Writing Contests for July and August

Writing contests are less about prizes than they are about learning. When we write and submit to a contest, we're putting our writing on the line and often stretching ourselves to write within a new genre, category or on a topic that is potentially unfamiliar. Admittedly, I can be a tremendous slacker when it comes to writing contests and often veer towards the free ones, but I read an interesting article recently by LinDee Rochelle, the founder of Women Writers Worldwide, who spoke of writing contests as comparable to mini seminars. She cited a variety of perks to entering writing contests from helping to blast writer's block to assisting aspiring writer's with learning to deal with deadlines (read the full article here).

Find out how writing contests help you grow by entering one of the many contests available in July and August...

Deadline: July 31st

Adirondack Review: Fulton Prize for Short Fiction: Reading Fee $10

The Antigonish Review: Sheldon Currie Fiction Prize: Reading Fee  $30

Bright Hill Press: Poetry Chapbook Competition: Reading Fee $15

Creative Nonfiction: True Stories on Topic Southern Sin: Fee $20

Munster Literature Center: Sean O'Faolain Short Story Competition: Reading Fee $20

White Pine Press: Poetry Prize: Reading Fee $20

Deadline : August 1st

Gazing Grain Press: Feminist Poetry Chapbook Contest: $20

Geist: Erasure Poetry Contest: No Fee

Rattle: 2012 Rattle Poetry Prize: Reading Fee $18

Terrain: Poetry, Fiction and Nonfiction Contest: Reading Fee $10

Deadline: August 15th

The Aurorean: Under Graduate/Graduate Haiku: No Fee

Gigiantic Sequins: Poetry and Flash Fiction Contest: Reading Fee $5

Littoral Press: Poetry Prize: Reading Fee $10

Subito Press: Poetry and Fiction Contest: Reading Fee $20

Deadline: August 31st

Black Lawrence Press: Unpublished Collection of Poetry or Short Stories: Reading Fee $25

Bona Fide Books: The Melissa Lanitis Gregory Poetry Prize: Reading Fee $20

Gemini Magazine: Flash Fiction Contest: Reading Fee $4

Glimmer Train: Short Story Award for New Writers: Reading Fee $15

Graywolf Press: Nonfiction Prize: No Fee

NANO Prize: NANO Fiction Prize: Reading Fee $15

WOW Women on Writing: Flash Fiction: Reading Fee $10

A word is a bud attempting to become a twig. How can one not dream while writing? It is the pen which dreams. The blank page gives the right to dream. -Gaston Bachelard

Writing Jobs for Tuesday April 10th

Writing Jobs in Michigan, From Home and Calls for Submissions!

Michigan Writing Jobs

Copywriter: Ada

Historians Writers: Ann Arbor

Copywriter for Medical Company: Ann Arbor

Reporter: Battle Creek

Technical Writer: Dearborn

Art Director/Creative Manager: Detroit

Copy Editor: Grand Rapids

High School Sports Reporters: Grand Rapids

Marketing Position: Kentwood

Publicity and Editing for Small Author (unique compensation): Northwoods

Creative Ad Writers: Oakland County

Ebay Listing Assistant: Oakland County

Article and Essay Writers: Oakland County


SEO Copywriter: Royal Oak

Book Editing: Royal Oak

News Writer/Producer: Southfield

ConnectCare Report Writer: St. Joseph

Telecommute Writing Gigs

Educational Content

Article Help

Television Transcription

Copy Editor/Writer

Rewrite Travel Articles

Freelance Project

Article and Blog Writers

Blogging Internships

TMT Reporter

Submissions and Unpaid Gigs

Music Website Writers: Paid in Music

Middle Eastern Women's Lit. Journal Seeks Contributions

Call for Fiction and Poetry Submissions

Play Submissions for African American Production

Manuscripts Wanted

It is perfectly okay to write garbage--as long as you edit brilliantly.

- C. J. Cherryh

Writing Jobs for Saturday February 11th, 2012

Writers - I apologize for not posting jobs last weekend. I came down with the flu, followed by a cold and am now beginning to feel like a healthy human again. Take a look below for the newest writing jobs and gigs.

