May 29, 2020
These are contests, awards, and fellowships ranging from $75 to $75,000, for writers of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and plays, and for editorial writers/columnists. They are broadly divided geographically, i.e. international prizes (which also includes those that do not specify anything about geographic restrictions), prizes for writers in the US and Canada, and those for writers…
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May 27, 2020
These markets pay about $50 to $480. They are open for fiction, and a few also accept other genres, like non-fiction and poetry. Some of these are themed calls. The markets are either open now, or will open for submissions soon. Some deadlines are approaching quickly. S. Kalekar Shoreline of InfinityThey want engaging science fiction…
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May 27, 2020
Here’s a list of magazines and websites that publish feminist writing. Payment ranges quite a bit – from $50 to $2,000. To help you connect with these publishers, I’ve researched payment rates, found the editor’s contact information, and written brief summaries of each of the publishers. If you’re not sure about how to approach these…
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May 26, 2020
Here are the latest calls for pitches and articles directly from editors. This list covers a huge range of topics, including dating during lockdown, living with technology, Pride month, music, mental health, social change, and more. Please don’t pitch these editors unless you are confident in your ability to send a good pitch. If you’re…
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May 20, 2020
Dear Writers, During these difficult times, there are still job opportunities out there for writers. This week, we’ve found 19 companies hiring writers. If you’re looking to build your resume before applying to a traditional writing job, one of the best things you can do is build a publication record, ideally a paid publication record…
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May 12, 2020
Here’s the latest market news and research we’ve compiled – directly from editors. Also see this list of publishers seeking essays. All of these publishers pay the writers they publish. Several of them pay $1 per word. If you’re looking for more opportunities, The Paid Publishing Guidebook for 2020 is now completely free. Get your…
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May 12, 2020
These magazines pay $50 to $480 for fiction. A few also accept other genres, like non-fiction and poetry. They’re either open now, or will open for submissions soon. – S. Kalekar Apparition Lit: RedemptionThey accept speculative fiction (fantasy, sci-fi, horror, literary) and poetry and they will soon open submissions for the ‘Redemption’ theme.Reading period: 15-31…
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