{"id":10242,"date":"2022-06-28T07:10:26","date_gmt":"2022-06-28T14:10:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/?p=10242"},"modified":"2022-06-28T07:11:01","modified_gmt":"2022-06-28T14:11:01","slug":"16-calls-for-pitches-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/uncategorized\/16-calls-for-pitches-2\/","title":{"rendered":"16 Calls for Pitches Directly from Editors (Up to $1 Per Word)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Writers,<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s our latest roundup of calls for pitches directly from editors.<\/p>\n<p>Are you new to freelance writing? Please don&#8217;t contact these publications without carefully crafting a pitch that meets their needs.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re ready to get started, I&#8217;d love to work with you. <a href=\"https:\/\/writinglaunch.com\/get-your-first-publication-a-seven-day-crash-course\/\">You can get your first paid publication without any previous experience.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Jacob Jans<\/p>\n<p><em>Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wired<\/strong> is a magazine that covers the current and future trends in technology. Their senior editor, security is seeking pitches for privacy\/security\/surveillance pieces related to post-Roe America. They will pay at least $500 per published piece. There is no deadline for submission of pitches. To read their senior editor\u2019s Tweet, click <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AndrewCouts\/status\/1540455816343461888\">here<\/a>. To read their pitch guidelines, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/about\/how-to-pitch-wired-ideas\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The New Republic<\/strong> is a journal of opinion that is dedicated to solving today&#8217;s most critical issues. Their editor is accepting pitches. She is particularly interested in pieces about abortion and a post-Roe America. Rate is at least $250. Pitches should be sent to <a href=\"mailto:avarkiani@tnr.com\">avarkiani@tnr.com<\/a>. Read their editor\u2019s Twitter thread <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AdrienneMahsa\/status\/1541426565455699970\">here<\/a> and their submission guidelines <a href=\"https:\/\/newrepublic.com\/pages\/contact#submissionGuidelines\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Well+Good<\/strong> covers fitness, cutting-edge nutrition, natural beauty, travel, and more. Their deputy editor is seeking quick-hit health related items. They are looking for \u201cnew study-related items and expert-led insight,\u201d not features or big personal essays. Pay starts at $200. Pitches should be sent to <a href=\"mailto:samantha.leal@wellandgood.com\">samantha.leal@wellandgood.com<\/a>. To read their deputy editor\u2019s Twitter thread, click <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/samanthajoleal\/status\/1541519538558103552\">here<\/a>. To read their pitching guidelines, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/pitching-guidelines\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Insider<\/strong> is a global news publication. Their associate editor is seeking freelance writers \u201cborn and raised (or longtime residents, 8+ years) in Paris, Canc\u00fan, the Bahamas, &amp; Charleston.\u201d They are \u201ccommissioning articles about tourists\u2019 missteps from a local\u2019s perspective.\u201d Pay starts at $185. If interested, DM their associate editor on Twitter. Read their editor\u2019s Tweet <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/crwillen\/status\/1541503997751820290\">here<\/a>. Contact them <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insider.com\/contact\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JRNY Travel Magazine<\/strong> features travel stories, essays, and photos from some of the world\u2019s best talents. They are commissioning a couple more women for their next issue. They are only seeking pitches on the following destinations: \u201cGreenland, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia (except Vietnam), NZ, and Pacific and Indian Ocean islands.\u201d Fee is \u00a3250 for 2,000 words and \u00a3125 for 1,000 words. Send your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:submissions@jrnymag.com\">submissions@jrnymag.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/emmgibbs\/status\/1539537081004851202\">Twitter thread<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/jrnymag.com\/contact\/\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Deadline: June 29th, 2022<\/p>\n<p><strong>PCGamesN<\/strong> is a website that covers all things PC gaming. Their hardware writer has tweeted, \u201cDo I know any freelancers that cover gaming hardware\/tech and are looking for work? Drop me a DM.\u201d Their <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AGameOfJoes\/status\/1415932566838910976\">rates<\/a> start at \u00a3110 for 800 words. To learn more, refer to their hardware writer\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/teawithphil\/status\/1537109246361448456\">Tweet<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgamesn.com\/pitch-to-pcgamesn\">pitch guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Unbias the News<\/strong> is an all-women feminist newsroom. They are accepting pitches (on a rolling basis) for underreported stories with global relevance. They are looking for pitches of two types:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; \u201cPersonal narratives or opinion pieces\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; \u201cReported articles or stories with an investigative angle\u201d<\/p>\n<p>They prefer stories from local journalists. They pay \u20ac250 for personal narratives\/opinion pieces and \u20ac500 per person for reported articles\/stories.