Daily Science Fiction publishes one science fiction story every single day. They pay for all of their stories. They pay 8 cents a word, up to 1,500 words. They are particularly interested in publishing “flash series — three or more flash tales built around a common theme.” They have thorough guidelines. And even though they…
PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR THIS ANTHOLOGY. We are currently seeking submissions of essays on the topic “How I Got Published.” We want personal, practical stories about about how a writer got published — and paid — for their writing. The length should be between 400 and 650 words. For these…
The Atlantic Magazine is calling for submissions on the topic of culture. This is an open call for submissions — they want to showcase a diverse selection of voices. They do not list their pay rates, but expect professional level payment. They have very helpful submission guidelines, including direct links to articles they’ve published that…
There are so many publishers of short stories that pay their writers. The following is a list of publishers that pay $200 for at least some of their stories. I have tried to make this an eclectic list of publishers. Hopefully one of them will match your writing. If not, here is a list of…
McSweeney’s just launched it’s 7th annual column contest. Titled “McSweeney’s Internet Tendency’s 2015 Column Contest,” the contest is open to writers worldwide. The prize? $500, plus the chance to write a column for McSweeney’s twice a month. They plan to award this to the top five selections. They are open to writers from around the…
Want to see your byline in a well-known education magazine? These 7 publications run the gamut of educational topics, covering everything from child education to adult re-entry advice. They’re all looking for articles or queries, and they’re great places to publish your work. American Educator is published quarterly by the American Federation of Teachers. It…
There are so many magazines that pay writers. As we wrote in our recent article, most of these magazines are not famous, but they have dedicated audiences, and are always on the lookout for quality writing. As a followup to our recent list of 10 Magazines that Pay $250 an Article, here’s a list of…