Next Show All Here are ten publishers that accept pitches directly from freelance writers, based on our latest research. (Thank you to Fatima Saif!) For over one thousand more opportunities, be sure to get a free copy of The Paid Publishing Guidebook. — Jacob Jans Ensia is a solutions-focused media outlet that publishes stories that…

Chicken Soup for the Soul just announced a new call for submissions for their upcoming book, title “I Can’t Stop Laughing!” They’re seeking submissions of stories and poems until July 31st, 2019. They pay $200 per story or poem, as well as 10 copies of the book. One of the strange things about writing for…

Unfortunately, The Miami Herald’s travel section is no longer accepting pitches from freelance writers.

Next Show All Dear Canadian Writers, There are many magazines, websites, newspapers, and blogs in Canada. Here is a selection of 89 such publications. All of them accept pitches directly from freelance writers. We’ve researched payment rates to give you an idea of how much each publication pays. Keep in mind that these numbers may…

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23rd Annual Parsec Ink Short Story Contest — Noir This is a contest for a science fiction, fantasy or horror short story (up to 3,500 words) on the theme ‘Noir’ – the winning story will be one which uses the contest theme as a key element. Entrants must be non-professional writers (those who have not…

Next Show All There are more than 20 themed non-fiction submission calls in 14 magazines here. Some themes are: explorers, summer, money, building infrastructure, beginnings, careers in art and photography, food, back to school, college football, wear, focus on personalized medicine, and autumn. Most of them accept work outside of these themes also. Some magazines…