Freedom With Writing

More than ever, we need humor to help us process and deal with the difficulties of the times. If you’re up for finding a path towards bringing humor and joy into the world, then The 2020 Slackjaw Humor Writing Challenge just might be for you. This year they are offering $2,450 in cash prizes, plus…

Here are thirteen calls for articles, covering topics such as video games, technology, music, politics, and, of course, COVID 19. All of these publishers pay the writers they publish, anywhere from $50, up to $400 or more. If you’re looking for more opportunities, The Paid Publishing Guidebook for 2020 is now completely free. Get your…

These magazines pay $100 to about $350 for fiction. Many accept other genres too, like non-fiction and poetry. They are open for submissions now, or will open shortly. Deadlines are approaching quickly for some calls. – S. Kalekar Flame Tree Publishing: Strange Lands Anthology This is a speculative fiction anthology. Their guidelines say, “Packed with…

Dear Writers, Here’s our latest research on publishers that accept submissions directly from freelance writers. We’ve researched payment rates and found editorial contact information to make it easy for you to connect with the right publishers for your work. If you’re looking for more opportunities, The Paid Publishing Guidebook for 2020 is now completely free….

These are prizes for writers of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, plays, screenplays, for translators, and journalists. Prizes range from $75 to $50,000. Writers may want to periodically check the organizers’ websites or social media accounts in these difficult and rapidly-changing times for any potential changes to dates or even terms (especially where entries have to be…

Arizona State University and the Imagination and Climate Futures Initiative are currently hosting a free writing contest. The theme: What would our world look like if we actually respected and lived within planetary boundaries, and actually restored planetary damage. For this contest, they are seeking short stories up to 5,000 words in length. The grand…

The following is nine calls for articles, covering topics such as art and artists, COVID-19, quarantine, city planning, homeschooling, and more. All of these publishers pay the writers they publish, anywhere from $50, up to $350 or more. Jacob Jans Fatima Saif contributed to this article. Sixty Inches From Center is accepting “pitches on art…