Chicken Soup for the Soul

Chicken Soup for the Soul, is seeking submissions for an upcoming anthology on faith:

Whether we consider ourselves to be Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, Hindu or any other religion, our belief in a higher power directs our lives and our thoughts. Everyone's "faith story" is different. Some of us find faith late in life. Others lose their faith after a tragic event or spiritual dry spell, only to rediscover it through a divine nudge. Faith can appear quickly or build up over time. It can hit us like a sledgehammer or whisper in our ear. It can show up in a miracle or in an ordinary event. However faith arrives, it is life-changing and powerful.

If you have an inspirational personal story of finding your faith, we want to hear from you!

The deadline date for story and poem submissions is December 31, 2011.

Continue reading here for submission guidelines.

I have heard that accepted submissions are paid $100, but I am presently unable to find this information on the site.

Edited: I finally found the sentence I was looking for. Payment is actually $200 and ten copies of the book your work appears in.

Articles Sought at LastProphet.Info

According to this ad:

LastProphet.info invites postgraduate students to submit articles on Islamic topics related to Hadith and/or Sirah, Islamophobia, perceptions of Islam and/or Prophet Muhammad in the media. Articles could be about misrepresentations and misconceptions of Islam and Prophet Muhammad in the post 9/11 world, or they could refer back to as early as 14th century perceptions. 

Pay is a minimum of $60 per article of 1000-2000 words.

Continue reading here for more information.

Screenwriters for Series about Muslim New Yorkers

Screenwriters are needed for "a serial drama taking place inside a New York mosque, where American muslims find their place in Islam, in New York, and in post-9/11 America. Writers with an understanding of Islam preferred but not necessary."

This is a low-paying gig.

Continue reading here.

Needed: Ghostwriter for 12 Articles

This Elance ad seeks someone to ghostwrite several articles on topics that touch Islam or Muslims in some way.

The stated budget for this job is "less than $500," which is a very low rate for the amount of work involved. If interested in writing these articles, I would suggest negotiating a fair rate for your work.

Needed: Researcher for Book Project

This ad states a need for "a researcher/writer to research all known information regarding an historic person. The right candidate will create a timeline and outline of the subjects life, region, and historically relevent events and conditions and include a complete verifiable bibliography. Also included in this project is a 200 page rough draft prose story of the subject to include her life, living conditions, etc with regional authenticity. The right candidate will not have a view against Islam nor a predisposition regarding Muhammeds wives and companions but will have a keen interest Middle East personalities and history during the time of Muhammed."

With an estimated budget of "less than $250," this jobs seems like it would be a lot of work for little pay. If interested in this job, I would definitely recommend negotiating a fair rate for your work.

Editor Needed

This is another vague Craigslist ad stating a need for a "full edit on my project related to middle east in creative writing." Like yesterday's ad, there is no indication about the theme of the text, but there is a possibility it may involve Islam or Muslims in some way.

If interested in this opportunity, contact the author of the ad.

Review a Novel

This individual is seeking a published writer to review a novel he/she has written. Although the author does not specify the theme of the novel, it is set in India, Pakistan and the United States and may contain information about Islam or Muslims.

If interested in pursuing this (paying) opportunity, continue reading here.

Wanted: Freelance Writers for Islamic Studies Project

According to this Craigslist ad:

Editorial services company that works with major educational publishers is seeking highly skilled writers (preferrably in Arabic but will also consider experts who write in English) who have a firm grasp of Islamic Studies, Arabic grammar/usage, and/or social studies of the Middle East/Gulf region for an upcoming project developing assessment materials for high-school students. All work will be done remotely, so you must be highly reliable and able to work independently.

If interested, continue reading here.

Write about Young Adult Literature for About.com

About.com is seeking contributing writers to write articles on a variety of topics. There are several topics to choose from, but one in particular stood out to me as something I know that several of the visitors to this blog are qualified to take on: Young Adult Literature.

Among other things, the ideal candidate for this topic "will be familiar with major authors and publishers of young adult books and will have knowledge of adolescent development through education or experience. While not required, a background as a children’s librarian, middle or high school teacher, and/or a journalist who specializes in writing about teens is preferred.

"The candidate will be able to write content that helps users select appropriate young adult books for their needs. He or she will also be able to educate users on strategies for encouraging reluctant readers to read and criteria for selecting books."

Contributing writers are guaranteed $500 per month for their first year writing for the site. There is also the potential to earn more so long as the site grows from month to month.

If interested in writing about Young Adult Literature or another About.com topic, continue reading here.

Apex Magazine to Showcase Muslim Talent this November

Apex Magazine, a publisher of science fiction and horror (among other things), is showcasing Arab and Muslim authors in its November 2010 issue. While it may or may not be too late to submit a story or poem for publication (I heard that the deadline is October 15th, but check with the editor), I am sure that many of the visitors to this blog will be interested in reading/purchasing the issue. I also noticed that one of the magazine's editors (Zakarya Anwar) is a British Muslim of Pakistani heritage.

