Freedom With Writing

Jericho, an organization that bridges the spiritual and intellectual, is currently hosting an essay contest with a large prize – £8000, or $10,000 USD. The contest is open to writers around the world, 18 years or older. According their website: “At its centre, Jericho brings together: Learning. Intellect. Mind. Body. Spirit. Community. Home. Creativity. The…

Next Show All Here’s a lost of ten websites, blogs, and even a podcast that accept pitches directly from freelance writers. If you want to learn how to take full advantage of these opportunities, I recommend enrolling in The No B.S. Course on Freelance Writing. Writing Launch is currently accepting applications for new students. You…

Next Show All These markets pay $100 for fiction, and some pay significantly more. A few of them also accept other genres, like poetry, non-fiction, reviews, and drama. Some also accept translations. These do not charge a fee to submit, or have fee-free options, like mailed submissions. Some deadlines /reading periods are coming up. –…

Narratively is a blog that aims to publish “Human Stories, Boldly Told.” They’re not focused on clickbait or attention grabbing writing. They aim to publish ordinary people with extraordinary stories.  To date, they’ve published over 2,000 writers, and are continually adding more stories to their website. According to Lilly Dancyger, one of their editors, they…

Case Study:Turning What You Don’t Know into What You Do KnowBy Anne E. Johnson Sometimes landing a great writing client has a lot to do with taking advantage of your unique background outside of writing. And the more creatively you apply that background, the more interesting gigs you can get.  I’m one of those artsy…

Bethune and Sun, a boutique store in Texas that “caters to the distinct lifestyle and recreations of the South Texan gentleman” is currently hosting a short story contest. The theme is “Black Gold.” The grand prize is $1,000. According to their contest rules: “Every entry must follow the theme of “Black Gold” and discuss or…

Parabola is the magazine published by The Society for the Study of Myth and Tradition, a non-profit organization. Each issue of Parabola focused on “one of the timeless themes of human existence.” The tag line for the magazine is “the Search for Meaning.” They are currently seeking essays on the topic of “Mercy and Forgiveness.”…