These are calls for fiction. Some of these markets also accept non-fiction, book reviews, and poetry. They are all open for submissions, or are opening soon, or have deadlines approaching. They pay $100, and a few pay considerably more. None charge a submission fee. — S. Kalekar Qu This literary magazine publishes fiction, essays, script…
Here are seven blogs and websites that accept submissions/pitches directly from writers — and pay up to $50, and sometimes more, for the writing they publish. We’ve researched payment rates to give you an idea of what to expect from each publisher, though you may still need to negotiate payment. Before sending a proposal or…
Catapult is a relatively new literary publisher, with a focus on telling non-fiction stories that celebrate the kaleidoscope of life. They also host writing classes taught by award winning writers. Their magazine publishes narrative non-fiction on diverse topics, as well as fiction, and interviews. According to their website: “We publish stories that celebrate life. In…
By Susan Sundwall You’ve heard of the house that Jack built, right? In this familiar children’s rhyme, the story builds character by character until we have a complete list of the occupants of that house. This building, layer by layer, is a bit like what happened with an assignment I landed with the Children’s Writer’s…
Travel writing is always an appealing prospect; the ability to see the sights, share your story, and get paid for the process is undeniably alluring. Of course, reading travel writing is also a popular endeavor. Most major newspapers have dedicated travel sections. There are nearly endless magazines, blogs, and websites that publish travel writing. While this…
By Theresa St. John I decided that I wanted to be a journalist/travel writer in 2013. Of course, like many others starting out, I had big dreams and bright, shining stars in my eyes. I thought I’d be traveling to exotic countries, hosted at five-star hotels, spoiled rotten, all on someone else’s dime. And, those…
These are grants, residencies and fellowships for writers, poets, playwrights and translators. The awards are for a variety of demographics, and for writers at various stages in their careers. Some of them are residencies at beautiful or vibrant locations, or both, and are meant to buy writers the space and time to write, free from…