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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15 Calls for Pitches Directly from Editors

May 2, 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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12 Full Time Jobs for Writers, Editors, Journalists, and Copywriters

May 2, 2023

Dear Writers, Here’s our latest roundup of jobs for writers, editors, journalists and copywriters. We’ve included salary ranges, when available. Companies in this list in include CBS, Disney, CNN, Digg, The L.A. Times, and others. — Jacob Jans Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list. Brunswick Corporation is a leader in marine recreation. They’re…

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35 Free Writing Contests with Cash Prizes (Up to $30,000)

April 28, 2023

These are contests for fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and journalism, with prizes up to $30,000. They are loosely divided geographically. Deadlines are approaching quickly; a couple of the deadlines are in April. – S. Kalekar   CONTESTS OPEN FOR INTERNATIONAL SUBMISSIONS Bacopa Literary Review Writing Contest This is an international contest, and writers can submit to…

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17 Full Time & Remote Jobs for Writers

April 25, 2023

Dear Writers, Here’s our latest roundup of traditional jobs for writers, editors, copywriters, and journalists. Companies in this list include Condé Nast, MIT, Poets & Writers, Vox, Hearst, and The Washington Post. We’ve noted the salaries when available. Some of them are remote or hybrid opportunities. — Jacob Jans Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling…

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17 Calls for Pitches Directly from Editors

April 25, 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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