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by Christa Barbari May 14, 2024
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In the digital age, the pen is mightier than ever, and the world is your oyster if you’ve got a knack for weaving words.
Freelance and gig writing are not just jobs; they’re adventures in creativity, gateways to diverse industries, and platforms for voice and influence. Crafting compelling stories, delivering sharp copy, or providing insightful commentary, the written word is a powerful tool that transcends boundaries. Embrace the freedom of choosing your projects, the thrill of exploring new industries, and the satisfaction of seeing your words make an impact.
Sample a variety of short-term projects below, each with its flavor and challenge. It’s the perfect way to build a diverse portfolio and hone your skills across different styles and formats.
Ready to Explore? We’ve curated a list of companies that value the talent of wordsmiths like you. Dive in, explore the possibilities, and start your journey in the boundless world of freelance and gig writing. Your unique skills and perspective are in high demand, and these companies are eager to work with you.
Company: Apparition Lit
Industry: Speculative fiction magazine
Summary: Short stories: $0.05 per word, with a minimum payment of $50.00. Poems: A flat fee of $50 per poem. Click here for submission guidelines.
Company: Asimov’s Science Fiction
Industry: Science fiction magazine
Summary: Short Stories: Asimov pays 8-10 cents per word for short stories up to 7,500 words and 8 cents for each word over 7,5001. Poetry: They pay $1 a line for poetry, which should not exceed 40 lines. Click here to ensure your work aligns with their guidelines and submission process.
Company: Baen Books
Industry: Publisher of science fiction and fantasy
Summary: Preferred submissions between 100,000 – 130,000 words. Submission guidelines are specific; find them here.
Company: Barrelhouse
Industry: Magazine
Summary: Accepting book reviews, but the pay is not mentioned. Please do not send reviews for your self-published titles. Click for full guidelines.
Company: Big Time Studios
Industry: Entertainment and software content focused on gaming
Summary: Hires artists, content writers, and other creatives for its entertainment projects. Click for details.
Company: Blue Mountain Arts
Industry: Publisher of greeting cards and books
Summary: Accepts greeting card prose and poetry submissions here.
Company: Bustle
Industry: Digital media, news, and entertainment content
Summary: Bustle hires content writers on a variety of subjects and social media staff. Their career page is here.
Company: Clarksworld
Industry: Science fiction and fantasy literature
Summary: Accepts submissions for fiction, non-fiction, and artistic entries. Click for details.
Company: Escape Pod
Industry: Science fiction broadcast and media production
Summary: Submissions for horror, young adult horror, and fantasy fiction accepted. “Payment: USD $0.08 per word for original fiction. USD $100 per story for reprint fiction. We cover any transaction fees.” More details are available here.
Company: F&FS
Industry: Magazine
Summary: Fiction up to 25,000 words in length. “Payment is 8-12 cents per word on acceptance. We buy first North American and foreign serial rights and an option on anthology rights. All other rights are retained by the author.” Full details after the click.
Company: Fantasy Pros
Industry: Sports and sports fantasy content
Summary: If fantasy sports is your wheelhouse, look no further. For further details about your dream sports writer’s job, click here!
Company: Film Daily
Industry: News, reviews, and updates related to the film industry.
Summary: Advertorial writers, website content creators, and social media adjacent positions have been posted previously here.
Company: FootballGuys
Industry: Fantasy football content
Summary: Another choice for our lovers of the gridiron. Turn your aptitude for the fantasy game into a career as an injury expert or game analyst here.
Company: Funds for Writers
Industry: Focus on grants. fellowship, and paid writing opportunities
Summary: Articles are between 550-650 words. “Payment: Via PayPal or Venmo – $75 for unpublished original articles; $25 for reprints over 90 days old.” Click for the submissions page.
Company: GameRant
Industry: Gaming news, reviews, and content
Summary: “.. Do you have an encyclopedic knowledge of something our readers love? Are you a reliable, dedicated writer with the time and energy necessary to become a regular, trustworthy contributor that we can count on? Do you have the skills to become a valuable and productive member of the Game Rant family? If yes, then we want YOU!.” Check out open positions here.
Company: GigaNotoSaurus
Industry: Online science fiction
Summary: They accept longer forms, including novellas and novelettes. They pay $200 per accepted story. Details here.
