Dear Writers,<\/p>\n
Here’s our latest call for pitches directly from editors. Be sure to carefully study each publication before sending them a pitch.<\/p>\n
If you want to have the very best chance of getting your article published, then let me give you feedback on your pitch. I’ll do this for you completely free, if you join Writing Launch for a free trial. (You can cancel as soon as you’ve gotten the feedback.) In my experience, direct feedback on a pitch can make a huge difference.\u00a0 If you want to actually get published, then please do yourself a favor, and let me help you!<\/p>\n
Get your free trial here, right now, so I can start working with you.<\/a><\/p>\n You’ll be on your way to taking action and finally getting your pitches accepted. I look forward to working with you!<\/p>\n Sincerely,<\/p>\n Jacob Jans<\/p>\n Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list.<\/em><\/p>\n Maclean\u2019s<\/a> <\/strong>is a Canadian current affairs magazine. Their digital editor is looking for (nonfiction\/journalism) pitches for the website \u2013 \u201ccompelling 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 The editor is particularly looking to work with younger\/less experienced writers who are looking for solid bylines, with BIPOC and LGBTQ2+ writers, though all writers can pitch. Pay is CAD300-500 for stories of 800-1,000 words (there is some flexibility). Details in the Twitter thread here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Polygon<\/strong> is Vox Media’s gaming website. Their deputy editor of games is seeking pitches for their theme week called COMPUTER LAB. She is seeking \u201cideas about oregon trail, number munchers, the Cool Teacher who let you install doom mods.\u201d Send your personal essays, historical deep dives, and more to maddy@polygon.com<\/a>. Rate is $300+. For details, read their deputy editor\u2019s Twitter thread<\/a> and their pitching guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n SafetyWing<\/strong> is \u201ca travel and medical incident insurance built specifically for digital nomads.\u201d They are accepting pitches. They are seeking \u201cpowerful, ambitious stories about remote work, digital nomads, borderless living, global citizenship, and internet countries.\u201d They are looking for:<\/p>\n -City Guides (600 to 800 words) for digital nomads and remote workers<\/p>\n -Remote founder stories or interviews (1,000 words)<\/p>\n -Remote startup stories (1,000 words)<\/p>\n -How-To\u2019s (1,500 to 2,500 words) on building a company remotely<\/p>\n -Essays (800 to 1,000 words) on internet countries and citizenship-as-a-service<\/p>\n Their rates start at $0.50 per word. For details, refer to this Tweet<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n TripSavvy<\/strong> is a travel website. Their senior editor is accepting pitches from LGBTQ+ identifying writers for their June Pride Month digital package. They are seeking \u201ctimely features, personal essays, ~hot takes~ and more re: LGBTQ+ travel.\u201d Pay starts at $250. If interested, email your pitches to ataran@tripsavvy.com<\/a>. Read their senior editor\u2019s Tweet here<\/a>. Contact them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Deadline: June 1st, 2022<\/p>\n The Objective<\/strong> is a nonprofit newsroom that publishes articles on communities journalism in the United States has typically ignored. They are \u201caccepting pitches about systemic coverage issues within journalism, and how we can do better.\u201d They pay around $200 to $600 per piece. They love publishing first-time writers. To learn more, refer to their co-founder\u2019s Twitter thread<\/a> and their pitch guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Tyee<\/strong> is an online news magazine from Vancouver, British Columbia. They have revamped their pitch and submissions pages. They are currently (and always) looking for more perspectives on issues such as housing, Toxic Drug Crisis, BC Covid, and more. They pay a date rate of $250 or a little over $33\/hour for a 7.5-hour day. For more information, refer to this Twitter thread<\/a> and their revamped pitch<\/a> and submissions<\/a> pages.<\/p>\n Mobilisation Lab<\/strong> offers training in systems-based, people-powered advocacy to changemakers seeking greater impact. They have tweeted, \u201cWe are receiving pitches about campaigning in a time of growing fascism and misinformation: strategies, antifascism 101, grassroots approach to digital campaigning, campaigns targeting misinformation, etc. Pitch editor@mobilisationlab.org<\/a>.