Channel Kindness is "a safe space for young people to tell their stories of kindness, resilience, and community," created by Born This Way Foundation. As the holiday season approaches, they're looking for stories (as well as poetry and art) "about how you use movement and mindfulness to support your mental health." It's open to contributors aged 15 to 24, and the rate is $50 per accepted piece. To learn more, refer to their post and submission guidelines.

Johns Hopkins Magazine's associate editor is looking for pitches for "Forefront" stories, which "range from 800 to 1,000 words and can cover just about anything—as long as there's a Hopkins angle." Send a pitch with a few clips. The magazine's entry in ASJA's client directory lists project fees of roughly $0.75 to $1.50 per word. To learn more, refer to the editor's post and their past issues.

CORRESPONDENCE is "a call-and-response publication centred on film writing," bringing together perspectives on cinema in Singapore and Southeast Asia. They're open to pitches on a rolling basis, and they prioritize pitches with "a clear connection to Singapore and Southeast Asia." Formats and rates:

• Responses (reviews, close readings, reflections; 1,000–1,200 words): $100
• Interviews & Profiles (1,500–1,800 words): $125
• Essays (2,000–2,500 words): $150

They welcome pitches from young or previously unpublished writers. To learn more, refer to their pitching guidelines.

The IAQ "publishes engaging thoughtful stories… that centre the experiences and work of Inuit artists across all mediums." For its Summer 2027 issue, themed around Play, they're looking for "thoughtful, contemplative pitches for stories that engage with Inuit art and examine the concept of play in interesting ways," including more abstract notions of play. They prioritize Inuit writers and also welcome international perspectives, especially from the circumpolar North. They also accept open pitches on Inuit artists year-round. Pay is $1 per word for print and online. To learn more, refer to their submissions page.

The Common is a literary organization "whose mission is to deepen our individual and collective sense of place." They're seeking pitches for reviews of "books that feature a strong sense of place and have been released by a small, independent press within the last three months" (no self-published books). "Don't be afraid of criticism! We want your honest thoughts." Pay is a $250 honorarium for about 800 words or $450 for about 1,500 words. To learn more, refer to their book reviews page.

Metalsmith magazine, published by SNAG, "gives you a front row seat to the world of contemporary jewelry and metalsmithing." For a special summer 2027 issue built entirely from open submissions, they're seeking:

• Call & Response: review-style and critical writing on the field's exhibitions, publications and events (500–1,200 words), $250–400
• Throughlines: short articles engaging SNAG's newly digitized publications archive "through contemporary perspectives" (500–1,200 words), $250–400
• Vision Board: short texts (100–400 words) on whatever is "living in your head rent free" and how it shapes your practice, $50–250

Submissions received by November 15th get notified by December 15th. To learn more, refer to their open call and FAQ and terms.

Deadline: January 19th, 2027 (midnight PT)

Moi is "a bold, print publication that explores the many layered dimensions of pleasure," curated "through a women-focused lens." For Issue 07, HUNGER, they're looking for essays, cultural criticism, reported features, personal stories and interviews on "the pleasures of wanting, the politics of consumption and the complicated relationship between desire and satisfaction." Ideas include the psychology of appetite, food as love language, emotional eating and "the hunger for love, attention, power and connection." Pay is on a sliding scale; sample rates are AUD $300 for a 1,000-word feature and AUD $150 for 500 words, paid after publication. To learn more, refer to their call, pitch page and contributor pack.

Deadline: December 2nd, 2026

MIDRIFF is "an independent print magazine for women in and around midlife." For Issue No. 1, themed "Touch" ("physical, emotional, relational, political"), they're looking for personal essays and narratives, plus cultural criticism, reported features and book reviews. They're interested in "what you experienced, what you're learning and how you're living, more than in clear directives, expert advice or clean experiences." Rates:

• Short pieces (up to ~500 words): $50
• Pieces up to 1,200 words: $100
• Longer editorial pieces (~2,000 words): $200

To learn more, refer to their website and pitch form.

Deadline: November 30th, 2026

Off Assignment is “a non-profit literary magazine with a penchant for journeys and a fascination with strangers.” They’re seeking personal essays of creative nonfiction for their prompt-based columns: "Letter to a Stranger," "No Equivalent," "Under the Influence," "What I Didn't Say," "Goodbye to that Place," and "Witching Hour.” They pay $500 for long-form essays and $100 for "Witching Hour." To learn more, refer to this 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 1,000-2,500-word personal essays that explore transformative, powerful human experiences, especially those that are often kept secret or hidden.” Rate is $50 per essay. To learn more, refer to this page.

Kotaku is a website covering video game news, reviews, guides, and gaming culture. They’re accepting pitches from freelance writers.

What kind of stories are they interested in?

“The good ones. Especially if you have a unique angle or access to provide our readers with exclusive insights, information, or high-quality writing about something they never knew they wanted to read about before. This includes, but is not limited to, feature stories, opinion pieces, essays, reported scoops, sweeping investigations, and fascinating interviews.”

