Are you a new writer looking to publish your articles online? Your first step is to research the best publishing platforms, which might be a little confusing at first because there are so many choices.
But before you rush in, you need to decide which sites or services suit your topic or writing style. Are you interested in writing opinion pieces, sharing personal experiences, providing expert advice, or publishing on academic or educational topics?
Every platform has its strengths and weaknesses. It’s all about finding ones that align best with your writing style, topics, and the audience you would like to attract.
You can start by checking the suggestions in this article to help you decide which free platforms or sites will offer you the best chance of finding new readers.
You can publish articles for free right now
With online publishing, it is easy for anyone to learn how to write and publish articles.
There are many online publishing platforms for writers now, so you can publish your writing in a matter of minutes.
What works for one writer might not work for the other. Are you writing essays or how-to guides? It is also important to know who your audience is when choosing article publishing sites.
Do you want to reach young adults or a more mature readership? Are you trying to attract entrepreneurs or established business owners?
Consider the types of articles you want to write and the audience you want to write for. Then, you can go ahead and find the best online publishing sites.
There are also plenty of free writing apps to help you write great content that readers will love.
However, you should always use a reliable online grammar checker to make sure your writing is as perfect as possible.
Then, you can bring your vision and ideas to the world. With so many people reading articles and online content on laptops, smartphones, and tablets, there is always an audience for new writers.
There are also some online magazines and sites that accept articles. It’s up to you to find the best digital publishing solution to suit your needs.
To get you started, here is a list of platforms where you can publish articles for free.
1. Medium
Medium is a very popular free publishing site where you can share your writing. You can connect with more sophisticated and dedicated readers than you might find on other social media platforms like X(Twitter) or Facebook.
However, it is similar to a social network in its ease of connecting with other Medium users. But it is best suited to long-form writing.
It is very easy to create and set up your Medium account. Then, take a quick tour and read the FAQs. You are now ready to be published online with your first article.
The publishing tools are super easy to use with click and edit or drag and drop to move elements.
Your content on Medium should be full-length articles that are highly informative. Using original images is highly recommended.
Be aware, though, that it is not a publishing platform suited to short and obvious promotional blog posts.
You can read our how-to-use Medium guide for more detailed information about the submission guidelines. But they are quite straightforward.
2. Linkedin Articles
You are probably already on Linkedin. So why not publish your articles there?
Follow the instructions for publishing LinkedIn articles, and you are ready to go.
With so many people on the site, you are bound to find readers for professional articles.
It has to be one of the best places to help you gain readers.
3. Publish PDF
This really is the easiest way to publish your writing online.
You don’t even need to have a website or blog.
All you need is a PDF file and your Google account.
Best of all, Google indexes PDF documents, so yours may appear in Google Search.
Read our quick tutorial on how to publish a PDF article online, and you will be ready to publish immediately.
4. Scoop.It
Scoop.It is one of the most popular free publishing platforms for new writers.
You can publish great magazines on this website, and it does what it promises.
There is a function where you can find great content to help as inspiration.
Simply use appropriate keywords, and you will be flooded with information.
5. Quora
You might think that Quora is only a platform for quick questions and answers.
However, it’s much more than that.
You can post almost article-length replies to users’ questions. Perhaps you could edit down an existing article to, say, 800 words and add a link back to your full article.
It’s a useful site to help you gain some authority in your subject area.
Another benefit is that search engines like Google rank user-generated and forum content high in SERP results.
This gives you an opportunity to extend your organic reach.
But one of the big plusses is that you can interact with your readers.
If you’re looking for ways to increase your credibility and connect with a broader audience, Quora might be a good option for you.
All you need to do is search for questions to answer related to your topic.
6. Live Journal
Live Journal is one of the oldest blogging/social networks on the Internet.
It was launched in 1999, so it’s been around for a long time.
However, article writers often overlook it as a publishing platform.
Its site ranking is 86, which means that it receives a lot of traffic and readers.
That makes it a site that you should certainly consider.
7. Sooper Articles
It is definitely not the most attractive site around, but Sooper Articles has a domain ranking of 67.
With such a high ranking, it surely gets a good deal of traffic.
You can choose from a huge range of subjects, so you will almost certainly find one that is right for your articles.
It’s a free service for all writers. However, the FAQs state that it takes around five days for a new article submission to be approved and published, so you need to be patient.
8. HubPages
With HubPages, you can publish content on a variety of topics. There are also options to earn revenue through ads and affiliate programs.
Because it is a high-ranking site, you have a chance that your articles might rank well on search engines.
It’s an ideal option if you would like to try to earn money from your writing without setting up your own website.
While it is free, your articles must meet editorial standards before publication.
9. ArticleSeen
ArticleSeen prefers original content. But that is what you should do when posting your articles online.
If you want free exposure for your writing, this is a good site to help you on your way.
There is a good choice of categories, which means you are sure to find one that suits your writing topic.
10. ArticleCube
Do you write articles about business, food, health, home, or technology?
If you do, ArticleCube might be a good choice for you.
It’s an attractive site with a modern news feel and masonry layout.
