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USA Today Travel

Pays writers— $0.25–$0.40/wordAccepts pitches

About USA Today Travel

High-traffic US travel section. Practical, accessible guides. Lists-heavy content performs well. Pitches for national audience.

Pays Writers

Yes

Pay Structure

Per word

Rate

$0.25–$0.40/word

Accepts Pitches

Yes — accepts unsolicited pitches

Typical Response Time

Fast response — ~4 weeks

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