The Awakening – by Cheryl Shoquist

Kyle wakes being in the past running from his murderer, only to learn that he is actually thirty years in the future. His quest is to solve his own murder and seek justice.
Kyle wakes being in the past running from his murderer, only to learn that he is actually thirty years in the future. His quest is to solve his own murder and seek justice.
Kenji was promised honor and instead received orders to hurt those he swore to protect. The only hope lies in capturing the Shulforine, a rotting, mythical beast said to grant power. Kenji only has to survive long enough for it to matter.
“Arts Midwest believes that creativity has the power to inspire and unite humanity. Based in Minneapolis, we grow, gather, and invest in creative organizations and communities throughout the nine-state region of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, and beyond.” Buys all rights. No reprints. Sample articles available online. Guidelines available online.
Pays $500.
“A series of themed anthologies of women’s creative nonfiction writing.” Welcomes new writers. Annual. Pays on acceptance. Buys “first (or second, if previously published) English-language publication rights for the specified anthology. Limited, exclusive rights for 12 months after publication. Continuing, non-exclusive rights for the specified anthology thereafter.” Accepts reprints. Responds within a year. Guidelines online.
Pays $0.02/word, plus a copy of the publication.
“In Rob Wilson’s captivating anthology, fact and fiction intertwine to create an engaging tapestry of personal history…” – Madeline Mayhood, Editor-in-Chief, Virginia Living Magazine
During the 4th of July week, Conrad Ahabson and family set out on a camping trip to Sebago Lake Maine. Conrad is warned by a mysterious employee who prophesizes four evil events that will befall him that leads to a suprise ending.
A former Army Officer, Jeremy Spencer, turned preacher, finds himself in a battle with otherworldly visitors. Amid grief and loss he finds love again in Jaime. Now he must risk sacrificing everything for their legacy.
Scandal Sisters is a historical novel based on the true story of two Gilded Age sisters who turned scandal into strategy. Bold, witty, and defiant, they sued millionaires, shocked society, and rewrote the rules—long before Instagram.
10-15% freelance. “SNIPS covers ductwork manufacturing, installation and maintenance, as well as building standards.” Welcomes new writers. Bimonthly. Pays on acceptance. Publishes ms within two months of acceptance. Buys one-time rights. No reprints. Responds in one week. Guidelines available by emailed request.
PAYS $250/article
“Wyoming Wildlife is the publication of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department.” Pays on acceptance after edits. Publishes ms 3 months to a year after acceptance. Buys first rights with 60 day waiting period after publication. Accepts reprints based on subject, where it was published and whether it is Wyoming specific in nature. Responds within 6-8 weeks.
Pays base rate of $0.40/word. Flat rates are also available.