Dear Writers,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s our latest roundup of calls for pitches, directly from editors. We\u2019ve 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
Please carefully<\/em> study each publication before sending them a pitch. Not sure how to write a good pitch? Read this<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thanks to Fatima Saif for com<\/em>piling this list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chicago Reader is a biweekly\nalternative newspaper. Their news editor is looking to add a few Chicago\njournalists to their freelance pool for semi-regular assignments. They will pay\n$100 to $400 per piece (news features plus shorter, explainer-type stories). If\ninterested, send your writing samples to smulcahy@chicagoreader.com<\/a>. They’re also always accepting news pitches with a clear Chicago angle. To\nread their news editor\u2019s post, click here<\/a>.\nTo read their pitch guidelines, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n Rainbow Rodeo is a print\npublication about queer country music. If you\u2019re interested in writing about\nqueer country music then add your name to their mailing list. They send out a\ncall for pitches about every month. They pay $100 for personal essays,\ninterviews, and features. To learn more, refer to their post<\/a>\nand this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n New Scientist is a weekly science\nand technology magazine. Their deputy US editor is looking for pitches for\nspace news stories. As per a previous post<\/a> by\nthis editor, their US rates begin at $1\/word. If interested, send your pitches\nto timothy.revell@newscientist.com<\/a>.\nTo learn more, refer to their editor\u2019s post<\/a>\nand their guide for\nfreelancers<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n Polyester is an intersectional\nfeminist fashion and culture zine. They\u2019re seeking \u201cdeep dives on pop culture\nand internet trends as well as niche personal essays.\u201d They pay \u00a350 for 1,000\nwords. If interested, email your pitches to gina.tonic@polyesterzine.com<\/a>.\nFor more information, refer to their post<\/a> and pitch guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n Insider\u2019s associate editor\n(freelance desk) is looking for pitches about inheritance: \u201cI’d love the \u2018living\ngift\u2019 of pitches about inheritance. Sources and writers pitch me stories about\nthe blessings and curses of inheriting wealth, property, weird antiques \u2013 blowing it all, or living off the money for a\nlifetime.\u201d As per this pitch\nguide<\/a>, their rates usually begin at \u00a3250 or $320 for personal essays and\n\u00a3270 or $350 for single interviews. If interested, send your pitches to kfields@insider.com<\/a>. To read their\nassociate editor\u2019s post, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n The Nonprofit Quarterly (NPQ) is\na nonprofit print and digital magazine that educates the nonprofit sector\nthrough research-based articles and resources. Their climate justice senior\neditor is looking for pitches. They\u2019re open to all pieces but are particularly\ninterested in \u201cstories about climate and disability, youth, or Appalachia.\u201d\nRate is $300. Pitches should be sent to alison@npqmag.org<\/a>.\nTo read their editor\u2019s post, click here<\/a>. To\nread their general pitch guide, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n The Vinyl Factory is a music\nenterprise that encompasses a record label, music magazine, vinyl pressing\nplant, and record shop. They\u2019re open to pitches, particularly those that \u201cfocus\non niche genre\/scene explorations, hardware & vinyl tech, record collectors\n& collections, artist, album + label deep dives and more.\u201d They pay 40p per\nword. If interested, email your pitches to editorial@thevinylfactory.com<\/a>.\nTo learn more, refer to their editor\u2019s post<\/a> and\ntheir \u2018about\u2019 page<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n Insider is a global news\npublication. Their senior editor is looking for pitches from people who regret\ntheir decision to sign a prenup. They want you to share the reasons why you\nregret it. Rates begin at $200. Maximum length is 700 words. Send your pitches\nto cpreti@insider.com<\/a>. To read their\nsenior editor\u2019s post, click here<\/a>. To visit\ntheir contact page, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n Anime Herald is a website that\noffers news, reviews, interviews, and commentary on anime and anime fandom.\nThey\u2019re seeking articles, particularly those with a niche focus. Pay is $50 per\narticle (1,000 to 2,000 words). For details, refer to their post<\/a>, contributor\nguidelines<\/a>, and pitch form<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n Broadview is a Canadian print\nmagazine and website about \u201cspirituality, justice, and ethical living.\u201d Their\ndigital team wants writers and photojournalists to send them pitches for\nstories that touch on \u201cspirituality, justice, ethical living, the United Church\n(and anything + everything) in between.\u201d They pay $0.65\/word for reported\npieces and $0.40\/word for opinion pieces and Q&As. Send your pitches to s.assam@broadview.org<\/a>. To learn more,\nrefer to this post<\/a> and\ntheir submission\nguidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n Drama & Theatre is a magazine\nfor teachers and practitioners of drama and performing arts. Their editor is seeking\npitches for opinion pieces, features, and reviews from freelancers who are in\nthe field of drama education. They particularly want to hear from\nunder-represented voices. Their rates begin at 10p\/word. Send your pitches to hattie.fisk@markallengroup.com<\/a>.\nTo read their editor\u2019s post, click here<\/a>. To\nvisit their contact page, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dear Writers, Here\u2019s our latest roundup of calls for pitches, directly from editors. We\u2019ve 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. 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\n Rainbow Rodeo Sends Out a Call for Pitches Every Month\n <\/h4>\n\n
\n New Scientist is Seeking Space News Stories\n <\/h4>\n\n
\n Polyester is Looking for Pitches\n <\/h4>\n\n
\n Insider is Seeking Pitches about Inheritance\n <\/h4>\n\n
\n The Nonprofit Quarterly’s Climate Justice Editor is Seeking Pitches\n <\/h4>\n\n
\n The Vinyl Factory is Open to Pitches\n <\/h4>\n\n
\n Insider is Seeking Pitches from Those Who Regret Signing a Prenup\n <\/h4>\n\n
\n Anime Herald is Looking for Articles\n <\/h4>\n\n
\n Broadview is Seeking Pitches\n <\/h4>\n\n
\n Drama & Theatre is Looking for Pitches\n <\/h4>\n\n