Popular places to try and write:
These are more of submissions, but most pay good if your article is accepted
Cracked - articles, videos, infographics, and photoshop
ListVerse - Write a top 10 list and get paid $100
Writers Digest - Link has the details
Sun Magazine - Pays really good
Harpers Magazine
Highlights - Stories for children
Yes Magazine
National Publication
(since submissions may be difficult to get, you may want to publish your story on sites such as bubblews after rejection...this way you are at least still getting paid for it.....even if it is a small amount)
More Writing Places:
Content Row - you will need 3 writing samples
Experts Column - Low $5 minimum payout
Xomba - You need a google adsense account
WritersCash - You need a resume, cover letter, and you have to take a test
Wizzley - I heard a lot of complaints that this was not worth the time
SirGo - Easy to register, I think it is a new site
Fool Network - more of a submission, about investing
HongKiat - Sumbission, about tutorials
Helpful Sites:
Poetry and Writing Contest
Writing Forum
Writer Beware Blog
Good Luck!