29 Contests, Grants, and Fellowships for Writers this September, 2023 (Up to $90,000)

August 18, 2023

  These are contests, grants, and fellowships for fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. The prizes are up to $90,000 per year. They are, very loosely, divided geographically.  – S. Kalekar Owl Canyon Press Short Story Hackathon They’re running their 5th contest. Their website says, “Writing teams (2 authors per team) are invited to create and submit…

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14 Full Time and Remote Jobs for Writers & Editors (Up to $250,000 Per Year)

August 15, 2023

Dear Writers, Here’s our latest roundup of traditional jobs for writers, journalists, and editors. We’ve noted salaries when available, as well as whether the job is remote or hybrid. — Jacob Jans Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list. Front Office Sports is Seeking an Editor-in-Chief Front Office Sports, a multiplatform media brand for…

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25 Calls for Pitches Directly from Editors

August 8, 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…

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10 Publications that Pay up to $500 Per Article

August 8, 2023

Dear Writers — Here are 10 publications that work directly with freelance writers, and pay up to $500 per article. 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…

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10 Fiction Magazines Paying $50 to $500

August 8, 2023

These magazines pay for fiction; most also accept other genres, like non-fiction and poetry.  – S. Kalekar Speculative City This magazine publishes speculative fiction, non-fiction, and poetry; you can read about them here. Their website says, “Speculative City features literary works that explore themes, characters, and landscapes exclusive to urban environments and that highlight voices…

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Interview with Samia Madhawar, Senior Editor at The Walrus

August 4, 2023

Samia Madwar is a senior editor at The Walrus. She is also a member of the board of directors for Magazines Canada. When she isn’t editing or writing, she can be found in her backyard pulling weeds and wishing she knew more about gardening. Here’s her engaging interview with Viney Kirpal, a personal essay and health…

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20 Calls for Pitches Directly from Editors

August 1, 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…

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