Rates start at $50 for short news posts (300 to 450 words), $150 for short features (750 to 1,000 words), and up to $300 for more in-depth articles. To learn more, refer to this page.

Write or Die magazine helps “writers navigate the writing world with clear, trustworthy guidance from people who know it from the inside.” They’re looking for your personal essays about your writing life: “the rejections and the near-misses, the day jobs and the late nights, the workshop or class or program or random walk that changed everything oorrr the one that nearly made you quit.” They pay $100 per essay. To learn more, refer to their post and this page.

Business Insider’s lifestyle and entertainment editor is looking to assign some new stories before the end of the year. Here are the essay topics they’re particularly interested in right now:

“- Living in a multigenerational household/living arrangement (think: mother-daughter-style homes, family compounds, moving into a friend's backyard, moving away from family, living with in-laws, etc)

- Testing out places to move to before committing to one place

- Moving to a new place without visiting first

- Other unique living arrangements”

Rates begin at about $240 for 600 words. To learn more, refer to their editor’s post and this form.

Floodlight is “an independent, nonpartisan newsroom that investigates the corporations and political interests stalling climate action.” They’re seeking pitches from freelance journalists for investigations (about 1,000 to 2,000 words) into the plastics industry. These can “include but are not limited to plastic-related pollution, effects on public health, plastic-industry influence and political lobbying, misinformation and disinformation campaigns and greenwashing.” Rate is $2 per word. They aim to publish the investigations in January and encourage writers to pitch as soon as possible. To learn more, refer to their post and call for pitches.

Video Game Town is “an independent media site that covers gaming, pop culture, nerd shit, and anything else you can think of.” If you want to write cool things about culture, send your pitches to jared@videogame.town. Articles start at $150. To learn more, refer to this post. To contact them, refer to this page.

Courier Newsroom, a non-profit owned media company, is looking for a Freelance Breaking News Reporter to provide on-the-ground, real-time reporting on what is happening at the nation’s Capitol. Responsibilities include conducting interviews with lawmakers, producing short-form videos, covering breaking news, and collaborating on longer reporting projects. The candidate should have 1 to 2 years of reporting experience. The role is based in Washington, D.C. The pay is $35 to $40 per hour for approximately 20 hours per week or on a per-assignment basis. For details, click here.

Houstonia is a news, entertainment and information source for people who call Houston home. They’re accepting pitches from freelance writers based in Houston or, for some stories, elsewhere in Texas. They cover food and drink, arts and culture, news and city life, travel and outdoors, home and real estate, and other topics relevant to Houston readers. They’re particularly interested in stories with clear angles, emerging trends, interesting local personalities, and unexpected or untold stories. They also occasionally commission longform features, essays, and investigations of 2,000 to 4,000 words from experienced writers. Their base rate is $0.50 per word for both print and digital stories, while deeply reported longform pieces pay up to $1 per word. To learn more, read their writer guidelines.

Feeld is “a dating app for the curious.” They’re open for pitches on a rolling basis. They’re looking for pitches on “sex, relationships, gender, health, identity and culture, including researched guides and first-person writing.” Rates start at $800 per article (around 1,500 words). If interested, send your pitches to askfeeld@feeld.co. For more information, refer to their post and this page.

Business Insider covers business, personal finance, tech, lifestyle, politics, and more. Their deputy editor of lifestyle and entertainment freelance writers is seeking first-person pitches on a few topics:

"- Americans/US residents who have purchased property abroad

- People who have home renovations/'upgrades' they regret or were REALLY worth it — especially with a $$ peg

- People who have changed their appearance to look younger/different while job hunting or adjusting to a workplace

- People who have moved (especially across countries) to be close to their aging parents, children, or grandchildren

- People who moved for a job or were paid to move (did it work out or not?)

- People who are testing out different places to live/retire or have moved to a place for eldercare

- People in tiny living or micro-studio apartment (under 200 square feet) situations

- People who retired early (or married someone/is a child of someone who did) and had it change their perspective or plans

- An unconventional living situation you sustained for a dream job (ex: living apart from spouse, RV near office, tiny home on family's property) or to live in your dream place

- Unconventional living situations, in general (moving in with in-laws, building a tiny home on dad's property, buying a house with friends)

- A big move that didn't work quite how you expected (within the past decade)"

Rates begin at about $240 for 600 words. To learn more, refer to their editor’s post and pitch form.

LOOKOUT News is an LGBTQ+ newsroom covering Arizona and the Southwest. They’re looking to expand their pool of freelance reporters in Colorado for day assignments and longer feature stories. They focus primarily on LGBTQ+ civil rights but are also open to other civil rights stories. They strongly prefer freelancers who are local or can get to where the story is. They pay $350 for day assignments, $250 for stories of around 800 words, and $650 for stories of around 1,200 words. Rates for longer pieces are negotiable. If interested, send your pitches to joseph@lookoutnews.org. To learn more, refer to this post and this page.

