The following is a list of short story publishers that pay writers. Not all of these publishers are currently open for submissions, but they do list upcoming reading periods on their websites, so you can get started writing stories that may fit their upcoming themes. Cosmic Roots and Eldritch Shores seeks to “boldly go through…
As part of my weekly effort to find paying gigs for writers, here are seven magazines that pay $150 or more for articles. Some of the magazines don’t list pay specifics, but writers should expect quite competitive payment from these magazines. For even more markets, check out our eBook, 182 Markets for Freelance Writers. For…
As part of my weekly effort to find paying gigs for writers, here are ten magazines that pay $200 or more for articles. Some of the magazines don’t list pay specifics, but writers should expect quite competitive payment from these magazines. For even more markets, check out our eBook, 182 Markets for Freelance Writers. For…
Story Magazine is currently seeking submissions of stories, essays, poetry, and interviews on the theme of identity. The submission period ends on May 1st, 2016. They pay up to $200 per story, $30 per poem, and $100 per interview. They want “material about the way we tell stories about ourselves and have ourselves storied by history…
The following is a list of fellowships and writing contests with upcoming deadlines. All of these are completely free to enter. There is no charge or other fee associated with any of these contests. Prizes and awards range from $500 to $25,000. The National Endowment for the Arts’ Literature Fellowships are now open. Poets must…
As part of my weekly hunt to find paid writing opportunities, the following is a list of websites that pay writers $50 for articles. All of these websites accept submissions from writers. All of them pay writers $50 or more for at least some of their articles. For even more websites that pay writers, be…
We hope you had a fantastic 2015. To start 2016 off right, here are 10 publications that are consistently hiring freelance writers. If your New Year’s Resolution is to get published and paid as much as you can, these publications are wonderful starting points. Want even more places to send your writing? Grab your free…