Dear Writers,
Here are the latest calls for pitches directly from editors and publishers.
Our researcher, Fatima Saif, has researched payment rates and contact information, and compiled it into this list.
Note that many of these listings reference Twitter posts; if you’re interested in a publication, I encourage you to follow the listed editor on Twitter.
— Jacob Jans
GameDaily.biz is a trade publication that “looks at the games business through the lens of culture.” Their editor is accepting feature (i.e. long-form story) pitches “right now”. They can only accept a few pitches but if you have a stellar idea and a business angle, then send it to astrawhun@gmail.com. They are especially seeking “pitches from and that feature underrepresented communities and identities.” Pay will be $200 per long-form story (800 to 1,200 words). To learn more, refer to this Twitter thread. To contact them, refer to this page.
Can I Play That? is a community where disabled gamers share their stories of game accessibility. They have tweeted, “Are you a Deaf or hard of hearing writer who loves horror games? Would you like to write about your experience playing them?” They will pay $100. Pitches should be sent to submit@caniplaythat.com. For details, refer to their Tweet and submission guide.
We’ll Have to Pass is a newsletter that publishes one overlooked pitch or killed story every month. They are looking for your underappreciated and unplace-able pitches. They check their inbox every Wednesday. They pay $100 per story. If interested, send your pitches to have2pass@gmail.com. Read their Twitter thread here and learn more about them here.
Popdust is a website about music, entertainment, and pop culture. They are “currently accepting pitches, with openings for regular freelancers.” They want your “most creative takes on music, pop culture, social issues, weird internet niches, memes, etc.” They pay $100 for less than 1,000 words, and $150 for over 1,000 words. If interested, send your pitches to info@popdust.com. To learn more, refer to their Tweet. To contact them, refer to this page.
Dazed is a British style magazine and an online platform that covers music, film, TV, fashion, art, culture, photography, politics, science, and technology. Their editor has tweeted, “Looking for some pitches and fresh, interesting angles on the following for Dazed: Bling Empire, Pretend It’s a City, Clubhouse.” “Adding Gossip Girl Reboot and Gossip Girl original feature ideas to this callout tied to its HBO release! Secret history-esque stories, original crew interviews, listicles etc.” Rates for these pieces will start at £150. Send pitches to anna.cafolla@dazedmedia.com. Read their editor’s Twitter thread here and contact them here.
National Catholic Reporter (NCR) is a biweekly newspaper that reports on “the Catholic Church and justice issues.” Their editor is looking for ideas for their culture section. They usually pay about $200 for 900 words. If interested, send your ideas to osegura@ncronline.org. For details, refer to their opinion and culture editor’s Twitter thread and their writing guidelines.
Broadview is a Canadian print magazine and website about spirituality, justice, and ethical living. They serve a niche audience of progressive Christians and those who share similar core values. They are always seeking pitches for their website, preferably short news stories and opinion pieces. They pay $0.65 per word for reported pieces and $0.40 per word for Q&As, blogs, and personal essays. For more information, read their Tweet and submission guidelines.
GRAMMYs / Recording Academy is a society of music professionals. Their senior editor has tweeted, “GRAMMY.com is looking for pitches from Black and POC writers for Black History Month. Looking for album/event anniversary pieces, artist interviews, culture features, and more.” Rate: $200 to $400 per piece. Send pitches and ideas to johnaochoafreelance@gmail.com. For details, refer to their senior editor’s Twitter thread. To learn more about them, refer to this page.
Healthline is a health information website. They are looking for pitches from writers who are living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). They are seeking POVs about the experience of living with PsA and also tip-based content. Rate: $200 to $250 per article. Send pitches to kdomonell@healthline.com. To learn more, refer to their editor’s Tweet. To contact them, refer to this page.
Youth Today is an independent media publisher that covers issues related to youth development, adolescent health, juvenile justice, education, and more. They are seeking an experienced reporter to write 10 nuts and bolts type stories on what it takes to run a successful nonprofit. They will pay $700 per piece. If interested, email llapides@csjournalism.org. Read their Tweet here and contact them here.