Writing Jobs in Michigan 

Admin. Assistant (Lit. Reviews): Ann Arbor

Marketing Assistant/Junior Copywriter: Ann Arbor

Grant Writer: Ann Arbor

Researcher/Logistics Manager: Ann Arbor/Telecommute

Part-Time News Service Communications Specialist: Big Rapids

Marketer with SEO Experience: Canton

Report Writer: Detroit

Technical Writer: East Lansing

SEO Copywriter: Flint

E-Commerce Copywriter" Grand Rapids

Ghostwriters Wanted: Kalamazoo/Telecommute

Web Editor/Content Manager: Keego Harbor

Researcher and Writer: Lansing

Web Help Needed: Muskegon

Web Content Writer: Rochester

Service Writer: Saint Johns

Talented Writers: Southfield

Telecommute Writing Gigs 

News Stories Writers

Activist Writers

Home Based Writer and Customer Service

Editor for Financial Newsletter

Tax Accounting Article Writer

Fashion/Lifestyle Blogger

Family Bloggers

SEO Report Writers

Creative Writer Gig for Undergrad or Grad

Freelance Medical Copywriter

Copy editor

Unpaid Writing Gigs, Writing Submissions and Internships 

Sports Website Writer

Editorial Intern: Ann Arbor

Bridal Blogger Contest

Poetry Competition

Blogging Internship: Troy

Wrestling Bloggers

Detroit Live Magazine Bloggers

Book Publisher Seeks Submissions

The artist is not a person endowed with free will who seeks his own ends, but one who allows art to realize its supreme purpose through him.

- Carl Jung

Writing Jobs for Sunday January 29th, 2012

Writing Jobs in Michigan

Grant Writer: Albion

Liberal Arts Grad Writing Position: Ann Arbor

Michigan Today Editor: Ann Arbor

Senior Copywriter: Bloomfield Hills

Marketing and Promotions Assistant: Brooklyn

Copy and Graphic Designer: Commerce

Plucky Magazine Writer: Dearborn

English Tutor: Dearborn

Hear Magazine is Hiring: Detroit

Grant Writer: Detroit

Technical Writer: Fremont

Editor: Grand Haven

Web Content Author: Grand Rapids

Reporter: Grand Rapids

Full Time SEO Guru: Grand Rapids

Editor/Writer: Holland

Assoc. Professor of English: Muskegon

Social Media Marketing Specialist: Oakland

Editor: Southfield

Social Media Specialist: Tri County

Online Game Site Writers/Editors

Violin Blogger: Wyoming/Telecommute

Telecommute Writing Jobs

Finance Writer

Blogger 

Tech/Gadget Writer

LGBT Contributing Writers

Academic Writing

Professional Resume Writers

Medical Copyeditor

Thriller/Mystery Ghostwriter

Information Newsletter Editor

Misc. Writing Projects

Online Writers

Unpaid Writing Gigs and Submissions 

Sports Internship

Celebrity Magazine Intern: Detroit

The Yes Factory Calls for Submissions

Contributors for Relationship Blog

Creative Nonfiction Contest

Women Travel Writers

I am irritated by my own writing. I am like a violinist whose ear is true, but whose fingers refuse to reproduce precisely the sound he hears within.

- Gustave Flaubert

Writing Jobs for Monday Dec. 27, 2011

Writers!

I hope that you've been enjoying the holiday season and keeping the Christmas cookies and spiced eggnog in healthy moderation :) If you're dying to get productive during this time of perpetual family fun (and drama) check out the job postings below...

Writing Jobs in Michigan

Auto News Writer: Ann Arbor 

Web Content Specialist: Ann Arbor 

Online News Editor: Ann Arbor 

Social Media Trainee: Birmingham 

Legal Writing: Detroit 

Edit a Short Piece of Writing: Detroit Area 

Reporter for High School Sports News: Grand Rapids 

Grant Writer Wanted: Holland 

Reporters: Muskegon 

Internship for Writer: Royal Oak

Media Specialist: Traverse City 

Social Media Manager: Troy 

Producer - Writer: Wayne State  

Telecommute Writing Gigs - Write From Home 

Travel Writer 

Technical Software Writer: Southeast MI and Telecommute 

English Instructional Writer 

Activism Intern Writers 

Tech Bloggers 

Special Education Assessment Writer 

U of M Grad Editorial Work 

Blogger for Women's Intimates 

Content Writers 

Online Natural Health Senior Editor

Blog Writer Wanted 

Unpaid Writing Requests and Submissions 

Fashion Magazine Writers

Submissions for Literary Magazine: Empirical 

Short Stories for The Snake Magazine 

Hip Hop Bloggers 

Social Media for Music Magazine 

Not that the story need be long, but it will take a long while to make it short.

