The Fountain is currently hosing their 2016 essay contest. This year’s theme is “I Am an Immigrant.” Contest prizes total $2,100. Essays must be 1,500 to 2,500 words. Entry is free. According to the contest’s website: “In the context of this current moment in history, The Fountain’s 2016 Essay Contest invites you to consider the…
Want to get anthologized? The following is a list of upcoming anthologies currently in need of submissions. All of these publishers pay at least 6 cents per word. Expect payment up to $350 or more for stories that get published, depending on length. Keep in mind that some of these anthologies have deadlines approaching very…
The following is a list of fishing related magazines that accept submissions from freelance writers. Note that you’ll need to negotiate the pay for most of these magazines. Also keep in mind that most fishing magazines appreciate high-quality photography. If you’re able to provide both photos and prose, you’re generally able to command a much…
New York Encounter is sponsoring a poetry contest on the theme “Reality Has Never Betrayed Me.” The theme is inspired by Pope Benedict’s claim that “the intelligence of faith has to become the intelligence of reality.” The prizes are $300, $200, and $100. The contest seems to be associated with Image Journal, a magazine of…
Writers! This is a fun, free, and easy writing competition to join. It’s a Haiku writing competition, with a £100 prize. It is being run by “Print Express,” a UK printing company. Entries are allowed from anyone, anywhere in the world. According their website: A haiku (or at least, a traditional haiku) is an extremely…
Glamour Magazine is currently hosting an essay contest. The theme: “Every woman has a moment in life that changes everything. What’s that moment for you?” The prize? $5,000 and publication in Glamour. The deadline is approaching very soon, so be sure to get started right away if you’re interested in joining in. November 1st is…
If you’re reading this, you probably want to get paid to write. The following is a list of magazines that pay writers for articles. Included is a variety of magazines, covering many topics. If you’re serious about getting paid to write, then do this – download a free copy of the Freelance Writer’s Success Formula….