Fiverr is a unique website based on a simple idea. You say what you’ll do for $5. Buyers then pay you to do just that. If you want a steady income from short writing jobs, it might be just what you’ve been looking for. The surprise is that you can earn much more than $5…
There are so many wonderful publishers of short stories. Many of them pay very little, while many pay quite a lot of money. Publication by The New Yorker, for example, would probably pay your rent for quite some time. Below is a list of publishers that pay at least $100 for short stories. Some of…
High Country News is a non-profit magazine covering the American West. They pay between $.50 and $1.50 a word. Their feature articles can be more than 2,400 words. They accept article pitches on an ongoing basis. They do not generally accept pre-written articles. According to their website: “Our hard-copy and online magazine has more than…
Tor.com is currently accepting fiction submissions. They’re a prominent publisher of speculative fiction. They pay generously, up to $2,000 for the first 10k words of a story. They define “speculative fiction” broadly. Fantasy, horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and alternative histories fit in their guidelines. They are known as one of the very best publishers in their…
If you’re both a writer and a self-proclaimed tech geek, then you’re in luck. These 7 sites pay competitive rates for articles and tutorials on technology. Whether you’re an iPhone fanatic or a Photoshop pro, you’ll find something here that’s right for you. WorldStart publishes general computing tips and articles. They mainly seek tips and…
Write A House is giving away houses – completely free – to writers. They renovate homes and give them to writers. The only catch is the writer needs to live in the house full time and engage in the local community. The homes are located in Detroit. According to their website: “Write A House is…
Story Magazine is calling for submissions of stories, comics, essays, poems and interviews on the topic of climate change. They’re interested in “narrative of any shape and kind we can get onto the printed page. ” They’re published by the York College of Pennsylvania, and supported largely by a grant. The deadline to submit is…