The Mongol Derby That Transformed My Freelance Writing Career For more than 20 years, I worked as a newspaper reporter at weekly and then daily newspapers. In 2015, as papers started trimming down their newsrooms, I decided to become a freelance writer and work from home my home in Anderson located in Anderson County, part…
The following is a list of diverse markets (e.g., general, hobby, trade, outdoor, religious, and parenting). Before pitching editors, familiarize yourself with chosen publications: read 2-3 issues to learn about the tone, style, range of topics, and targeted audience. If writers’ guidelines do not mention that editors forbid simultaneous submissions, then submit the same query…
Unearth Women has a mission: to fill the gap in travel writing. The vast majority of travel publications are founded and edited by men, and yet most travelers are women. They’re seeking to be the travel magazine focused on women’s and feminist issues. They publish both digitally and in print. They pay for the writing…
These markets pay up to $50 for fiction, and a few pay more. They have deadlines or reading periods coming up. — S. Kalekar Barrelhouse For this call, they are seeking writing from unpublished writers (see guidelines) – poetry, fiction, nonfiction and comics. Each selected piece will also be eligible for a $500 prize by…
The following is a list of fifty magazines and anthologies that pay writers for horror fiction. Some of them publish horror fiction exclusively, while others publish a range of different genres as well. Although there are different themes and requirements for submissions, they are all looking for flash fiction or short stories related to the…
These markets pay $200 for fiction, and some pay considerably more. Submissions are either open now, or will open soon. — S. Kalekar The Gallery of Curiosities This is a speculative fiction anthology podcast and magazine. Most of their stories have an “anachropunkish retro-vintage element.” Their guidelines say, “We want to be taken on an…
If you are savvy with the computer-related technology and would like to share your knowledge – these markets are for you! Study guidelines carefully to understand specifics of articles that editors look for. Do they accept pitches or completed manuscripts? Do you need to provide any visual aids? What audience you will be writing for?…