Erika Dreifus

For many years—since long before Substack arrived on the scene—I’ve been curating weekly “Monday Markets and Jobs” posts on the Practicing Writing blog, where everyone can still find them (albeit later in the day than in the past). But just about a year ago, I began sharing this information early every Monday morning via Substack, too, as a benefit for paid subscribers.

Reminder: These weekly posts are supplements to the free monthly newsletter, allowing me to amplify opportunities that I may not have caught in time for each month’s edition.

Another note about these Monday posts: Unlike the monthly newsletter, which filters out listings that may be limited to writers in a single city/state/province, these posts do carry such localized opportunities (jobs included).

But in all cases, calls and competitions must not charge submission or application fees, and they must offer (specified) payment for winning/published work (or, in the case of residencies, they must not charge application orparticipation fees).

One more reminder: Quite a few of the opportunities listed in the March newsletter (and recent weekly updates) remain open for submissions and applications.

And now—the latest gleanings:

• Slated to open for applications March 25: the Susan Kamil Emerging Writers Prize. Open to “any unpublished writer over the age of 18 working on a full-length manuscript, graphic novel, or book-length comic who is also currently employed at (or owns) a physical book or comic store in the U.S. or its territories…with a minimum of three months of continuous book or comic store employment.” This year, the program will confer “five $10,000 prizes” to provide financial support.
• Canada-based Acta Victoriana, “the literary journal of Victoria College,” is openfor poetry and prose submissions until March 26. Pays: $20. Submission form.
• Three, “a digital literary magazine of concise stories from women’s lives,” is open for submissions (fiction or non-fiction) on the theme of “boundless” until March 31. Pays: $25.
• If you happen to live in the Florida Keys at least six months each year, the Anne McKee Artists Fund Standard Grant, for “established & emerging Florida Keys artists, writers or performers needing to fund a project – up to $3000,” is open for applications until March 31. (Hat tip: Freelance Opportunities!)
• “The Saari Residence, maintained by Kone Foundation, is a residence located in Mynämäki, Southwest Finland, for artists of all disciplines and nationalities….The residence’s long-term activities and thinking are underpinned by an ecological approach, which also covers social and psychological sustainability. Its keywords are slowness, insight and change.” Stipend amounts vary (check the guidelines). Deadline for 2027 applications: March 31. (Hat tip: Katie Hale.)
• “The Greenway Residency is open to published writers from the 57 UNESCO Cities of Literature located outside of the UK. The residency will provide space and support for three writers to develop their practice in the inspiring and uniquely Devon-based literary setting of Greenway — the summer home of Agatha Christie who described it as ‘the loveliest place in the world’.” Lots of details/criteria spelled out on the website. Deadline: April 1 (5pm BST).
• Posted by Rachel Courtland on LinkedIn: “Freelance #WritingOpportunity: MIT Technology Review is seeking pitches for an upcoming print issue. The theme is Kids. We’re looking for pitches for longer pieces: narrative features, compelling investigations, essential profiles, and super-sharp essays. Please note we cast a wide net with these themes. Whatever the idea, we’re looking for strong stories with a clear technology angle. This call is aimed primarily at journalists, but if you’re an expert with an incisive idea, please feel free to reach out. The pitch deadline is Friday April 3. If you haven’t seen it yet, please review our pitch guide (https://lnkd.in/ghW8vbiT). It includes general pitching advice, word rates [ED note: “$1 to $2 per word”], my e-mail address, and other helpful details.” (Hat tip: Freelance Opportunities!)
• “The University of Chicago’s Program in Creative Writing and Department of English Language and Literature invite applications for a position as part-time Professor of Practice in the Arts in fiction, to begin July 1, 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The selected candidate will pursue their own creative agenda, teach two courses per year, and participate in the program’s student and public programming. Engagement with advising and other program service is also expected. The initial term of appointment will be five years, with reappointment possible following review. Pay range: $60,000-$70,000. This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment paid over twelve months. The position also includes a relocation allowance for qualifying expenses.” Deadline: March 25.
• “The Poetry Foundation is seeking a full-time social media associate….The Poetry Foundation is a hybrid workplace. This position will be in-person at our Chicago offices three days per week, with the option to work from home two days per week. The salary range for this role is $70,000-$78,000. The final offer amount will be based on the candidate’s skills and experience, and will be aligned with our internal pay structure. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For priority consideration, please apply by March 31, 2026.”
• “The Lenfest Institute for Journalism is hiring a creative and independently driven Communications Contractor to help advance our mission of building durable, independent local news organizations to serve the public interest. The Institute is seeking someone to assist with day-to-day communications activities, including coordinating grant announcements, managing press relationships, and supporting social media and newsletter production.” Note that this is currently anticipated as a 40hr/month, six-month position. “Our staff currently works on a hybrid schedule with staff working in the office once per week on Wednesdays. We will prioritize candidates from the greater Philadelphia region but will also consider remote candidates.” Compensation: “$45-$55/hour.” No deadline indicated. (Hat tip: Freelance Opportunities!)