February 23, 2016 by johannisthinking@wordpresss.com

15 Free Writing Contests & Fellowships with Cash Prizes

“The following is a list of contests, prizes, and fellowships require no entry or reading fee. Whether you’re a fiction writer, poet, or essayist, there is something here that should work for any writer.” Freedom With Writing Presents:
Uncanny Magazine: Submission Guidelines & Payment Information
An online magazine of science fiction and fantasy. About This Publisher Uncanny is an online magazine of scifi/fantasy. They publish fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. They have a “deep investment in the diverse SF/F culture.” Their editors are both award winning writers. They were launched in 2014, and appear to have become well established. They are… Keep reading…
Sierra Magazine: Submission Guidelines & Payment Information
The official magazine for the Sierra Club. About This Publisher The Sierra is the magazine of the Sierra club, the non-profit environmental activist organization. Their readers are “are environmentally concerned, politically diverse, and actively enjoy the outdoors.” It is published bi-monthly. Editorial Needs They publish feature articles up to 4,000 words. For features, they want… Keep reading…
10 Free Writing Contests With Cash Prizes (No Entry Fee)
We love the idea of writing contests, but we hate contest fees. That’s why we’ve rounded up these 10 writing contests that all have no entry or reading fees. Some end soon, so be sure to apply for those right away if you’re interested. Most of these contests are for poetry only, so if you’re… Keep reading…
The Madeleine P. Plonsker Emerging Writer’s Residency Prize: $10,000 Fiction Prize & Residency
Lake Forest College and &NOW Books are currently hosting the Madeleine P. Plonsker Emerging Writer’s Residency Prize. Fiction writers under forty may apply for the prize, which includes $10,000 and a three-week residency at the college. This prize is only for writers who have not published a book. The residency is at the college, but… Keep reading…
5 Websites that Pay Writers $50+ Per Article
The following is a list of websites that accept submissions and queries from writers. All of these publishers pay at least $50 for some of the writing they publish. For a list of even more publishers, be sure to get a copy of this eBook. (It’s free.) 1. AdvanceWeb.com is a website for occupational therapy… Keep reading…
5 Magazines that Pay Writers $250+ Per Article
As part of my weekly effort to find paying gigs for writers, here are seven magazines that pay $250 or more for articles. If you are new to freelance writing, be sure to get a copy of The No B.S. Guide to Freelance Writing. It’s completely free. For a weekly update with even more markets,… Keep reading…