As a working writer, I’ve learned to fend off requests to “just write this grant proposal for me [for free]” from friends and family members. I ignore offers from content mills that pay penny-a-word rates. But the coronavirus pandemic has raised a new dilemma: when excellent clients can no longer afford to pay for writing,…
With so many people stuck at home, there is a lot more cooking at home happening, and that means people are spending more time searching for recipes, learning new cooking techniques, and generally, being more aware of what they eat. It goes to follow that there is still a lot of demand for food writing….
Here’s the latest market news and research we’ve compiled – directly from editors. Also see this list of publishers seeking essays. All of these publishers pay the writers they publish, anywhere from $75, up to $1,000 or more. If you’re looking for more opportunities, The Paid Publishing Guidebook for 2020 is now completely free. Get…
Here’s our latest research on publishers seeking essays and personal stories from freelance writers. We’ve researched payment rates and found contact information for all of these publishers, but you may need to still negotiate rates. If you’re new to freelance writing, I recommend watching this before contacting any of these publishers. Thanks to Fatima Saif…
Bethune and Sun, a boutique store in Texas that “caters to the distinct lifestyle and recreations of the South Texan gentleman” is currently hosting a short story contest. The theme is “Life and Stories from the Gulf Coast” The grand prize is $1,000. The contest is open to U.S. residents. According to their contest rules:…
Here are 26 contests for writers of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and plays, with prizes from £75 to $50,000. Some have geographic restrictions. None have a submission fee, and some deadlines are approaching quickly. – S. Kalekar International Contests The Restless Book Prize for New Immigrant WritingThis is a prize for a debut literary work by…
These magazines pay $50 to $250 for fiction. A few also accept other genres, like non-fiction and poetry. They are open for submissions, or are scheduled to open soon. Dark Ink Books: The Half That You See – Nightmares, Deliriums, and Illusions UPDATE: They seem to have ended their submission period early.They want literary horror…