Here’s a list of seven publishers that accept pitches directly from freelance writing. Topics include professional wrestling, triathalons, coffee, pollinators, travel, RPG board games, and Scottish writing. If you are new to freelance writing, please DO NOT contact any of these publishers unless you are confident in your ability to send a quality pitch. If…
If you are new to freelance writing, there can be a lot of uncertainty. Yes, there are plenty of opportunities to write for blogs, magazines, websites, and businesses, but how do you go about taking advantage of those opportunities? This article will give you a brief guide to getting started. Please do not contact any…
These contests offer cash prizes for fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. They range from $50 to $25,000, and some are for themed writing. There is also a bonus contest which offers a standard publication contract – the advance, if any, is unspecified. Also look at this list of grants and fellowships – several deadlines are coming…
FFWD is a new publication by Medium. They offer the smartest takes on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok. According to their editor, they are seeking “agenda-leading stories about the online video space.” They pay $1.00 per word, and run 3 stories (1,000 to 1,500 words) per week. What what are they, exactly? Think of it like…
Roadtrippers Magazine “celebrates road culture, Americana, and the great outdoors.” They are always looking for new contributors to tell stories from the North American road. They are currently only accepting pitches focused on the United States and Canada. According to their editor, they typically pay $250 to $1,000 based on word count. According to their…
Real Simple is a monthly magazine that is very widely distributed in the U.S. They have a large readership, and have remained quite successful. Their aim is to “provide smart, realistic solutions from DIY crafts and recipes to home decor ideas, all to make your life easier.” They are always seeking “hard-to-find features and profiles…
The following is a list of magazines and newspapers that accept pitches directly from freelance writers, and pay up to $200 or more per article. If you are new to freelance writing, and want to learn how to send a good pitch, get paid, and establish your writing career, then I highly recommend watching this…