- Henry David Thoreau

Writing Jobs for Saturday December 10, 2012

Check out this week's writing jobs, which include web content specialists in Ann Arbor, telecommute editing gigs and a variety of other Michigan-based and online writing opportunities.

Writing Jobs in Michigan

Technical Editor - Repair Manuals: Auburn Hills

News Team Analysis: Ann Arbor

Web Content Specialist: Ann Arbor

Thought Leadership Writer: Ann Arbor

Content Writer: Ann Arbor

Web/Mobile Producer and SEO Specialist: Ann Arbor

Editing and Production Assistant: Ann Arbor

Copywriter: Detroit

Associate Medical Writer: Detroit

VP, Digital Media Director: Detroit

Technical Writer: Livonia

Web Content Specialist: Novi

Knowledge Author/Technical Writer: Pontiac

Talented Writers: Southfield

Creative Writer for Technology Newsletter: Troy

Telecommute Writing Gigs (From Home)

Per Piece Writer

Part Time Editor for Oncology Reports

Ebook and Article Writers Wanted

Digital Writer

Talented Writer for Chef Website

Write About Latin America

Foreign Language/English Proofreading

Web Content Editing

Ongoing Writing Projects

Freelance Content Writers 

Savvy Social Media Person 

Senior Copywriters for Direct Mail 

Unpaid Writing Jobs and Submission Requests 

Fashion Blogger

Greeting Card Submissions

Creative Writers for Social Network

Call for Short Fiction and Poetry

Accepting Creative Nonfiction and Photography

Literary Stories and Poems Wanted

'How vain it is to sit down to write when you have not stood up to live.'

Henry David Thoreau

Writing Jobs for Sunday Dec. 4th

Hello writers, I have been busy with candy making these last few days, but wanted to take a moment and send out writing job opportunities in Michigan and online. Please let me know if you would like to see more of either. I would also love to link to some of your blogs, writing articles or highlight any author events that you may have coming up, so if you have a moment, shoot me a comment of email. Cheers!

Michigan Writing Jobs

Grant Writer: Albion

Editing and Production Assistant: Ann Arbor

Part Time News Service Communications Specialist: Big Rapids

Internship at Downtown publication: Birmingham

Medical Writer: Detroit

Freelance Auto Writers: Detroit

Arts Blogger: Detroit

Editor for Manuscript: East Lansing

Editor III: East Lansing

Assistant Editor: Ferndale

Mommy Bloggers: Grand Rapids

Freelance Writer/Page Editor: Macomb County

Automotive Developer/Technical Writer: Rochester Hills

Instructors for Adult Writing: Sterling Heights

Creative Writer for Technology Newsletter: Troy

Documentation Specialist: Troy

Telecommute Writing Jobs (From Home)

Content Writer

PR Help (low pay)

Business Education Writers

Copywriter for Business Website

Creative Slogan Writers

Financial Aid Writer

Blogger for Website

SEO Articles

English Subject Matter Experts

Grant Writer: Michigan/Telecommute

Seeking Romantic Erotic Fiction

Real Estate Blogger

Gun Writer

Internet News Writer/Blogger

Unpaid Writing Gigs and Submissions

Golf Writers

Contributing Writers for New Magazine

U of M Lit. Students for Interviews: Kerrytown (gift cards for first response)

Auto Intern Blogger

Women's Magazine Submissions (paid)

Co-Writer for First Novel: Port Huron

‘If my doctor told me I had only six minutes to live, I wouldn't brood. I'd type a little faster.’

Isaac Asimov

Writing Events and Contests

Generally, I like to divide these categories up, but to streamline this post, I'm going to bring you events and contests at once. 

Michigan Writer's Events

Ann Arbor: The Author's Forum Presents Ghost Writers: Dec. 7th 

Ann Arbor: Meet Several Local Authors, such as Jonathan Rand, in December at Nicola's Books. 

Detroit Area: Visit the Motown Writer's Network Monthly Calendar to see a variety of writing groups and events in the Detroit Metro area.

