Funds for Writers Seeks Articles for WritingKid
April 23rd 2011 20:02
Articles on Writing by Young (and Young at Heart) Writers
Hope, at Funds for Writers is currently seeking young writers 8-21 years old to submit 500-word articles for WritingKid. “Adults who understand kids who write” are also welcome to submit.
Here’s what Hope has to say about this opportunity in an issue of the young writers’ e-zine:
We need guest articles. Have you considered writing a guest article for WritingKid? Are you a student, a parent, a teacher? All are eligible. Just make sure the topic touches upon writing and runs no more than 500-550 words. Those under 16 receive the book of their choice. Those over 16 receive $10-$20, depending on the quality of the piece, the amount of editing required and the obvious amount of research.*
Here’s a link to the latest issue of WritingKid.
Article Topics
According to the job ad, which I found a little over a week ago at GenuineJobs.com but which represents an ongoing opportunity, here’s what Hope is looking for:
The subject may be about anything to do with being a writer, learning how to write or the importance of writing. Talk about what you like about writing or someone who impacted your writing. Who is your favorite writer and why? What do you plan to do with your writing? What experiences have you had that molded you as a writer?
The WritingKid E-Zine
Young writers will want to check out WritingKid regularly – not just for the insightful articles it contains, which can help inform, inspire, and jump-start their own creative process – but also for the great list of writing markets and contests specifically targeting young people that Hope lists in every issue. WritingKid is published bi-weekly at FFW.
Here’s a link to the WritingKid Archives to give you even greater inspiration and more numerous writing resources.
Give WritingKid a Try
If you’re a young writer who enjoys writing on any of the above topics, or an adult who possesses considerable insight into what it’s like to be a “writing kid,” give this market a try. It might just prove a most rewarding venue for your work!
Best of Luck,
Jeanne
*The ad itself says that payment per article is $10-25 for writers 16 and over.
If you are a young writer – or an adult with a young writer’s heart – what are your thoughts on this venue? Anything you especially like about it? Any snags you’ve encountered? Do you know of any other markets where young writers can submit their work and earn money doing it?
Note: If the above job ad should be unavailable by the time you read this post, use this link to the FFW Submissions page to access the site's writer's guidelines and submission details. This is an ongoing market.
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Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
Wonderful to see you at Writer's Notes! Thanks so much for the kind words. Hope you'll find something useful here.
Appreciate the visit!
Jeanne