{"id":11050,"date":"2023-06-21T10:46:16","date_gmt":"2023-06-21T17:46:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/?p=11050"},"modified":"2023-06-21T10:48:57","modified_gmt":"2023-06-21T17:48:57","slug":"19-calls-for-pitches-directly-from-editors-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/uncategorized\/19-calls-for-pitches-directly-from-editors-4\/","title":{"rendered":"19 Calls for Pitches Directly from Editors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Here&#8217;s our latest roundup of calls for pitches, directly from editors. We&#8217;ve researched payment rates and contact information for all of these publishers, to make it easier for you to find the right opportunities for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please <em>carefully<\/em> study each publication before sending them a pitch. Not sure how to write a good pitch? Check out these articles&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/uncategorized\/how-to-pitch-a-listicle-about-pop-culture\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"9732\">How to Pitch a Listicle About Pop Culture\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/uncategorized\/query-letters-that-were-accepted-and-a-small-guide-to-writing-a-good-query\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10306\">How to Write a Pitch that Gets You Paid (Based on Real-World Examples)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/uncategorized\/case-study-how-i-became-a-regular-contributor-to-my-dream-publication\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10921\">Case Study: How I Became a Regular Contributor to My Dream Publication<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/uncategorized\/case-study-how-i-broke-into-the-smart-mouth-newsletter-and-earned-1-per-word\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"9006\">Case Study: How I Broke into the Smart Mouth Newsletter and Earned $1 per Word<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bandcamp is Seeking Tape Label Report Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Bandcamp is a global music community and an online record store. Their senior editor is seeking tape label report pitches. They will pay $125 per write-up. If interested, send your idea and links to <a href=\"mailto:mariana@bandcamp.com\">mariana@bandcamp.com<\/a>. To read their senior editor\u2019s tweet, click <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/marianatimony\/status\/1670841837500907520\">here<\/a>. To learn more about them, click <a href=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/about\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Game Developer is Accepting Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Game Developer is a website that focuses on video game development and industry. Their senior editor is accepting pitches. Rates begin at $250 for 800 words (single interview) and $350 for multi-source interviews of up to 1,600 words. Email your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:features@gamedeveloper.com\">features@gamedeveloper.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their senior editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RBryant2012\/status\/1669381468433285122\">Twitter thread<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gamedeveloper.com\/contact-game-developer\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lux is Open for Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Lux is a socialist feminist magazine for the masses. They publish their print edition 3 times a year. They welcome pitches from both new and established writers. They pay $1 per word for features\/reported pieces and $0.50 per word for other stuff. If interested, email your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:pitches@lux-magazine.com\">pitches@lux-magazine.com<\/a>. Read their tweet <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/readlux\/status\/1667170386847444994\">here<\/a>. Learn more about them <a href=\"https:\/\/lux-magazine.com\/about\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slate is Seeking Science and Health Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Slate is an online general-interest magazine that offers analysis and commentary on news, politics, business, culture, and technology. Their senior editor is seeking science and health pitches\u2014particularly fun\/weird arguments. Pay starts at $300 for essays. Send your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:shannon.palus@slate.com\">shannon.palus@slate.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their senior editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/shanpalus\/status\/1669464079881187336\">Twitter thread<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/slate.com\/pitch\">pitch guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Write a Spa\/Beauty\/Wellness Story for the Telegraph<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Opportunity to Write a Spa\/Beauty\/Wellness Story for the Telegraph: \u201cHello lovely PR and journo folk! Got a very last minute spot to fill for a spa\/beauty\/wellness story for the Telegraph. If you could kindly send any news\/newness\/data\/pitches my way for consideration, that would be great!\u201d Rate is \u00a3140 for 600 words. If interested, email <a href=\"mailto:layla.turner@aplmedia.co.uk\">layla.turner@aplmedia.co.uk<\/a> ideally today. To learn more, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LaylaaTurner\/status\/1670826272186826754\">tweet<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ArtReview is Looking for Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>ArtReview is a contemporary art magazine. They publish 9 issues a year. Their director of digital is seeking \u201csmart, original, funny, incisive criticism on the visual arts, film, books, TV, the internet, and culture in general.