Content of this newsletter:
- PUBLISHING NEWS & TIPS
- WRITERS RESIDENCIES, FELLOWSHIPS, & GRANTS
- PAID CONTENT
- WRITING CONTESTS
Welcome to the June Newsletter!
Read about the most profitable writing contests of the year, about fellowships, and well-paid content writing.
- PUBLISHING NEWS & TIPS
A great Marketing idea for every Writer:
Pitch Your Knowledge and “How-to” Articles to Newspapers and Magazines!
Consider offering the content you have already written to re-write your article somewhat and propose it to trade magazines in your profession. What would be the benefit?
At least you can place a link to your website — which means: it is free marketing for your brand name and your company — and your article is often paid! It shows readers you are a knowledgeable, trustworthy person.
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How to Write Successful Queries for Any Genre of Writing:
What elements go into a query letter, and 39 real examples of query letters that have worked for writers with commentary from their agents
https://www.writersdigest.com/publishing-insights/how-to-write-successful-queries-for-any-genre-of-writing
- WRITERS RESIDENCIES, FELLOWSHIPS, & GRANTS
Muses & Melanin
Designed for talented California creative writers of color who aspire to become professional authors, this 7-month Fellowship is geared for people who do not yet have a lengthy list of publishing credits, are not under a publishing contract, do not have literary agent representation, and do not have a doctoral degree in English, Creative Writing, or Literature. A Bachelor’s degree is required. Accepting applications in creative nonfiction, memoir, articles, and essays from applicants who are local or able to commute to the San Francisco Bay Area. Deadline June 12
https://musesandmelanin.carrd.co/
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The Book Project
This is a two-year program for serious writers. The Book Project is an intensive, two-year program aimed at giving writers of book-length manuscripts the classes, advice, and moral support they need to draft, revise, and — most importantly — finish. Tuition is $8,950 per year but two fellowships can be applied to “The Book Project” to partially or fully cover tuition: the Book Project Fellowship and the Nighthawk Nature Writing Fellowship. Deadline June 22
https://lighthousewriters.org/mentorship/book-project
https://lighthousewriters.org/content/book-project-fellowships
- PAID CONTENT
Rova
Are you a road-tripper, a US travel nut, a writer extraordinaire, an RV aficionado? Writers and photographers will be paid a flat rate of $200 per article/photo essay subject to acceptance for publication.
https://www.rovamag.com/be-a-contributor
BBC Science
The Science Focus Magazine is looking for new freelance writers — both feature writers and shift writers. News, discoveries, ideas and innovations to keep you up-to-speed with the complexities of the fast-moving world around us and how truly awesome science can be! Rates depend on word count/required interviews, but are around £300-£1000 (1000–2500 words).
https://www.sciencefocus.com/bbc-science-focus-magazine-1
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New York Times
Personal essay about love. Payment: $300 — $500. Deadline: June 30, 2026.
https://www.nytimes.com/article/how-to-submit-a-modern-love-essay.html
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The New Quarterly
Restrictions: Open to Canadian writers. Genre: Nonfiction, Fiction, Poetry. Payment: $100 to $400. Deadline: June 30. https://tnq.ca/submit/
- WRITING CONTESTS
Australian Fiction Prize
Open to Australian writers. Genre: adult fiction between 75,000 and 100,000 words. Prize: A publishing contract with HarperCollins to publish your work including an advance against royalties of AUD$15,000.
Deadline June 15
https://harpercollins.com.au/pages/the-australian-fiction-prize-faq
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Writer’s Trust Dayne Ogilvie Prize for LGBTQ2S + Emerging Writers
Open to Canadian LGBTQ+ writers. Debut book published between April 15, 2026 and September 30, 2026. Prize: $12,000. Deadline: June 24
https://www.writerstrust.com/awards/dayne-ogilvie-prize
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Dave Greber Freelance Writers Brook and Magazine Awards for Social Justice Writing
Nonfiction books and articles. Prize: $5,000 for books, $2,000 for articles. Open to “continuing residents of Canada” who at the date of application have “lived in Canada for the last twelve months” and who are “working a minimum of seventy per cent of their work time as a self-employed freelance writer.” Deadline: June 26
https://www.greberwritingaward.com/call-for-submissions
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Saturday Evening Post Great American Fiction Contest
Stories must be between 1,500 and 5,000 words long. Entries should be character- or plot-driven pieces in any genre of fiction. $1,000 and publication for first place. Each runner-up receives $200 and publication. $10 Entry fee. Deadline July 1
https://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/fiction-contest/
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Have a wonderful June — enjoy summer and the longest days of the year.
And think about it: there is almost no profession that cannot give advice to magazine and newspaper readers — and at the same time show your business’ name (and website link) to potential clients. Additionally, you might often be paid for your article by the publishing house.
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