\u201d Rate is $300 to $400. There is no deadline, they are always open for pitches. They are open to international writers and are especially seeking stories outside of US\/Europe. To learn more, read their Tweet<\/a> and contributor guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n Toronto Life<\/strong> is a monthly general interest and lifestyle magazine. They cover news, politics, current events, entertainment, real estate, food, and life in Toronto. They are open to pitches. They publish feature stories that contain in-depth reporting and intelligent analysis. They do so in the following types of formats: long-form investigations, profiles, memoirs, service packages, and photo essays. Word count is usually 4,000 to 6,000 words with a flat rate of around $3,500 to $6,000. Rate for shorter web pieces is around $400. They are also working on growing their pool of freelance writers so even if you don\u2019t have a pitch, email their senior editor at sheima.benembarek@stjoseph.com<\/a>. Read their senior editor\u2019s Twitter thread here<\/a>. Learn more about them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Punkee<\/strong> is an Australian entertainment and pop culture news website. Their deputy editor is accepting entertainment\/beauty pitches: \u201cI\u2019m talking iconic \u201800s movies recaps, rants about Grey\u2019s Anatomy plot holes, every Tom Holland role ranked, recreate your high school makeup routine, trial a placenta facial, get weird!\u201d Pay is $250\/piece. Send your pitches to twatson@junkeemedia.com<\/a>. Read their deputy editor\u2019s Twitter thread here<\/a>. Learn more about them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Ladies Who Leverage Magazine<\/strong> is \u201ca global women\u2019s community of empowered women who leverage their expertise, resources, and relationships to build their business, brand, and badassery.\u201d They are looking for stories for the July issue of their digital magazine. The issue will consist of articles surrounding the theme “Flow.” They are seeking \u201cstories that cater to the female entrepreneur, fusing business with lifestyle.\u201d They will pay $150 per piece. If interested, send your pitches to info@ladieswholeverage.com<\/a>. For more information, refer to this Tweet<\/a> and their call for pitches<\/a>.<\/p>\n Deadline: June 4th, 2022<\/p>\n Hireguide<\/strong> is \u201can interview intelligence platform that helps you hire the right person with skills-based interview questions, AI transcription, and training.\u201d They are hiring a Content Writer for their blog. Topics are: \u201cfuture of work, hiring practices, recruitment, I\/O Psych or related topics.\u201d They need one piece (around 1,000 words) per month. Rate is $300 per piece. To learn more, refer to this Tweet<\/a> and their blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n Healthy Rich<\/strong> is a personal finance website. They are looking for pitches about your radical money moves: \u201cHave you made a radical move with your money \u2014 something that would make a financial planner\u2019s hair stand on end? How did it pan out? Would you recommend it to others?\u201d Rate is $200 per article (usually 1,000 to 1,500 words). Pitches should be sent to pitches+radical@danamedia.co<\/a>. To learn more, refer to this Twitter thread<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Deadline: June 8th, 2022<\/p>\n Dissent<\/strong> is a website and quarterly print magazine that publishes political and cultural criticism. They are launching a new program to publish emerging writers. They want pitches for reported features, essays, cultural criticism as well as book reviews. They don\u2019t want fiction. Rate is $0.50 per word for up to 2,000 words plus an additional stipend for expenses. They will give preference to writers under the age of 30. They encourage BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and working-class writers to apply. Interested writers should send their pitches and cover letters to inquiries@dissentmagazine.org<\/a>. For details, read their Tweet<\/a> and call for writers<\/a>.<\/p>\n Deadline: July 1st, 2022<\/p>\n Southern Living<\/strong> celebrates the fascinating places, homes, gardens, foods, and people that define their region. Their senior digital food editor has tweeted, \u201cI’m looking for freelance writers to pitch and cover Southern food and cooking content. Specifically interested in regional and local content with an eye toward diversity of geography and backgrounds.\u201d Rates begin at $250 for 500-word pieces. If interested, DM their editor on Twitter. Read their editor\u2019s Tweet here<\/a>. Learn more about them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n InStyle<\/strong> is a website that covers fashion, celebrity style, and beauty tips. They are seeking freelancers who have interest\/experience in commerce writing for their fashion and beauty roster. Their rates start at $500 for reported, well-researched pieces. If interested, email canello@dotdashmdp.