Write articles and get paid for every view
ArticlePaid is a free publishing platform for articles, opinions, stories and books. Readers never hit a paywall, and you earn a share of the ad revenue your writing generates.
- Free to publish
- You keep your copyright
- No reader paywalls
Every section of ArticlePaid, for writers and readers
Write, post and publish in four sections, or jump straight in and read. All four earn from views.
Everything you need to write and publish
Create, post and track your earnings from one dashboard.
Article writing
Write and publish articles in English and let search traffic work for you.
Opinion posting
Post a quick take in minutes and join the conversation.
Story writing
Publish fiction and personal essays and grow a following.
Ebook writing
Write your book and publish it online chapter by chapter, for free.
Writer wallet
See your earnings from every format in one dashboard wallet.
Full ownership
You keep your copyright. Edit, delete or republish your work any time.
Read without paywalls or subscriptions
Independent articles, opinions, stories and books, free for every reader.
Free to read
No credit card and no monthly article limit.
Support writers
Your views generate ad revenue for the authors you read.
Track your books
Follow your progress through multi-chapter books and stories.
New chapter alerts
Get notified when your favorite authors release new chapters.
React and bookmark
Save what you love and react to it.
Join the discussion
Comment, share and discuss with the community.
How ArticlePaid pays you
A simple ad-revenue share. No thresholds to chase and no subscribers to convince.
Publish your work
Create a free account and publish an article, opinion, story or book chapter from your dashboard.
Readers find it
With no paywall, your work can be read and shared freely from Google, social media and links.
Ads pay you
Ads run next to your content. You earn a percentage of the revenue from the views you bring in.
Built for writers. Open to every reader.
Writers earn from attention. Readers get independent work without a subscription.
For writers
Turn the views on your writing into income.
- Earn per view. Your share of ad revenue grows with your traffic.
- Earn from day one. Monetization starts as soon as your content is live.
- One dashboard. Manage articles, opinions, stories, books and earnings in one place.
- Wider reach. No paywalls means more search and social traffic.
For readers
Read independent journalism, fiction and opinion for free.
- Support writers by reading. Your views generate ad revenue for them, no card needed.
- No subscriptions. No monthly article limits and no forced sign-ups.
- Follow long reads. Track your progress through multi-chapter books and stories.
- Join the discussion. React, bookmark, share and comment.
Start a freelance writing career, no experience needed
ArticlePaid gives new and experienced writers a place to build a portfolio, find an audience and get paid, without waiting on gatekeepers or paying upfront costs.
Verified writers can apply for the Freelance Journalist badge to get priority indexing for news articles and access to higher advertising tiers.
Popular with
- Freelance journalists
- Freelance writers
- Travel writers
- Medical writers
- Bloggers
- Novelists
- Self-publishing authors
- Opinion writers
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before you publish your first piece.
How do I write articles and get paid?
ArticlePaid uses an ad-revenue sharing model. Ads are shown next to your published work, and you earn a percentage of the revenue generated by the readers who view it. More traffic means more earnings.
What can I publish on ArticlePaid?
Four formats: Articles (long-form writing and journalism), Opinions (short takes), Stories (fiction and personal essays) and Books (full-length titles released chapter by chapter).
How do I write and publish an ebook on ArticlePaid?
Create a free account, open your dashboard, start a new book and publish it chapter by chapter. Readers can follow your progress and get notified when new chapters are released, and you earn from the views each chapter receives.
Do I need an account to read?
No. Articles, opinions, stories and books are open to read without an account or subscription. An account lets you bookmark, react, comment and track your reading progress.
Is ArticlePaid free to use?
Yes. Creating an account, writing, publishing and reading are free. There are no creator subscription fees and no reader paywalls, so your work can be found and shared freely from Google and social media.
Can I publish a book online for free?
Yes. Registered members can publish books for free and release them chapter by chapter. You earn from the views your chapters receive.
Do I keep the copyright to my writing?
Yes. You keep full ownership and copyright of everything you publish. You can edit, delete or republish your work elsewhere at any time.
How can I become a freelance journalist on ArticlePaid?
Consistent writers can apply for the verified Freelance Journalist badge. Approved journalists get priority indexing for news articles and access to higher advertising tiers.
Your next article could be your first payout
Join ArticlePaid, publish for free and earn from the readers who find your work.
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