10 Calls for Short Stories ($100 to $600 Per Story)

January 5, 2021

These markets pay $100 to $600 for fiction. Some also accept other genres, like non-fiction and poetry, and they’re open for submissions. — S. Kalekar PloughsharesThis literary journal reads submissions from June to January. They accept fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Non-subscribers are charged a fee to submit online, but there is no fee for mailed…

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Deadline: $100,000 Book Proposal Contest

January 5, 2021

Want $100,000 for proposing an idea for a book? If that sounds good to you, the Nine Dots prize is back for the third time, with the same massive $100,000 prize available to the winner. To be clear, if you want the full prize, you’ll be expected to actually write the book you propose, though…

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18 Calls for Pitches (Up to $1.25 Per Word)

January 5, 2021

Dear Writers, Here are eighteen calls for pitches/articles directly from editors and writers. We’ve found payment rates, contact information, and submission guidelines (when available) for all of these publishers. Thanks to Fatima Saif for her research on this article. — Jacob Jans California Magazine is Cal Alumni Association’s editorially independent general-interest magazine that covers ideas…

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19 Full Time Jobs for Writers

December 29, 2020

Dear Writers, Here’s a list of 19 jobs for writers from a wide variety of companies. Keep in mind that these are traditional jobs, not freelance opportunities. However, some writers have found success by pitching freelance work to companies hiring for traditional jobs. If you’re interested in freelancing, here are 11 Calls for Writers Directly…

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11 Calls for Writers Directly from Editors

December 29, 2020

Here’s a list of eleven calls writers, directly from editors and publishers. We’ve found payment rates, deadlines, and contact information for all of these publishers. If you’re new to freelance writing — then please do yourself a favor and take the 7 Day Crash Course on Pitching from Writing Launch. You’ll be leagues beyond what…

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10 Markets for Short Stories Paying $50 to $1,000

December 29, 2020

These markets pay $50-1,000 for fiction. They are either open now, or will open soon for submissions. – S. Kalekar Fairy Tale MagazineThey publish fairy tale themed fiction and poetry; both of these have to follow the specific yearly theme, while non-fiction can be on any fairy tale subject. They’re open for brief periods at…

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22 Free Writing Contests/Fellowships with Cash Prizes ($100 to $100,000)

December 27, 2020

These contests/fellowships are for writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, plays, and for journalists. They range from $100 to $100,000. None charge an entry fee. They’re roughly divided by geography. – S. Kalekar PRIZES OPEN FOR INTERNATIONAL SUBMISSIONS Fourteen Hills: Stacey Doris Memorial Poetry AwardThis is a poetry contest – send one poem of 3 to…

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