Writers’ Markets

This is a directory of paying freelance writer's markets. You can browse the writer's markets by category below or search if you're looking for something specific. All markets included in this directory are paying markets. Payment details are included in summaries where possible.

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Three-lobed Burning Eye

This online magazine focusing on horror and dark fantasy is published three times per year. Every year they also release a print anthology. They accept short stories of 1500-7499 words and flash fiction of 500-1499 words. They pay $0.08 per word. They have three open submission periods each year.

More About the Writers' Markets

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