Women in Urbanism Canada is accepting blog pitches with an honorarium (amount not stated) on housing, mobility, accessibility, and placemaking through an intersectional feminist lens. To learn more, refer to their LinkedIn call.

Christian Citizen is an online publication for American Baptists and other diverse voices on faith, politics, discipleship, and citizenship. They’re accepting original exclusive articles of about 700–1,000 words. They pay $150 per article. To learn more, refer to Write for Us.

The New Transsexual is a reader-supported publication opening a paid opinion section. They’re accepting essays and op-eds from trans and allied writers on culture, media, and politics (about 800–1,500 words). They pay $150 per published essay. To learn more, refer to their write-for-us page.

The Honest Talk is a Canadian publication focused on women’s stories and perspectives. They’re looking for freelancers to pitch Canadian politics, policy, and the women affected by both. They pay $300 per story. To learn more, refer to their LinkedIn callout and their website. (Also listed on FWW Sep 2.)

Green Central Banking covers the green transition through monetary and public policy. They’re accepting pitches on central banks, insurance and pensions, fiscal policy, disclosures, and nature loss, focused on Asia and the EU/UK (not the US right now). They pay $350 for 800–1,000 words. To learn more, refer to this LinkedIn post and their website.

LOOKOUT News is an LGBTQ+ newsroom covering Arizona and the Southwest. They’re accepting freelance pitches for reported features and investigations. They pay $250 for articles of about 800–1,000 words, plus $50 for photos. To learn more, refer to their careers page.

The San Francisco Standard is paying creators for original video and audio reporting about San Francisco. Short videos (under 5 minutes) pay $300–$1,000; long-form video and podcast episodes pay $1,000–$3,000. To learn more, refer to their Open Call for Creators.

UChicago Magazine is the University of Chicago’s alumni magazine. They’re open to feature pitches with a University connection; fees often start in the low hundreds. To learn more, refer to the write for us page and the Freelancer FAQ.

Notre Dame Magazine is the University of Notre Dame’s alumni magazine. They’re open to feature queries and CrossCurrents submissions at fees comparable to some national publications. To learn more, refer to Writers' Guidelines.

Wellth, from Hue, covers culture, leadership, and wellbeing for rising-majority marketers. They’re accepting story pitches; rate is not stated on the submit page. To learn more, refer to their submit-a-story page.

Haaretz’s English Jewish World section is accepting timely reported features on Jewish, Israeli, and Palestinian diaspora communities. They pay about $250–$400 for reported features. To learn more, refer to this commissioning editor’s post.

Stylist is accepting first-person essays for Learn From My Mistakes. They pay about £243 per article. To learn more, refer to this editor’s LinkedIn post.

New Lines Magazine’s North Africa desk is seeking underreported stories from North Africa and Francophone West Africa, plus Spotlight newsletter pieces. Confirm pay on assignment. To learn more, refer to their submissions page. (Publisher already on Litworth.)

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.

Acacia is a magazine of politics and culture for Muslim and left-aligned readers. They’re accepting pitches for news, reported essays, cultural criticism, interviews, and more. They pay from $150 for interviews to $700 for reported essays. To learn more, refer to their submissions page.

ArchiGen AI is a publication for architects designing with AI tools. They’re accepting pitches for field notes, essays, tutorials, and comparisons. They pay $0.40–$1.00 per word. To learn more, refer to this page.

Civil Eats is an award-winning news site on the American food system. They’re accepting pitches for features, news analysis, profiles, op-eds, and related formats on food policy, farming, and food justice. Pay depends on the assignment. To learn more, refer to How to Pitch Civil Eats.

ON THE HOU(S)E is a Houston art, culture, and nightlife newsletter. They’re opening paid submissions for original reported or essay-driven pieces of 500–800 words. They pay $100 per published piece. To learn more, refer to their pitch page.

BFI Sight & Sound is the British Film Institute’s film and TV magazine. They’re open to pitches for features, reviews, and related culture writing. They pay £120 per 1,000 words. To learn more, refer to their pitching guidelines.

