The | PAID | Write-Up: Supporting Independent Arts Journalism Together
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After 10+ years of writing about music, art, and creativity with passion and zero pay, we’re making an important shift. As of September 2025, we will no longer be offering free reviews or write-ups for media submissions. Instead, we have introduced The | PAID | Write-Up, a journalism-based creative asset review program that provides write-ups for a modest fee of $25 [+ tax] for artist features and creative coverage.
This change allows CopyWrite to continue providing honest, thoughtful, and constructive coverage — while finally giving value back to the writers and editors who have kept this platform alive all these years. More importantly, it opens the door for artists who may have previously fallen under the radar to access guaranteed high-quality editorial attention.
How It Works:
EMAIL COPYWRITE.MKE@GMAIL.COM | ATTN: THE PAID WRITE-UP
SUBMIT [1] CREATIVE WORK [EX. 1 SONG, 1 VIDEO | NO ALBUMS]
PAY $25 [+TAX] INVOICE
RECEIVE POSTING LINK CONFIRMATION ON COPYWRITEMAG.COM
WRITE-UPS MAY TAKE 2 TO 4 WEEKS TO POST
Every review will continue to be transparent, thoughtful, emphasizing locally based talent and “all things Urban”, just as our readers and artists have come to expect.
To all the artists who’ve shared their work with us over the years: thank you. You’ve helped us sharpen our pen, expand our perspective, and stay rooted in the creative community. We're proud of what we’ve built together, and hopeful about where it's heading next.
We appreciate your support as we move into this new chapter — one where independent arts journalism is valued, sustained, and open to more voices [& talent] than ever before.
Love & All Things Urban
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