Briarpatch is a Canadian magazine of politics and culture. They’re accepting pitches for the labour issue:

“Every year, Briarpatch publishes an issue devoted to reporting stories about the labour movement in Canada.

We are looking for articles, investigative reporting, historical analysis, photo essays, timelines, personal essays, reviews, profiles, reading lists, comics, and art.

Topics include but are not limited to International workers’ solidarity; The role of unions in decolonial struggle; Labour and abolition; Queerness and labour; Working class art and culture; Reproductive labour; The future of labour organizing in Canada and much more.”

Their rates are $150 for profiles, short essays, reviews, and parting shots (typically 1,500 words or less); $250 for feature stories (usually 1,500 to 2,000 words) and photo essays; and $350 for research-based articles and investigative reporting (usually 2,000 to 2,500 words).

If interested, email your pitches to pitch@briarpatchmagazine.com. For details, refer to their post and call for pitches.

RUNHER is “a space for narrative, longform storytelling around female, trans, and nonbinary athletes.” They’re seeking pitches for Issue 005. Their editor-in-chief posted this on LinkedIn:

“RUNHER Magazine is looking for pitches for Issue 005! Think: ambitious, impactful stories that explore provocative ideas and big questions women face in the running space.

A couple topics we're interested in for the future: field sports; adaptive running; safety issues in women’s running (harassment, bullying); the business and financial side of women’s running; the politics of women’s and non-binary running; issues plus-size runners face in the sport (especially in terms of gear); extreme racing; original photo features; and more (please do not feel limited to these topics!).”

Their features typically range from 1,000 to 3,000 words and pay $0.50 to $1.00 per word. To learn more, refer to their editor-in-chief’s post and their pitch guidelines.

MIT Technology Review is a media company that explains the commercial, political, and social impact of the newest technologies. They’re seeking pitches for their upcoming print issue: The Impossible Issue.  

“The idea is to focus on some of the biggest goals and promises of our age and look at the hurdles that still remain. Think fusion. Room-temperature superconductors. Living to 150. Completely eliminating car accidents.”

“We’re looking for big swings: narrative features, essential profiles, and sharp reported essays to go in the feature well of the magazine. The initial deadline for pitches is Friday May 22.”

Rates are $1-$2 per word. Details here and here.

Women With Disabilities ACT is a systemic advocacy and peer support organization in ACT region, Australia. They’re accepting submissions for the second issue of their yearly magazine, Chronic Mischief, as part of the ‘Our Autonomy’ Project. They’re inviting both new and experienced writers and artists to contribute. They’re looking for “unpublished work by women, non-binary, and gender diverse people with disabilities, with a strong focus on entries from people living in the Canberra region and surrounds.” They will pay an honorarium of $100 to contributors. For more information, refer to their post and submission guidelines.

Tolka is “a biannual literary journal of non-fiction: publishing essays, reportage, travel writing, auto-fiction, individual stories and the writing that flows in between.” They’re open for submissions. They publish work by both Irish and international writers. Their guideline word count for work is 1,000 to 3,000 words. They offer a flat fee of ‎‎€600. To learn more, refer to their post and submission page.

Exhume is “a new online publication championing scholarly-informed, accessible long-form criticism and analysis of Australian literature written by new and emerging researchers.” They publish contributions of 3,000 to 4,000 words by current HDR students and ECRs from across Australia and are particularly interested in highlighting regional perspectives. They’re currently accepting pitches for Issue 2. The theme is resonance. They encourage “contributions to consider how Australian texts or authors resonate on a personal, public, and/or academic level.” Pay is $300 per piece. If interested, send your pitches to exhume.lit@gmail.com. To learn more, refer to their call for submissions.

The National Forest Foundation is an organization that restores and enhances National Forests and Grasslands. They’re seeking story pitches for Winter/Spring 2026 issue of Light & Seed magazine, which will focus on how tech and innovation intersects with National Forests and Grasslands in the U.S. Specifically, they’re seeking pitches for “The Response,” a department that “uses the pillars of solutions journalism to investigate how people are responding to an issue of national importance.” Rate is $1,000 for 1,000 words. If interested, email your pitches to erinvriley@gmail.com. To learn more, refer to their call for pitches.

Film Daze is “an independent publication and media outlet that provides a platform for the unheard, and underrepresented voices of the film community.” They’re accepting pitches for their Issue 01. There is no theme. Payment is $120 for Issue 01, $150 for Issues 02-03, and $200 for Issue 04 and beyond, based on the paid subscriber base at the time. The submission deadline for the first issue is June 1st. Interested writers should send their pitches to editorial@filmdaze.net. To learn more, refer to their submissions page.  

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.