{"id":11806,"date":"2024-05-08T08:10:07","date_gmt":"2024-05-08T15:10:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/?p=11806"},"modified":"2024-05-08T08:46:01","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T15:46:01","slug":"16-calls-for-pitches-directly-from-editors-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/uncategorized\/16-calls-for-pitches-directly-from-editors-4\/","title":{"rendered":"16 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 found contact information for all of these publications, so you can easily connect with the right opportunity for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please don&#8217;t contact these publications without first carefully studying them, and making sure your pitch closely fits their needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Looking for more opportunities? Check out this list of <a href=\"https:\/\/litworth.substack.com\/p\/100-publications-that-pay-freelance\">100 Publishers that Pay Writers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling of this list.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business Insider is Seeking a Montreal-Based Freelancer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Business Insider covers business, personal finance, tech, lifestyle, politics, and more. Their editor is seeking a Montreal-based freelancer to contribute some travel stories this summer. Rates begin at $200. To learn more, refer to their editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/fi_clair\/status\/1787835496208486698\">post<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/contact?r=US&amp;IR=T\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Betches is Seeking Pieces about Weddings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Betches is a media and entertainment brand by and for women. Their VP of editorial is looking for pieces about weddings: \u201cAre you a hilarious freelance writer who is also planning a wedding? If you have a lot of hot takes + great advice + suggestions for brides and wanna write about it for Betches, pls email me to connect: <a href=\"mailto:katiecorvino@betches.com\">katiecorvino@betches.com<\/a>.\u201d As per a previous <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kTc0rvin0\/status\/1679586636038823937\">post<\/a> by their VP, they pay $200 to $500 per piece. To learn more, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kTc0rvin0\/status\/1785355774933209474\">post<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/betches.com\/about\/\">\u2018about\u2019 page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The International Policy Journal is Always Seeking Essays on Foreign Policy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The International Policy Journal intends to be \u201cthe premier home of in-depth foreign policy discourse by progressive internationalists.\u201d They\u2019re always looking for essays on foreign policy. They pay $400 for articles of 750 to 1,000 words and $1,500 for features of 3,000 words. For more information, refer to their editor-in-chief\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AthertonKD\/status\/1780706550283469078\">post<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/internationalpolicy.org\/publications\/about-the-international-policy-journal\/\">pitch guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High Country News is Seeking Diverse Narratives and Original Reporting<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>High Country News is a non-profit magazine covering the Western US. They\u2019re seeking \u201cdiverse narratives and original reporting that help illuminate the wonders and challenges of living in the Western U.S. in the 21st century.\u201d They pay $1 per word for reported content and $0.50 per word for essays and reviews. Their rates for print and web are the same. To learn more, refer to their editor-in-chief\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/throwin_shadows\/status\/1787585754199388249\">post<\/a> and their updated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hcn.org\/about\/submissions\/\">submission guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Africa Arguments is Always Looking for Freelance Journalists<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Africa Arguments is a pan-African magazine that publishes news analysis, features, opinions, investigations, essays, and more. They\u2019re always looking to expand their network of freelance journalists. For reported features, their rates begin at $250. If interested, get in touch with them at <a href=\"mailto:editor@africanarguments.org\">editor@africanarguments.org<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their managing &amp; climate editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jamesjwan\/status\/1785997239770333418\">post<\/a> and this <a href=\"https:\/\/africanarguments.org\/write-for-us\/\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Immigrantly Media is Looking for Blog Posts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Immigrantly Media is a media startup that focuses on culture, identity, and the immigrant experience. They\u2019re looking for pieces to publish on their blog. They\u2019re seeking one blog post in each of these categories: Student Activism; Food and Identity; and Immigrant Stories. They\u2019re looking for diverse perspectives especially from underrepresented communities. If interested, email your blog submissions to <a href=\"mailto:outreach@immigrantpod.com\">outreach@immigrantpod.com<\/a>. Pay is $50 to $100 per article. To learn more, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Immigrantly_pod\/status\/1787515001952944540\">post<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/immigrantlypod.com\/contact-us\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Great Central Gazette is Looking for Solutions-Focused Features on Community Cohesion<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Great Central Gazette is a not-for-profit local newspaper in Leicester. They\u2019re looking for solutions-focused features on community cohesion. They\u2019re particularly seeking \u201canything that highlights two or more communities coming together to solve some of Leicester&#8217;s most pressing issues.