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.  

Playboy is a men's lifestyle and entertainment magazine. Their senior editor is seeking pitches for their March 2026 print issue. The theme is “escapism” but it’s not strict. They’re mainly looking for fun reported features. They’re also interested in “front-of-book, profiles, anything with unique access.” They’re also seeking stories for digital. Rates are about $1 per word. If interested, send your pitches to magdalene.taylor@playboycontractors.com. To read their senior editor’s post, click here. To visit their website, click here.

Omniscient Digital is “an organic growth agency that helps B2B software companies drive business growth through SEO, GEO, and content.” They’re looking for an Australian Content Editor (Freelance, Contract). The selected applicant will be responsible for reviewing and refining long-form content in Australian English for their B2B SaaS clients. The applicant should have 2 to 3 years of experience. This role is remote and pays $35 USD per hour. For details, refer to this page.

Campfire Stories is “a collection of books and card decks brought to you by Ilyssa and Dave Kyu to inspire deeper connections and storytelling in the outdoors.” They’re looking for nature and place-based stories for their new Oregon Coast collection. The stories should “capture the essence of the region, highlighting the distinctive natural features, flora, fauna, community, history, and experiences of the Oregon Coast.” They accept diverse forms of writing, for example, essays, prose, poetry, ballads, and short stories. Pieces should not exceed 2,000 words.

They’re looking to commission new pieces as well as consider existing stories. Payment is $150 for existing stories and $300 for commissioned stories. To learn more, refer to their call for submissions.

Apartment Therapy Media helps “people make their homes healthy, beautiful, and organized.” Their Lifestyle team is accepting “2026 pitches for stories tied to holidays, events, and observances happening in January, February, and March — think Dry January, Mardi Gras, and St. Patrick’s Day.” They’re seeking personal, original, and timely ideas across their Lifestyle verticals:

- Life

- Cleaning

- Organizing

- Real Estate

Rates begin at $150. To learn more, refer to their post and pitch form.

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 more information, refer to their post and this page.

Writer’s Digest is a magazine that helps writers improve their craft and achieve their goals. They publish six times a year. According to their editorial calendar, they’re open to pitches for the following issues:

- May/June 2026 (Theme: Write Like a Pro)

- July/August 2026 (Theme: Writing That Matters, Writing the Truth)

- September/October 2026 (Theme: Fostering Individuality in Writing)

- November/December 2026 (Theme: Harness Your Creativity)

- January/February 2026 (Theme: Write Your Book in 2027)     

As per their submission guidelines, they pay 50 cents per word for manuscripts. For more information, refer to their editorial calendar.

Crescent Butte Designs Co is “a boutique-sized multidisciplinary design studio that specializes in graphic design, web development and fine art production.” They’re looking for a Freelance Writer (Entry-level): “The ideal candidate will perform a range of tasks to support daily operations, contribute to team goals, and uphold our standards of excellence.” The role is remote and pays $35-$40 per hour. For more details, read this job description.

Critical Mass is a digital marketing and experience design agency. They’re hiring a Freelance Senior Copywriter with 5+ years of experience. They’re looking for “a seasoned writer who loves to collaborate with creatives and strategists to bring a digital voice to life.” The pay range is $60 to $65 per hour. To learn more, refer to this page.

Unreasonable Studios, a global creative production company, is looking for a Copywriter (Freelance). The selected candidate will “work closely with the creative team and an Art Director to create original ideas that drive businesses and brands.” The candidate should have 1+ years of experience at a creative agency. The role is based in New York, NY (hybrid). The rate is $350-$500 per day. To learn more, click here.

Compose.ly, a content-first SEO agency, is looking for Freelance Manufacturing Content Writers to create content for their clients. They’re seeking writers with 1+ years’ experience writing manufacturing content. The role is remote and pays $0.10 per word. To learn more, refer to this job description.

APA Books is looking to expand their freelance roster for “scholarly and clinical psychology book projects that include legal references.” They’re seeking “an experienced copyeditor with expertise in APA Style—specifically legal citations—to support projects on a contract basis.” This opportunity is open only to U.S.-based contractors. The rate is $40 per hour, and projects will be assigned as needed (with no guaranteed frequency). If interested, email mjeffery@apa.org. For more details, refer to this post.

Adecco, the world’s leading workforce solutions provider, is looking for a Freelance Recipe Copyeditor for a leading global meal-kit company. The selected applicant will be responsible for editing and reviewing approximately 25 recipes a week for clarity, consistency, and accuracy. The applicant should have 3 to 5 years of experience. This is a 6-month contract (with the possibility of extension). The role is remote and pays $30 per hour for 24 to 40 hours a week. For more information, refer to this page.

This is an opportunity to work as a Freelance Conceptual Copywriter for a global beauty retailer. The selected applicant will collaborate with art directors to develop high-impact, strategic beauty campaigns. This role is UK-based (hybrid: 2 to 3 days in London office). Rate is £300 max (Inside IR35). If you’re interested, email jenny.taylor@majorplayers.co.uk. To learn more, refer to this post.

Typebar Magazine is “an irreverent online magazine publishing literary analysis, cultural criticism, and stories about typewriters.” They’re open to pitches: “Right now our interests include, but are not limited to: The mid-late aughts internet, critical reevaluations of cultural artifacts (ephemera or mainstays) from the 90s and aughts, and typewriters. We don’t have much interest in contemporary film or television and even less in earnest discussion of contemporary mega IPs. More broadly, we like academic-minded but accessible literary criticism and analysis regardless of genre or era.” Pay is $75 per essay. If interested, email your pitches to matt@typebarmagazine.com. To read their post, click here. To learn how to pitch them, click here.

Inverse is an online magazine that covers technology, science, culture, entertainment, and gaming. Their gaming editor is seeking freelance writers to pitch Inverse Gaming for end-of-year coverage. They will pay $500+ for year-end lookback essays. If interested, send your pitches to shannon@inverse.com. To read their gaming editor’s post, click here. To visit their website, click here.