In 2018, SmokeLong took the step to start paying writers for their work. We cautiously began with $25. We now pay writers $100 per narrative or $150 with audio. In the meantime, we have also begun paying editors. When you purchase senior editor feedback, you’ll pay less than what we pay the editors because we are big fans of win-win situations. We also pay reviewers when they’ll take the money. And we sponsor The SmokeLong Workshop Prize, a free-to-enter competition for previous participants of SmokeLong workshops who’ve published their workshop stories. On top of all this, we support several organizations that do great work.
Despite the rumors, we do not have a yacht.
If you would like to send a little money our way, we promise to use it prudently.
In September 2022 SmokeLong launched a workshop environment/community christened SmokeLong Fitness. This community workshop is happening right now on our dedicated workshop site. If you choose to join us, you will work in a small group of around 15-20 participants to give and receive feedback on flash narratives—one new writing task each week.