They publish themed non-fiction prose and non-fiction poetry. They have detailed guidelines as well as several suggested topics their themes. One of their upcoming themes is  Count Your Blessings. “One of the most important keys to contentment and happiness is the ability to count your blessings. Even during the toughest times, if we can find gratitude and count our blessings we feel better. Each day holds something to be thankful for and it could be just as simple as having the sun shine or having food on the table.
There is always a silver lining if you look for it.
We are looking for stories about how you count your blessings. Stories can be serious or funny but definitely should be inspirational and heartwarming. Attitude adjustments, finding contentment and gratitude, a new way of handling your daily life, and other great ideas to inspire readers to find their own paths to happiness and to remember to count their blessings every day are what we are looking for.” They pay $250 for works up to 1,200 words. The deadline for this theme is 30th June 2026. They have other themes listed too, with later deadlines. Details here and here (also see other tabs on this page, including FAQ).

“Meridian explores and engages the entrepreurial imagination. … Meridian seeks to publish deeply considered and beautifully written feature stories, profiles, essays, and deep dives; dynamic and illuminating interviews; and unexpected resources that help founders from their heads to their hearts. We’re interested in topics that inform, engage, ground, and inspire. We write for founders, entrepreneurs, creators, and builders.” They have a digital edition and an annual print edition. For the print issue, “We are currently accepting pitches for our issue on all things signal. Pitches must be received by June 25, 2026.
About the issue: Signal can be both transmission and instinct, beacon and tell, frequency and feeling. At a time when the signal-to-noise ratio has never been higher, this issue explores the what, why, and how of seeing the signs that matter.
We’re looking for deeply thoughtful long- and short-form reported pieces (can focus on past, present, or future), interviews with incredibly interesting people, and creative explorations of the concept.” See the editor’s pitch call here and their detailed pitch guide for print and online here.

Modern Love is a nonfiction column of the New York Times. They want “honest personal essays about contemporary relationships. We seek true stories on finding love, losing love and trying to keep love alive. We welcome essays that explore subjects such as adoption, polyamory, technology, race and friendship — anything that could reasonably fit under the heading “Modern Love.” Ideally, essays should spring from some central dilemma you have faced. It is helpful, but not essential, for the situation to reflect what is happening in the world now.” Modern Love has two submission periods, March through June, and September through December. Writers are paid. They especially welcome work from historically underrepresented writers, and from those outside the US. They accept works of 1,500-1,700 words, and the deadline is 30th June 2026. Payment is unspecified. Details here.

The Bell builds “the next generation of journalists by expanding access to journalism education for students in public schools.” They’re seeking story pitches for their new national student reporting initiative, Firsthand: “We’re looking for story ideas from coast to coast about what’s happening in America’s schools. Selected students will work with me to shape their stories.”

They’re interested in 5 big themes:

1. How current events and policy affect school

2. Experiential learning and student engagement

3. Artificial intelligence and technology

4. What it’s like to be a young person today

5. Things that no one else is covering

Eligibility: Rising 10th-12th graders in public and charter high schools throughout the US are encouraged to pitch.

Monetary stipend: ~$300 to $800

For more information, refer to this post and this page.

The Metropole is the Urban History Association’s official blog. They’re soliciting pitches for their upcoming theme month, Selling the City:

“We welcome submissions focused on efforts to brand and market cities, build infrastructure supporting urban commerce, and drive urban tourism, as well as posts on financialization and real estate as factors shaping cities. Present-day examples that make appeals to the historical image and legacy of a city are welcome, as are examples from the past of people trying to ‘sell’ a given city or the idea of a city.”

They will pay $200 per accepted post. If interested, email your pitches to themetropole@urbanhistory.org. To learn more, refer to their post and call for contributors.

The Irish Star is seeking Freelance News Reporters. The selected applicants will research, write, and deliver news content for their digital audience. Applicants based in the United States are welcome. The day rate for this role is $220. To learn more, refer to this job description.

This is an opportunity for a content writer with a leading food brand:

“Hello Linkedin! I'm working with an incredible food brand who need content writing support for May 2026. You will sit within the editorial team working across a range of projects. “

Dates - May 2026

Rates - £300 per day inside IR35 paid via umbrella only

Hybrid work - 2 to 3 days in London offices

If interested, email ella.augustin@majorplayers.co.uk. To learn more, click here.

Horror Press is a blog by horror fans for horror fans. They’re seeking pitches for Pride Month:

“Is a particular horror movie special to you? Do you think there’s an underrated movie that people should revisit? Maybe there's a horror icon you resonate with? Or perhaps there's a love letter to a special piece of media that needs to be shared.

Make it gay, make it creepy, or maybe even make it angry! Horror can be cathartic, and we're here to give you a safe space to share it, warts and all.

Just keep it focused on the horror genre.”

Rate is $50 per piece. To learn more, refer to their post and pitch form.

