The BREAK—DOWN explores “the political economy of climate and ecological crisis.” They’re open for pitches for their third print issue, Airborne, on “the importance of air in the climate crises, its role in environmental history + activism, and its future on a transformed planet.” They’re interested in “diverse interpretations of the theme, from carbon removal and mobility to struggles over urban pollution and the fate of the world’s forests.” They’re seeking “argumentative essays, memoir, original translations, photojournalism, reportage and dispatches from around the world.” Rate is £650 for pieces of around 3,000 words. For more details refer to their editor’s post and this page.

Oregon Humanities Magazine is a triannual publication that “connects Oregonians to ideas that change lives and transform communities.” They’re open for submissions for their spring issue. The theme is “Labor.” They’re seeking stories about work, effort, and toil. They hope to address work of all kinds: “physical, mental, and emotional, done for money, for pleasure, or for the benefit of our families and communities.” They’re interested in “labor as a collective effort, as in the labor force or the labor movement, as well as individual exertions.” They welcome “all forms of nonfiction writing from Oregon residents, including essays, journalism, criticism, and excerpts from forthcoming or recently published books.” Their features generally range from 1,500 to 4,000 words. They pay all contributors $750 to $1,500 per piece. To learn more, refer to their post and call for submissions.

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.

Transitions (TOL) is “a nonprofit organization established to strengthen the professionalism, independence and impact of the news media in the post-communist countries of Europe and the former Soviet Union.” They’re looking for pitches from freelance journalists, photographers, and multimedia creators covering the Balkans:

“We’re looking for original, in-depth reporting that sheds light on key issues shaping the region today. We welcome a range of formats – from written features and video to multimedia and data-driven pieces.

We welcome pitches for:

- Reported features (1,000–1,500 words)

- Photo essays with captions or short accompanying text

- Video or multimedia pieces

- Explainers or visual stories that combine reporting with graphics, data, or maps”

They pay $250 for accepted stories or multimedia pieces. If interested, direct your pitches to editorial@tol.org. To learn more, refer to their post and this page.

Open Secrets is an online magazine that publishes memorable and revealing personal essays on the topics we are taught to keep “secret.” They’re seeking original, unpublished personal essays (1,000 to 2,500 words) that “explore transformative, powerful human experiences, especially those that are often kept secret or hidden.” Rate is $50 per essay. For details, refer to their post and call for submissions.