21 Fiction Magazines Paying $50 to $1,300 for May 2023

May 16, 2023

These magazines and anthologies publish fiction; a few outlets also accept other genres, like non-fiction and poetry. Please see the second section of this list for themed calls. – S. Kalekar Profiles This is a new Dublin-based journal, and they are reading submissions for their second issue. “Profiles welcomes character-driven fiction and non-fiction — both…

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30 Calls for Pitches Directly from Editors

May 16, 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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Case Study: How I Became a Regular Contributor to My Dream Publication

May 12, 2023

By Rachel Presser If you’re not familiar with Reptiles, they’re the OG herpetology (the study and enthusiasm of reptiles and amphibians) magazine. I remember being so stoked when my dad got me a subscription for my 10th birthday to further encourage my love of toads, frogs, and lizards. I dreamt of writing for them someday:…

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31 Calls for Pitches Directly from Editors

May 9, 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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19 Non-Profit News Publishers that Work with Freelance Writers (Up to $1+ Per Word)

May 9, 2023

There are many wonderful and well established non-profit news publishers that work with freelance writers. Many of them have clear missions and good funding. The below list is by no means comprehensive. However, it does include 19 such organizations, many of which pay $1 per word, or more, to freelance writers and journalists. The list…

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25 Themed Nonfiction Calls for May 2023

May 5, 2023

These are calls for themed nonfiction. Some of the themes are: Juneteenth; epic adventure stories; Saints & Sinners; fracture; stitch; climate; Black women’s health; resurrect; and haunted. A few also accept other genres, like fiction and poetry. Some outlets specify pitch or submission deadlines, but some do not. – S. Kalekar Diem: The Things We…

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10 Calls for Short Stories ($50 to $1,000 Per Story)

May 2, 2023

These magazines pay $50 to $1,000 for short fiction, and one magazine pays considerably more for novella-length works. Some also accept other genres, like non-fiction and poetry. — S. Kalekar   riddlebird They publish literary fiction and personal essays. “We are happy to publish work that celebrates the joy of reading and writing across different…

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