Vittles is a UK and India food-and-culture magazine. Features are closed, but they’re open to restaurant coverage and timely opinion. They pay £800 for reported newsletter pieces, £600 for opinion, £500 plus expenses for reviews, and £100 for Six of One. To learn more, refer to their about page.

Film Stories is a mainstream UK film magazine (print and web). They’re always looking for new writers and aim to give at least two writers their first paid print work each issue. They pay £25–£30 per page in print and £25 for web. To learn more, refer to their pitching guidelines.

Grain Magazine is a Canadian literary journal. They’re seeking pitches for short book reviews, interviews, and craft essays. They pay $50 CAD per printed page. To learn more, refer to their submissions page.

Drafting the Past is a multi-platform devoted to nonfiction history books. They’re accepting book reviews:

“We’re interested in reviews of individual books as well as review essays that feature two or more related books. We are a platform dedicated to nonfiction history books, and we generally do not review fiction or other subjects. Books published by university presses are welcome and encouraged, but we rarely cover books aimed at a purely academic audience.

Timing: We will publish reviews up to six weeks after the book’s publication, so please pitch us at least three months before the book’s publication date. In September 2026, we are currently accepting pitches for books that will be published in December 2026/January 2027 or later.

Length and style: Single-book reviews should be no longer than 1,000 words, and written in the style of newspaper and magazine reviews (not academic journals). Review essays should be no longer than 1,500 words.”

They pay writers $200 for single-book reviews, and more for review essays. For details, refer to their post and ‘pitch us’ page.

MagNorth is “a digital magazine writing a new cultural narrative for the North of England.” They’re seeking freelance journalists and writers:

“MagNorth is looking for freelance journalists and writers with a particular interest in environmental action, social infrastructure and the power of communities to change the places in which they live.

We want to commission thoughtful, properly reported stories about people across the North of England responding to some of the most urgent challenges of our time.

That might mean investigating:

• Grass-roots conservation and habitat restoration

• Local responses to the climate emergency

• Sustainability, land use and changing relationships with nature

• Community-led energy, food and transport projects

• Neighbourhood organisations creating connection and belonging

• Work addressing isolation, inequality or social division

• Individuals and groups strengthening the fabric of their communities

• Established programmes whose impact deserves closer examination”

Commissioned features are normally 750 to 1,000 words, with a fee of £150. If interested, email team@mag-north.com. To learn more, refer to their post and website.

Switchback Travel is “an adventure travel and gear review site that focuses on outdoor activities such as backpacking and hiking, as well as travel content.” They’re accepting freelance pitches. Currently, these are the needs they have for their editorial calendar:

In-Depth Gear Reviews: Their in-depth gear reviews detail a product’s performance in the field. Rate is $400.

Informational Article: Their info guides cover “topics ranging from packing checklists and budget gear round-ups to brand round-ups and ‘how to choose’ advice for beginners.” Rate is $500.

General Testing Photos: Photography is an important element of their site, and they try to provide photos of all of the recommended gear in their buyer’s guides, especially superlative winners. They’re currently offering $50 for single images of gear. To learn more, refer to this page and their pitch form.

House Digest is “a leading destination for home and garden enthusiasts looking to transform their spaces, inside and out.” They’re looking for Freelance Home & Lifestyle Writers. They’re hiring for two freelance paths:

- News Writer:

The selected applicant will write short-form news and evergreen content ranging from 300 to 900 words. The applicant will work a consistent schedule of their choosing (10 to 40 hours per week). Compensation will start at $21 per hour.

- Feature Writer:

The selected candidate will focus on deep-dive, long-form features of 2,600+ words. There is no set schedule, but writers are expected to complete at least one feature per week. Rate will start at $0.08 per word.

The writers should have at least 1 year of experience. To learn more, click here.

Busted Halo is “a unique media resource that utilizes a relevant and accessible voice to help people understand the Catholic faith, put it into practice in their everyday lives, and share it with others.” They’re accepting pitches for Voices From the Back Pew, which “spotlights stories of people who have a complicated relationship with today’s Church.” They pay $100 per article. To learn more, refer to their post and this page.