Good Tape is “a bicoastal magazine and creative studio elevating cultural and critical coverage of the podcast industry.” They’re accepting pitches for written and visual content for Issue 04: The Chemistry Issue:

“For issue 04, we’re acknowledging something we’ve felt pulsating through every story we’ve covered since we started: chemistry. Behind every artistic endeavor, creators interact, combine, and reorganize to spark something new. Podcasting is no different. From the scientific to the sultry, we’re interested in the bonds that hold projects together, the experiments that push them forward, and the circumstances that can just as easily pull them apart. What makes a collaboration click or combust? Does chemistry have to be organic, or can it be crafted? Where does it arise in unexpected ways?”

For written content, rates are $175-$1,050 for digital and $250-$1,500 for print. To learn more, refer to their call for pitches.

Pitch Fail Club is “the Substack for freelance journalists who want to know why editors say no, what makes a great pitch, and how to avoid freelance pitching mistakes.” They’re commissioning two short essays from freelance journalists about what their first year of pitching was like. They’re seeking up to 600 words and pay 10p/word. If interested, send your pitches to pitchfailclub@outlook.com. To learn more, refer to this page.

The Peak is “Canada's source for fast, smart news on business, tech, and markets.” They’re seeking smart, talented writers. They’re looking for the following type of stories:

- “800-to-1,200-word stories of original business reporting with a strong Canadian angle. We are interested in stories that take on exciting and unique subject matter, or are able to make traditionally stuffy material fresh and interesting.”

- “800-to-1,200-word explainer-style pieces about ongoing international events/issues. Stories that offer clear and precise analysis of hot-button issues or under-reported world events you think are worthy of attention. This could include updates on long-running conflicts, breakdowns of foreign election results, or answering high-level economic questions.”

Rates depend on the scope and complexity of each piece, with a minimum of $0.50 per word. If interested, send your pitches to taylor@readthepeak.com. For details, refer to this page.

The Ferret is “an independent, investigative journalism co-operative based in Scotland and owned by its members, not by billionaires or corporations.” They want to hear from you. They’re looking for: “investigations, news stories, and features that shed light on governments, individuals, corporations, and institutions that abuse their power to the detriment of society.” They also highlight solutions to problems. They pay £145 for news pieces of 600 to 800 words and £290 for longer reports of up to 1,400 words. They strongly encourage pitches from people of color as well as those from marginalized and under-represented communities. To learn more, refer to this page.

The National Forest Foundation is an organization that restores and enhances National Forests and Grasslands. They’re looking for a personal essay for Winter/Spring 2026 issue of Light & Seed magazine:

“Do you have a story about how technology or innovation has impacted your relationship to National Forests and/or Grasslands in the U.S.? The National Forest Foundation is seeking a personal essay for the Winter/Spring 2026 issue of its magazine, Light & Seed. We welcome literal examinations of this theme: an essay about, say, how a new technology has helped you conduct research or perform safer emergency rescues on National Forests. We’re also open to more symbolic explorations, such as how engaging in citizen science on forest lands has helped you cope with climate anxiety.”

They will pay $1,000 for 1,000 words. If interested, email your pitches to erinvriley@gmail.com. To learn more, refer to their call for pitches.

Business Insider’s editor is seeking new freelancers to work with and brilliant essay ideas. Here’s what they’re currently looking for:

- “Family Businesses: Have you started a business with a family member, maybe your child or parent? Has it been successful? Did you have to shut it down? What did you learn? What were the keys to your success?”

- “College/recent graduates: I’m always looking for stories from college students, recent graduates, or parents of college students. What is it like being a college student today? What is it like at X school? How are you paying for college? How are you saving for your kids’ college? How are you dealing with the current job market as a recent grad?”

- “Landing the job: Have you recently landed a job in this tough job market? Did you do something unique to get noticed? Maybe sent in a video cover letter? Snail mailed your resume? Worked with a career coach? What does it take to get noticed in the current job market?”

According to a previous post by this editor, they pay about $260+ per piece. Find more details here and here.

This is a freelance opportunity for an Italian-speaking copywriter:

“Looking for a fluent Italian-speaking copywriter for a freelance script project – starting end of April / early May, remote ok, based in the UK.

The brief is a sizzle reel script for a major entertainment brand. You'll be writing in Italian, and there's potential to stay involved through the edit review stage too – though that's subject to budget.

This is for someone who's comfortable working at pace on video-led content, understands how a script translates to screen, and brings genuine fluency – not functional Italian, the real thing.”

Day rate is £400 DOE. If interested, email ginny@itscraft.com. To learn more, refer to this post.

Business Insider covers business, personal finance, tech, lifestyle, politics, and more. Their deputy editor of lifestyle and entertainment freelance writers is seeking “frequent Costco, Trader Joe's, and Aldi shoppers to write about their favorite things to buy at the store.” Rates start at $230 per piece. There is no submission deadline; they publish these pieces year-round. To learn more, refer to their deputy editor’s post and this pitch form.