$200 for True Stories About Kindness

October 26, 2021

Chicken Soup for the Soul is currently seeking true stories on the topic of kindness, for an upcoming anthology. They pay $200 per story or poem. According to their call for stories: Small gestures can make a big difference in someone’s day, even in someone’s life. In our fast-paced world many people tend to only…

Keep Reading...

24 Calls for Pitches Directly from Editors (Up to $1000 Per Article)

October 26, 2021

Dear Writers, Here’s our latest roundup of calls for pitches directly from editors. A friendly reminder: Please do not contact these publishers without carefully studying the publications first. Make sure you understand their publication, and the types of articles they publish, before you send them a pitch. If you’re not sure how to write a…

Keep Reading...

Fiction Markets Paying $50 to $500 for October and November 2021

October 26, 2021

These magazines pay $50 to $500 for fiction, and a few also accept other genres, like non-fiction and poetry. They’re open for submissions now, or will open soon. Deadlines for some markets are approaching quickly. – S. Kalekar Unnerving Magazine They publish short stories and poetry – they want horror and suspense, generally leaning toward…

Keep Reading...

24 Free Writing Contests & Grants With Cash Prizes ($50 to $45,000)

October 22, 2021

Here are 24 fee-free contests, awards, and grants/fellowships for fiction, non-fiction, poetry, journalism, and graphic stories. Prizes range from $50 to $45,000. The list is very broadly arranged according to geographic divisions. – S. Kalekar CONTESTS OPEN FOR INTERNATIONAL SUBMISSIONS Bennington College Young Writers Award This is an international contest for young writers, and the…

Keep Reading...

$50 to $600 for Short Stories – 10 Calls for Submissions

October 19, 2021

These markets pay $50 to approximately $600 for fiction. A few also accept other genres, like non-fiction and poetry. Deadlines are approaching quickly. — S. Kalekar Diabolical Plots: Diabolical Pots Diabolical Plots magazine wants food-themed speculative fiction for this anthology – science fiction, fantasy, and horror. All stories should have a speculative element, even horror….

Keep Reading...

$2,250 Poetry Contest: The Treehouse Climate Action Poem Prize

October 19, 2021

The Treehouse Climate Action Poem Prize is now open for submissions. The contest is given to “honor exceptional poems that help make real for readers the gravity of the vulnerable state of our environment at present.” They are offering $2,250 in prizes. According to the contest website: Established in 2019 with generous support from Treehouse Investments,…

Keep Reading...

25 Calls for Pitches Directly from Editors (Up to $1 Per Word)

October 19, 2021

Dear Writers, Here’s our latest roundup of calls for pitches directly from editors. A friendly reminder: Please do not contact these publishers without carefully studying the publications first. Make sure you understand their publication, and the types of articles they publish, before you send them a pitch. If you’re not sure how to write a…

Keep Reading...