January 2020
Twenty Thousand Leagues Remembered/ How to Submit (Payment: 2¢ per word)
In honor of Jules Verne’s classic novel “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea”, which was published on June 20, 1870, Pole to Pole Publishing seeks submissions for an anthology of stories that “aim to capture the sense of wonder and adventure for which Jules Verne is famous.” The anthology, “Twenty Thousand Leagues Remembered”, is to […]
How to Make Money from Legal Writing.
It used to be the case that most people who ventured into writing with money on their mind ended up becoming very disappointed. Experienced writers are usually swift to advice young writers not to be in a hurry to make it big. According to them, if your sole purpose is to make quick bucks from […]
Ways to Find Beginner Freelance Writing Jobs from Home.
Your colleague may have quit the job and has started working online from home; your friend has recently taken to it and you are still wondering how to get started with freelance writing jobs. Freelance content writing has emerged as one of the most sought after career options, as many people are now working online […]
Bakwa ‘Family’ Issue/ How to Submit (Payment $25 per piece).
“What constitutes a family has changed over time, not just in composition but also in definition.”—from the Bakwa website. After its very recent issue, a cute glossy paperback with a beautiful cover design and gorgeous interior typesetting, packed with 9 important essays on travel, border politics, and how borders are not just lines, but barriers—for […]
The Africa Is a Country Fellowship/ How to Apply ($3000)
Having received support from the Shuttleworth Foundation and the Open Society Foundation, Africa Is a Country calls for applicants for its inaugural fellowship program. The Africa Is a Country Fellowship Program, which will last nine months and award $3000 to each fellow, is designed to provide original work that sheds fresh light on the very […]
African Writers Trust Publishing Fellowship Programme/ How to Submit (Benefits: EURO 4,200 + more)
The African Writers Trust has called for applications for the second edition of its Publishing Fellowship Programme. The programme, which was “designed to create a step-change in the book sector in Africa, by focusing on professional development of upcoming talent in African publishing over three years (2018-2021)”, will be a week-long mentoring and training workshop. […]
Graywolf Press Nonfiction Prize/ How to Apply (Prize: $12,000 + publication).
Graywolf Press, a press that believes in “champion(ing) outstanding writers at all stages of their careers to ensure that adventurous readers can find underrespresented and diverse voices in a crowded marketplace”, now calls for submissions for its Nonfiction Prize. The prize, which began in 2005, is awarded to the most promising and innovative project by […]