Lyons: Leaven Center presents The Sacred in Everyday Life: A Writing Workshop for Women: January 13-15

Marquette: Visit the Regional Author Extravaganza at Snowbound Books in December 

Writing Contests

Beecher Magazine Fiction and Poetry Contest: Deadline Dec. 7

Hunger Mountain Ruth Stone Poetry Contest 

Crab Creek Review Fiction Contest: Deadline Dec. 15 

Toasted Cheese Fiction Contest: Deadline Dec. 21 

Bayou Magazine Fiction and Poetry Contest: Deadline Dec. 31

Boulevard Short Fiction Contest: Deadline Dec. 31

River Styx Micro-Fiction Contest: Deadline Dec. 31

Gemini Magazine Poetry Contest: Deadline Jan 3 

Diore Press Fiction and Poetry Chapbook Contest: Jan. 9 

Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it; Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.

- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Writing Jobs for Monday November 28, 2012

Hi writers! We have a nice selection of writing jobs this week including food writers in Ann Arbor, online content creators and a variety of writing calls for submissions. Best of luck in all of your creative endeavors. 

Writing Jobs in Michigan

Food Writers: Ann Arbor

Press Representative: Ann Arbor

SEO/SEM Sales Specialist: Center Line

Experienced Sports Broadcaster: Detroit Area

Managing Editor: Detroit

Resume Writer: Detroit

Associate, Communications Writer: Detroit

Screen Play Writers: Detroit

Grant Writer: Detroit

Editor II: East Lansing

Audio Media Editor: Flint

Technical Writer: Grand Rapids

Web Updating and Marketing: Macomb

SMO Specialist: Novi

Marketing Letter Assistance: Oakland County/Telecommute

Reporter: Port Huron

Content for Business Website: Roseville

Interactive Content Manager: Southfield

Horror and Sci Fi Writers: Wayne County

Telecommute Writing Jobs (From Home) 

Website Content Writer

Creative Content Writers

Website Writers

Blogging and Reviews

Manuscript Proofreader/Editor

Textbook Editors

Newsletter Writer

Article Writer/Spinner

Copywriter 

Sports Website Writers

Online Content Contributors

Unpaid Writing Gigs and Submissions

Fashion Bloggers

Literary Magazine Seeks Submissions

Celebrity Stylist Needs Fashion Blogger Intern: Detroit

Publishing Company Seeks Submissions

Running Bloggers

Submissions for Postcard Lit. Magazine

Travel Stories Wanted

‘I see the role of the writer as creating a room with big windows and leaving the reader to imagine. It’s a meeting on the page.’

Kevin Crossley-Holland 

Writing Jobs for November 13th 2011

 Writing jobs for this week include reporters in Lansing, telecommute article writing jobs and a variety of writing submissions and internships.

Writing Jobs in Michigan

Information Technology/SEO: Algonac

Technical Copy/Editing: Ann Arbor

GSA & Gov. Contract Proposal Specialist: Canton

MaidenDentroit Seeks Writers: Detroit

GRE Question Writer: Grandville

Reporter/Writer: Lansing

Grant Writer: Lapeer

Creative Writer for Admissions Essay: Novi

Instructional Designers/Freelance Writers: Rochester Hills

SEO and HTML Internship: Royal Oak

Documentation Specialist: Troy

Senior Copywriter: Warren

Telecommute - Writing Jobs from Home

Copy Editor

Film Website Writers

Latin America Writer

Associate Editor for WorldJewishDaily

Marketing Assistant

Blog Writers

SEO Article Writer

Website Article Writer

Internet Research & Persuasive Writer

Professional Business Templates

Administrative & Editorial Assistant

Submissions and Unpaid Writing Gigs

Literary Magazine Submissions

News and Events for Local Stew

Editorial Intern

Music Bloggers

Screenplay Writer

Fiction and Poetry Submissions

Poetry Competition

"Becoming the reader is the essence of becoming a writer."
John O'Hara

Writing Contests: Short Story Contests, Poetry, Essay and More

Writing contests inspire a lot of feelings for most of us writers. Some people love them and salivate at the mere thought of crafting a string of prose about a frighteningly random topic like 'cart wheeling on the moon.' Other writers tremble at the thought of that blank page, even when the category is open-ended and they have a word folder stuffed with worthy submissions. Whether you live in the former or the latter category, writing contests give you an opportunity to share your voice, your story and your perspective. Check out the contests below and remember to stretch yourself. It's easy to stick with your genre, but it's great for your craft if you try out the opposite instead.



