Freedom With Writing

Happy new year to freelance writers! As part of our weekly roundup of paid writing opportunities, we’ve found ten websites that pay writers up to $200 or more per article. We’ve found payment rates, contact information, and submission guidelines for these publishers, when available. If you want more opportunities, be sure to get your free…

In 2019, there was a growing trend of new, high-quality websites that pay decent rates to freelance writers. I’m hoping that in 2020, the trend will solidify and that writers interested in building a sustainable career will be able to have plenty of opportunities to write for high-quality publications. Here’s one sign of hope: A…

These magazines and websites all pay for fiction submissions, from $50 to $800. A few of them also accept other genres, like poetry and non-fiction. None charge a submission fee, and they’re all open for submissions in January. Deadlines are approaching soon. – S. Kalekar Crone Girls Press They are accepting short stories for two…

These contests pay from about $100 up to $25,000. None charge an entry fee. There is also a bonus contest at the end with no cash prize, for students. Deadlines are approaching quickly. – S. Kalekar Douglas B. Rogers Conditions of a Free Society Essay Competition This competition is meant to encourage undergraduate students in…

The world of freelance writing has changed a lot in 2019. There are finally starting to be more publishers actively seeking writers – and openly stating payment rates of $1 per word or more. As part of that change, the media company, and publishing platform Medium, has launched quite a few new websites, many of…

The Quantum Shorts Flash Fiction Competition is now open to entries from writers around the world. The contest is completely free to enter, and offers cash prizes up to $1500, with a total purse of $4000. Organized by the Centre for Quantum Technologies and the National University of Singapore, the contest is open to stories…

Bustle Digital Group, one of the fastest growing web media companies, just launched a new website focused on technology news. According to Digiday, the site “will deliver staples such as device reviews and quick-hit news about tech and software companies.” The editor of the site just posted a call for pitches on Twitter: According to…