Places To Sell Your Writing
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2008 Writer's Market
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Christian Writers' Market Guide 2002: The Reference Tool for the Christian Writer (Christian Writers' Market Guide)
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Lately, I seem to be running into people who aren't sure where to look for places to submit their writing. It surprises me a little.
Before internet was a household staple, we old fogies used the Writer's Market. I still consider it the writer's bible, and mine is loaded with little sticky tabs that make a rainbow of colours around the edges. Each one marks a page that has a potential market for my writing wares. There are listings and advice in that book that I consider invaluable, but this article is about online submissions so I won't expound any more of the publication's virtues. It is worth checking out, though.
I've decided to break up the links into categories, and supply a brief description.
Books About Writing
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On Writing
Price: $3.88
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On Writing
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On Writing
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Non-Fiction Markets (Articles, Content, etc.)
- Sun Oasis
Check for online jobs regionally, nationally, or globally. Has listings for journalists, freelance writers, mag writers, etc. - Online Writing Jobs
Has different categories of listed work - high paying, low paying, no paying. Lists collaboration opportunities, and scams. Sometimes list book & ghostwriting opps. Both jobs & contract work can be found here. - Aboutfreelancewriting.com
This site is a compilation of sorts. Many of the listings here come from Craig'slist, some from Online Writing Jobs, some from the other writing sites out there. The only jobs that appear in the list are for writing, either jobs or assignments. - Freelance Portfolios
This is a site that wants you to sign up, but I never have. It is free, and allows you to not only peruse the markets, but also post a portfolio for clients to read. You can then communicate with clients through the website. Helpful articles too. - Towse's Links to Online Guidelines
As the name suggests, this site is a page of links to publications, along with a few words of basic info to help you choose which sites you want to view. Contests & resources also listed here. Some fiction listings too. - WDCR - Writers' Circle of Durham Region
A Canadian site offering freelance writer and JOB postings to browse through. - Net Temps
A free job board for temp & full-time jobs. The day of this posting, there were several ads for technical writers. This site has won awards, including Fortune 10's & Forbes Best of Web. Worth checking out!
Fiction
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2008 Novel & Short Story Writer's Market (Novel and Short Story Writer's Market)
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Fiction Markets
- Fiction Factor
Fiction listings, including magazines. - Over My Dead Body! Online
Mystery ezine. Also accepts non-fiction mystery articles i.e. mystery writer interviews, etc. This link goes to the writer's guidelines page. - Writers Weekly
Listings and warnings for the fiction genre. Helpful how-to articles. - The Market List
Online resource for genre fiction writers. Will be adding free writers classifieds. Also has sections addressing screenwriting, reviews, contests. You will soon be able to add your blog to their blog network for free. - Writer's Market for Speculative Fiction
This is a live journal link. The sci-fi, horror and fantasy community meets here to exchange call for submissions tips, and market information. - For Writers
Magazine and publisher market listings, as well as links to local, professional, and online writer's groups.
Screenwriting
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Screen & Stage Marketing Secrets
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Final Draft Scriptwriter's Suite [Final Draft 7 & Final Draft AV2]
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Screenwriting for a Global Market: Selling Your Scripts from Hollywood to Hong Kong
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The Art of Screenwriting: Story Script Markets
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Screenwriting Markets
- DV Cafe
This terrific link leads to a resources page for screenwriters, including several different job markets. Very good one-stop shopping for people looking to sell their screenplays. - Breaking In - The Screenwriter's Web
Great link to articles and links to indie brokers, script registries, writing jobs, and networking resources. If you scroll down towards the bottom of the page, you'll find links specific to screenwriters. - WCA - Writer's Copyright Association
This is a place to post your work for viewing by producers and directors. The posting is free. - Writer's Literary Screenplay Agency
A new company that claims to have influence in the industry. You can submit your work through their online form, no mailed submissions allowed. - Movie Bytes - Winning Scripts
The site encourages submissions that have won or at least been entered in contests, although it isn't mandatory. You can upload partial or full scripts, but you should copyright first. The site is free to use for both writers and producers. - Ink Tip
Ink Tip boasts 49 films being made from their site listings, as well as 200 screenwriters finding representation. The free membership gets you at least one lead per week via their newsletter.