\u201d Pay is \u00a3250 for 800 to 1,000 words. If interested, send your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:louisebenson@artreview.com\">louisebenson@artreview.com<\/a>. Read their director of digital\u2019s Twitter thread <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/benson_louise\/status\/1670770613068152833\">here<\/a>. Contact them <a href=\"https:\/\/artreview.com\/contact\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sixty Inches from Center is Always Seeking Pitches from Midwest Writers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Sixty Inches from Center is a non-profit arts publication and archiving initiative that promotes art and writing in Chicago and the Midwest. They\u2019re always seeking \u201cMidwest writers to pitch essays, interviews, reviews, poetry, photo essays, &amp; experimental writing on art of all disciplines, archives, and labor in the arts.\u201d They pay a standard rate of $150\/article. For details, refer to their founder\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tempesttdhazel\/status\/1668827371036631041\">tweet<\/a> and this <a href=\"https:\/\/sixtyinchesfromcenter.org\/write-for-sixty-2020\/\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Briarpatch is Seeking Pitches on Work and the Labor Movement<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Briarpatch is a Canadian magazine of politics and culture. They\u2019re seeking pitches on work and the labor movement for their November\/December issue. They pay $150 for profiles, short essays, reviews, and parting shots (typically 1,500 words or less); $250 for feature stories (usually 1,500 to 2,000 words) and photo essays; and $350 for research-based articles and investigative reporting (usually 2,000 to 2,500 words). For details, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/briarpatchmag\/status\/1669105051988553728\">Twitter thread<\/a> and this <a href=\"https:\/\/briarpatchmagazine.com\/announcements\/view\/pitch-briarpatchs-2023-labour-issue\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline: July 3rd, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PCMag is Hiring a Freelance Weekend News Writer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>PCMag is a source of tech news and reviews. They\u2019re looking for a Freelance Weekend News Writer (US, UK, Canada, or Australia based) for 3-4 stories a day on Saturdays and Sundays. The selected applicant will work during East Coast US hours. The applicant should have experience of writing consumer tech news for an online publication. Rate is $70 per story (at least 300 words). To learn more, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PCMag\/status\/1668338802669289472\">tweet<\/a> and this <a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/pcmag-access\/pcmag-is-hiring-4ad9f6ec1a91\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Los Angeles Public Press is Accepting Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Los Angeles Public Press is a news publication for the residents of LA County. They\u2019re accepting freelance pitches from anyone in LA County, so if you were impacted by the layoffs, then submit your pitches <a href=\"https:\/\/lapublicpress.org\/pitching\/\">here<\/a>. They generally look for pitches related to their editorial priorities: \u201chousing, pollution and the environment, public safety and the carceral system, public health, and positive community-oriented stories, as well as local government watchdog stories.\u201d For print, they pay $500+ for features, $250+ for daily news stories, and $150 for briefs. For audio, they pay at least $110-$130\/broadcast minute. For Twitter threads\/IG stories, they pay $75\/hour or $150. For details, read their publisher\u2019s Twitter thread <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/onthatbombshell\/status\/1669123901451022337\">here<\/a>. Learn more about their rates <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1s1RkChhvw4bsfSAbiT6CDkjT2Y7ni4MA\/view?pli=1\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GGRecon is Looking for an Evening and Weekend News Writer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>GGRecon is an esports news network. They\u2019re seeking an Evening and Weekend News Writer (part-time, 18 hours a week over 3 days). The candidate should have basic image editing skills and experience of writing video game news. This opportunity is available worldwide. Rate is \u00a312.50 per hour. To learn more, refer to their co-founder\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JaakeRecon\/status\/1668342793193009154\">Twitter thread<\/a>. To apply, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/careers.ggrecon.com\/evening-and-weekend-news-writer-129368\/\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opportunity for a Copywriter with Experience of Writing LinkedIn Content<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Freelance opportunity: If you\u2019re a copywriter with experience of writing LinkedIn content and have subject matter expertise in DTC\/ecommerce and marketing, then refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tclarkmedia\/status\/1668254702692102145\">tweet<\/a>. Rate is $35 to $40 per hour.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slate is Accepting Pitches for Culture Section<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Slate is an online general-interest magazine that offers analysis and commentary on news, politics, business, culture, and technology. Their senior culture editor is accepting pitches for their culture section. They\u2019re seeking \u201csmart, funny, original criticism (and more) about TV in particular, film, books, fame, online, and whatever else is \u2018culture\u2019 these days.\u201d Rates begin at $350. Direct your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:jenny.zhang@slate.com\">jenny.zhang@slate.com<\/a>. Read their senior culture editor\u2019s Twitter thread <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jennygzhang\/status\/1669427737432412167\">here<\/a>. Learn how to pitch them <a href=\"https:\/\/slate.com\/pitch\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fanbyte is Hiring Freelancers for Final Fantasy XIV Section<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Fanbyte is a video game website. They\u2019re hiring a few freelance writers for their Final Fantasy XIV section. The writers should have prior experience working at a gaming outlet and have intimate knowledge of FFXIV. The freelancers should be able to write guide content. As per this <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/michaelphigham\/status\/1526255478342242304\">tweet<\/a>, they pay $200-$300 for guides. If interested, send your samples to <a href=\"mailto:jscharnagle@zam.com\">jscharnagle@zam.