29 Contests, Grants, and Fellowships for Writers (Up to $72,000)

December 22, 2023

These are contests and grants/fellowships for writers of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, as well as for scriptwriting and journalism, with prizes up to $72,000. They’re very roughly divided geographically. – S. Kalekar Defenestrationism.net Lengthy Poem ContestThey are reading entries for a lengthy poem, of at least 120 lines and up to chapbook-length (see guidelines). It…

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25 Publications that Pay Writers $350+ Per Article

December 19, 2023

If you read last week’s listing, you’ll know there’s quite a few publications that pay $1.00 per word or more per article. (In fact, that list only scratches the surface.) However, there are many “mid-range” publications that pay a bit less, but can still be good opportunities for freelance writers. These cover a huge variety…

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41 Magazines and Websites that Pay $1 Per Word

December 12, 2023

Dear Writers, Here are 41 publications that work directly with freelance writers, and pay up to $1 per word. If you’re interested in writing for these publications, please carefully study their publication before submitting a pitch. Don’t send in complete articles. The standard practice is to send a short email with a proposed article idea….

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30 Horror Magazines and Anthologies Paying for Short Stories

December 8, 2023

These magazines and anthologies are paying for horror fiction, from token to pro rates. Some also accept other genres. Some of the calls are themed. They are open now, or have said when they will open next for submissions. They are not listed in any particular order. – S. Kalekar Nightmare MagazineThis is an award-winning…

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11 Fiction Magazines Paying $50 to $1,000

November 28, 2023

These magazines / anthologies are open, or will open soon, and they pay for fiction. Some also accept other genres, like non-fiction and poetry. A few calls are themed. – S. Kalekar Cosmic Roots & Eldritch ShoresThey’ll soon open their regular submission window. They publish fiction (science fiction, fantasy, myth, legend, fairy tales, and eldritch,…

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10 Fiction Magazines Paying $50 to $1,300

November 21, 2023

These magazines pay $50 to €1,200 (about $1,300) for fiction. Some of them also accept other genres, like non-fiction and poetry. Some calls are themed.  – S. Kalekar The Stinging FlyThis Ireland-based journal is open now for fiction (short fiction and novel excerpts), creative non-fiction, and poetry for the Spring 2024 issue. They also accept…

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16 Publications Accepting Pitches on Climate Change ($100 to $6,000 Per Article)

November 21, 2023

Here’s our roundup of publications that publish articles about climate change. If you’re like me, you’re probably concerned about the impact of fossil fuels. It’s something I worry about every day, to some extent. The harm caused by the burning of fossil fuels is already extreme, and may make many parts of our world unlivable…

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