So Many Markets, So Little Time
While researching this article, I came across more links and sites than I could ever possibly put in one hub. Perhaps one day I'll do another.
Meantime, start following your dream and these links.
Good luck, and happy submitting!
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Thanks so much, great hub :)
Thx, Amy Jane. Yes, gotta love The Writer's Market. I've used it for many years. If anyone wants a vintage copy, I still have mine from 1997 (or is it 94).
I hope there's something new for you here.
Thank-you, Univited Writer! Like I said to Amy Jane, I did this hub in hopes that there would be something new and helpful, even to those who regularly study the markets.
These sites sound great. Which is your favorite?
Added to my favorites.
Excellent info - I subscribe to Writers Market!
Hi Whitney05 - I use Online Writing Jobs and Aboutfreelancing.com the most. I've successfully gotten jobs from these sites, I think that's why I'm partial to them. For print markets, I stick with my Writer's Market (the book).
Like I mentioned in the hub, there are sooooo many sites, that I could do more hubs with more links.
If you're thinking of submitting your work, I hope some of these can help you.
Stehhicks - Thank-you! I like Writers Market, and use it, too. Also, I suscribe to Long Range Writer's Group, and Writer's Gazette. I figured these were common and I wanted to list some that people may not have explored yet.
So many markets, so little time.
Thank-you, Sir Dent! I appreciate it. Hope there's something useful to you here in this hub.
Shirley! Thank you for sharing these sites. I've copied them into my folder for future reference.
I just looked at the back of my book shelf and the oldest Writers Market I can see is 1978 do you suppose its going to be worth something as an antique? (Hahaha you should see the poor thing it has highlighted notes and tabs stuck through-out the whole thing) I can't believe I've carted those old things around with me all these years.
Great hub regards Zsuzsy
I'm so glad these can be of some good to you, Zsuzsy!
OMG - I can't believe you have a '78. Bet it was thinner. I still have my '94 Canadian Writer's Market, too. I can't bear to part with those books. They have great articles in them, and they represent a prolific time of my life.
Maybe you could sell your '78 on eBay.
Shirley! None of them are thinner, the '78 just has an ugly grey cover. I've been buying a copy every year since, always with the hopes of having enough time to finish and publish my writings. They all have a bunch of great advice articles in them so I don't think I'll be getting rid of them. Again thanks for the great list. zs
I have written a few poems and short stories. I did find a place to sell some devotions to but not sure if I will do that or not. You may also want to put Lulu.com on your list also. I am currently adding a song to my store there. It's a free download, if anyone wants it just get in touch with me through the email system here.
I used to use the writers market many years ago ( I think it was Australian one) not sure now. But found so many that were not up to date. so it must have been old like me. Will have to check these out. Like you told me I might try and do some more with helpful leadlighting articles. Have to get my butt working. gave it Although spending too much time in here. no not really. Great useful hub
gave it the thumbs up and bookmarked thanks
Thx for the support, Eileen!
You're time here isn't wasted....use your hub links for clips, I do it daily and it works to get jobs.
I have no doubt whatsoever that you will do well when you're ready to start submitting to some newer markets.
Meantime, I think you and Szusy Bee and I should have our old Writer's Markets put on display at the Smithsonian. :)
Thanks a lot, Shirley - very helpful info - I'll be bookmarking this one! ;o)
Thanks For this nice hub.
You have done a great research to find all these stuff...
I appreciate all the kind words from everyone, thank-you so much!
Hi, Shirley!
As usual, you have created a masterpiece! I am adding this to my favorites for easy reference. I had thought about trying to publish some of my short stories. My hubby wants me to publish Angel's Last Dance, which I did post on here and he is thrilled about that. But he is still pushing me to try to do more with it and some of the others. Men just don't give up, do they? LOL Thanks for another wonderfully written, very useful hub!
Bonnie
This is such a great hub! I am new to all this, so any information is a treasure. Thank you very much.
Wow, thanks for the info. I am always looking for ways to make money writing. Great Hub!
It's very refreshing to read hubs like yours. I appreciate your effort in doing a lot of the "net"work for us. I've got some reading to do. Thanks a bunch!