If you do happen to get published in this magazine, payment is 5 cents per word for short stories and 25 cents per line for poems.

If interested, continue reading here.

Prayer Poems Needed for Website

According to this Craigslist ad, writers are needed to compose "prayer poems" for Prayables.com, a website for people of all faiths. This sounds like it could be a very positive opportunity for interested Muslims to share the beauty of Islamic prayer.

Pay is $10 per accepted prayer submission.

Critique Media Stories for the Lone Star Crescent

The Lone Star Crescent has posted another ad at WorkHalal.com -- this time for writers to critique media stories on a monthly basis.

This market pays $20 per published submission of 500 words.

Read more here.

Another Paying Market: The Lone Star Crescent

According to this ad at WorkHalal.com, The Lone Star Crescent (a Texas-based Muslim community newspaper) is seeking a community content writer.

Topics of interest include:

1. Education and planning for higher education
2. Home schooling / parenting
3. Family oriented travel and fun in Texas
4. Shopping & Technology. Saving tips. Cool local deals
5. Something new or discovering about Texas
6. Auto Deals
7. Real Estate & Home Decor tips
8. Women's Health
9. Opinion columns on local news, events
10. Local event reports

This market pays $20.00 per published article of 500 - 600 words.

More details here.

Spiritual Non-Fiction

This Craigslist Ad states a need for "original, exciting POETRY and PROSE in two catagories: a) the lives and b) the teachings of the likes of: Moses, Buddha, Jesus, Ganesha, Kali, Nanak, etc. (open to suggestions on any great spiritual teacher/guru)."

This opportunity is open to students in certain types of MA or PhD programs (not sure if this is an absolute requirement) and offers both financial compensation ($25-$200) and a by-line.

Continue reading here.

Halal.com Seeks Writers and Journalists

Halal.com, a Chicago-based Muslim e-commerce company, is currently seeking freelance writers and journalists for its web portal. The company is seeking article and feature writers, bloggers, photographers, researchers, reviewers and others.

According to information I received by e-mail, topics of interest include: consumer research articles on the Muslim consumer packaged goods market; halal industry growth and opportunities; halal consumer and business news; analysis of halal trade and consumer legislation; analysis of halal consumer product retailing and supply chain issues; halal consumer marketing trends; and interviews with budding entrepreneurs of halal consumer businesses.

This is a paying market, and guidelines can be obtained by writing to media@halal.com.

Wanted - Business Writer for a Nonprofit Islamic Organization

According to this Craigslist Ad:

Duties will include editing and writing business letters, newsletters, advertisements, memos, articles, website content, blogs and forums.

Continue reading here.

5 Halal Writitng Opportunities for December 25, 2009

Today's List of Writing Opportunities:

Technical Writer (one-year contract)


Web Content Writer for AmericanMuscle.com 


Proofreader for Medical/Anatomical Content 


Editor for Colleges.com and Related Sites 


Professional Proofreader (educational publishing)


Not sure what is meant by halal?

See: Standards Used to Determine Halal Writing Opportunities

5 Halal Writitng Opportunities for December 24, 2009

Today's List of Writing Opportunities:

Senior Editor for Sports Books and Online Content  

Pharmaceutical Copywriter (Newtown, PA)

Cat Blogger 

Medical Proofreader for Diagnostic Reports 

Content Writer (Medicine/Science and/or Electronics/Technology, $20-$35 per hour)


Not sure what is meant by halal?

See: Standards Used to Determine Halal Writing Opportunities

5 Halal Writitng Opportunities for December 23, 2009

Today's List of Writing Opportunities:

Freelance Editor for Established Reference Publisher 


Travel Writer to Produce Web Content

Science Manuscript Writer ($40,000-$50,000 per year)


Writer of Thank-you Letters for Non-profit Arts Organization (pay is listed as $17-$20...I assume that is per hour, but it is not 100% clear)


Medical/Science Writer ($200-$500 per week)


Not sure what is meant by halal?

See: Standards Used to Determine Halal Writing Opportunities

5 Halal Writitng Opportunities for December 20, 2009

Today's List of Writing Opportunities:

Editor-in-Chief for Baby Gooroo (telecommute possible: salary plus benefits and quarterly bonuses)

Math and Language Arts Textbook Editors (Grades K–12)

Articles about New York City for European Audience (initial 40 articles/essays for $1500 plus $200 expenses)

Freelance Writers for Monthly Publication for Foreign and U.S. Diplomats

Writer for Home Improvement Company

Not sure what is meant by halal?

See: Standards Used to Determine Halal Writing Opportunities