17 Free Writing Contests With Cash Prizes (Up to $25,000)

November 29, 2018

Next Show All These are contests, residencies and grants for writers of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and plays. Prizes range from £200 to $25,000; none charge an entry fee. — S. Kalekar Anthony Lukas Work-in-Progress Awards Two awards are given for non-fiction works in progress which deal with a topic of American political or social concern,…

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$450 for Holiday Stories

November 27, 2018

Cricket Magazine, often referred to as The New Yorker for Children, is seeking submissions of writing on the topic “Home for the Holidays.” They’re asking for historical fiction, nonfiction, poetry, crafts, and recipes about holidays around the world and in the U.S. They pay up to twenty five cents per word. Most short stories they…

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$200 for Short Stories and Essays

November 27, 2018

The Masters Reviews bills itself as a “Platform for Emerging Writers.” They publish short stories and narrative non-fiction. One key point: They want writing from writers who are not yet established. That means, “any new and emerging author who has not published a work of fiction or narrative nonfiction of novel length. You must not…

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10 Blogs and Magazines that Pay Writers (Up to $200)

November 27, 2018

As part of our weekly roundup of paid writing opportunities, here are ten publishers that pay writers. A wide variety of topics is coveed, including graphic design, roleplaying games, virtual reality, and travel. We’ve found payment information and submission guidelines for all of these publishers, though keep in mind that payment rates are not set…

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99 Magazines & Blogs that Pay Writers for Essays

November 23, 2018

Dear Writers, Here is a huge list of publishers that pay for personal essays — including essays, photographic essays, memoir, and narrative non-fiction. We’ve researched the payment rates for these publishers, and found links directly to their submission guidelines pages. You won’t find a more comprehensive list anywhere else on the internet. Sincerely, Jacob Jans…

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10 Calls for Submissions: Up to $750 for Short Stories

November 23, 2018

Some of these fiction markets pay up to $150, and some pay more, up to approximately $750. Some of these also accept poetry and non-fiction. They are either open for submissions now or will open soon. Some deadlines are approaching quickly. — S. Kalekar Escape Artists: PodCastle They want quality fantasy fiction, and publish both…

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11 Publishers that Pay Writers ($50 to $500 Per Article)

November 20, 2018

Here’s a list of publishers that pay writers for the articles they publish. Topics include travel, parenting, homesteading, technology, costuming, hunting, and more. We’ve researched payment rates for all of these publishers, though keep in mind that payment rates are not set in stone and may need to be negotiated. Thanks to Fatima Saif for…

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