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JessScharnagle\/status\/1668638298921730051\">Twitter thread<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fanbyte.com\/\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Elite Daily is Seeking Health\/Fitness Freelancers to Try Celebrity Workouts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Elite Daily is \u201ca site for and by women who are discovering the world, and themselves in the process.\u201d Their associate experiences editor is seeking health\/fitness freelance writers to try celebrity workouts and cover their experience for Elite Daily. The editor hasn\u2019t mentioned the rates in their tweet, but according to their <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/senorborge\/status\/1593015797664088065\">former entertainment editor<\/a>, rates start at $250. If interested, email <a href=\"mailto:lara.walsh@bustle.com\">lara.walsh@bustle.com<\/a>. To read their associate experiences editor\u2019s tweet, click <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/itslarawalsh\/status\/1668625707206078466\">here<\/a>. To visit their website, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elitedaily.com\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bloomberg Businessweek is Accepting Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Bloomberg Businessweek is a weekly business magazine. They\u2019re accepting pitches for narrative features, weird ideas, and anything about \u201cpeople + money.\u201d \u201cRight now, thinking about an \u2018Out of Office\u2019 digital issue in August &#8212; burnout, bed rot, OOO replies, travel nightmares, 24 hours in the world&#8217;s busiest youth hostel&#8230; surprise us!\u201d \u201cAlso thinking about a \u2018Culture Wars\u2019 issue &#8212; looking for longer-lead ideas on that.\u201d They generally pay $1 per word. If interested, email your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:rharmanci@bloomberg.net\">rharmanci@bloomberg.net<\/a>. To learn more, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/harmancipants\/status\/1668997582641561600\">Twitter thread<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/businessweek\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yes! Magazine is Seeking Growth-Related Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes! Magazine is an independent and nonpartisan publisher of solutions journalism. They\u2019re seeking pitches for their \u201cGrowth\u201d issue. The issue will \u201chighlight the people and communities that are changing how we think about growth\u2014and showing what it means to grow together.\u201d Rates begin at $0.50 per word. Email your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:fall2023@yesmagazine.org\">fall2023@yesmagazine.org<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BreannaDraxler\/status\/1665789469176348673\">tweet<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yesmagazine.org\/dear-readers\/2023\/06\/05\/call-for-submissions-growth\">call for submissions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline: June 20th, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Scientist is Commissioning Christmas Features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>New Scientist is a weekly science and technology magazine. They\u2019re currently commissioning Christmas features. Their head of features has tweeted, \u201cChristmas features are shorter (1,200-1,800 words) than normal features. They tend to be about stranger, funnier or more light-hearted subjects (but not always &#8211; last year we did hardcore quantum Christmas games). They can be about things you tend to associate with Christmas BUT they don&#8217;t have to be.\u201d According to this <a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/@jdhowgego\/how-to-pitch-a-christmas-feature-to-new-scientist-2023-edition-6334bc22fba4\">Christmas feature guide<\/a> by their feature editor, their rates begin at about \u00a3620. For specific details related to the payment rates, email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:helen.thomson@newscientist.com\">helen.thomson@newscientist.com<\/a>. To read their head of features\u2019 Twitter thread, click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hvthomson\/status\/1664241161047867393\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline: June 21st, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nurall is Looking for Travel Pitches about India and Thailand<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Nurall is a tech startup that guides professional remote workers to explore worldwide neighborhoods. They\u2019re looking for travel pitches about India and Thailand. They\u2019re \u201copen to all kinds of travel stories, but anything with a digital nomad\/remote work angle is a nice bonus.\u201d Pay is $100 to $200 per story. Email your pitches to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:jamie@nurall.co\">jamie@nurall.co<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their managing editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jamieditaranto\/status\/1665774810285191170\">Twitter thread<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nurall.co\/about-us\">\u2018about us\u2019 page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline: June 30th, 2023<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here&#8217;s our latest roundup of calls for pitches, directly from editors. We&#8217;ve researched payment rates and contact information for all of these publishers, to make it easier for you to find the right opportunities for you. Please carefully study each publication before sending them a pitch. Not sure how to write a good pitch? 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