The following is a list of blogs that pay writers for guest posts. All of these blogs accept submissions or queries directly from freelance writers. Keep in mind that it takes work to build a steady income as a freelance writer. The No B.S. Course on Freelance Writing is currently open for enrollment. We highly…
Gamut is a new publisher of neo-noir speculative fiction, funded by a successful Kickstarter campaign. Their goal is to support voices that aren’t getting recognition, and to “pay a great rate.” Payment rates are indeed above the average for the genre; they pay ten cents per word, up to 5,000 words. They prefer stories around…
Narrative Magazine, a non-profit focused on ” advancing literary arts in the digital age by supporting the finest writing talent and encouraging readership across generations, in schools, and around the globe,” is just opened for submissions without a fee. They normally charge a reading fee, but for the first 2 weeks in April, writers can…
Written by Shelcy Joseph Whether you have a few years of experience as as a freelance writer or you’re just starting out, clients are the bread and butter of your business. The truth is, no matter where you are in your career, you will have to hustle to get new writing clients. Cold calling or…
The following is a list of 5 magazines that pay writers at least $500 for articles. For even more magazines that pay, be sure to get a free copy of The Paid Publishing Guidebook. 1. BCAA Magazine is the quarterly magazine published by the BCAA (British Columbia Automobile Association). It is the largest-circulation magazine in…
The Big Roundtable publishes personal essays. They also have an unusual business model; they pay each published author $100, then Authors earn more money from reader donations on the website. Some authors have earned thousands of dollars per article via donation. All of the articles on the website are accompanied by a “donate” button that…
The Arch and Bruce Brown Foundation is holding their 2017 playwriting competition. Playwrights are invited to submit full-length plays that concern LGBT issues and are “based on, or directly inspired by, a historical person, culture, work of art, or event.” Some important requirements: Your script must involve lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or genderqueer characters and/or…