Quick question.
So - I like to write. I really do. More to the point - I'm trying to find ways of getting paid to write. I've found a couple of sites via google that pay you to write, but I'm just wondering if you guys have got any opinions on sites or magazines that pay you to write for them - are any sites or mags good or bad to write for etc?

I realise you're all enjoying your saturdays - just thought i'd ask.
(Poppet some assembly required., Sat 25 Jul 2009, 13:41, 8 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Dunno
You could ask chickenlady though as she's a published writer.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Sat 25 Jul 2009, 14:41, Reply)

have! ta muchly though,
I sent her a gaz after someone recommended asking her.
(Poppet some assembly required., Sat 25 Jul 2009, 14:54, Reply)

Only thing I can think of
Print off lots of copies of what you have written, and send it out to as many publishers, magazines etc with covering letters, and use a list so you know where you've sent it. Most will send it back with just a rejection slip, or never get back to you. I don't know any specific publishers or magazines to go for or avoid, but I suspect there will be something like writers forums that will give you hints. Also, do not ever go with a vanity publisher or press - you won't sell a single book.

If you have a particular style or genre that you'd like to write, I can see if any of the publishers I work with would be willing to take a look at your work.
(Potty Jag har smör i min rumpspringa, Sat 25 Jul 2009, 14:41, Reply)

If I ever finish that damned story
and you can find a publisher for it, I will be taking you up on that!
( Maladicta, Sat 25 Jul 2009, 14:55, Reply)

Sadly, I can't help with the paid thing - if you find out, let me know!
However I'm trying to get back into writing myself so would be more than happy to help any other way :)
( Maladicta, Sat 25 Jul 2009, 14:53, Reply)

I used to write badly disguised porn for trashy women's mags (mostly over 40s) when I was a student
I think they paid about £50 each, but some paid up to £150 per piece. Enough to pay for beer money down the union anyway. Maybe upside down land have similar magazines that do the same thing?
( fuck shit up the best you never had, Sat 25 Jul 2009, 15:06, Reply)

Oh Becks
I wouldn't have pegged you for Mills and Boon!
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Sat 25 Jul 2009, 16:56, Reply)

Well not bodice rippers, more like the stuff I occasionally put up on here really

( fuck shit up the best you never had, Sat 25 Jul 2009, 17:48, Reply)