$5,000 Fellowships for Writers in NYC: The NYC Emerging Writers Fellowship

February 26, 2016

The NYC Emerging Writers Fellowship is currently open to NYC-based writers. Emerging writers who have not yet published a novel or collection are invited to submit fiction pieces of 7,500 words or fewer. Between nine and fifteen grantees will receive $5,000 and a plethora of other benefits, including mentorship with a freelance editor and the…

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19 Writing Platforms that Pay Writers

February 26, 2016

If you’re looking for steady work as a writer, this list is for you. Many of these websites are considered “content mills.” They offer pay in exchange for articles. Some of them pay very little, while others pay significantly more. Love them or hate them, content mills have come a long way in recent years….

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15 Free Writing Contests & Fellowships with Cash Prizes

February 23, 2016

The following is a list of  contests, prizes, and fellowships require no entry or reading fee.  Whether you’re a fiction writer, poet, or essayist, there is something here that should work for you. For even more contests, visit this link.   The NYC Emerging Writers Fellowship is currently open to NYC-based writers. Emerging writers who…

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Advance for Occupational Therapy: Submission Guidelines & Payment Information

February 22, 2016

About They publish a print magazine as well as a website with articles of interest to practitioners of occupational therapy. They are part of the “Advance” network of publications. Each seems to target a different aspect of health care  – primarily aimed at health care professionals. Editorial Needs Recent articles include topics such as: Challenges…

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Uncanny Magazine: Submission Guidelines & Payment Information

February 16, 2016

An online magazine of science fiction and fantasy. About This Publisher Uncanny is an online magazine of scifi/fantasy. They publish fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. They have a “deep investment in the diverse SF/F culture.” Their editors are both award winning writers. They were launched in 2014, and appear to have become well established. They are…

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Sierra Magazine: Submission Guidelines & Payment Information

February 16, 2016

The official magazine for the Sierra Club. About This Publisher The Sierra is the magazine of the Sierra club, the non-profit environmental activist organization. Their readers are “are environmentally concerned, politically diverse, and actively enjoy the outdoors.” It is published bi-monthly. Editorial Needs They publish feature articles up to 4,000 words. For features, they want…

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10 Free Writing Contests With Cash Prizes (No Entry Fee)

February 12, 2016

We love the idea of writing contests, but we hate contest fees. That’s why we’ve rounded up these 10 writing contests that all have no entry or reading fees. Some end soon, so be sure to apply for those right away if you’re interested. Most of these contests are for poetry only, so if you’re…

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