Dear Writers,<\/p>\n
Here’s our latest roundup of 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 Allrecipes<\/strong> is a community-driven food brand. Their editorial director is currently seeking pitches about condiments: \u201cGive me your strong opinions, personal essays, grocery stories, taste test ideas, weird tips, surprising histories, and interviews.\u201d If condiments aren\u2019t your thing, she is also seeking \u201cpitches around smart ways to use your freezer for dinner, microwave cooking, and stories and ideas around summer potlucks.\u201d Rates start at $250. Pitches should be sent to aknutson@dotdashmdp.com<\/a>. Read their editorial director\u2019s Twitter thread here<\/a>. Learn more about them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n bioGraphic<\/strong> is a multimedia magazine that features stories about nature and sustainability. They are accepting pitches for \u201ccoral reef solutions-y stories that would make a good magazine story.\u201d Their rates start at $1 per word. Their rates for photos are $100 per photo. If interested, email kristaleelanglois@gmail.com<\/a>. For details, refer to this Tweet<\/a> and their submission guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n FOYER<\/strong> is an independent magazine that explores \u201cuntold stories from people of mixed, third culture and second-generation cultural heritage.\u201d They are accepting pitches from emerging writers and creatives on the theme of \u201cconnect,\u201d in relation to cultural heritage, second generation, and third culture. Their pieces tend to range from 600 to 800 words and they pay \u00a375\/piece. For details, refer to their Tweet<\/a> and submissions page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Deadline: June 17th, 2022<\/p>\n Anime Herald<\/strong> is a website that offers news, reviews, interviews, and commentary on anime and anime fandom. They are always seeking articles, particularly those that examine the medium’s history. They pay $50 per article (between 1,000 and 2,000 words). To learn more, refer to their Tweet<\/a>, guidelines<\/a>, and pitch form<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tech Transfer Central<\/strong> is \u201cthe one-stop source for information, news, products, and services for technology transfer and intellectual property professionals.\u201d They are seeking writers\/reporters who can \u201chandle assignments that address the information needs of professionals in the fields of university-industry engagement, academic\/corporate partnering and tech transfer.\u201d Rate is based on the number of pages published. Most of their articles are 2 to 3 pages long and pay $200 to $250 per page. They are \u201clooking longer term for someone who likes the work to become freelance editor\u201d of one of their publications at $2,600 per month. To learn more, refer to their Tweet<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n BRICKS<\/strong> is a London-based print publication and online platform that explores \u201csocial-political issues within fashion, music, arts and culture.\u201d Their politics editor is open to pitches (for opinions, essays, interviews, etc.) for Pride Month. Rate is \u00a3100. Send your pitches to prishita@bricksmagazine.co.uk<\/a>. Read their politics editor\u2019s Tweet here<\/a>. Learn more about them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Go Fund Bean<\/strong> is a non-profit organization that supports, uplifts, and defends the hourly coffee worker. They are accepting pitches for their monthly Calibration Notes newsletter. They are looking for stories that are under-represented in the coffee industry. Right now, they are \u201cparticularly interested in anything around being queer in coffee, the coffee supply chain, or labor collectives\/organizations in coffee farming regions,\u201d but will accept other stories too. Pay is $225 for 700 to 1,000 words. Pitches should be emailed to valorie@gofundbean.org<\/a>. For more information, read their Twitter thread<\/a> and pitching guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n Deadline: June 7th, 2022<\/p>\n Remezcla<\/strong> is an independent media brand that covers emerging Latin music, entertainment, and culture. They are accepting pitches for pride month. Rates depend on the pitch but for features and op-eds, they start at $200. If interested, send your pitches to thatiana@remezcla.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their editor-in-chief\u2019s Tweet<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Prism<\/strong> is a BIPOC-led news outlet that covers voting rights, electoral justice, criminal justice, racial justice, workers\u2019 rights, immigration, the environment, gender and LGBTQIA+ issues, and more. They are working on a series focused on \u201cLGBTQIA+ Black, Indigenous, and people of color.\u201d They are seeking 2 reporters\/writers for 2 separate features:<\/p>\n \u201cThe first feature explores the joy of gender affirmations and gender euphoria and families supporting their children\/family members\u2019 gender (transition\/affirmation).\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cIn the 2nd feature we would like to explore how mutual aid funds and Black trans-led community resources helped address what policy hasn\u2019t and how by centering radical politics, they provide the safety and comfort most necessary.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Rate is $0.40 per word. If interested, email lara@prismreports.org<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their editorial director\u2019s Twitter thread<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n The New Inquiry<\/strong> is an online magazine and website of cultural and literary criticism. They are accepting pitches for essays of 1,500 to 3,000 words for their next issue, TRAD. They will pay a flat rate of $150 per piece. Email your pitches to submissions@thenewinquiry.com<\/a>. For details, refer to their Tweet<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n The i Paper<\/strong> is a British national newspaper. Their deputy culture editor is looking for culture pitches especially \u201con-the-button features with a unique angle, deep dives, first-person takes on current TV\/films, op-eds.\u201d They pay<\/a> 25p per word. Send your pitches to alexandra.pollard@inews.co.uk<\/a>. To read their deputy culture editor\u2019s Tweet, click here<\/a>. To visit their website, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Input<\/strong> is a publication that covers science, innovation, entertainment, gaming, and the mind and body. Their features editor is accepting stories involving the supernatural and tech. They pay<\/a> $0.50 to $1.00 per word for features. If interested, email your pitches to mark.yarm@inputmag.com<\/a>. Read their features editor\u2019s Twitter thread here<\/a> and learn how to write for them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n GLHF<\/strong> is a gaming content agency. Their managing editor has tweeted, \u201cWe’re looking for pitches again. Games with large audiences — op-eds, guides, listicles, interviews — and especially service games. But honestly, I usually don’t know what I want until I see a good pitch.