It is truly amazing here at HubPages! This is my first time in less than a month as a member to read some hubs and in just going over a few hubs, I had found here many of what I have been looking for in the past 4 years! The titles alone led me to what I was looking for, compared to links, it is more convenient to do a search here! I never thought I could find one like this online.
Oh man I had no idea. Judging by the deluge of commnets looks like you hit the nail on the head around here Shirley.
Thank you for efforts on this blog. Great work.
Mon. Your fan.
Wonderful Hub - and very helpful. Thanks! :)
Good one Shirley. A question if I may. Is the writer's guide only good for the U.S. and do you know of a European writers guide perhaps?
I have added your hub to my favorites. Great information, thanks! :)
Kanelbullar - there is indeed a Writer's Market for the U.K. I haven't seen it, but it looks like the same format as the American version. I'm on vacation so I don't have my U.S. copy with me to confirm if there are any U.K. markets listed, it has Canadian and U.S. for sure.
I'm going to try pasting the link to the U.K. version, not sure if it will work or not, but I got it by Googling European Writer's Market. If it's anything like the one I use, you'll love it.
http://www.davidandcharles.co.uk/display.asp?isb=9
Good luck with your submissions!
Shirley
EVERYBODY - thank-you so much for your comments! I'm glad I could be helpful. :)
GREAT HUB, I just became a fan!
Thank-you, Lady Luck!
lots of info thanks
nice hub.. the sites for writers were great..thanks for sharing
Hi Shirley,
Thank you for sharing this valuable information. I hope that I can return the favor at some time with information from one of my Hubs. I look forward to reading more of your work.
Thank you,
Joe
Wonderful hub Shirley! I am in the process of changing careers and seriously looking at ways to make an income writing-so this is very helpful. Thanks and I look forward to reading your other articles.
Great information!
Thank-you, everyone! I'm glad I could help fulfill your writing goals.
Thank you for sharing your lists of writing sites. Do you really make money writing? That's great!
Laurie B.
Hi Shirley--this is a fabulous round-up--how did I miss it the first time around? Well now I've bookmarked it for if and when I decide to stick my toe back into free lance waters LOL I too used to use Writers Digest back in the day, but don't have my old copies anymore but it was and prolly still is a very useful resource. A belated thumbs up from me.
Yes Laurie, I do make money at it, always have. The difference now is that I'm doing it full-time. I will admit to you though that I still have a ways to go before I'm flush doing it. Business is steadily increasing though, which is very exciting. When I get a repeat customer, I feel like my work is good.
Right now, I'm not charging as much as I should (for online), but once I feel fully established with a good base, that will start changing. Online writing does not pay nearly as well as print. I try to make sure that I'm doing both.
You also write for profit, don't you?
Great Information thanks
You're welcome, Steve. I use some of the links on a regular basis and get article writing jobs from them. You have to check them regularily to find the exact opp you're looking for sometimes, but if you're persistent you'll find it.
Good luck.
I'm happy to find a convenient resource like this. I just joined HubPages to iron out a little of the kinks in my writing! Been stuck in various graduate schools for a number of years now, so my writing has gotten a little... specific, dry, technical? But I will definitely be checking back in with you when I feel it's time to publish a couple of my short stories, and novel I'm wrapping up!
Also, thanks for the comment. I get sick and tired of movie reviews just detailing the plot and listing the actors and actresses. I feel a well-written review is hard to come by these days, so I do my best!
Your writing doesn't seem rusty at all. Quite the contrary, I found it engaging. You certainly gave a fine example of a terrific review.
Feel free to come on back here anytime, the links will be waiting for you.
Since we are fellow Canucks, would you recommend I get the Canadian edition of the Writers Market or would you suggest I get the US one? Or both...
To be honest, Susan, my copy of the Canadian Writer's Market is from 1994. At that time it didn't have nearly as many listings as the American version, but had some advice in it, so I still have it in the basement. Currently, I only use the U.S. 2007 one....it has international listings as well.
If you're sending submissions via mail, you can get international reply coupons from the post office to send along, so you can get a mailed response.
Sorry I'm not more help to you about this. :(
Thank you! Amazingly good and extensive work and so very useful.
You're very welcome, Solarshingles! I hope it helps you.
Awesome Hub!! You are right, so many places to go and so little time.
