30 Free Writing Contests With Cash Prizes ($75 to $75,000)

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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10 Calls for Short Stories ($50 to $480 Per Story)

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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27 Feminist Publishers Seeking Writers

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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28 Calls for Submissions & Pitches from Freelance Writers

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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19 Companies With Full Time & Remote Jobs for Writers

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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22 Publishers Seeking Pitches (Up to $1 Per Word)

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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$50 to $480 for Short Stories: Ten Calls for Submissions

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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