We recently hosted a members only office hour session at Writing Launch. There were a lot of related questions that kept popping up from the new freelance writers: What about my portfolio? I’m new to my niche, and don’t have a portfolio? What do I do? My publications are really old, can I include them…
Dear Writers, Here’s a list of 29 calls for pitches and articles, directly from editors and publishers. We’ve found submissions guidelines pages, payment rates, and editorial contact information for these listings, when available. You’ll note that many of these editors are offering $400 or more per article. Not bad! Though, of course, it depends on…
These markets pay $50 to $800 for fiction, and a few also accept other genres, like non-fiction and poetry. – S. Kalekar LightspeedThis award-winning magazine is currently open to science fiction by BIPOC authors only. They will open to general science fiction submissions during 8-15 February. They also have two short reading periods for fantasy…
The following is a very comprehensive list of publications in the health and wellness niche. All of these publications accept submissions from freelance writers. Payment rates vary, depending on the publisher, and may need to be negotiated. If you want to learn how to negotiate rates, build a solid base of clients, and earn a…
Here are 34 contests, awards, and residencies for writers of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry, as well as for playwrights and journalists. Prizes range from $100 to $50,000, and none charge an entry fee. They are, very loosely, divided by geography. – S. Kalekar PRIZES OPEN FOR INTERNATIONAL SUBMISSIONSJim Baen Memorial Short Story AwardThey want a…
The Fountain Magazine is currently accepting entries for their annual essay contest. This year’s theme is “My Covid Story: Reflections on Life and Human Existence During the Pandemic.” They are offering a total of $2,100 in prizes, including a $1,500 grand prize. There is no entry fee. According to their contest page: The Coronavirus touched…
Dear Writers, Here are the latest calls for pitches directly from editors and publishers. Our researcher, Fatima Saif, has researched payment rates and contact information, and compiled it into this list. Note that many of these listings reference Twitter posts; if you’re interested in a publication, I encourage you to follow the listed editor on…