Deadlines are approaching very quickly for these eleven free writing contests. All of these contests are open to direct submissions, but have restrictions on who can apply. I have organized the list by geographic restrictions, starting with contests open to writers from around the world. –– Jacob Jans PS: Thanks to S. Kalekar for compiling…
One Story sends their subscribers a new short story in the mail every three weeks. They publish literary fiction from emerging and established writers. Each issue features just one story. It is a unique format that gives just one author center stage. They are now open for their winter/spring submission period, which runs until May…
These markets pay $50 to $800 for fiction, and are open for submissions. Some have (fun) themed calls, like furry innovation stories and Twenty Thousand Leagues Remembered. One is a pro-paying market that had shut down, and is now revived. A few also accept other genres, like non-fiction and poetry. Deadlines are approaching quickly. Sci…
Here’s a list of nearly two hundred publishers that pay writers for essays, covering a huge variety of topics. We’ve done our best to find payment information and contact information for all of these publishers. They’ve also been organized by category, to make it easier to browse the listings, and to connect with publishers. Because…
New Writing Scotland publishes “works by writers resident in Scotland or Scots by birth, upbringing, or inclination.” They accept all forms of writing: “autobiography and memoirs; creative responses to events and experiences; drama; graphic artwork (monochrome only); poetry; political and cultural commentary and satire; screenplays; short fiction; travel writing or any other creative prose.” Their…
MyWorldAbroad offers “actual advice and commentary on every aspect of going abroad.” They are looking for story submissions. The stories can be of 2 formats: Q&A format (up to 2,400 words) and essay format (up to 2,400 words). They offer an honorarium of $50 per story. The honorarium is only offered to US and Canadian…
Family Story is “a think tank founded in 2015 to recognize, validate, and protect the many ways individuals form and re-form families.” They are looking for personal essays and opinion pieces for their blog. They especially encourage submissions from people of color and/or LGBTQIA+ folks. The submissions should be of 600 to 1,200 words. Payment…