Unsent letters will pay you for your "unsent Letters", to write the things you wish you had said to someone in your life - an ex, a parent, a child, a sibling - it has to be written to an actual person. It can be fictional, but they prefer if it's true so the reader can feel some sort of emotional connection.
How many of us have left things unsaid? I know I have several people I could write a pretty emotionally charged letter to...
The pay is great! IF you are accepted, you have the chance to be published in their print book! And, they'll give you two free copies of the book, plus up to $250 for your letter! You may also be accepted for the Unsent Letters blog, in which case you'd get up to $25 and a byline - if you want one. They may also publish your letter on the blog AND in the book, and they'll pay you for both. You can choose to remain completely anonymous if you like, and you'll still get paid if they like your work.
From the website:
You do not have to be a professional writer to submit to Unsent Letters, but we do ask that you follow a few simple submission guidelines.For more information about this freelance writer opportunity, visit the Unsent Letters website. I am definitely going to give this a go. It may take some time to get the payment - but the possibility to make $250 and be published in a book has sucked me right in. :) I think everyone should try, especially if you have good fiction writing skills. Good luck!
All submissions must be from persons age 18 or older, no exceptions.
Unsent Letters are letters, and as such, should be written in letter format, as though personally written to another person. It is not necessary to start the letter with "Dear so and so," as long as the letter is clearly written from one person to another.







6 comments:
Hi Willow,
I stumbled across your blog a month or two ago, and I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate it. I started freelancing in January, and I really think your site has been the most helpful resource I've found yet. It's simple and straightforward, which helps when you're a newbie suffering from information overload. I've forwarded links to your blog to quite a few of my friends, and linked to your site from one of my own blog entries. Anyways, I just thought I'd stop lurking long enough to thank you for all the great information you provide!
Jenny
Hi, Jenny. Thanks for stopping by. I am so glad that my blog has helped you. I haven't updated in a while, but I'll be back soon with even more helpful info. If there's ever anything I can do, or any questions I could answer, don't hesitate to ask. :)
Willow
Hi Willow,
Just wondering if you have submitted any letters here yet?
Any thoughts on how they plan to finance paying the writers? I don't see any ads on the site.
Thanks for your thoughts.
I discovered this site the other day, myself, and have bookmarked it. I plan on writing a letter to submit this weekend! :)
I have had two letters accepted and am awaiting for a response for my third letter. The first letter was in the triple digits and the second was in the double digits. That's all I can say about...I think? Response and approval takes a while, but hell, it's worth it. The person running it owns a publishing company, if I remember correctly.
The site is closed for subissions but is hoping to reopen in January 2011.
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