One great aspect is that all articles have a featured image, which helps attract clicks to your articles.
You should read the submission guidelines before you get started. If you’re happy, you can register and start submitting your articles.
11. PUB HTML5
PUB HTML5 is free of charge, so you can see if it is the right digital publishing tool for you.
The design is sleek and simple, which is what you want as a beginner.
You don’t want websites that are confusing to use.
But the great thing about this platform is that your publications will appear professional on all devices.
It can be a computer or a mobile device. The results are the same.
You can publish interactive elements in magazines, catalogs, and brochures and create rich-media flipping books.
If you are trying to get your name out there as an influential writer, you might want to give this website a try.
12. Listverse
Listicles are one of the most popular forms of articles for online readers.
Listverse is a site that specializes in publishing 10-point articles.
Whatever topic or subject you write about, list articles are a great way to get your message across.
Take note, though, that your list articles need to be between 1,500 and 2,000 words including your introduction.
You can include links to verify your facts, but Wikipedia links are not accepted.
One downer for this site is that it only accepts article submissions from writers in the US, UK, NZ, Ireland, Canada, Australia, and South Africa.
13. ArticleBiz
ArticleBiz offers you the chance to get your articles picked up by online publishers.
It’s very easy to submit your articles.
When you do, you will also complete a resource box. It is a short bio about yourself. You can include your email and website address information.
You can choose from a huge range of categories for your articles.
It has an Alexa ranking of 210,908. So it certainly gets a lot of traffic and readers.
If you are new to article writing, it is a great site to make a start with your online publishing.
14. Substack
For writers open to a different approach in publishing, Substack is well worth investigating.
It’s a free platform you can join to publish your articles. But the big focus with Substack is on getting readers to subscribe to your writing.
Your articles will certainly be available online. But if your sole aim is to get your articles to rank high on search engines, Medium might be a better option.
However, if you want to build a loyal readership, there’s no better way than to attract email subscribers.
You can start by offering your articles for free. But if you can build some traction and your mailing list, there is an option to monetize your writing later.
Many high-profile writers are already earning money from paid subscribers, but some new writers are also succeeding.
If you only want to publish one or two, it’s not the platform for you.
But if you want to make writing your passion and publish regularly on your topic, Substack might be precisely the right publishing option for you.
15. Google Sites
When you want to have more control over your articles, you might consider using Google Sites.
It’s a simple website builder from Google. The two big advantages are that it’s free and very easy to use.
All you need is your Google account to log in and get started.
You can set up your new site in only a few minutes. Just make sure you make it available online.
Once you start adding your articles, you then have a chance of them being indexed by Google.
Like other website platforms, you can add gadgets to create interest. But they are basic.
Submitting your articles to a lot of different sites can be time-consuming and difficult to track.
But with your own site, you are in control of all your content.
Google Sites is a great option when all you want is a free, simple, and easy way to publish all your articles in one place.
Conclusion
When you see the choices you have, there are no limits today on interactive content creation and online publishing.
Anyone can learn to publish articles once they decide to start. All you need to do is find terrific topic ideas.
With all these fantastic platforms available to you, all you have to do is get to work and start writing.
Many have mobile apps for iOS and Android. Check your App stores.
Before you know it, you are going to be writing for many free article submission sites.
All you need is to use your drive and passion to get you heading toward your goals.
Give one or two of these websites a try, and you will be publishing your fantastic articles in no time at all.
Related reading: Where To Publish Short Stories Online
I am a retired man with a technical background. I have written many articles on varied subjects but have never published. The subject matter includes science, religion, political and current events. The articles vary in length from one page to 20 pages. Have you ane suggestions for an appropriate posting site?
You cover a lot of topics, and different lengths, Phil.
It might be difficult to find one platform for them all.
Perhaps setting up a free blog, such as with Blogger or WordPress, might be a better move.
Thanks, I’ll look into that.
Yes … indeed I need it too
I have written quite a few articles, most of them being inspirational. Some are in the form of messages learnt from incidents in everyday life. I also feel that as a citizen on this planet, it is my duty to share the good things I have learnt, so others can benefit too.
Am wondering where would be a good place to begin publishing.
Thanks.
Derek, I am a decent lady, not available for romance, but just want you to know that I like your way; I just like your website & the way you make your comments and respond to questions. There’s just something about you. I like you.
Thank you. I’m happy to hear that you enjoy the content of the site.
I think writing story’s and publishing them and seeing how people comment, will help me when i get older and see what I want to be. I haven’t chosen yet I’ve always wanted to be a journalist or a media worker, honestly, I don’t yet…
I notice that as a new writer, I have strong passion to publish. But I believe there is the need to learn to make my writing ‘clean’, mistake-free and perfect for my readers before publishing. What writing training apps would you recommend to help me ‘sanitize’ my writing?
I would suggest Prowritingaid for a new writer. It’s got everything you need to edit and improve your writing.
Will be paid for publishing articles on this platform listed above?
Will try this
I’m seventy-two and have been writing for a long time. I have a folder full of articles and I also have a folder full of science fiction stories. I have poetry and comics. I need a platform that allows me to publish as I please.
