Freelance writing is one of the best monetisation strategies for bloggers and writers. You can write for companies and/or websites/magazines and earn a decent amount of money.
This post includes a list of health magazines (both print and digital) which pay up to $500 per article for articles on health (physical/mental) and well being.
But before you skip this paragraph and scroll down, I want you to read the prerequisites carefully.
Things to consider before you sent queries to health magazines that pay to write
- This post is just information. I do not guarantee that you will get the job of writing articles for them.
- Read the magazines carefully before you pitch. Check the articles thoroughly for their style, voice and tone. Here is a guide to pitching for freelance writers.
- Determine which section of the magazine you want to pitch.
- Craft your pitch carefully. If you are new to pitching, read my freelance writing pitching guidelines
- Always send your query first to the relevant editor.
10 Health Magazines that pay up to $500 to write
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Mental health is so important in today’s world. Almost 90% of people today live with constant stress and anxiety. Vibrant Life focuses on mental well being and encourages writing about mental clarity, food, spiritual balance and family. It offers $100-$300 per article with a word count of maximum 1000 words.
Eating Well publishes articles on healthy eating. If you are someone who follows the global health trends, diet trends, green/clean eating, then this is the magazine for you. The word limit for Eating Well’s articles is 400-600 words and they pay up to $1 per word.

Glamour publishes articles on women’s lives, including mental health, body image, reproductive rights, nutrition, fitness. Pitch here
Do you love to talk about viral trends on health and fitness? Upworthy publishes matters on helath and fitness and they pay $200 per article and bonuses if your article goes viral.
It is focused on writings health, fitness and wellness, including parenting, senior health and natural healing.
In today’s world, a large number of people are adapting green and clean eating. Organic farming and its produces are greatly pursued. If you are a writer who talks about natural eating and clean living, Well Being is the perfect magazine to write for. They pay up to $500 per article.
It publishes articles on holistic life style, alternative healing and sustainable living. WLT pays up to $150 per article. They also offer a kill fee if they decide not to publish your article.
A magazine which focuses on holistic health. They accept articles on philosophy to mainstream religion to social justice and wellness-related issues.
A magazine which focuses on holistic health. They accept feature articles, interviews, book excerpts essays. The Aquarian pays 10 cents per word for an article with a word count of 2000-3000.
Women’s Running focuses on everything related to research in women’s physical health, and mental health.
That’s it! These health magazines that pay up to $500-$1000 per article are great places to start if you are looking for making money writing. Let’s pitch and make some awesome money.
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