Episode 55: BESTSELLERS That Were Self-Published (That YOU Will Recognize)
You will be AMAZED at which big name titles started out as self-published books!
diversify your writing income
Talent Inc.
“We help job seekers craft their personal brands and write the next chapter of their careers. Through our brands, TopResume and CVNow, we have written and reviewed millions of resumes and CVs.”
Pays $20-$35 per resume.
Beyond the Booksigning: How Themed Bookstore Events Turn Readers into Loyal Fans – by Rachel Carrington
Hand your attendees packets that will help them solve a mystery, experience a prophecy, or save a distant planet! And, hide some clues in the library!
Open Secrets Magazine
“Open Secrets Magazine is a home and community for memorable, revealing personal essays about all the subjects we’re taught to keep ‘secret.’” Welcomes new writers. Weekly. Pays upon acceptance of Substack draft. Publishes ms within 1-3 months of acceptance. No reprints. Responds within 2 months. Subscriptions are free. Guidelines online.
Pays flat fee of $50/essays 1,000-2,500 words, and $25/essays 500-999 words
The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
“The Old Schoolhouse(R) Magazine is the #1 trade magazine for homeschool families. It is a quarterly print (125 page) publication, but is also accessible via online browser and via free apps at www.tosmagazine.com, and www.tosapps.com. It is available by subscription or in stores like WalMart, Walgreens, Target, Barnes & Noble, Kroger, and many Christian book outlets.” 30-50% freelance. Quarterly. Pays within 90 days of publication. Publishes 3 months to over a year after acceptance, based on needs. Buys First rights for 180 days. No reprints. Responds in 4-6 weeks. Guidelines online
Pays flat rate of $75 for up to 800 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 $0.08-$0.12/word
Massage Magazine
Monthly in print, and five times a week in digital. Pays 30 days after publication. Publishes ms 30-90 days after acceptance. Buys First N.A. rights, and right to repurpose. No reprints. Responds in 30 days. Guidelines are available by email.
Pays $0.20/word for 1000-2000 words
7 Magazines and Websites that Pay Writers $750 to $6K – by Biljana Tadic
Why write for pennies when you can earn BIG bucks?
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11 Sports Markets That Pay Writers – by Karoki Githure
Football, bowling, skiing, triathlons, refereeing, horseracing, paddling, and more!