19 Full Time Jobs for Writers

December 29, 2020

Dear Writers, Here’s a list of 19 jobs for writers from a wide variety of companies. Keep in mind that these are traditional jobs, not freelance opportunities. However, some writers have found success by pitching freelance work to companies hiring for traditional jobs. If you’re interested in freelancing, here are 11 Calls for Writers Directly…

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11 Calls for Writers Directly from Editors

December 29, 2020

Here’s a list of eleven calls writers, directly from editors and publishers. We’ve found payment rates, deadlines, and contact information for all of these publishers. If you’re new to freelance writing — then please do yourself a favor and take the 7 Day Crash Course on Pitching from Writing Launch. You’ll be leagues beyond what…

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10 Markets for Short Stories Paying $50 to $1,000

December 29, 2020

These markets pay $50-1,000 for fiction. They are either open now, or will open soon for submissions. – S. Kalekar Fairy Tale MagazineThey publish fairy tale themed fiction and poetry; both of these have to follow the specific yearly theme, while non-fiction can be on any fairy tale subject. They’re open for brief periods at…

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22 Free Writing Contests/Fellowships with Cash Prizes ($100 to $100,000)

December 27, 2020

These contests/fellowships are for writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, plays, and for journalists. They range from $100 to $100,000. None charge an entry fee. They’re roughly divided by geography. – S. Kalekar PRIZES OPEN FOR INTERNATIONAL SUBMISSIONS Fourteen Hills: Stacey Doris Memorial Poetry AwardThis is a poetry contest – send one poem of 3 to…

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$2,000 for Emerging Writers from Gay Mag

December 22, 2020

Gay Magazine is a culture magazine by Roxane Gay. Starting in January 2021, they will publish an emerging writer twice a month. They define “emerging writer as someone with fewer than three article/essay/short story publications and no published books or book contracts.” They only want nonfiction (no poetry, fiction, etc.). They are interested in literary…

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9 Publishers Paying for True Stories, Essays, & Opinions

December 22, 2020

Here’s a list of ten publishers seeking to pay writers for their true stories, opinions and/or essays. We’ve found payment rates, deadlines, and contact information for all of these publishers. However, if you’re new to freelance writing — then please do yourself a favor and take the 7 Day Crash Course on Pitching from Writing…

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21 Calls for Pitches Directly from Editors & Publishers

December 22, 2020

Dear Writers, Here’s a big list of publishers calling for submissions/pitches directly from writers. We’ve found payment rates, contact information, etc from all of these publishers. However, if you’re new to freelance writing — then please do yourself a favor and take the 7 Day Crash Course on Pitching from Writing Launch. You’ll be leagues…

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