Thanks, Dora! I appreciate your comment.
I have to agree. This is an awesome hub with sooo many useful links. It will be taking me quite the while to be sorting through them. It is nice to know there are so many opportunities out there to make some real money instead of some of the rates some clients try to ask for.
I finally feel like I may be able to make a full time living doing what I love to do best.
thank you
Dear Shirley
Thanks for this hub. I have spent so many hours trawling the net getting square eyes I thought I'd found every possible market site, or that's how it seemed. The excitement I got when I saw a big list of mostly new ones was quite tragic!
I would add freelancewritinggigs.com to your list, as I find this site to be one of the quickest off the mark, and I often have daily/weekly lists of already-viewed links from other sources due to this one site.
Thanks again
Sam
Ebookshack - if you truly want to write full-time, you will do it. Believe it, it will happen. I did it and you can too.
Good luck, let me know if I can help.
Shirley
Sam - thank-you for the tip! I use freelancewritinggigs from time to time, and I like it as well. I am definitely going to have to do another hub on this subject. I've been getting some really great suggestions that I can add the rest of my list.
Great! Thank you so much!
Thanks for the Hub! Great information. I also have used Yhe Writer's Market. But I will check out some of your other suggestions.
You're very welcome. Someday, when I get a lull in freelance jobs, I will do another hub with some more links.
I'm a testament to these working....I've gotten projects and steady gigs from using these links. Hope they are as good for all of you.
Looks like I will be following your suggestions along with many others. Thanks Shirley.
C.S. Alexis - you're welcome, good luck with placing your work.
Hi,thanks you were queit helpful.. i was not aware of all these sites... the question i want to ask do they really pay
Thanks, Nashomega. Re whether or not the sites pay....it is a bit difficult to answer that question in a word since most of above sites lead to a list of markets. I can tell you that I've not had any problems thus far in any of my dealings.
There are sites that publish warnings about publishers to watch out for....too many to list here, but this is one of the ones I use:
http://www.writersweekly.com/whispers_and_warnings
People who have had trouble with a publisher submit complaints.
Good luck with your submitting, and let me know if I can be of any more help.
Shirley :)
Now this is the sort of article I'm interested in. I already do a lot of translation work (French to English and German to English) but if I could also add to my toolbox by writing on a freelance basis, I think that would bring me a lot of enjoyment.
Thank you for bringing this list of sites together.
Check out my blog at http://adsensestrategiesadsense.wordpress.com
You're very welcome! Thank-you for commenting. I hope this article helps you.
Shirley - I am a fan and this is going on my favorites list. I'm SO glad you decided to return to writing - you have a gift!
Barbara
Why Barbara, you are so very kind, thank-you an absolute ton!
Good hub! I love to write. Although I am always writing an article or hub, or working on a book. I would like to pursue some other avenues.
This gives me some ideas that I had not thought of.
I also know of a screenwriter who may be interested in some of the sites you have listed.
Thanks again!
Hi Sandilyn: I'm glad this article gave you some ideas, and can perhaps help your friend, too. I love that it may contribute to some writers getting their work in print regardless of venue, and for the first time for some.
Best of luck to both you and your screenwriter friend. Please let us know if anything here helped - it would be great inspiration for others.
Thx, Sandilyn!
Shirley :)
thanks! i'm adding this to my favorites.
Thank-you, MOmmagus! Hope it is helpful.
Brilliant hub, thanks for the lovely info, right I'm off to build a writing career, right this minute. cheers!
:) Glad to help!
Really enjoyed this, I think I have a writer's market from the 1980's, I know I have some of their magazines from the 1960's . I actually have one with an interview with Hemingway. Man, how things have changed. You could probably do a dozen hubs on this topic and not run out of juice. Well done.
By the way I saw Stephen King's "On Writing" adverised on your site. I have three copies and heartily recommend it to anyone who just wants to see how someone else got there.
I'm glad you enjoyed it, MHMoore! Wow! You have a Hemingway interview...tell me, is it as cool as it sounds?
Yes, things have certainly changed, and yes, I could probably write these kinds of hubs until I go blind, there is just no end to the resources. They are very time consuming though, especially the ones I don't normally deal with. I have to familiarize myself with the site, at least enough to comment on it.
