Free Writing Contest for New Writers (Cash Prizes)

April 5, 2022

Have you never made money from your creative writing? Are you new to publishing? Then this contest is designed just for you. The Preservation Foundation is hosting an essay contest open to all writers around the world who are previously unpublished. This year, they’ve updated their definition of “previously unpublished.” The rules are now: For…

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10 Fiction Markets Paying $50 to $480 for April 2022

March 29, 2022

These magazines pay $50-480 for fiction, and one magazine pays more. Some of these accept other genres also, like non-fiction and poetry. Most are open now, and a few of the magazines will open soon for submissions. – S. Kalekar Grimscribe Press: Vastarien They publish literary horror inspired by Ligottian and/or related themes, and also…

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22 Calls for Pitches Directly from Editors (Up to $1 Per Word)

March 29, 2022

Dear Writers, Here’s our latest roundup of calls for writers — directly from editors, covering a wide variety of themes and topics. Please carefully study the publication before contacting the editor. When writing your pitch, be sure to: Carefully study the publication, to get a sense of their style Have a clear idea of where…

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What It’s Like to Work as a Freelance Writer in Ukraine Right Now

March 29, 2022

By Taras Bereza While I am sharing these lines today with you, my country is in a state of war. While all domains of life and public infrastructure have been hit tremendously, most Ukrainians take freelancing as the only opportunity to earn a living here. Obviously, the war has left us all in limbo. While…

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35 Contests, Grants, and Fellowships for Writers (Up to $50,000 in Cash Awards)

March 25, 2022

There are 35 contests, grants, and fellowships for writers of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, and for journalists and playwrights. The awards are up to $50,000. They are, very roughly, divided geographically. – S. Kalekar PRIZES OPEN FOR INTERNATIONAL SUBMISSIONS The Marguerite and Lamar Smith Fellowship for Writers These three-month fellowships are to afford writers uninterrupted…

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16 Calls for Pitches Directly from Editors (Up to $1000+ Per Article)

March 22, 2022

Dear Writers, Here’s our latest roundup of calls for writers — directly from editors, covering a wide variety of themes and topics. Please carefully study the publication before contacting the editor. When writing your pitch, be sure to: Carefully study the publication, to get a sense of their style Have a clear idea of where…

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13 Full Time Jobs for Writers

March 22, 2022

Dear Writers, Here’s our latest roundup of traditional full time jobs for writers, including jobs with The New York Times, Nike, ESPN, and Adweek. Jacob Jans Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list. The New York Times is looking for a Books Editor. The selected applicant will lead and shape coverage for The New…

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