GSW, powered by Syneos Health, is “a full-service communications agency that goes beyond advertising to create personalized brand experiences with a focus in health and wellness.” GSW NY is looking for a Freelance Copy Supervisor (30-40 hours per week through year-end) with a strong pharma agency background. The role is remote and pays $75 to $85 per hour. To learn more, refer to this post.

Business Insider covers business, personal finance, tech, lifestyle, politics, and more. Their lifestyle/entertainment editor is looking to assign a variety of lifestyle stories. Rates start at $240 for a 600-word piece. To learn more, refer to their editor’s post and pitch form.

Engadget, “the definitive, original home of technology reporting on the internet,” is hiring freelance contributing writers who know consumer tech and can turn around fast, clean copy. The role is remote and entry-level, with regular assignments from the news and features desks. Pay is a flat hourly or per-word rate based on experience (amounts are not stated), and training is paid.

To learn more, refer to their hiring announcement and Bluesky post, or visit their website.

MIT Technology Review is a media company that explains the commercial, political, and social impact of the newest technologies. They’re looking for pitches for an upcoming issue. The theme is Automation. They’re seeking “feature-length stories that align with that very broad theme—narrative features, sharp reported essays, and essential profiles.” They pay $1-$2 per word. To learn more, refer to their editor’s post and their pitch guide.

Economic Hardship Reporting Project (EHRP) is a nonprofit organization that produces compelling journalism about income inequality and poverty in America. They’re accepting pitches from freelance journalists covering economic inequality. They’re especially interested in stories about economic precarity during election season, transgender rights and economic inequality in America, and working-class labor stories in Chicago and Southern California. They provide partial grants for news stories, narrative features, personal essays, investigative reports, documentaries, nonfiction comics and illustrated works, photo essays, and audio projects. News stories typically receive $750 to $1,500; narrative features and personal essays pay $0.40 to $1.25 per word, usually capped at $1,500; and investigative reports pay $0.70 to $1.25 per word, usually capped at $1,700. Grants for other formats range from $500 to $5,000, depending on the project. For more information, refer to their post and pitch portal.

The Consensus, a site about software infrastructure for experienced programmers, has raised its contributor rate to $400 per published article, up from $300. According to their contribute page, they’ve “bumped this up thrice since February,” and they can pay writers anywhere in the world that Remote.com supports.

Ideal contributors are experienced programmers (8+ years working on software infrastructure teams, or 3+ years developing software infrastructure products) or graduate students who work with or on software infrastructure. To learn more, refer to their contribute page.

Nourishment is “a community & cultural marketing agency that connects youth audiences w/ brands, arts & culture.” They’re partnering with The Photographers' Gallery London and The Afroniche Society CIC to commission 2 emerging writers to produce original editorial pieces inspired by Sanlé Sory: Colour Years:

“The exhibition explores the extraordinary photographic archive of Burkinabè photographer Sanlé Sory, whose work documented youth culture, identity and social transformation in post-independence Burkina Faso.

We're looking for writers interested in exploring themes including cultural memory, nostalgia, identity, youth culture and the relationship between tradition and modernity.”

Applicants must be 18+, have 0-5 years of writing experience, and be UK-based or able to visit the exhibition by November 25. Selected writers will receive a £100 commission for a 750 to 900-word article. Details here and here.

The Contrapuntal is “an independent non-profit publication devoted to delivering rigorously researched, accessible, and factually accurate journalism from a ground-up perspective.” They’re looking for submissions for a new project on Disappearances:

“The Contrapuntal Magazine invites journalists, researchers, writers, photographers, and artists to contribute to Disappearances, a new project exploring voices and experiences that are commonly silenced, and the structures and discourses that sustain this silencing.

We welcome critical, people-centred storytelling that challenges dominant narratives and offers nuanced perspectives on realities that are often erased or overlooked.”

They pay €200 for reportage (1,500 to 2,000 words) and €200 for visual essays consisting of 12 to 14 visual outputs, with the final length agreed upon at commissioning. Analytical op-eds of 2,500 to 3,000 words pay €100. Artistic features pay a €50 artist honorarium. Send your submissions to submissions.thecontrapuntal@protonmail.com. To learn more, refer to their managing editor’s post and this page.

The Break Down is “dedicated to examining how capitalism has both shaped, and is being reshaped by, accelerating climate and ecological crisis.” They’re open for pitches for ISSUE #5: REPAIR:

“For The BREAK–DOWN Issue #5 we are looking for pitches that examine climate adaptation, intervention and repair.”

“We are interested in argumentative essays, geopolitical or political-economic analysis, reportage, photojournalism and dispatches from around the world. We look for work that troubles the received wisdom and that tells us something new and unexpected about the future we face. We especially welcome pitches from writers based outside the centres of the Global North.”

They pay £650 for written pieces of around 3,000 words. In certain circumstances, they may offer higher rates for on-the-ground reporting where costs are greater. To learn more, refer to this post and this page.

Experience Life is Life Time’s healthy-way-of-life magazine. They’re taking pitches for the July/August 2027 print issue (due November 15, 2026). Who Pays Writers has a 2017 report of $1/word; guidelines don’t list a rate. To learn more, refer to their writer’s guidelines.