\u201d They will pay \u20ac100 to \u20ac200. Pitches should be sent to kirk.mckeand@glhf.gg<\/a>. To read their managing editor\u2019s Tweet, click here<\/a>. To visit their website, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Kindred<\/strong> by Parents is \u201ca community of support and solutions for the people raising up a generation of Black children with lives full of love and joy.\u201d They are seeking reported essay pitches from Black mothering folks and parents. They are looking to hear from underrepresented voices especially queer\/trans, disabled, and Black folks living in low Black population regions. Pay starts at $250. Email your pitches to ambreia.meadows-fernandez@dotdashmdp.com<\/a>. There is no deadline for submission of pitches. To learn more, refer to this Twitter thread<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n gal-dem<\/strong> is a British online and print magazine that is dedicated to sharing the stories of women and non-binary people of color. They are open for pitches and are seeking stories covering \u201cpolitics, culture, first person, life, music and climate.\u201d Their rates start from \u00a3100. To learn more, refer to their Tweet<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Times Union: Hudson Valley<\/strong> covers the news, outdoors, travel, culture, food, entertainment, and real estate in the Hudson Valley and Catskills. Their managing editor is looking for pitches: \u201cI\u2019m interested in housing, human interest, politics, and climate, but most any story between Cold Spring and Hudson is conceivably a fit.\u201d He also has a few stories to assign. Rate is at least $0.25 per word. If interested, email phillip.pantuso@timesunion.com<\/a>. To read their managing editor\u2019s Twitter thread, click here<\/a>. To visit their website, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Insider<\/strong> is a global news publication. Their junior business news reporter is accepting pitches, tips, and ideas. Their rates<\/a> start at $300. If interested, email bnguyen@insider.com<\/a>. Read their reporter\u2019s Tweet here<\/a>. Learn how to write for them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Up & Coming Weekly<\/strong> is a weekly newspaper that covers local news, arts, entertainment, and events in Fayetteville, Fort Bragg and Cumberland County<\/em>. They are looking for freelance writers who can contribute regularly. They want event coverage and profiles\/features. Rate is $50 per piece (500 to 750 words). If interested, email editor@upandcomingweekly.com<\/a>. They don’t want pitches. To learn more, refer to their assistant editor\u2019s Tweet<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Opportunity to Write about Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Ostomy:<\/strong> \u201cSeeking freelancers to write POV and research-based pieces about IBD, ostomy. Email lbudgar@redventures.com<\/a>.\u201d Rate is $200 for 800 to 1,200 words for first-time writers. To learn more, refer to this Tweet<\/a>.<\/p>\n New Scientist<\/strong> is a weekly science and technology magazine. They are seeking science and technology news stories from US freelancers for their New York bureau. They are particularly seeking stories about biomed. Word count is around 300 to 500 words. Rates begin at $1 per word. To learn more, read their US editor\u2019s Tweet<\/a> and their guide for freelancers<\/a>.<\/p>\n Healthline<\/strong> is a health information website. They are seeking stories based on the idea of “Boosting Community Immunity.” \u201cStories would address barriers to community-wide immunity by spotlighting experts committed to the cause and supporting stories with health research.\u201d They are looking to commission 2 pieces. They will pay $350. Send your pitches to stephcoelhowrites@gmail.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to this Twitter thread<\/a> and their \u2018about us\u2019 page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Deadline: June 8th, 2022<\/p>\n Metro.co.uk<\/strong> covers news, lifestyle, health, food, sex, entertainment, sports, and more. Their lifestyle and weekend editor is accepting pitches for Better Living, their series about being your best self. Payment reports indicate that they pay about \u00a3100 per 800 words. If interested, send your pitches to ellen.scott@metro.co.uk<\/a>. To read their lifestyle and weekend editor\u2019s Tweet, click here<\/a>. To read their Better Living series, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n gal-dem<\/strong> is a British online and print magazine that is dedicated to sharing the stories of women and non-binary people of color. They are open for pitches. They are \u201clooking for writers who can do on the ground reporting + really dig into a reported feature.\u201d Their rates<\/a> start at \u00a3100 for 800 to 1,000 words, \u00a3120 for multi-interviews of 1,200 words and \u00a3150 for longer reads. If interested, get in touch with their politics editor at naomi@gal-dem.com<\/a>. To learn more, read their politics editor\u2019s Tweet<\/a> and their pitching guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n Bon App\u00e9tit<\/strong> is a magazine that features recipes, cooking tips, reviews, and more. Their restaurant editor is seeking a Black journalist in the Charleston area to write a profile (1,500 to 1,750 words) of an amazing Black chef there. Rate is $0.75\/word. If interested, DM their editor on Twitter or email elazar@bonappetit.com<\/a>. Read their editor\u2019s Tweet here<\/a>. Learn how to pitch them here<\/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 The Monitor<\/strong> is a bimonthly policy and current affairs magazine by CCPA (Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives). They are accepting pitches for their September\/October issue which will explore how real estate investment trusts (REITs) have reshaped the rental market of Canada. They are seeking features, investigative journalism, illustrations, and book reviews rooted in an intersectional analysis (750 to 1,500 words). They pay $300 for 750 words and $500 for 1,450 words. They pay up to $800 for features. They encourage pitches from marginalized writers. For more information, refer to this Tweet<\/a> and their call for pitches<\/a>.<\/p>\n Deadline: June 15th, 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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dear Writers, Here’s our latest roundup of call for pitches directly from editors. Be sure to carefully study each publication before sending them a pitch. If you want to have the very best chance of getting your article published, then let me give you feedback on your pitch. 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