I’m an unpublished writer with several manuscripts.
Do these platforms here publish novels?
No, Samuel. These sites are only suitable for publishing articles.
If you want to publish novels, try Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) or Draft2Digital.
Hello Derek,
I’m new to writing articles, but I wasn’t to write articles focusing on Young People and their struggles. I would like to build some readership for my article.
What site do you recommend?
Thank you.
You can use any site, Paul. But before you do, make sure your writing is perfect. In your comment, I’m sure you meant, wanted to write, and not wasn’t to write. You can’t expect to find readers if you make errors like this. Always, always check your writing before you hit the button.
Dear Derek,
I would like to write articles about personal awareness and development.
I am a new writer and I would like to reach a large odience eventually .. which platform would you recommend, please?
The best platform is always the one that you feel will work for you, Paoletta. But if you are looking at building a readership, Medium and Substack are two you might consider.
I’m really grateful to have stumbled on this site which I believe will greatly help me in publishing my articles. I do news articles that focus much more on culture. But I sort of publish stuff that is newsworthy so I also write on crisis in Africa.
Be aware that on Medium your articles and you as an author won’t be searchable until you get a critical mass of readers and followers/claps. Which means that you need to actively promote your writing, for strangers to find your page on any given day (except the few first hours of the publication).
Very disappointed.
Medium is no different from any other form of publishing articles. You need a certain amount of traction before it can rank in Google Search.
For a blog post, you need backlinks. On Medium, you need followers and claps.
It’s pretty standard stuff, but not disappointing if you know how to promote what you post.
There are no free rides at getting articles to rank. You still need to work on it to be successful.
i need to publish my story about chronic kidney disease and kidney transplants, the need for kidney donors and how this need is affected by the Covid pandemic.; and my personal need for a transplant to save my life. Where is the best place to submit my article?
Use any of the sites listed in this article. But I would try Medium first.
Dear Sir
I need to publish my article which are explain about lidar technology.
Where can I publish my article?
Dear sir
I need to publish my paper which concerns on climate.
so how can I publish it?
Really grateful to get these platforms to publish my article. Thanks to you for gifting us such information for these platforms.
how I can publish the article ??
Good information but why did you not include Substack?
this is great where do i publish my scholarly articles and class modules
Hi Derek,
Impressive Collection shared on Free Publishing Articles. Would like to know where we can share technical content.
Ok how can I publish
Hey this is Simeone here. I already participate in the Medium corporative community, it is a good platform for publishing your stories online. I only have a technical problems with the platform. I’m hoping to enjoy my writing of articles with these other platforms.
According to me the best usage of time is writing. It makes an individual to think widely on every aspect. Writing enable person to do brainstorming over the topic. This improves the writing work of writer.
Thank you very much! I spent about 2-3 hours and looked at these sites. Medium appears to be educational and very helpful for beginning writers! I will use it and promote it!
See where I am with it by the end of the year! Thank you again! Edina Back, Executive Establishment Officer, Personnel Efficiency Foundation
Good morning. Please I am a prolific writer. I write on a broad range of topics and areas ranging from Marriage, Relationship, Politics, amongst others. How do I publish my articles please?
Fine, thank you.
I want to publish my poetries. Where I can get it published?
I have 200 pages of musings and poetry in RHYMING format. Deep thoughts and shallow—-should it be published? C R Petty Col USMC Ret.
I’m looking for free publishing platform. I want to publish an article I wrote while I was in college. This an academic article for educators (teaching profession). What is the appropriate website for that.
Thanks
Hlo sir/mam, we are the students of masters. Sir we want to publish our research article in your site. So sir please give us the details regarding publication criteria or fees. We shall be thankful to you for this kind of purpose.
As they say always seek knowledge I would like to seek knowledge and become one of the best poets ever in history by explaining to people about what’s love
Kindly please keep providing me the work related to writing . Iam hard working and dedicated.
“Life is my teacher and living is my lesson.”
I believe everyday you live, you learn alot from life. When you stop living is when the lessons stop.
Article is informative and useful. Reading it has set me in motion. I now know how to proceed. The lessons are a step forward in the right direction.
Very valuable information. Lot of secrets, thank you.
Hello Lisa,
Great article. Thanks for bringing these tools on one platform for the world.
Keep up the good work.
Regards
Hello we are publishing house based in Rwanda Africa, we would like to get in touch with you for more information on the on how we can work with you in publishing working in have books for kids both fiction and non fiction kindly tell me how we can work together.
Waiting from you soonest
Best Regards
Andrew.
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I want to publish a book. What is the process ? Can I contact you ?Nearest office ?
We only offer advice articles on our site, Abraham. Sorry, but we do not offer personal support or coaching.
Is it possible to publish a small article regarding medical science
Frankly speaking, and as human beings, we always learn from one another. You may good in x and I’m good at y, for that reason I may need your help and you may need my help. It’s a mutual learning.
Hi Derek Haines, I would like to publish my short gospel articles, Where do I start?