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to this Tweet<\/a> and their \u2018about us\u2019 page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Infosecurity Magazine<\/strong> is an online magazine about information security. They are searching for freelance journos to join their team. They are looking for:<\/p>\n \u201c- Permanent US News Reporter<\/p>\n – Short-term UK News Reporter (Holiday cover)<\/p>\n – Infosecurity Europe Event Coverage (21 -23 June, London)<\/p>\n – RSA Event Coverage (7-9 June, San Fran)\u201d<\/p>\n If you are a journo who is looking for freelance work (permanent or short and sweet opportunities) and have tech reporting experience, then get in touch with them as soon as possible. They pay \u00a30.28p\/word for ad hoc freelance assignments. To learn more, refer to this Twitter thread<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Lost in Cult<\/strong> is an indie publisher and design studio. They are seeking pitches for volume 005 of their gaming journal, lock-on. They want \u201clong form \/ essays discussions on particular games, narrative themes, game mechanics, hardware and more.\u201d They pay \u00a355 for 750 words; \u00a3110 for 1,500 words; \u00a3165 for 2,250 words; and \u00a3220 for 3,000 words. Read their Tweet here<\/a>. Apply here<\/a>.<\/p>\n JRNY Travel Magazine<\/strong> features travel stories, essays, and photos from some of the world\u2019s best talents. They are currently commissioning for their next couple of issues. They are seeking pitches from POC writers. They are open to all destinations (except those that they have covered in the first two issues). For features, they pay \u00a3125 for 1,000 words and \u00a3250 for 2,000 words. If interested, email submissions@jrnymag.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to this Twitter thread<\/a>. To sign up to their contributors\u2019 email list, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Deadline: June 6th, 2022<\/p>\n BELatina<\/strong> is a digital magazine that empowers women. Their freelance editor is urgently seeking Latine writers for the following projects: Latinas and motherhood; Latino food; and Latino history. Pay is $50 per 500 words. For more information, DM their editor on Twitter. Read their editor\u2019s Tweet here<\/a>. Contact them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Narratively<\/strong> is a media company that publishes original and untold human stories. They are looking for pitches: \u201cWhat does true love look like today? We\u2019re seeking stories about finding love, losing love, re-finding love, re-losing it\u2026you get the gist!\u201d The story should have \u201can in-depth narrative arc that traces the surprising and intriguing course of a one-of-a-kind modern romance.\u201d Happy endings are not required. Rates start at $500. The average length of their stories is around 2,500 words. For more information, refer to their Twitter thread<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Deadline: June 1st, 2022<\/p>\n TripSavvy<\/strong> is a travel website. Their senior editor is accepting pitches from LGBTQ+ identifying writers for their June Pride Month digital package. They are seeking \u201ctimely features, personal essays, ~hot takes~ and more re: LGBTQ+ travel.\u201d Pay starts at $250. If interested, email your pitches to ataran@tripsavvy.com<\/a>. Read their senior editor\u2019s Tweet here<\/a>. Contact them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Deadline: June 1st, 2022<\/p>\n MIT Technology Review<\/strong> is a media company that explains the commercial, political, and social impact of the newest technologies. They are seeking pitches for their upcoming issue on mortality. They welcome \u201cnews, features, profiles, essays, and op-eds.\u201d Rate is $1 to $2 per word. If interested, email your pitches to rachel.courtland@technologyreview.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their editor\u2019s Tweet<\/a> and their \u2018about\u2019 page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Deadline: June 3rd, 2022<\/p>\n Ladies Who Leverage Magazine<\/strong> is \u201ca global women\u2019s community of empowered women who leverage their expertise, resources, and relationships to build their business, brand, and badassery.\u201d They are looking for stories for the July issue of their digital magazine. The issue will consist of articles surrounding the theme “Flow.” They are seeking \u201cstories that cater to the female entrepreneur, fusing business with lifestyle.\u201d They will pay $150 per piece. If interested, send your pitches to info@ladieswholeverage.com<\/a>. For more information, refer to this Tweet<\/a> and their call for pitches<\/a>.<\/p>\n Deadline: June 4th, 2022<\/p>\n JRNY Travel Magazine<\/strong> features travel stories, essays, and photos from some of the world\u2019s best talents. They are currently commissioning for their next couple of issues. They are seeking pitches from POC writers. They are open to all destinations (except those that they have covered in the first two issues). For features, they pay \u00a3125 for 1,000 words and \u00a3250 for 2,000 words. If interested, email submissions@jrnymag.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to this Twitter thread<\/a>. 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