24 Calls for Pitches Directly from Editors

July 25, 2023

Dear Writers, Here’s our latest roundup of calls for pitches, directly from editors. We’ve researched payment rates and contact information for all of these publishers, to make it easier for you to find the right opportunities for you. Please carefully study each publication before sending them a pitch. Not sure how to write a good…

Keep Reading...

10 Fiction Magazines Paying $50 to $700 for Short Stories

July 25, 2023

These magazines and anthologies pay $50 to $700 for fiction; a couple of the magazines also accept other genres, like non-fiction and poetry. A few calls are themed. – S. Kalekar Westerly This Australian literary magazine publishes fiction, non-fiction, reviews, and poetry. The deadline for all creative work is end-July; scholarly articles are accepted year-round….

Keep Reading...

12 Full Time & Remote Jobs for Writers, Editors, and Journalists

July 25, 2023

Here’s our latest roundup of traditional jobs for writers, editors, and journalists. We’ve noted salary information when available, as well as whether it’s a remote position. Companies in this list include CNN, Insider, Wirecutter, and Deadspin. Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list. CNN is Looking for a Copy Editor CNN is hiring a…

Keep Reading...

26 Free Writing Contests With Cash Prizes for August 2023 (Up to $25,000)

July 21, 2023

These are calls for fiction, nonfiction, poetry, as well as translation, journalism, and playwriting, and they pay up to £20,000 (approximately $25,000). They’re roughly divided geographically. – S. Kalekar INTERNATIONAL CONTESTS Lucky Jefferson Poetry & Prose Summer Contest Lucky Jefferson wants submissions for their inaugural poetry and prose summer contest. Send up to 5 poems…

Keep Reading...

17 Calls for Pitches Directly from Editors (Up to $1.50 Per Word)

July 18, 2023

Dear Writers, Here’s our latest roundup of calls for pitches, directly from editors. We’ve researched payment rates and contact information for all of these publishers, to make it easier for you to find the right opportunities for you. Please carefully study each publication before sending them a pitch. Not sure how to write a good…

Keep Reading...

15 Magazines that Pay Writers $1.00 Per Word

July 18, 2023

Dear Writers — Here are 15 publications that work directly with freelance writers, and pay up to $1.00 per word. Be sure to carefully study each publication before sending them a pitch. If you want to succeed with your pitch, the most important work happens when you carefully study the publication, thoughtfully tailoring your idea…

Keep Reading...

Interview with Lindsey McGinnis, Editor at The Christian Science Monitor

July 17, 2023

Lindsey McGinnis is the Asia Editor at The Christian Science Monitor. She previously served as the Junior Editor/Writer for the Monitor’s weekly news magazine, as well as the lead writer on the Points of Progress franchise. Read her interview here with Viney Kirpal, a trained personal essay and health writer. Viney: Hi Lindsey. Let’s begin…

Keep Reading...