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32 Grants and Fellowships for Writers (Up to $186,000)

S. Kalekar These are grants, fellowships, and residencies for fiction, nonfiction, poetry, playwriting, and journalism. The awards are up to $93,000 per year ($186,000 for the two-year fellowship). They’re open now, or will soon open for applications. Many of these are open for international applications. Journalismfund GrantsThey have grants for journalists covering European affairs; one…

220 Publishers that Pay Freelance Writers (Organized by Category)

Here’s the deal. This list is a goldmine for writers who want to be freelance writers. But, just like mining for gold, you need a little bit of knowledge if you want to actually get your hands on the gold. That’s why, if you want to get paid to write, you need to learn how…

10 Calls for Pitches & Freelance Jobs for Writers

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. Looking for more opportunities? Get a free trial of Litworth and get full access to our private database of 1,600+…

10 Calls for Pitches & Freelance Jobs for Writers

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. Looking for more opportunities? Get a free trial of Litworth and get full access to our private database of 1,600+…

12 Magazines that Pay for Memoir

S. Kalekar These magazines / outlets pay for memoir / personal stories. A few also accept other genres, like fiction and poetry. They all have distinctive styles and aesthetic and as always, it is best to read the magazines to see if your work is a good fit. They are open now, or will soon…

25 Themed Calls for Essays, Journalism, and Creative Nonfiction

S. Kalekar Here are 25 themed calls for non-fiction pitches and submissions – of journalism, essays, and creative non-fiction. Some of the themes are:healthcare and healing; artists on craft; downsizing homes; unique living arrangements; death and its intersections with life; trash, broadly considered; count your blessings; bodies of work; belonging; and the America feature. A…

27 Free Writing Contests, Cash Grants, and Fellowships for Writers (August 2026)

By S. Kalekar These are calls for contests/grants/residencies in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, playwriting, and journalism, awarding up to £20,000 (approximately $26,000). These are, very loosely, divided geographically. A couple of deadlines are in July. INTERNATIONAL CONTESTS Sapling Lit Eco Poetry Contest“For this contest, we are looking for poetry that gives imaginative and vivid descriptions of…

$250 for True Stories About Star Wars

Chicken Soup for the Soul is seeking submissions for an upcoming book of true stories about Star Wars. They pay $250 per published story, plus ten contributor copies. Here’s the details: The deadline to submit is August 15th, but they’ve been know to change their deadlines, based on the number of stories they’ve accepted. Get…
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