Dear Writers,<\/p>\n
Here’s our latest roundup of calls for writers — directly from editors, covering a wide variety of themes and topics.<\/p>\n
Please<\/em> carefully study the publication before contacting the editor. When writing your pitch, be sure to:<\/p>\n — Jacob Jans<\/p>\n Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list.<\/em><\/p>\n Business Insider<\/strong> covers business, financial, and technology news. Their associate editor is seeking pitches for \u201cstories about finding financial freedom, insider insights into what’s happening in FAANG rn, and successful, young entrepreneurs.\u201d Their rates<\/a> start at \u00a3270 or $350. If interested, email your pitches to kfields@insider.com<\/a>. Read their editor\u2019s Tweet here<\/a> and their writer\u2019s guide here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Being Patient<\/strong> is an online community for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients and caregivers. They are seeking pitches for “Diversity & Dementia” series. They want \u201cprofiles on inspiring people of color who are working to make a difference in the lives of people with Alzheimers \/ dementia (through research, advocacy, community organizing, etc).\u201d Word count: 800-1,200 words. Rate: $0.20 per word. Pitches should be sent to alex@beingpatient.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to this Twitter thread<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Deadline: May 26th, 2022<\/p>\n Anime Feminist<\/strong> covers \u201cJapanese pop culture through a feminist lens.\u201d They are accepting pitches. They want anime, manga, and other Japanese pop culture content (video games, live-action TV and cinema, fashion, etc.). They pay $50 per article (around 1,000-2,000 words). They are more than happy to accept pitches from new or aspiring writers. For more information, read their Tweet<\/a> and contributor guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n Popular Science<\/strong> is a science and technology magazine. Their senior gear editor is looking to assign a ton of product round-up stories to writers. He is mostly looking for writers to cover TVs, routers, and monitors. Rate is $500 per piece. If interested, get in touch with their editor at stan@popsci.com<\/a>. Read their editor\u2019s Tweet here<\/a> and their writers\u2019 guidelines here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Robb Report<\/strong> is a luxury lifestyle magazine. They cover luxury cars, yachts, jets, watches, style, and more. They are seeking \u201csmart, sharp feature ideas at the intersection of music and luxury.\u201d According to a payment report, they paid $1\/word for a 375-word story. If interested, email jfenner@robbreport.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their senior editor\u2019s Tweet<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Insider<\/strong> is a global news publication. They are seeking \u201ca freelance writer based in Atlanta who has experience writing about airlines\/is interested in reviewing flights.\u201d Their rates<\/a> start at $350. If interested, DM their senior editor of freelancers on Twitter or email akalish@insider.com<\/a>. Read her Tweet here<\/a>. Contact them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Tyee<\/strong> is an online news magazine from Vancouver, British Columbia. They accept \u201cpitches for original reporting, personal essays, photo essays, analysis and opinion pieces.\u201d They are interested in all kinds of subjects. They pay a day rate of $250. When they accept a pitch for a story, they work with the freelancer to determine whether it is a one-day, two-day, or three-day story. They don\u2019t usually assign pieces above the three-day rate. For details, refer to this Tweet<\/a> and their\u00a0submissions page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Refinery29<\/strong> UK is a media and entertainment company that focuses on young women. Their entertainment editor is seeking pitches on the Bling Empire\u2019s new season. They usually pay<\/a> \u00a3180 to \u00a3250 per piece. If interested, email your pitches to maybelle.morgan@vice.com<\/a>. To read their entertainment editor\u2019s Twitter thread, click here<\/a>. To visit their website, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Maclean’s Magazine<\/strong> is a Canadian current affairs magazine. Their digital editor is looking for pitches for their website. He has tweeted, \u201cI’m looking for compelling narratives about the country, good writing that helps life here make sense, and stories that amplify underrepresented voices. All of that is intentionally broad!\u201d He is eager to work with younger\/less experienced writers and also BIPOC and LGBTQ2+ writers. Rate is $300 to $500 per story (800-1,000 words). Pitches should be sent to kc.hoard@stjoseph.com<\/a>. Read their digital editor\u2019s Twitter thread here<\/a>. Contact them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n GAMINGbible<\/strong> is a website by LADbible Group about everything gaming. They cover the latest releases, emerging trends, insightful opinions, and more. They are open to freelance pitches. Their typical fee is \u00a3100 for 1,000 words. To learn more, refer to this Twitter thread<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Girls\u2019 Night In<\/strong> is a weekly newsletter that offers smart reads and recommendations on books, wellness, relationships, recipes, and more. Their audience mostly comprises highly-educated millennial women aged 25-35+ years. They are seeking guest mini essays (400-700 words), Q&A interviews (5-7 questions), and pieces (200-300 words) for their \u201c3 Good Things\u201d series (the series focuses on 3 really good recommendations that are worth trying out). Rate is $0.50 per word ($200-$350) for mini essays, $250 for Q&A interviews, and $200 for \u201c3 Good Things.\u201d They prioritize pitches from writers of color or writers from other underrepresented backgrounds. For more information, refer to this Tweet<\/a> and their pitch guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Daily Dot<\/strong> is a website that covers internet culture and life online. They are looking for pitches \u201cat the intersection of internet culture\/sports\/race\u201d for their Presser project. They will pay around $450+ per piece (800 to 1,200 words and 1 to 3 sources). Pitches should be sent to ramon@dailydot.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their news director\u2019s Tweet<\/a> and their Presser project<\/a>.<\/p>\n Shape Magazine<\/strong> is a source for health, fitness, beauty, fashion, and celebrity news. Their news editor is seeking freelance writers who can take on timely news assignments. Experience\/credentials in health\/wellness will be a plus, but not required. Pay starts at $150. There is no deadline for writers to reach out. Email christie.calucchia@dotdashmdp.com<\/a> for more information. Read their news editor\u2019s Twitter thread here<\/a>. Learn more about them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Every<\/strong> is \u201ca bundle of business focused newsletters.\u201d They write analysis and commentary, and they write from the practitioner\u2019s perspective. Their newly appointed Editorial Lead is accepting pitches. They generally pay around $500 per piece. To learn more, refer to this Twitter thread<\/a> and their \u2018about us\u2019 page<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dear Writers, Here’s our latest roundup of calls for writers — directly from editors, covering a wide variety of themes and topics. Please carefully study the publication before contacting the editor. 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