About two years ago, I got the feeling that I needed a change. I needed to do something that scared me. After nearly 13 years in a corporate job doing employee communications for a large hospital system, I decided to take the leap. I became a freelance writer. I started ramping up my online presence,…

Next Show All Here are the results of this week’s research for paid writing markets. Included are 16 magazines, blogs, and websites that pay for quality writing. For even more opportunities, be sure to get your free copy of The Paid Publishing Guidebook. Unemploymentville.com is a supportive and friendly place for people who are out…

The Ellen Meloy Award is an annual prize to support writers and writing about the desert. Writers are offered $3,000. Writers are also “sent out to the desert to write.” According to their website: “The Ellen Meloy Fund for Desert Writers sends the willing and talented out to the desert to write. The annual award of…

Next Show All These fiction markets pay $150 to over $500. Some also accept other genres, like non-fiction and poetry. They are either open now, or have short submission periods coming up. — S. Kalekar Cosmic Roots and Eldritch Shores They want science fiction, fantasy, myth, legend, fairy tales, and eldritch, in written, podcast, video,…

Why you should consider using LinkedIn to gain writing contracts Launched in March 2003, LinkedIn was essentially a means for connecting executive recruitment agencies with Fortune 500 executives. It has become an indispensable platform for connecting with business professionals, having an almost completely business focus in all its aspects. Its growth over the years has…

World Nomads, an insurance company that offers travel insurance, regularly publishes high-quality travel writing, videos, and photo essays. They want the best travel writers to to share their stories — and they’re willing to pay for it. They pay 50 cents per word for short narratives, and up to $600 for photo essays. According to…

Dear Writers, Every week we hunt down blogs, magazines, websites, etc that pay writers. Here’s our latest research. We’ve included payment rates, and direct links to submission guidelines, to make it easy for you to connect with the right publisher. Topics here include travel, “interesting stuff”, freelance writing, cloud computing, disabilities, and more. Thanks to…