Here’s our latest roundup of calls for pitches directly from editors. We’ve researched payment rates and found contact information for all of these publications, so you can easily connect with the right opportunity for you.
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Sixty Inches from Center is Accepting Pitches for Midwest Arts Writing
Sixty Inches from Center is a non-profit arts publication and archiving initiative that promotes art and writing in Chicago and the Midwest. They’re accepting pitches for Midwest arts writing. They pay $150 per article. To learn more, refer to their post and this page.
Kill Your Darlings is Looking for Non-Fiction Pitches
Kill Your Darlings is an Australian online magazine that is dedicated to arts and culture. They’re open for non-fiction pitches. They pay at least $700 for non-fiction work. For more information, refer to their post and this page.
Deadline: June 15th, 2025
Uppercut is Accepting Pitches
Uppercut is a games media outlet that uplifts diverse voices. They’re accepting two pitches to publish this Pride month. Your pitches don’t have to be Pride themed, though those are certainly welcome. Rates are $100 for 800 to 1,200 words. To learn more, refer to their post and submission guidelines.
Deadline: June 6th, 2025
Game File is Paying Freelance Writers
Game File is a website and newsletter about video games. They pay freelance writers at least $300 per article. They also pay 25% of the revenue from new annual subscriptions. To learn more, refer to this post and this page.
Planetizen is Always Accepting Feature Articles
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 accepting 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, send your pitches to editor@planetizen.com. For more information, refer to their post and this page.
The Media Co-Op is Looking for Pitches
The Media Co-Op is a Canadian network of progressive news cooperatives. They publish “grassroots journalism focused on important issues and struggles based in or related to the Canadian context.” They have posted this on X: “Though we welcome pitches related to any local context within so-called Canada, at the moment we are particularly interested in stories by or about social movements in Montreal, especially migrant justice movements.” They pay $100 to $250 per article (600 to 1,500 words). If interested, email your pitches to info@mediacoop.ca. Read their post here. Learn how to pitch them here.
Tabletop Bookshelf is Seeking Professional Writers to Contribute Reviews
Tabletop Bookshelf is an online-first bookstore offering a curated selection of tabletop RPGs and solo games. They’re seeking professional writers to contribute reviews of tabletop role-playing games and solo games from their shop collection. They will pay $300 to $500 per review. To learn more, refer to their post and application form.
Slate is Seeking Science and Health Features
Slate is an online general-interest magazine that offers analysis and commentary on news, politics, business, culture, and technology. Their features editor is seeking science and health features. They want “pieces that will shift/challenge how readers see the world and how it works.” Rates begin at $1,500 for reported features of over 2,500 words. If interested, email your pitches to shannon.palus@slate.com. There is no deadline to send in your pitches. To learn more, refer to their features editor’s post and their general pitch guide.
Business Insider’s Editor is Accepting Travel and Food Pitches
Business Insider covers business, personal finance, tech, lifestyle, politics, and more. Their lifestyle & entertainment editor is open for travel and food pitches. Their rates begin at $230 for stories of around 600 words. There is no deadline to submit. To learn more, refer to their editor’s post and pitch form.
The Immigrant Gaze is Accepting Pitches from Immigrant Writers
The Immigrant Gaze is an online publication that amplifies the voices of immigrants. They’re seeking immigrant writers from Afro-Caribbean communities who are interested in sharing their unique perspectives on any topic (e.g., politics, culture, work, relationships, or identity) that resonates with them. Pay is £50 per piece (800 to 1,200 words). If interested, email your pitches to inyang@theimmigrantgaze.com. To learn more, refer to this post and this page.
Deadline: June 9th, 2025
STEVE JOBS MONOGRAPH is Seeking Pitches
STEVE JOBS MONOGRAPH is “an upcoming publication on the 2015 film Steve Jobs.” They’re looking for “8 well-researched, well-written pieces, each approaching the work through a different element of the filmmaking.” They will pay $100 per piece. For details, refer to this post and their pitch form.
Deadline: June 15th, 2025
Nonlinear Love is Seeking Unconventional Relationship Stories
Nonlinear Love is “a project that shares and interrogates love stories that don’t follow the traditional ‘linear’ course in a non-judgmental format.” They’re seeking unconventional relationship stories. Pay is $50 per essay (500 to 800 words). If interested, email ariella@superposition-stories.com. For details, refer to this post and their website.
Deadline: June 15th, 2025