Writing Contests for Multiple Genres 

• Our Stories:The Generation XYZ Contest: Deadline 9/30/11

• Prescott College: 2011 National Writing Contest: Deadline 9/30/2011 

• Inscape Magazine: Writing Contest: Deadline 10/26/2011 

• Black Lawrence Press: The Black River Chapbook Competition: Deadline 10/31/2011 

• Glimmer Train: Family Stories: Deadline 10/31/2011 

Fiction Writing Contests (And Flash Fiction)

• Zoetrope: All Story Fiction Contest: Deadline 10/3/2011 

• Indiana Review: 2011 Fiction prize: Deadline 10/15/2011 

• Inkwell: 14th Annual Short Fiction Contest: Deadline 10/31/2011

• Kore Press: Short Fiction Chapbook Award: Deadline 10/31/2011 

• The New Renaissance: The Louise E. Reynolds Memorial Fiction Awards: Deadline 10/31/2011  

Poetry Contests 

• New Issues Poetry and Prose: The 2010 Green Rose Prize: Deadline 9/30/11

• Pudding House: Poetry Chapbook Competition: Deadline 9/30/11

• Red Hen Press: Ruskin Art Club Poetry Award: Deadline 9/30/11 

• Fordham University: Poets Out Loud Prize: Deadline 10/15/2011 

• Silverfish Review Press: Gerald Cable Book Award: Deadline 10/15/2011 

Essay Contests

• Review of English Studies: 2011 RES Essay Prize: Deadline 9/30/2011

• Diagram: Essay Contest: Deadline 10/31/2011 

'Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.'

William Wordsworth

Writing Jobs for Sunday August 21st

Very sorry for the delayed post writers. I recently started a new job at a digital marketing agency and I have not had a spare moment. Here are your job updates and I will do my very best to keep them coming regularly again. Happy End of Summer.

Writing Jobs in Michigan

Reference Letter Writers: Ann Arbor

Freelance Journalist/Writer: Ann Arbor

Data Analyst/Research Assistant: Ann Arbor

Writer/Blogger: Ann Arbor

Comedy Writer for Stand Up Routine: Detroit

Technical Writer: Detroit

Grant Writer: Jackson

Sports Minded Advertising/Marketing: Kalamazoo

News Editor: Kalamazoo

Web Developer/Online Marketing: Norton Shores

Marketing/PR Internships: Oakland County

SEO and HTML Internship: Royal Oak

Journalism/Communications Interns: Southfield

SEO Client Success Specialist: Traverse City

SEO Optimizer/Marketer: Troy

Telecommute

Scholarly Article Editors 

History Education Assessment Writer

Editor for Christian Publisher 

University Level Essay Writers

Freelance Writer 

Social Media Assistant

Need Freelance Copywriters 

Blogger

Copy Editors

Unpaid

The Vigilante Seeks Submissions 

Website Writer

Call for Submissions 

'Fiction, imaginative work that is, is not dropped like a pebble upon the ground, as science may be; fiction is like a spider's web, attached ever so lightly perhaps, but still attached to life at all four corners.'

Virginia Woolf

Writing Jobs for Friday April 29th

Writing Jobs in Michigan

Clarity Report Writer: Ann Arbor

Event Bloggers: Detroit

Reporter/Editor/Producer: Detroit

Proposal Writer: Detroit

Copywriter: Detroit

Grant Writer: Detroit

Screenplay Writer: Ferndale

Writer/Media Relations/ Social Media Coordinator: Flint

Technical Writer: Grass Lake

Freelance Web Content/Specialist Writer: Lansing

Senior Technical Writer: Lansing

Business Analyst/Technical Writer: Saline

Commercial Ad Writer: Southfield/Telecommute

Copywriter/Product Editing: Ypsilanti

Telecommute

Editing from Home 

Gaming Writers 

Calculus Course Writer

SEO Fashion Copywriter 

Website Builder Blogger 

Writers Wanted

Web Content Bloggers

Financial Bloggers

Freelance Math Copyeditor

Physics Copyeditors 

Cosmetic Dentistry Writer

Academic Writing and Research 

Sports Loving Writer/Manager 

Web Researcher 

Submissions

How To and Self Help Manuscripts Wanted 

Comedy Screenplays Wanted 

Seeking Short Stories and Novels 

Submissions for Christian Magazine 

Stories for Travel Blog 

When people go to work, they shouldn't have to leave their hearts at home.  ~Betty Bender

Writing Jobs for Saturday April 23rd

Happy Easter Weekend writers!

