August 30, 2019
These contests offer cash prizes for fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. They range from $50 to $25,000, and some are for themed writing. There is also a bonus contest which offers a standard publication contract – the advance, if any, is unspecified. Also look at this list of grants and fellowships – several deadlines are coming…
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August 30, 2019
FFWD is a new publication by Medium. They offer the smartest takes on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok. According to their editor, they are seeking “agenda-leading stories about the online video space.” They pay $1.00 per word, and run 3 stories (1,000 to 1,500 words) per week. What what are they, exactly? Think of it like…
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August 27, 2019
Roadtrippers Magazine “celebrates road culture, Americana, and the great outdoors.” They are always looking for new contributors to tell stories from the North American road. They are currently only accepting pitches focused on the United States and Canada. According to their editor, they typically pay $250 to $1,000 based on word count. According to their…
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August 27, 2019
Real Simple is a monthly magazine that is very widely distributed in the U.S. They have a large readership, and have remained quite successful. Their aim is to “provide smart, realistic solutions from DIY crafts and recipes to home decor ideas, all to make your life easier.” They are always seeking “hard-to-find features and profiles…
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August 27, 2019
The following is a list of magazines and newspapers that accept pitches directly from freelance writers, and pay up to $200 or more per article. If you are new to freelance writing, and want to learn how to send a good pitch, get paid, and establish your writing career, then I highly recommend watching this…
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August 27, 2019
The following is a list of blogs, websites, and digital magazines that accept pitches directly from freelance writers, and pay up to $50 or more per guest post or article. If you are new to freelance writing, and want to learn how to send a good pitch, get paid, and establish your writing career, then…
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August 27, 2019
Here are four free writing contests with deadlines approaching very quickly. The contests are for flash fiction, sonnets, and essays. Keep in mind that all of the deadlines are less than a week away, so be sure to submit right away, if you are planning to. Thanks to S. Kalekar for her research on this…
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