These 22 contests and fellowships are for writers of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and plays. Prizes range from $100 to £30,000 ($38,000 USD). None of these charge an entry fee, and some of the deadlines are approaching rapidly. – S. Kalekar Shambhala Publications: Bala Kids & The Khyentse Foundation Children’s Book Prize This is for the…
The deadline for the fresh.ink writing contest is just days away! A brand new website, fresh.ink gives authors detailed analytics about how readers engage with their writing, including analytics on opens, dropoffs, ratings, etc. These seem to be the types of analytics that platforms such as Youtube give to their video creators, but tailored to…
Here’s a list of nine publishers seeking pitches directly from freelance writers. We’ve researched payment rates for all of these publishers, and found their submission guidelines pages, to make it easier to connect with them. Topics include comics, pop culture, lifestyle, global issues, lawyers, addiction, and divorce. If you’re not sure how to get started,…
If you’re interested in launching a successful career as a writer, then you may want to consider applying for Buzzfeed’s annual fellowship program. Based in Los Angeles and New York, the program offers the opportunity to work closely with the Buzzfeed team for an entire year. The position offers pay of $18 an hour. According…
The following is a list of publishers that pay up to $1 per word, or more, for articles from freelance writers. We have researched the payment rates for all of these publications, and found their submission guidelines, as well as the editor’s contact information. If you’re not sure how to approach publications like these, please…
When you think of finding freelancing clients, what happens to you? If you’re anything like I was at the beginning, your chest clenches, it’s difficult to breathe, and the cold sweats take over, while you attempt to Google freelancing gigs. The cool thing is, freelancing gigs are easier to get than you think, and it…
ServiceScape, a website that connects freelancers with clients, is currently hosting a writing contest with a $1,000 prize. The contest is open to writers from around the world. The deadline for entry is approaching very quickly — November 30th, 2019. The goal of the contest seems to be to generate publicity for their company. According…