Writing Jobs in Michigan

Help w/Personal Statement: Ann Arbor

Medical Equipment Writer: Ann Arbor

Copywriter for Press Releases: Ann Arbor

Writer: Ann Arbor (U of M)

Communications Specialist: Dearborn

Freelance Article Writers: Detroit

IT/Cisco Blog Writer Needed: Detroit/Telecommute

Technical Writer: Detroit

Creative Writing Instructor: Interlochen

Web Content Writer: Keego Harbor

Writer/Editor: Lansing/Telecommute

Writer/Communications Specialist: Lansing

Writer Wanted: Lansing

Editorial/Publishing Assistant: Livonia

Writer: Mt. Pleasant (CMU)

Writer for Business Handbook: Oakland County

Scientific Technical Writer: Rochester

Editor/Writer: Southfield

Part Time Marketing Internship: Sterling Heights

Summer Internship in Social Media: Troy

Telecommute

Article Writer

Freelance Copywriter

Skilled Writer

Ghost Writer Wanted: Ann Arbor/Telecommute

Medical Editor

Business and Finance Writers for Demand Studios

Luxury Blogger Needed

Creative Writer w/Stock Trading Knowledge 

Market Research Analysts 

Proofreaders 

Copywriter/Writer/Editor w/ Web Building Experience

Editor Needed for Small/Low Pay Gig

Unpaid

Journalist/Writer Intern: Tri County Area

Music Writers/Interns 

Submissions/Contests

Poetry Contest

Mixer Publishing Accepting Submissions 

On Easter Day the veil between time and eternity thins to gossamer.  ~Douglas Horton

Writing Contests/Submissions To Get the Creative Juices Flowing

Despite the latest havoc that Mother Nature has wreaked on us here in northern Michigan, the writing (for most of us) still must go on. Look below for some new writing contests and calls for submissions for fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction.

Submissions

Rhino (Annual Journal and Poetry Forum): Seek submissions of poetry, poetry translations and flash fiction.

The Single Hound (online literary journal): Accepts submissions for literary works, recipes, food stories, politics, book reviews, creative nonfiction and more.

Cliterature (online literary journal for women): Accepts poetry, short stories, novel excerpts and art work. 

Timber (a journal of new writing): Looks for innovative poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction and digital lit. 

Mason's Road (literary journal): Accepting submissions for the next issue with the theme "arc." The reading period ends May 1st. 

Contests 

Biscuit Publishing Short Story Prize: Short stories of 1,000-5,000 words. Entry Fee: $10. Deadline: May 9th. 

sub Terrain 2011 Lush Awards: Poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction. Entry Fee: $25. Deadline: May 15th.

Lorian Hemingway Short Story Competition: Short stories under 3,500 words. Entry Fee: $15. Deadline: May 15th. 

The New Letters Literary Awards: Prizes for poetry, essay and short fiction. Entry Fee: $15. Deadline: May 18th. 

Frome Festival Short Story Competition: Stories between 1,000 and 2,200 words. Entry Fee: 5 Euros. Deadline: May 31st. 

Marguerite McGlinn Prize for Fiction: Fiction stories up to 8,000 words. Entry Fee: $10. Deadline: June 11th. 

