listing includes pay details, links to guidelines or mastheads and shares what editors are actually looking for.

Whether you write criticism, reportage, or personal essays, you’ll find outlets here that value smart, original takes on the world around us.

If you have insights into specific pay rates, or if you’ve been offered different terms than those listed here, please let me know by replying to this email or by messaging me on Substack.


The complete roundup of culture publications is for paid subscribers only, so make sure you’re on the premium list to access them all!


42 publications paying for culture writing

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