I also have a copy of "On Writing" (but only 1). I love it, have reread it, probably will again. It's entertaining as well as educational.
Thx for stopping by and leaving a comment!
Good informative article! Thanks ...
I saw this today and wanted to send this appreciation.But ,perhaps you need anymore! what all I wanted to tell, has already been told by my friends,Thank YUUUUUUUUUUU vvvvvery much.LOL
Thank-you so much, Prasadjain! Yes, there are enough sources that I could do a few more hubs on this subject matter. They're time consuming though, and I haven't had enough time to devote to it yet.
Wow, where did you get all these info? Do you have anymore sites to show?
Yes, there are more. I haven't done another hub on them because of other time commitments, but I do plan to at some point.
I am a graduate student working on a MS degree. One of my goals is to continue on to earn a Ph. D. Many institutions look favorably upon published works when considering applications.
I will certainly check out the sources you mention here because I love to write and would like write some articles on my chosen specialty.
Thank you very much!
You're welcome, Dumbledore! Good luck with your writing and achieving your goal!
This is amazing information; you could have charged for it I think. So much talent from Canada...I can hardly wait to explore these sites. A sincere thank you!
You are very welcome, KKPetit, and thank-you for the compliment. I hope these links are helpful to you.
These sites are awesome. How you do so much research before creating a precious hub is always a question in my mind. However, you know how to play with the links and what to write so that it should become valuable on the net. I not only like your style but love it too. Thanks for the useful information.
Thank-you so much London_Guide! The research had an easy start as I already knew about some of these sites, then became more challenging only because it takes a great deal of time to compile and find new ones. There seemed to be a need for this type of hub though, and I love being helpful. I'm going to try and do another one soon, there are sooo many of these types of resources.
This is an incredible hub Shirley.
Now if I could only get you to stop playing "I'm the winner" and write something about The Beatles. We used to talk all the time...on hubs. Miss You.
Awww, DJ, thx!
Great, great Shirley...both hubs of "Places to Sell Your Writing" are very informative and deftly organized. Thank you so much. I'm bookmarking your hubs so I can go back again and again and explore the links. Now, I'm going to check out other hubs of yours....
Best regards, Helen Borel, your New York City Fan...P.S. I wrote two new hubs the other day, one "Neediness Hurts"; the other "Overcoming Neediness" at my hub group http://hubpages.com/hub/PSYCH-NEW-YORK If you have time, any feedback you can give me about these would be terrific....Helen
very informative for fiction writers and non fiction writers. The screen writers who write dialogues for movies they can also search from the sites which are available here. These sites will help screen writers to effectively write the dialogues to the movies. The interesting site I found among is www.writingscripts.com.
Hi Helen, thank-you for the great compliment! I will definitely read your hubs, am looking forward to it a lot, I'm just behind at the moment. Now that I can't get caught up in the Last Post forum, I should be able to be more productive and get a lot more hubs read.
Giggzu, thank-you for letting everyone know about the writingscript site. I am not a screewriter (though have ambitions down the road), but in looking for markets, I found them to be mostly pay sites when I could find them at all. It must be very tough for them. Thx for reading and commenting.
GREAT HUB SHIRLEY
Thx, Teddy!
I LOVE my Writer's Market!! :D
...now hopefully it'll get me somewhere, lol.
Me too, Taryn! You know, only a writer can fall in love with a publication like that. It will get you somewhere, don't worry. Keep working at it, and be brave enough to keep submitting. Thx for coming by, Taryn.
Great list of links. I've bookmarked this page!
Thx, 01SmithA! I hope you find it helpful.
This was some really great info....thanks
Raguett, no thank-you!
Clearly this hub has become a favorite to many people--and no wonder, it is packed with useful information. I'm adding it to my "favorites." Thanks!
Why thank-you very much, Saralise! I look forward to seeing some of your writing published.
Dear Shirley, The writing markets have many facets, you have written about some of the good places you have used or found.
As always I love your words.
Thank-you, MSMS. I hope that you can find something here that is of help to you.
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amy jane says:
4 months ago
I have to agree that The Writer's Market is quite valuable! Certain (more expensive) editions also include a one-year membership to their website, which has tons of additional resources, so I use both :) Great hub, lots of new stuff for me to look at!