I'm sure there are plenty of fellow writers out there who are passionate about long-form content. However, monetizing this kind of work on major platforms is notoriously difficult. You can't really earn income on Xiaohongshu (RedNote), and on Reddit, you're relying solely on tips from generous readers. So, what do you do if you have a self-hosted blog (like mine) but lack sufficient traffic? If you enjoy writing news articles—whether it's about new trends, gaming news, politics, or anything else—this article is for you. Here are some recommended websites that are perfect for this.
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First off, I suggest you establish a blog similar to mine. This proves your dedication to writing and significantly increases your chances of being selected and earning revenue.
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The simplest site for news articles is the Publisher Center provided by Google. This allows your news to be automatically published on Google News. The barrier to entry regarding your writing ability isn't exceptionally high. Revenue here relies on donations from readers and paywalls (requiring users to pay to read). To be honest, generating revenue this way is quite tough; readers are generally reluctant to donate, and paywalls often drive traffic away.
The prerequisite is having a website like mine (WordPress is even better). You can visit it here: https://publishercenter.google.com/
Options for Higher Revenue
News networks that offer ad revenue sharing can be extremely lucrative because news sites come with built-in massive traffic. NewsBreak, the world's largest local news aggregator, is a fantastic option. They have over 50 million monthly active users reading news. However, this requires you to have a portfolio of high-quality articles (generally well-structured, analytical, and high-value news). You'll need to provide links to your past work and submit a resume. If you're interested in the challenge, you can apply here: https://creators.newsbreak.com/creators
There is another incredibly good network: MSN. Previously, as long as you had a blog, you could apply for their news inclusion service. However, they closed open applications after June 2025. Now, MSN is invite-only (perhaps if a Microsoft employee sees your high-quality content, they'll invite you to join). The ad revenue is quite good, and since MSN content is displayed on mobile devices, Windows, and the Edge browser, the traffic is absolutely massive!
Writing good journalism takes time and experience, and accuracy is paramount. The beginning is always the hardest. You can try publishing your content on Google first. Once you gain some popularity and improve your writing skills, you can then try pitching to NewsBreak.
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