8 Paying Markets for Product, Book, and Movie Reviewers! – by Angel Lebailly
For those of you who have been hit hard by the economy, you may need to think of an alternative income stream, easily earned from home…
diversify your writing income
Massage Magazine
“We work only with journalists whose work reflects original interviews, research, quotes and attribution. We have zero tolerance for plagiarism, including taking material/facts/info/text from websites without attribution. We need published clips and expressions of interest in order to see if a freelancer is a fit for our publication. We report on business, research, trends, integrative health care, self-care and more, both in print and online.” Pays $0.15/word for 1000-2000 words. “Send your expression of interest via email with the words “Freelance Writer” in the subject line. We choose topics here based on audience need and SEO research, and then assign them to dependable freelancers.”
Pays $0.15/word for 1000-2000 words.
The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction
“The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction has been one of the genre’s leading publications since 1949.” Buys first N.A. serial rights and select world rights. Occasionally accepts reprints.
Pays $0.07-$0.12/word
The Malahat Review
“The Malahat Review, established in 1967, is among Canada’s leading literary journals. Published quarterly, it features contemporary Canadian and international works of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction as well as reviews of recently published Canadian poetry, fiction, and literary nonfiction. On occasion, it also publishes interviews, essays, and issues on a single theme or author, such as Indigenous Perspectives (No. 197), The Victoria Issue (No. 200), and Queer Perspectives (No. 205).”
Pays $65 CAD/published page, includes two copies of the issue as well as a one year print subscription
Use “Project Rates” to Increase Your Writing Revenue! – by Ian Chandler
Using project rates rather than hourly or “per word” rates can significantly boost your income AND make your job easier by…
Leading Edge
“Leading Edge magazine publishes short stories, poetry, “Leading Edge magazine publishes short stories, poetry, and essays that relate to science fiction, fantasy, and horror. We also contract for short-term blogs and art. The magazine was started in 1981 by a team of students from Brigham Young University and continues to be run by a team of dedicated volunteers. Leading Edge is a great place for both first-time and well-established authors.” Biannual. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 4-5 months after acceptance. Buys First N.A. rights, for six months. No reprints. Responds within one week.
Pays $10-$50.
Find Freelance Writing Jobs on Reddit in Five Easy Steps – by Morgan Knight
Reddit, like any social media site, has many ups and downs but, for us writers, the most important upside of this website is its use as a platform for finding freelance writing jobs.
WRITERS: Here’s How to Create an Amazing Portfolio – by Ian Chandler
If you want to get high-paying writing jobs, you absolutely need a portfolio. After all, a portfolio is much more than a way to display your writing––it’s a way to gain social proof and show potential clients that you’re worth your salt…
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