\u00a0They are happy to work with you if English is your second or third language. To learn more, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MarieColvinNet\/status\/1538786226005716992\">Tweet<\/a>. To pitch, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScCFBuALJtcLuE_CSf3SohJi5G4PlQ1lbAnqFZAwFxrNjyaig\/viewform\">form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Metro Opinion<\/strong> is a platform by Metro.co.uk. Their editor is seeking pitches for first-person stories and opinion pieces. Their <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/harriet1marsden\/status\/1356402172997619719\">rates<\/a> usually start at \u00a370 for 600 to 800 words. To read their editor\u2019s Tweet, click <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kyajbuller\/status\/1539238668518445056\">here<\/a>. To visit their website, click <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/blogs\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Digital Spy<\/strong> is the United Kingdom\u2019s biggest TV and movies site. Their acting deputy TV editor is seeking hot takes\/thoughts on Love Island and the islanders this year. She is particularly seeking show-focused pitches (so nothing lifestyle-y like the fashion). According to payment reports, they pay \u00a370 to \u00a390 for comment pieces (about 700 words). Send your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:tpearce@digitalspy.co.uk\">tpearce@digitalspy.co.uk<\/a>. To read their TV editor\u2019s Tweet, click <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tillyjeanette\/status\/1539170391431708672\">here<\/a>. To read their pitch guide, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tv\/a33955343\/how-to-pitch-freelance-writers\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Drive Magazine<\/strong> is a lifestyle magazine by Subaru. Their readers love \u201cadventure, family, traveling, health and fitness, road trips, pets and animals, giving back to their communities, environmental consciousness and learning new things.\u201d They are looking for pitches. They need them as soon as possible. Rate is around $1 per word. To learn more, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MeganBungeroth\/status\/1537871262286065669\">Tweet<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1cu_CQHEaDQn2W4ThmPn6WqSZQ1NvDeNaLTu2ZYCkTu4\/edit?usp=sharing\">guidelines<\/a> (request permission to access). To read their recent issues, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/subarudrive.com\/magazines\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The National<\/strong> is Scotland&#8217;s only pro-independence newspaper. Their news and features editor is looking to hear more from female journos, so \u201cif you have a Scottish hook to culture, history, society, politics, science+tech, travel features,\u201d then send your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:laura.webster@thenational.scot\">laura.webster@thenational.scot<\/a>. According to payment reports, they pay $0.25 to $0.50 per word. To learn more, refer to their editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LauraEWebsterr\/status\/1538872603313688577\">Tweet<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenational.scot\/contact\/\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New Scientist<\/strong> is a weekly science and technology magazine. Their assistant news editor is \u201ccommissioning news stories on environment, climate, biology, human evolution, archaeology etc.\u201d According to payment reports, they pay 50p per word for news stories. Send your pitches or just introduce yourself at <a href=\"mailto:sam.wong@newscientist.com\">sam.wong@newscientist.com<\/a>. Read their assistant news editor\u2019s Twitter thread <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SamWong1\/status\/1539284555282190337\">here<\/a> and their guide for freelancers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newscientist.com\/freelancers\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>LGBTQ Nation<\/strong> is a digital news magazine that reports on issues relevant to the LGBTQ community. Their editor-in-chief is actively soliciting pieces regarding the upcoming Roe v Wade ruling by the Supreme Court. Rate is $100 to $200 for features\/op-eds. To learn more, refer to their editor-in-chief\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bilerico\/status\/1539291008160104450\">Tweet<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lgbtqnation.com\/contact-us\/\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>By The Way<\/strong> is a Washington Post travel destination. They are looking for travel hacks and hot takes for their new series, The Upgrade. They will pay $300 for up to 600 words. To learn more, refer to their editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/amandajfinnegan\/status\/1539228898801635331\">Twitter thread<\/a> and this <a href=\"https:\/\/hosted-washpost.submissionplatform.com\/sub\/hosted\/61f82c49dbba570030b63d24\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Monarch<\/strong> is an online directory that connects therapy seekers to clinicians. They are seeking \u201chealth writers, medical journalists, licensed therapists, physicians, registered dietitians, and other experienced writers and authors to pitch and take original bylined writing assignments on mental health topics of all kinds.\u201d They have high journalistic standards. They prize science-backed information with a minimum of 1 to 2 quotes from licensed experts along with references to a minimum of 2 peer-reviewed studies. They pay a flat rate of $500 per article (1,000 to 3,000 words).\u00a0As their parent company is US-based, to get paid you should either live in the US or have a US bank account and tax ID.\u00a0To learn more, refer to their editor-in-chief\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JessBeeGood\/status\/1534943451476725766\">Tweet<\/a>, this <a href=\"https:\/\/jessbarron.medium.com\/paid-writing-assignments-how-to-pitch-to-me-c96e1f7382ee\">page<\/a>, and their <a href=\"https:\/\/meetmonarch.com\/health-resources\/monarch-writers-guidelines\">writers\u2019 guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sentient Media<\/strong> is a news organization that reports on the impact of animal agriculture. They increase awareness of animal suffering by sharing compelling stories about how humans treat animals. Their associate editor is accepting pitches at <a href=\"mailto:claire@sentientmedia.org\">claire@sentientmedia.org<\/a>. Pay is $150. For more information, refer to their associate editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HamlettClaire\/status\/1536362260548960258\">Tweet<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/sentientmedia.org\/submissions\/\">submissions page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Writers, Here&#8217;s our latest roundup of calls for pitches directly from editors. Are you new to freelance writing? Please don&#8217;t contact these publications without carefully crafting a pitch that meets their needs. If you&#8217;re ready to get started, I&#8217;d love to work with you. 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