37 Free Writing Contests, Grants, and Fellowships for Writers

February 24, 2023

Here are prizes and grants/fellowships for writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, for playwrights and journalists, of up to $100,000. They’re loosely divided by geography. Deadlines are approaching quickly. – S. Kalekar INTERNATIONAL CONTESTS Baltimore Science Fiction Society Poetry Contest For this contest, poets need to submit poetry on science fiction/fantasy/horror/science themes. Up to 3 entries…

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Fiction Markets Paying $50 to $600 for Short Stories

February 21, 2023

  These magazines pay $50 to $600 for fiction. A few accept other genres, like nonfiction and poetry. Some calls are themed. – S. Kalekar   Apparition Lit: Symmetry This is a quarterly speculative fiction and poetry magazine. They will be reading submissions on the Symmetry theme during the second half of February. As part…

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24 Calls for Pitches Directly from Editors

February 21, 2023

Dear Writers, Here’s our latest roundup of calls for pitches directly from editors. Please carefully study each publication before sending a pitch. If you’re new to pitching, here are a few resources to help you get started: How to Write a Pitch that Gets You Paid (Based on Real-World Examples) How to Pitch a Listicle…

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Full Time Jobs for Writers

February 21, 2023

Dear Writers, Here’s our roundup of full time jobs for writers, editors, copywriters, etc. This list includes jobs with Associated Press, Architectural Digest,  and PepsiCo. A few of them are “hybrid” opportunities. For freelance opportunities, check out this list of calls for writers directly from editors. Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list. The…

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30 Grants and Fellowships for Writers (Up to $100,000)

February 17, 2023

These are grants/fellowships/residencies for writers of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, for playwrights, and journalists. They’re either open now, or will open soon for applications. None of these charge an application fee, and pay from a few hundred dollars up to $100,000. – S. Kalekar Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center: Writer in Residence The residency includes lodging…

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18 Calls for Writers Directly from Editors (Up to $500+ Per Article)

February 15, 2023

Dear Writers, Here’s our latest roundup of calls for pitches directly from editors. Please carefully study each publication before sending a pitch. If you’re new to pitching, here are a few resources to help you get started: How to Write a Pitch that Gets You Paid (Based on Real-World Examples) How to Pitch a Listicle…

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13 Full Time Jobs for Writers, Copywriters, and Editors

February 15, 2023

Here’s our latest roundup of traditional jobs for writers, including journalism jobs, editorial positions, and copywriting jobs. Companies in this list include The New York Times, Slate, People, The Washington Post, and Mars. Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list. Wirecutter is a product review site owned by The New York Times. They’re hiring…

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