Serviette is “a magazine about all things food: where it comes from, how it’s grown, who transforms it and how it’s a huge part of our daily lives.” They’re accepting pitches for Issue 08:

“If you’re a writer, photographer or illustrator with a great idea about how what we eat is mixed up with culture, creation, science and history, send it our way!

In Issue 08, our theme is Food is Vice. This means it's time to make like baddies and call up your best shady ideas. That might be tracking the history of digestible drugs (from wild mushrooms to store-bought edibles), examining how substitute sugars could be worse than the real thing or uncovering a market of illegal food imports. Know of a chef or food researcher working on something sinful? We want to hear about all of it.

You could also take us on a tour of the best wings on offer at strip clubs in your city, to French patios where puffing cigarettes is still allowed despite the long-gone North American smoking section or into Silicon Valley where Soylent was a canary in the coal mine of tech bro culture.”

If interested, send your ideas for reported stories, profiles, personal essays, Q&As, infographics, photo essays or comics to hello@serviettemag.com. Rate is $1 per word. To read their post, click here. To visit their contact page, click here.

Narratively is a media company that publishes original and untold human stories. They’re seeking stories for their next series: “a collection of true, deeply human stories about the moments, memories, and turning points that unfold in the outdoor spaces we tend, share, and live alongside — the backyards, fields, parks, and small patches of green that quietly shape our lives and communities.” This is a collaboration with their new partner ScottsMiracle-Gro, North America’s leading lawn and garden company, whose core belief is that “good can grow anywhere.” Together, they’re looking for “real stories, to be published this spring at Narratively.com and scottsmiraclegro.com, about how nature and green spaces bring people together, deepen connection, and shape identity, creativity, wellbeing, safety, and a sense of belonging.”

They’re commissioning 15 stories in a mix of formats:

- First-person or reported narratives

- Shortreads (up to 1,000 words)

- Longform features (1,000 to 3,000 words)

Rates start at $750. To learn more, refer to their call for submissions.

Fanatee, a game development company, is looking for a Regional Editor – Polish (Freelance/Part-Time). They’re specifically seeking applicants based in Poland/Europe who are actively engaged with Polish culture, trends, and language use. Your expertise will ensure their “in-game content feels authentic, engaging, and relevant for Polish players.” The role is remote and pays $18 to $25 per hour for approximately 20 hours per month. To learn more, click here.

OutKick is a multimedia platform that covers sports, media, and political news. They’re looking for a Freelance Writer. The selected applicant should have “experience in journalism with an eye for breaking and compelling sports and culture stories to serve the Outkick.com audience.” The role is remote and pays $30 to $36.05 per hour. For more information, refer to this page.

Compose.ly, a content-first SEO agency, is looking for Freelance B2B Writers – Governance, Sustainability, & ESG. The successful applicants will select projects from a list of assignments commissioned by their client, Nasdaq Boardvantage. Assignments will “typically focus on ESG reporting frameworks (e.g., CSRD, GRI, ISSB, TCFD, CDP), digital transformation for boards, board portals, AI in governance, cybersecurity oversight, and other board-level concerns.” The applicants should have 3+ years of experience. The role is remote and pays $0.10 per word. For details, click here.

Mommy Poppins, a family events and kids activity site, is seeking freelance writers (remote) in and around the Long Island area. The ideal candidate is “a local parent with excellent writing skills who will contribute on the topic of family-friendly activities in and around our great state.” The candidate will be expected to contribute 3 to 6 posts per month. Compensation is $50 per post. To learn more, click here. 

Observer is a website about business, arts, and entertainment. They’re seeking a regular freelance editorial assistant to support their lifestyle vertical. The selected applicant will “assist with CMS prep, photo research and collages, editorial calendars, and additional administrative tasks.” This is a part-time, remote role for approximately 20 hours per week. This role is limited to US-based candidates. Rate is $25 per hour. For details, click here.

