Dear Writers, Despite the continuing lockdown throughout most of the world, there are companies out there looking to hire writers. Here’s our latest update of jobs for writers – mostly from media companies, but also from major brands such a Facebook and Coca-Cola. Thank you to Fatima Saif for her extensive research on this. Sincerely,…
Dear Writers, Here are 28 publishers seeking pitches from freelance writes. All of these publishers pay up to $200, and often more, per article. Topics include gaming, news, feminism, education, and health/wellness. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THESE PUBLISHERS unless you are confident in your ability to send them a high-quality pitch. If you’re not sure…
UPDATE: It appears this contest has been canceled due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Jericho, an organization that bridges the spiritual and intellectual, is currently hosting an essay contest with a large prize – £8000, or $10,000 USD. The contest is open to writers around the world, 18 years or older. According their website: “At its…
All of these publishers pay the writers they publish, anywhere from $50, up to $1,000 or more. If you’re looking for more opportunities, The Paid Publishing Guidebook for 2020 is now completely free. Get your copy here. Jacob Jans PS: Don’t know how to take advantage of these opportunities? Watch this free webinar. Thanks for…
Chicken Soup for the Soul just announced a last-minute call for essays, an extremely unusual move on their part. They are seeking COVID-19 related essays for their July 2020 book about dogs. This is a great opportunity, because they are not likely to get nearly the volume of submissions that they normally do, because of…
Dear Writers, Here’s our latest roundup of publishers seeking submissions on the topic of COVID-19. As always, be sure to carefully study each publication before sending them a detailed pitch. If you’re not sure how to get started with these publishers, watch this free webinar. Sincerely, Jacob Jans PS: Thanks for Fatima Saif for her…
These are 25 themed submission calls in the 16 magazines listed here. Some of the calls are: on writing, back to school, teaching hard history, the fantastics, Queer life, community through tech, urbanism, wake and rebirth, Covid-19 and eating, and personal stories on nursing, health, or health care. A few specify deadlines but most do…