One great platform is Submittable. Many literary journals and magazines use it to accept story submissions and some of them pay. Also, Smashwords can be a good option if you plan to self - publish your stories and earn money from sales. Additionally, there are niche platforms for specific types of stories. For example, if you write science - fiction, there might be specialized platforms that pay for quality science - fiction stories.
There are platforms like Upwork and Fiverr which are freelancing platforms. You can create gigs offering story - writing services and get paid by clients. Then there is Contently, which is more focused on professional content creation. If your story - writing skills are good enough, you can find well - paying clients there. Also, some local newspapers or magazines might be interested in paying for short stories related to local events or topics.
Yes, Wattpad has a program called Wattpad Paid Stories where you can get paid for your stories if they are popular. Medium also has a Partner Program. If your stories gain enough reads and engagement, you can earn money. Another platform is Vocal, which pays based on the number of reads and other interactions with your stories.