Despite the ongoing pandemic, writers are still needed, and companies are still hiring writers for full-time jobs. The following is a list of companies hiring writers for a variety of jobs, including editorial, copywriting, and reporting. The others are from a mix of news companies, web-publications, software companies, and non-profits. –– Jacob Jans The Washington…
Here are 24 contests and grants for writers of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, screenwriting, and for journalists, with prizes up to $30,000. None have an entry fee. They’re very broadly segregated by geography. However, there are some exceptions to the broad definitions (for instance, there’s an award for all writers except American in the ‘International’ category;…
Here’s a list of editors seeking submissions and pitches directly from writers on a wide variety of topics. Most of these publications pay at least $200 – several pay more than $1,000 for features. In addition to finding these calls for submission, we’ve also researched payment rates for every publication. Keep in mind that you…
Six to Start is a London-based games developer and entertainment company. They have co-created the world’s bestselling smartphone fitness app called Zombies, Run! They are commissioning new stories for Zombies, Run! They are seeking “writers with an excellent ear for dialogue, an impeccable understanding of story and character, and the ability to produce first-class audio…
The Novel Prize is now accepting submissions of full length novels from writers around the world. Hosted by three publishers, New Directions, Fitzcarraldo Editions, and Giramondo, the contest is open to writers from around the world. The July 1st deadline is approaching very quickly. According to the contest page: The Novel Prize offers $10,000 to…
The following is a list of 95 technology publishers that accept pitches directly from freelance writers, and pay for the writing they publish. Payment rates in this area tend to be higher than some other categories; blog posts for a programming site are often in the $200 to $500 range. If you’re not sure how…
Here’s the latest calls for pitches directly from editors and publishers. Topics covered include service journalism, gaming, technology, fashion, and more. If you’re not sure how to send a good pitch, please read this first. If you want more training, then watch this free webinar. Sincerely, Jacob Jans Thanks to Fatima Saif for her research….