There are 30 non-fiction themes for the 14 magazines/websites listed here. While some give a date by which they want articles or queries on specific topics, several do not, so it is best to get work in early. The themes include: fantasy, soul food thanksgiving, American Indian citizenship, adapt and grow, historic scenic highways, climate…
One of the year’s best short story contests has arrived. It’s the Nelson Algren Literary Awards, hosted by the Chicago Tribune. The grand prize? $3,500 USD. Plus, five runners’ up prizes of $750. That’s over $7000 in prizes. There is absolutely no entry free. Unfortunately, this contest is only open to writers in the United…
Horse Girls is “an anthology that reclaims the horse girl stereotype through personal stories that explore privilege, ambition, traditionally feminine and unfeminine desires, domestication, and wildness.” It will be published in 2021 by Harper Perennial. They are looking for essays, particularly from “writers of color, non-binary/trans writers, and southern and midwestern writers.” According to the…
Happy new year to freelance writers! As part of our weekly roundup of paid writing opportunities, we’ve found ten websites that pay writers up to $200 or more per article. We’ve found payment rates, contact information, and submission guidelines for these publishers, when available. If you want more opportunities, be sure to get your free…
In 2019, there was a growing trend of new, high-quality websites that pay decent rates to freelance writers. I’m hoping that in 2020, the trend will solidify and that writers interested in building a sustainable career will be able to have plenty of opportunities to write for high-quality publications. Here’s one sign of hope: A…