Other than that, they are currently accepting. Shoebox has a particular request: not to send more than eight submissions at once! I couldn’t find how much they pay, but they are definitely accepting original submissions. This company tries to cover a wide variety of demographics. We can’t tell you much more than that, but it is worth sending over a sample while you’re applying to the other sites. The website doesn’t offer much information, except that they are interested in submissions. They accept email and snail mail, but one important note: no rhyming poetry! 16. This is a more family-friendly greeting card company that has an emphasis on interpersonal relationships. They have a lengthy review process that can take 3-6 weeks. Viabella accepts submissions for all holidays and occasions including humor. No word on their payment, as it changes per-person. They also have an emphasis on Christmas cards, so keep that in consideration. GreetingsĮnclose a SASE when you apply here! These guys only accept submissions through mail. Fine Art America is basically a fine art platform where you can create and sell your own customized artwork including greeting cards. When the company was under JQ Greetings name, they used to accept submissions and pay writers directly, but after merging with Fine Art America, things have changed. I couldn’t find any information about the pay but I am sure they’ll let you know once they accept your submission. You can submit work for all kinds of occasions, including: They work with freelance artists, illustrators and ghostwriters to create original artwork. Calypso CardsĬalypso Cards is a company that sells “sophisticated, contemporary and innovative” greeting cards. This company seems to be a bit raunchier than Smart Alex. ComStockĪn adult-focused company, ComStock pays $50 for accepted submissions. This actually goes for every company – always have a back up of your work. Make sure you keep a copy of your submission as they do not send you the original back. Gallant GreetingsĪnother company that is accepting future considerations. Avanti PressĪ pretty large distributor of cards, Avanti Press has unfortunately filled all their positions.īut they’re on this list because they’re accepting work for future contributors, so you should definitely send over a work sample while you’re at it. If they accept and use your picture, they’ll send you a $100 gift certificate to. They like old family photos, especially unusual or funny ones. These pictures come from, you guessed it, people like you and me. You see, they have a category of cards known as “Actual Pictures” which are basically greeting cards with real pictures instead of drawings. Here, you don’t get paid for writing, rather you get paid for submitting pictures! This one is a little different than the other ones. Keep your eye out, and you could make an easy $25 for being accepted. These guys occasionally run a contest that accepts written submissions. So if you can draw and design original greeting card artwork, give them a try. They’re looking for writers who can write authentic, emotionally inspired, clever and original greeting card messages. Like most other companies on this list, RSVP also published cards for any occasion – from holidays to birthdays, graduations, anniversaries and more. That means your risque suggestions go here– though they do prefer that you keep it out of the “filthy” territory. This is a greeting card company that targets the adult demographic, and they have a heavy preference for mature and topical cards. These guys don’t accept just anybody, though, so you’ll need to get in contact with them and arrange a formal exchange of ideas. You’ve almost definitely heard of this big card company. If you can come up with funny greeting card messages, this is where you can make good money submitting your work. When it comes to humorous cards, NobleWorks Cards is one of the top publishers. So I wanted to answer the question of whether or not they accept freelance writers, which unfortunately they don’t. The reason I am mentioning it on this list is because I know the first company most people think of when it comes to writing greeting cards for, is Hallmark. So, if you want to make money witting greeting cards for Hallmark, you will probably have to move to Kansas City, Mo. They have their own in-house team of writers that write all of their greeting cards. Perhaps the most famous greeting card publisher, Hallmark doesn’t actually accept outside submissions. So, what companies can you pitch your ideas to?īelow we’ll list some of the best companies that pay you to write greeting cards for them.