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25 Contests for Fiction, Nonfiction, Journalism, Etc (July 2025)

By S. Kalekar These are contests for fiction, nonfiction, poetry, journalism, scriptwriting, and playwriting. They are, very loosely, divided geographically. A couple of the deadlines are in June. INTERNATIONAL CONTESTS Embracing Our Differences Quotation CompetitionThis international contest calls for quotations on a theme (up to 20 words), to feature in an exhibition. “Featuring 50 billboard-size…

30 Blogs & Websites that Pay $200 to $500+

If you want to get paid to write, here’s a variety of magazines, blogs, and websites that work with freelance writers. If you’re brand new to freelance writing, I highly recommend taking Litworth’s course on pitching. You’ll learn how to actually get your pitch accepted (so you can get paid) — and you’ll learn this…

Calls for Pitches Directly from Editors

Here’s our latest roundup of calls for pitches directly from editors. We’ve researched payment rates and found contact information for all of these publications, so you can easily connect with the right opportunity for you. Please don’t contact these publications without first carefully studying them, and making sure your pitch closely fits their needs. If…

10 Fiction Magazines Paying up to $300

By S. Kalekar These magazines pay for fiction submissions. Some of them also accept other genres, like non-fiction and poetry. A few of them will open soon, for brief submission windows. Bio: S. Kalekar is the pseudonym of a regular contributor to this magazine. She can be reached here.

18 Full Time & Remote Jobs for Writers

Here’s our latest roundup of traditional jobs for writers, editors, journalists, and copywriters. Salaries vary widely, from around $55,000 up to $330,000 a year. Looking for more opportunities? Get a free trial of Litworth and get full access to our database of 2,000+ publishers. Check it out. Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list

20 Magazines & Websites that Pay $1.00 Per Word

If you want to get paid to write, here’s a variety of magazines, and websites that pay $1.00 per word. If you’re brand new to freelance writing, I highly recommend taking Litworth’s course on pitching. You’ll learn how to actually get your pitch accepted (so you can get paid) — and you’ll learn this very…

27 Themed Calls for Pitches, Essays, Reporting, Etc (For June 2025)

By S. Kalekar These are calls for non-fiction pitches and submissions. A few also accept other genres, like fiction and poetry. Some of the themes are: excess; science of cycling; wedding hot takes; science; sweet hereafter; reproductive justice; food (and fairy tales); intersection of cinema and other art forms; and stories about pets. Science Friday:…

10 Fiction Magazines Paying up to $500 (June 2025)

By S. Kalekar These magazines pay $50 to $500 for short fiction; one of the publishers pays more for longer stories. Some also accept other genres, like non-fiction and poetry. A few outlets have a submission cap, usually reached early during their submission periods.The Fabulist FlashThey’re open on the first Tuesday and Wednesday of every…
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