29 Calls for Pitches Directly from Editors & Publishers

March 30, 2021

Dear Writers, Here’s our latest roundup of calls for pitches directly from editors and writers. We’ve researched payment rates and found contact information for all of these publishers. If you’re new to freelance writing, I highly recommend reading this first. — Jacob Jans Thanks to Fatima Saif for her research on this article. Wired UK…

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10 Fiction Markets Paying $50 to $800 for Short Stories

March 30, 2021

These markets pay $50 to $800 for fiction. A few also accept other genres, like non-fiction and poetry. They’re open for submissions now, or will open for a brief period soon. – S. Kalekar Cosmic Roots and Eldritch Shores This speculative fiction magazine publishes fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and artwork. They publish science fiction, fantasy, myth,…

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14 Farm & Garden Magazines and Websites that Pay Freelance Writers

March 29, 2021

Here’s a list of fourteen websites and magazines that pay for articles about farming and gardening. We’ve researched payment rates for all of these publications, and found editorial contact information, so that you can quickly find the right person to send a pitch to. Keep in mind that payment rates are not set in stone,…

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30 Free Writing Contests With Cash Prizes (Up to $28,000)

March 26, 2021

There are 30 contests/prizes from 24 organizers for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry in April 2021. The awards range from $75 to $28,000. The contests are very roughly divided by geography. There are also several grants, residencies, and fellowships with upcoming deadlines, in this list published recently. – S. Kalekar PRIZES OPEN FOR INTERNATIONAL SUBMISSIONS Wergle…

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17 Full Time & Remote Jobs for Writers

March 23, 2021

Dear Writers, Here’s our latest roundup of traditional jobs for writers. This week we’ve found job listings from major companies and publishers, including Facebook, Starbucks, CNET, Forbes, and Lyft. We’ve noted where these jobs are located, and, when applicable, whether they are remote. I’ve noticed that many of these jobs for for “newsletter” editors; it…

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$200 for True Stories of Grief, Loss, and Recovery

March 23, 2021

Chicken Soup for the Soul just quietly announced calls for submissions to a forthcoming anthology on the topic of grief, loss, and recovery. This is a chance to be part of a bestselling book. While it is quite competitive to get published in a Chicken Soup book, authors regularly report that it is a very…

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18 Calls for Pitches Directly from Editors & Publishers

March 23, 2021

Dear Writers, Here’s our weekly roundup of calls for pitches directly from editors and publishers. We’ve researched payment rates and contact information, and summarized the opportunity available. Please only submit to these publishers if you are confident in your ability to send high quality pitches that closely meet the needs of the publisher. New Freelance…

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