The role of a writer is not to say what we all can say, but what we are unable to say.  ~Anaïs Nin

Writing Jobs for Sunday March 20th

Writing Jobs in Michigan

Technical Writer: Ann Arbor

Technical Writer: Ann Arbor

Technical Writer/Proposal Manager: Ann Arbor

Technical Writer/Document Writer: Detroit

Reporter/Editor/Producer: Detroit

Grant Writer: Flint

Journalist (unpaid): Grand Rapids

Editor/Proofreader: Grand Rapids

Technical Writer: Kalamazoo

Business Analyst/Tech Writer: Saline

Business Plan Writer: Sterling Heights

Technical Writer: Troy

Telecommute (From Home)

Freelance Review Writers

Poker and Gambling Writers

Associate Editor for Worldwide Jewish Daily

Ghost Writer: Pays Per Page 

Teen Music Writers (unpaid)

Content Writers Needed 

Reviewers and Bloggers for Software and Internet Topics 

Blogger Needed for Clothing Company 

Freelance Writers Wanted 

Copywriter for Baby/Maternity Shopping Website 

Copywriter

Blogger to Cover Bullying 

Blogger/Writer

Submissions

Avoid Facebook Contributors 

Guest Bloggers - Unpaid 

Poetry and Short Fiction Submissions 

I want to write books that unlock the traffic jam in everybody's head.  ~John Updike

Writing Jobs for Tuesday March 8th

Writers - please leave me comments if you have any success with writing jobs or submissions. Also leave a comment or send me a message if you have any writing news or events that you would like linked to here.

Writing Jobs in Michigan

Writer/Editor: Ann Arbor

Ad Writer: Auburn Hills

Service Writer: Chelsea

Service Writer: Coldwater

Copywriter: Detroit Metro

SQL Developer and Report Writer: Detroit

Publications Devel. Specialist: East Lansing

Proposal Writer: Farmington Hills/Telecommute

Editor/Writer: Flint

Condition Report Writing: Jenison

Pharmaceutical Technical Writer: Kalamazoo

Medical Writer: Kendle

Madness Copywriter: Madison Heights

Proofreader for Chrysler: Southfield

Technical Writer: Taylor

Finance Writer/Editor: Troy

Script Screenplay Writer: Troy

Analyst: Warren

Technical Writer/Editor: Warren

Copywriter: Warren

Telecommute (From Home)

Gay Men's Lifestyle Writers 

Online News Writers 

New Writers Welcome 

Relationship Writer/Blogger

SEO Content Writers

Writers Wanted 

Academic Writers

Freelance Writer for Art/Photography Magazine 

Humor/Joke Writers 

Forum Poster 

News Desk Writer 

Native German Speaking Writer

Online Book Publishing Writer/Editor

Submissions

Lifestyle Blog Seeking Submissions

Literary Magazine Seeks Submissions 

Cleveland Writing Contest 

Fiction and Poetry Submissions 

To me, the greatest pleasure of writing is not what it's about, but the inner music the words make.  ~Truman Capote, McCall's, November 1967

Freelance Markets

Happy March Writers. I began this post as a listing of jobs; however, several of my usual job sites are down this evening so I bring to you instead some submission information. Magazines submissions are a great way to earn a living as a freelance writer. Consider areas of interest or, better yet, areas of expertise when brainstorming article ideas.

Also keep your network of friends and family in mind as they are great resources for interviews. For instance, do you have a girlfriend who owns a bakery? A single interview could leave you with a variety of pitches such as women in business, small business during recession, baking trends for 2011 and many more. Most magazines prefer a query first, which allows you to offer some ideas without having to pen the entire article. See the end of the post for some links on How to Write Query Letters.

Magazines and Websites

Fourtean Times: World of Strange Phenomena

Smoking Mountains Living Magazine 

Backpacker Magazine 

Submissions for Thin Threads and MamaZina Magazine 

The Escapist Magazine 

Fiasco Magazine 

Praise and Coffee Magazine 

Defenders of Wildlife Magazine 

Upper Room Writing Devotionals 

Road and Travel Magazine

Bird Times Magazine 

Blue Suit Mom Online Magazine 

I Love Cats Magazine

Fuse Magazine: Art, Culture and Politics

Short Story Submissions/Contests

Suns and Silences: Poetry, Fiction and Nonfiction

Room Magazine: Fiction, Nonfiction and Poetry

Short Story Contest for Deadly Ink 

The StorySouth Million Writers Award

Trading Card Fiction Contest  

Witness: Accepts Fiction, Nonfiction and Poetry

Query Letter Help

Writing.com: Query Letter Do's and Dont's 

How to Write an Assignment Winning Magazine Query Letter 

What no wife of a writer 

can ever understand is that a writer is working when he's staring out of the window.  ~Burton Rascoe