Washingtonian is a general-interest magazine for the DC area. Their deputy editor is always seeking new feature story pitches. They’re currently assigning pieces for the coming months. Their rates generally start at $1/word for features. If interested, direct your pitches to phruby@washingtonian.com. To learn more, refer to their deputy editor’s post and their website.

Playboy is a men's lifestyle and entertainment magazine. They’re accepting pitches from freelance writers and creative contributors for both their website and print magazine. They’re seeking “sharp voices and original ideas that push against convention.” According to a post by their chief brand officer, rates range from around $250 to $1,000 on digital. To learn more, refer to this post and their contributor pitch form.

Santa Clara University’s School of Engineering is seeking a freelance writer to “help tell the stories behind their faculty and student research.” They’re looking for “someone who can take complex engineering and scientific research and turn it into clear, engaging coverage stories and short features for a broader audience.” The writer will contribute approximately 1 to 4 stories per month. Rate will be $150 per story. If interested, email odegraca@scu.edu. For more details, refer to this post.

Hunker is “the go-to destination for expert advice and insight on everything inside and outside the home.” They’re seeking Freelance Home & DIY News Writers who “love finding smarter, more creative ways to make the most of a living space.” The writers should have at least 1 year of experience. The role is remote and pays $21 to $25 per hour. To learn more, refer to this post and this job description.

The Global Disability News Network is “a fully accessible, multimedia platform sharing authentic stories about disability from around the world.” They’re looking for pitches from guest authors on timely disability-related topics. They’re open to pitches from “guest writers across the globe on a range of topics including art, culture & media, health & care, human rights & justice, lifestyle, politics & policy, science & tech, society & social justice, sport, travel & leisure, work & economy, and youth.” Rates are $300 for opinion pieces/reviews/Q&A-style interviews and $0.50/word with a maximum of $600 (1,200 words) for researched articles. For more information, refer to their post and website.

Business Insider covers business, personal finance, tech, lifestyle, politics, and more. Their lifestyle & entertainment editor is particularly eager to hear from writers 70+:

“I’m always looking to work with #freelancewriters of all ages, but right now, I’m especially eager to hear from writers 70+!

How are you staying active in retirement? Have you started a side hustle? Are you crossing exciting things off your bucket list? Moving in with friends or relatives to make life more cost-effective?

OR maybe you’re helping a grandparent do some of these things! Either way, I’d love to hear from you!”

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

Lottery Valley publishes lottery and gaming stories. They want pitches first for 1,000–2,500 word pieces. Pay is not posted publicly. Pitch via their website. To learn more, refer to their pitching guidelines.

Micro Center News wants additional freelancers on 3D printing, home networking, and robotics. Rate is not stated. No public guidelines page. Source.

Afar is a travel magazine. They're open for Spring 2027 print pitches from September 1–30, 2026. Stated fees include Connect at $3,000 (1,500 words), Workshop/Good Trips/Feast at $2,000–$3,000, and shorter columns at $300–$400. Pitch via the form on their website. To learn more, refer to their pitching guidelines.

Wanderful is a travel community for women. They pay $250 for commissioned stories. Pitch via the form on their website. To learn more, refer to their pitching guidelines.

The Honest Talk is a Canadian outlet for reported stories and essays. Reported work pays $300. Pitch via their website. To learn more, refer to their pitching guidelines.

St. Louis Public Radio is Seeking Freelancers St. Louis Public Radio is the NPR station for St. Louis. Stated pay for a reported Welcome Kit assignment is $300. Pitch via their website. To learn more, refer to their pitching guidelines.

Q Minnesota is a new statewide Minnesota LGBTQ+ magazine and website launching October. They're commissioning reported stories, profiles, service journalism, and essays/criticism, with interest in work outside the Twin Cities metro. Pay is described as competitive, but no public rate is posted. Pitch via the form on their website. To learn more, refer to their pitching guidelines.