So, how do you get around the fact that everybody and their grandmother wants to attach themselves to the laugh-powered gravy train, regardless of actual skill or quality of sense of humor? Instead of focusing on “just” writing humor, the wise freelancer should find ways to integrate material capable of inducing involuntary grins into articles for niches that aren’t strictly focused on being funny…
Artist-In-Residencies are rapidly increasing within the United States and internationally.
Here are some markets to get you started.
Here are 5 lesser-known or brand new paying SF/ Fantasy & horror markets.
“EContent is a leading authority on the businesses of digital publishing, media, and marketing, targeting executives and decision-makers in these fast-changing markets.” 100% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Six issues per year. Pays on publication. Period between acceptance and publication varies. Buys 90-day rights. No reprints. Responds to queries in 24 hours.
Pays $200-$750
Writing about the things that really “float your boat” can actually make you money!
If you like writing short stories, there is money to be made from several markets out there!
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Environmental writing is a competitive field but these three markets are happy to work with those new to the field.
If you think of literary journals as not a 5-star hotel that only a few privileged people can get into, but more of a public park where you can have a picnic anytime, anywhere, then submitting becomes far easier…
