Here’s our latest roundup of calls for pitches directly from editors. We’ve researched payment rates and found contact information for all of these publications, so you can easily connect with the right opportunity for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please don’t contact these publications without first carefully studying them, and making sure your pitch closely fits their needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Looking for more opportunities? Check out this list of 100 Publishers that Pay Writers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling most of this list.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The i Paper is a British national newspaper. They have a freelance editor currently commissioning pieces. They are”editing for @theipaper<\/a> travel desk and looking for specific first person stories: first up, emotive lifestyle\/relationship pieces with the context of a foreign holiday. They also want “first person travel [stories that “that tap into destinations experiencing the push and pull of immigration\/digital nomads\/housing crises.” Payment reports indicate that they pay up to \u00a3200-250 depending on the type and length of the piece. Though, pay rates for this project are not specified. Details here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Time Out is a guide to the best music, film, art, food, hotels, attractions, and things to do in the greatest cities of the world. Their UK Features Editor is commissioning a few features for Time Out UK \/ London: \u201cLooking to commission a few features this month for Time Out UK \/ London. Original reporting across culture\/lifestyle\/city-related issues, ideally with appeal for Apple News \/ Google Discover audiences.\u201d They generally pay 25p\/word. Send your pitches to chiara.wilkinson@timeout.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their editor\u2019s post<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n New Lines is an American magazine that features best writing from around the globe. Their politics editor is looking for someone who would be interested in writing an in-depth profile of Achille Mbembe. The politics editor hasn\u2019t mentioned the rates, but according to this post<\/a> by their North Africa editor, their standard rate for stories of around 2,500 words is $800. If interested, DM their politics editor on X or email dpostel@newlinesmag.com<\/a>. To read their politics editor\u2019s post, click here<\/a>. To read their pitch guidelines, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Business Insider\u2019s lifestyle\/entertainment editor is seeking pitches from travel experts: \u201cI’m looking for pitches from travel experts! Thinking people who have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n -Been to dozens of all-inclusive resorts<\/p>\n\n\n\n -Traveled to every region in Italy<\/p>\n\n\n\n -Been to every Greek Island<\/p>\n\n\n\n -Traveled on 20+ cruises<\/p>\n\n\n\n -Etc!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rates begin at $200. If interested, DM their editor on X. To read their editor\u2019s post, click here<\/a>. To visit their contact page, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Edutopia provides information on what works in pre-K to 12 education. They welcome \u201cpitches on all academic subjects and grades from pre-K through 12.\u201d They\u2019re always interested in pitches on their core strategies: \u201ctech integration, comprehensive assessment, integrated studies, project-based learning, social and emotional learning, and professional learning.\u201d Their rates begin at $100 per article (around 850 to 1,000 words). To learn more, refer to this post<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unbias the News is an all-women feminist newsroom. They\u2019re seeking pitches for their new project, The Democracy Playbook. They\u2019re seeking \u201cstories from around the world of movements \/ communities that brought people together to fight for their democracies.\u201d They pay \u20ac500 per reported article, per person. For more information, refer to their post<\/a> and pitch form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadline: May 1st, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n GameSpot is a consumer-focused games website. Their commerce managing editor is adding new commerce writers to their team. They\u2019re seeking contributors who have experience writing gaming, technology, and\/or entertainment commerce stories (e.g. deals and preorder\/buying guides). Quick deals stories (ranging from 30 minutes to an hour) will begin at $30. Most of the assignments will pay $30 to $100 per story, but recommendation lists will pay $200 to $350. To read their managing editor\u2019s post, click here<\/a>. To visit their website, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nonsense newsletter is accepting pitches for the LGBTQIA+ Media Watch Project. They\u2019re seeking \u201cfeature articles on queer representation across the media from LGBTQIA+ writers and journalists.\u201d They pay at least $400 AUD per feature article. They prioritize writers from Australia and New Zealand. If interested, send your pitches to nonsense.newsletter@gmail.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to this post<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadline: April 30th, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n Seattle Met is a magazine about Seattle\u2019s culture, lifestyle, arts, and more. Their editor-in-chief is seeking one good narrative feature for their fall issue. They\u2019re also always seeking good features in general. Rate is $0.50 to $1.00 a word. Pitches should be sent to enusbaum@seattlemet.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their editor-in-chief\u2019s post<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n GenderIT.org is a website that offers feminist reflections on sexuality, gender, and internet rights. They\u2019re commissioning pieces from the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) on corporate accountability with respect to technology, gender, and sexuality. Bonus points for pieces that add militarisation. Rate is $0.15 USD per word. If interested, send your pitches to genderit@apcwomen.org<\/a>. To learn more, refer to this post<\/a> and their \u2018about\u2019 page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadline: April 30th, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n Briarpatch is a Canadian magazine of politics and culture. They\u2019re accepting pitches for their unthemed September\/October issue. If you\u2019re \u201ceager to share a juicy piece of labour history or investigate a suspicious institution,\u201d then send them your pitches at pitch@briarpatchmagazine.com<\/a>. 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 post<\/a> and call for pitches<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadline: May 1st, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n West Virginia University Press (WVU Press) is West Virginia\u2019s largest book publisher. They\u2019re seeking pitches for essays that could be included in an upcoming craft book, the PARENT SLASH WRITER. They want pitches from writers who have developed hacks or tricks specific to the parenting life (particularly of small kids). Pay is $100 per piece. To learn more, refer to this post<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadline: May 31st, 2024<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Here’s our latest roundup of calls for pitches directly from editors. We’ve researched payment rates and found contact information for all of these publications, so you can easily connect with the right opportunity for you. Please don’t contact these publications without first carefully studying them, and making sure your pitch closely fits their needs. 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Time Out UK \/ London is Looking to Commission Features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
New Lines is Looking for a Profile of Achille Mbembe<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Business Insider is Seeking Pitches from Travel Experts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Edutopia is Always Accepting Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Unbias the News is Seeking Pitches for The Democracy Playbook<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
GameSpot is Looking for Commerce Writers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Opportunity to Write for the LGBTQIA+ Media Watch Project<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Seattle Met is Seeking a Narrative Feature<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
GenderIT.org is Commissioning Pieces from the MENA Region<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Briarpatch is Accepting Pitches for Sep\/Oct Issue<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Opportunity to Write an Essay for PARENT SLASH WRITER<\/h4>\n\n\n\n