Sapiens Plurum is hosting a short story writing contest. The challenge is to “personalize the consequences of climate change so readers feel as well as know them.” They are offering $1,800 in prizes. First place wins $1,000. Second wins $500. Third place wins $300. The winning stories will be published on their website. The deadline…
As part of our weekly effort to find paying gigs for writers, the following is a list of websites and magazines that pay writers $50 or more for stories or articles. We’ve included pay information for each of the publishers. Keep in mind that pay rates depend upon a number of factors, and often fluctuate. …
The following is a list of magazines that pay writers $500 or more for articles. Included is a variety of topics. For even more publishers, be sure to read our latest articles, or subscribe to our free newsletter. Keep in mind that pay rates depend upon a number of factors, and often fluctuate. If you…
The following is a list of short story publishers that pay writers for short stories. The list strongly leans toward genre fiction, especially science fiction. You’ll notice that sci-fi publishers often pay better than other publishers. This is largely thanks to the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America, which has long worked to promote…
About International Living publishes articles on living overseas. They’re looking for unique, personal articles from international writers. Their target market tends to be retirees. Editorial Needs They are looking for expats to write short non-fiction pieces based on their experience, for their daily “postcards,” which is separate from the magazine. Their magazine publishes publishes profiles…
The following is a list of tech websites and blogs that pay writers. You’ll notice most of these sites pay more than $150 for articles. It goes to show that specialized technical knowledge can pay well. Keep in mind that pay rates depend upon a number of factors, and often fluctuate. If you want to…
skirt! seeks to “publish a monthly magazine that speaks to all sides of a women’s personality – their work, their play, their families and their creativity, through one of kind content and effective advertising.” It is a free regional magazine for the Charleston, S.C. area. They pay $200 for essays, with monthly themes. For examples,…