Article Submission and Writing Websites for International Freelance Writers

It can be so frustrating sometimes for non-US based freelance writers to find a site that is legitimate, open for international users, and which actually pays writers for their content.  Many good writing sites like Ehow and DemandStudios are currently only open to American writers, while US-based sites like Associated Content just closed their doors to international writers. So what’s a non-American freelance writer to do?

Lucky for us, there are actually a couple of good, decent, legitimate content submission websites out there that still accept and pay for content from non-U.S. writers. Here’s a listing of some of the most popular:

If you’re a creative writer fond of writing poetry and stories or an opinionated writer with ready commentary and biting critique, Triond might just be your cup of tea. Triond accepts not just articles but also poetry, essays, commentary and fiction, without a minimum word count, as long as it is original and not published anywhere else. You get paid on the site based on the page views and ad revenues generated by your content. Revenues you can get from the site range from $0.01 to $2 per 1,000 page views. Triond members can also get 10% of their referral’s earnings. To qualify, you need to have been paid at least once on the site. This can be achieved easily, as one of the great things about the site is that you need only $0.50 to be able to receive payout via Paypal. Once published on Triond, you are free to repost your articles on other sites that accept them, such as Helium or Bukisa.

If you’re a seasoned writer with a penchant for writing solid, informative articles, Factoidz is the site for you. Factoidz prides itself in being a knowledge hub, and it publishes factual, original and previously unpublished content of at least 400 words. Members achieving Factoidz Writer or Staff Member status get paid on the site depending on the number of page views and ad revenues each article gets, which ranges from $1 to $5 for every 1,000 views. Unlike other sites that pay a percentage of referral earnings, Factoidz pays members $10 upfront for every successful referral. You can also earn from the site by being a Channel Guide, with weekly and daily tasks for you to complete. Once you’ve published an article, you can repost them on other sites after three days. Since the site tries to maintain a high standard for its content, applicants need to undergo a screening process before being accepted. Minimum monthly payout to Paypal is only $1.

Helium provides multiple earning opportunities for international freelance writers, especially if you invest time in building your writing portfolio on the site. You can start earning via revenue share or part of the ad revenues your articles get on the site. Once you’ve earned a writing star, you’re eligible for Upfront Payments. These can range from $0.50 to $2.50 per article, depending on the number of writing stars you have. Once you’ve built up your writing credentials, you can take on writing assignments in the Marketplace, which pays from $5 to $2,000 per article. Helium also has a referral system where members can get 5% of their referrals’ earnings, and gives out bonuses if you write for new titles ($1) or once you’ve earned five writing stars ($3). Helium accepts original articles with at least 400 words. Articles used elsewhere can still be published in Helium, but Marketplace articles have to be unpublished. Minimum payout via Paypal is at $25. The only trouble with this site is that it appears to block some non-US writers, and there have been reports of troubles logging in for writers from certain regions.

If you’re a writer with a nose for news, you can try publishing your articles on Groundreport. The site accepts unique news articles from any country or locality, as long as it is verified true, original, and has no links or ads. Writers get paid monthly via Paypal depending on the traffic generated by their content, and they get to retain all their rights to published articles. If you’re looking to build your credentials as a news writer, Groundreport may be a good starting point for your career.

Bukisa pretty much works like Triond. You get paid on the site depending on the number of page views and ad revenues your content receives, which is used in calculating what the site calls the Bukisa Index. Bukisa also has a referral system, where you get 25% of your referral’s earnings. Articles submitted to the site should be original and at least 250 words in length. You can also submit content that has been posted elsewhere, as long as you can prove that it is yours. Bukisa releases payment once you reach $10 via Paypal.

Compared to other writing sites, Squidoo is quite unique in that it encourages members to create their own pages, called lenses. Each lens can consist of one or multiple articles on a particular subject. Writers can earn from ad revenues, where rates can vary depending on the site’s current PayRank scale, or get half of the revenues from Amazon or Ebay affiliate links that you can insert in your content. You can also get $5 every time a referral earns $15.

If you’re a seasoned writer who’s okay with strict editorial control, you can try Constant Content. Writers have to pass relatively tight editorial scrutiny before publishing content, and the site has a strict three-strikes policy where being turned down three times automatically and permanently removes you from the site. Once your content has been accepted, though, you choose between granting usage, unique and full rights to your article, and set the corresponding price. You can also write for requested titles, which pays from $10-$150 per article. You can also get 10% of your referral’s earnings.

Hubpages is a unique site in that it allows members to put up their own Google Adsense, Kontera, eBay, and Amazon affiliate IDs on articles that they put up on the site, which are called hubs. Members get 60% of the ad revenues, called impressions, that their hub earns. Hubpages also has a referral system, where you can get 10% of referral earnings once they’ve become active within 30 days. You can also earn through their Traffic Referral Program, where you get 9% to 12% of the impressions if you send traffic to any hub. You can write about anything on the site, and there is little editorial control.

Xomba is similar to Hubpages in that you need a Google Adsense account in order to avail of its monetary benefits. After you’ve posted your article on the site, you get 50% of its ad revenues. You can also earn from referral program, which gives you 10% of your referral’s ad revenue. Earnings are automatically deposited into your Google Adsense account. You can post anything on Xomba, as long as it is at least 150 words long. By posting bookmarks, or short descriptions of articles you’ve published elsewhere, Xomba can also indirectly help increase your page views and ad revenues on other sites.

Flixya pretty much works like Hubpages and Xomba, but better. Members get to keep 100% of all Google Adsense revenues their content gets on this social networking-slash-content-sharing site. You can post photos, videos, and blogs on Flixya, as long as it is original and Adsense-appropriate. Like Hubpages and Xomba, you need to have an Adsense account to start earning on Flixya.

Who says you can’t put your skills to good use on the internet? If you’d like to get invites or be referred to some of the sites mentioned, you can get it from the author here. Happy writing!