The Hot House 2026 writers development lab for scripted longform TV and feature film projects is open for applications:

“Part of Climate Spring’s writers development offering, and run in collaboration with BBC Writers and Film London, the 8-week lab supports screen writing talent in creating engaging and commercially viable climate stories for film and TV, while offering industry exposure and expert guidance.

Championing visions of a regenerative future, this year’s The Hot House focuses on inspiring world building stories and regenerative storyworld design. This brief has been chosen to help creatives craft stories that allow us to imagine, see and feel the future we’re fighting for.”

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?‍

“The Hot House 2026 is open to individual writers and writing partnerships. All applying writers must be over 18 and not in full time education, and must be resident in the UK.

Writers must have or have done at least one of the following:

- An agent.

- Have written a short film that has been screened at an Academy Award-qualifying short film festival or a BAFTA qualifying short film festival.

- Have written a stage play which has had at least a two week run in a theatre or festival, including fringe festivals.

- Have a writing credit for a produced feature film or TV series.”

They will select six projects for the development lab. Each will receive £2,000 for their time on redrafting their synopsis, following feedback from judges. To learn more, refer to this post and this page.

Off-Menu is “an independent, community-driven magazine exploring the world of food and drink through storytelling.” They’re accepting pitches for their upcoming Issue 03 which will explore the stories of multi-generational family projects within the food and beverage world: “We are looking for pitches that focus on the story of one specific family and their project — from restaurants, bars, cafés, farms, and producers to initiatives or organizations operating on the periphery of the industry. The project may be ongoing or discontinued; what matters most is the depth of the story and how the family’s work unfolds over time. We welcome pitches from anywhere in the world and are especially interested in building a geographically diverse issue, allowing similarities and differences between cultural contexts to emerge across stories.” They’re primarily looking to commission long-form features. They will pay a flat-rate honorarium of $50. To learn more, refer to their call for pitches.

Planetizen is “a fiercely independent platform that creates, curates, and amplifies stories and resources to inform planning and people passionate about planning.” They’re always looking for feature article pitches that offer an expert lens to the key planning issues of today. They offer professional writers a flat rate of $500 for a feature or career-related article. If interested, email your pitches to editor@planetizen.com. For details, refer to their post and this page.

Business Insider covers business, personal finance, tech, lifestyle, politics, and more. Their lifestyle & entertainment editor is commissioning some new stories. Some topics they’re looking for:

“Personal essays about:

 - Moving to/from/within the US

 - Later-in-life transitions (changing careers, discovering a love for travel, etc)

 - Lessons from retirees

 - Unconventional living situations

- First-person experientials about ferry rides, flight upgrades, and cruises

- Quick, go-to recipes for weeknight meals”

Rates begin at $230 for 600 words. To learn more, refer to their editor’s post and pitch form.

In Development is “a new magazine dedicated to exploring how progress actually happens in the developing world.” They’re looking for compelling stories (2,000 to 4,000 words) about “how something works — or fails to work — in the developing world.” They’re especially interested in:

“- Unexpected success stories: projects, entrepreneurs, or policies driving real change.

- Comparative or historical insights: what can we learn from how different countries tackled similar challenges?

- Technological innovation: AI, energy, urban planning, or health breakthroughs in low- and middle-income countries.

- Institutional and policy experiments: from land titling to regulatory reform.”

Payment is $2,000 per piece. For more details, refer to this post and their call for pitches.

Narratively is a media company that publishes original and untold human stories. They’re currently looking for pitches for epic longform true crime stories: “We want to see unique ideas for deeply reported stories that truly surprise and enthrall us with colorful characters and dramatic twists. Pitches shouldn’t feel like an episode of Law & Order we’ve already seen, but instead should hook us with a one-of-a-kind premise and enough detail to show how the story unfolds with a riveting, multi-act structure that feels like a movie we’ve never watched. We’re particularly interested in stories that spotlight true crime and delayed justice in underrepresented or misunderstood communities.” Rates start at $1,500. For more information, refer to this page.