Company: Gramlee
Industry: Copy editing service provider
Summary: ”Can’t stand poorly structured writing and mistakes? If you’re the type that has an itch to fix errors when you see them, Gramlee may be the perfect medicine for you! We are seeking grammar fanatics who shudder at the thought of poor writing. Does this sound like you?” If so, click.
Company: Listverse
Industry: Top 10 lists
Summary: Submit an original top ten list. When we say original, you can feel free to push the limits of the imagination. Check out their collection of 10’s here.
Company: MediaBistro
Industry: For media professionals, it provides jobs, courses, and more
Summary: Varying jobs for writers and editors in the media field here.
Company: Mother.ly
Industry: Parenting and lifestyle content
Summary: Mother.ly is a great place to submit your parenting stories.
Company: New Yorker (The)
Industry: In-depth reporting, commentary, and analysis in various areas
Summary: You can submit letters to the editor, fiction submissions, poetry, cartoons, and more here.
Company: NOLO
Industry: Legal content
Summary: Nolo looks for freelance legal professionals for articles in Bankruptcy, Immigration, Personal injury, and Veterans’ benefits law click for details.
Company: Portal Books
Industry: Publisher
Summary: “The Portal Books imprint accepts LitRPG, Dungeon Core and Cultivation/Progression Fantasy. We are particularly interested in Cultivation, System Apocalypse and Isekai style LitRPG.” Guidelines await.
Company: Pseudopod
Industry: Science fiction media and production to include podcasts
Summary: Submit short stories to be performed on their spooky audiozine. “PseudoPod is a genre magazine in audio form. We’re looking for horror: dark, weird fiction. We run the spectrum from grim realism or crime drama, to magic-realism, to blatantly supernatural dark fantasy. We publish highly literary stories reminiscent of Poe or Lovecraft as well as vulgar shock-value pulp fiction..”
Company: Readers’ Digest
Industry: General interest and family content
Summary: A trusted publication with a rich history. They accept freelance submissions about home, humor, and more here.
Company: River Styx
Industry: Magazine
Summary: “For poetry, we pay $50 per page and a maximum of $400 per writer. For prose, we now pay $0.05 per word and a maximum of $400 per piece.For multimedia, we pay $50 per individual piece and a maximum of $400. (For example, if you submit two photographs and we accept both, you will receive payment of $100. If you submit a series of 10 photographs and we accept all 10, payment is $400.) For scripts and plays, we pay $5 per page up to 80 pages (or a maximum of $400 per play). If the play exceeds 80 pages, the payment is $400.” Click for more.
Company: Rotowire
Industry: Fantasy sports and gaming sector
Summary: Unleash your sports knowledge here. NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, Golf, Soccer, CFB, CBB, NASCAR, WNBA, CFL, EuroBasketball or Cricket. They also hire those interested in eSports.
Company: Saturday Evening Post
Industry: Fiction, memoirs, poetry, essays, and criticism
Summary: Submit for nonfiction, fiction, and cartoons. They also hold “The Great American Fiction” contest. Details after the click.
Company: Super Summary
Industry: Internet-related content
Summary: Investigate writing in-depth guides for literary study.
Company: Textbroker
Industry: Content marketing, creation, and translation services
Summary: “Do you write content? Is writing your passion? Then Textbroker is the right place for you. Since 2005, Textbroker is the leading provider of unique, custom content.” Discover the details here.
Company: Three Ships
Industry: B2B information and media services
Summary: Jobs for editors, content creators, and subject matter experts, among other media-related openings, can be found here.
Company: Utopia Science Fiction
Industry: Science fiction publishing
Summary: ”We’re looking for enthralling stories set in a future we want to believe in, one we would fight to make a reality.” Utopia also posts for art and poetry submissions.
Company: WordAgents
Industry: SEO content creation
Summary: “WordAgents provides content writing services to a wide variety of clients on an ongoing basis. Our most frequent clients include digital marketing agencies, publishers, eCommerce brands, affiliate marketers, and consultants.” WordAgents hires freelance writers through their proprietary platform here.
Company: Writer’s Digest
Industry: Various publishing and media
Summary: Get the details on submissions from beginners to professionals. They also host an impressive library to educate writers of all skill levels.
Company: Writers Weekly
Industry: Focuses on providing markets for writers, freelancing job listings, and industry news
Summary: Posts for content writers and holds contests via their site supporting writers’ careers and sharing monetization strategies. Find the details here.
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