The Eyeopener is an independent student newspaper at Ryerson University in Toronto, Ontario. They are looking for Black writers and creators for Black History Month. They are seeking “stories and content that celebrates the Black experience as rooted in joy and passion.” They want “stories of success, creativity and innovation, written by Black journalists and writers about Black folks in and around Ryerson and community.” They are also looking for prose, poetry, pictures or artwork. They will pay $50 per piece. If interested, send your pitches and ideas to editor@theeyeopener.com. To learn more, refer to this Tweet. To contact them, refer to this page.
Eater Twin Cities (a part of the Eater network of sites) reports on the drinking and dining scene in Minneapolis and St. Paul. They are seeking freelancers to contribute maps and guides that highlight the cuisines and neighborhoods of the Twin Cities. According to payment reports, Eater pays an average of $0.37 per word. For more information, refer to this Tweet and this page.
Saint + Sofia is a sustainable fashion label based in London, England. They have launched a new digital and print magazine that covers fashion, culture, and lifestyle. Their editor is always looking for exciting and interesting voices, especially those under-represented in fashion and media. They pay about 15p per word. Email your pitches and portfolio to chloe@saintandsofia.com. Read their editor’s Twitter thread here and learn more about them here.
The Progressive is a monthly magazine and a website that is a “bold voice for peace, social justice, and the common good.” Their web editor is seeking writers to cover climate issues or review political documentaries. Their web rates are $100 to $150 for about 800 to 1,200 words. If interested, email your pitches to kassidy@progressive.org. They strongly encourage Native, Black, and writers of color to pitch. For more information, read their editor’s Tweet and their writers guidelines.
From A Climate Correspondent is a weekly newsletter that publishes stories of the climate crisis from reporters based outside the United States, Canada, and Europe. Their audience is largely based in the UK. They are seeking pitches for stories of 600 to 800 words (maximum 1,000 words) that shed light on an aspect of the climate crisis that their audience may not know that much about. Their stories are published in English but do not hesitate to pitch if your written English is not perfect. They also accept pitches in Spanish and translate articles from Spanish to English. They pay €100 for a story. If interested, send your pitches to reporter@climatecorrespondent.com. For details, refer to this Tweet and their guide for writers. To learn more about them, refer to this page.
Southern California News Group (SCNG) is a media company in Southern California. Their senior editor of engagement/premium content is seeking a freelancer with experience writing about science/climate change issues. They will pay $100 to $400 per article. If interested, DM their editor on Twitter or email sdunn@scng.com. To learn more, refer to their editor’s Tweet. To contact them, refer to this page.
The Boulder Reporting Lab covers local news of Boulder, CO. They are hiring freelancers to write stories on: COVID-19 and health in Boulder, local economy, schools, climate and open space issues, and community. They will pay $250 to $1,000 for stories. If interested, send your resume and clips to stacy@boulderreportinglab.org. To read their Tweet, click here. To visit their website, click here.
Liberal Currents is a publication that is devoted to the defense of liberal ideals. Their editor is “accepting pitches on politics, policy, society, philosophy, especially as they relate to liberal values.” He would love to see a case for the BREATHE Act. Payment: $50 per piece. Email your pitches to writers@liberalcurrents.com. Read their editor’s Tweet here and learn more about them here.
Chalkbeat is a nonprofit news organization that reports on education in poor communities across America. Their story editor is looking for stories from teachers, students, parents, school workers, or administrators. They pay $100 per story (about 800 words). Send your pitches to firstperson@chalkbeat.org. For more information, read their story editor’s Twitter thread and their first person guidelines.
Metro Opinion is a platform by Metro.co.uk. Their editor is commissioning “first-person stories and timely, news-based opinion pieces today and tomorrow.” According to one payment report, Metro.co.uk paid £100 per 1,000 words for an online article. Send pitches to nicole.vassell@metro.co.uk. Read their editor’s Tweet here and Metro Opinion’s articles here.
TechRadar is a UK-based consumer technology news and reviews website. Their phones editor is looking for freelance pitches about smartphones and mobile tech. Pitches from BIPOC and LGBTQ+ writers are highly encouraged. They pay £140 for features of 1,000 words. If interested, send your pitches to james.peckham@futurenet.com. Read their phones editor’s Tweet here and their pitch guide here.
