21 Publishers that Pay for Personal Essays

August 29, 2017

Contributed by S. Kalekar These markets for personal essays and memoirs are for various themes and writer demographics, including women, LGBTQ+, Indigenous, and writers under 21. There are also various themed submissions – consumption, environmental justice, health and disabilities, writing, unemployment, upbeat essays on dealing with life situations, and disabilities. The list is in no…

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5 Websites that Pay $50+ for Guest Posts

August 29, 2017

The following is a variety of websites that pay writers for guest posts. Also –– be sure to check out #4, which is directly from Freedom With Writing. Thank you 🙂 1. Cooking Detective is a website that publishes “informative articles, useful tips, how-to guide, expert interviews, experts round-up, and product reviews dedicated to cooking,…

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20 Magazines that Pay Writers $200+ Per Article

August 22, 2017

The following is a list of magazines that pay writers $200 per article. Keep in mind that publication rates are not set in stone, and may change. As always, you may need to negotiate pay rates. I’ve included a wide variety of magazines in this list. For even more, be sure to subscribe to our email…

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Amazon’s Pen to Publish Contest ($15,000 Prize)

August 22, 2017

Amazon recently launched a writing contest aimed at winning over readers in India. The contest has a prize of one million Indian Rupees, worth around $15,000 USD. The contest is open to all books published in English on Amazon.in The winner will be selected by a panel of judges. Entry into the contest does require…

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28 Writing Grants & Fellowships (Cash Awards Up to $80,000+)

August 18, 2017

Contributed by S. Kalekar Grants, Residencies and Fellowships This is a list of varied fellowships, grants and residencies offered for writers and journalists – in France, Italy and Germany, in rural, tranquil settings in the US and prestigious universities, including Harvard and Princeton. There are opportunities for early, mid-career and established writers, poets and journalists,…

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$450 for Short Stories to Be Published in “Unshattering”

August 15, 2017

Unshattering is a forthcoming anthology edited by Karthryn Cramer. The anthology will be largely science fiction, but may also include some fantasy and literary fiction, in addition to poetry, memoir, art and commentary that “that helps us restore our world and find our way back to having a promising future.” Kathryn Cramer previously edited an…

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8 Travel Magazines that Pay $1,000+ for Travel Writing

August 15, 2017

Let’s be honest: These travel magazines pay very well, but they are also highly competitive. That’s not to say it is impossible to be published in these magazines. However, they often demand work from established writers, with proven experience. If you’re looking to become a travel writer, I highly recommend reading Case Study #4 in…

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