\u201d They pay \u00a3125\/story. To learn more, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheGazetteCoop\/status\/1785601971031880170\">post<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatcentralgazette.org\/contribute\/\">pitch guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IJNet is Accepting Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>International Journalists&#8217; Network (IJNet) offers the latest tips, training opportunities, trends, and tools for professional and emerging journalists. If you want to write about a journalism tool, application or resource that they haven\u2019t covered, then send them your pitches. They pay $200 per article and accept work in English, Spanish, Portuguese or Russian. For details, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IJNet\/status\/1787089926279860430\">post<\/a> and this <a href=\"https:\/\/icfj.submittable.com\/submit\/139151\/pitch-to-ijnet?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=social\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unbias the News is Accepting Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Unbias the News is an all-women feminist newsroom. They have extended their pitch submission deadline for the Democracy Playbook project (now you can submit your pitches till May 17). For this project, they want to \u201cfind stories from the past and present that center on social movements and their successful tactics and strategies for regaining control over their democracies, or parts of them.\u201d They will pay \u20ac500 per reported article, per person. Details <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/unbiasthenews\/status\/1785302709848916337\">here<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/unbiasthenews.org\/why-we-are-launching-the-democracy-playbook\/\">here<\/a>. Submit your pitches <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScP75io8niqx1fGL39Y7OHibATQD3tN1xgZPwfoSEMxjNIQ8g\/viewform\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline: May 17th, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wealth of Geeks is Seeking Pitches about Your Geeky Side Hustles<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Wealth of Geeks is a website that offers tips and tricks to grow your wealth. They want to hear stories of people who make $1,000 or more per month doing something geeky. They will pay $450. Send your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:make@wealthofgeeks.com\">make@wealthofgeeks.com<\/a>. To read their post, click <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wealthofgeeks\/status\/1785769820086039018\">here<\/a>. To learn more about them, click <a href=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/about-me\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business Insider is Looking for Pitches from Young Retirees<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Business Insider\u2019s editor is seeking first-person essay pitches from young retirees: \u201cAre you a young retiree? Do you regret retiring early? Is there something you wish you had done differently? Or has it been the best decision?\u201d If interested, send your first-essay pitches to <a href=\"mailto:folito@inisder.com\">folito@inisder.com<\/a>. Rates begin at $220 for 700 words. To read their editor\u2019s post, click <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/frank_olito\/status\/1785048589372203328\">here<\/a>. To visit their contact page, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/contact?r=US&amp;IR=T\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AFAR is Accepting Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>AFAR is a multi-platform travel media brand that inspires, empowers, and enriches travelers who care. For the next few months, their editor is seeking \u201cdeep dives into subcultures and stories about scientific oddities.\u201d The rates begin at $1.00 per word for their magazine and $0.50 per word for their website. For more information, refer to their editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kjlagrave\/status\/1786413886372974787\">post<\/a> and their updated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afar.com\/about\/pitch-guidelines\">pitch guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business Insider is Seeking People Who Have Tried Standby Cruising<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Business Insider\u2019s senior editor of lifestyle + entertainment freelancers is looking for people who have tried standby cruising or have recently taken advantage of last-minute cruise deals or have scored a spot on Holland America&#8217;s standby cruises ($49\/day). Rates begin at $230 for 600 words. If you\u2019re interested in sharing your experiences with them, DM their editor on X. To read their editor\u2019s post, click <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nuclearunicorns\/status\/1785659503116955884\">here<\/a>. To visit their contact page, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/contact?r=US&amp;IR=T\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Artsy is Looking for Writers in Asian Art Capitals<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Artsy is a platform for collecting and discovering art. Their editor is looking for \u201cart writers in Asian art capitals (esp Seoul, Tokyo, Singapore), Paris, Nigeria, Italy, Australia, U.S. outside NYC and LA.\u201d They\u2019re open to other pitches as well but these are priorities. They typically pay between $250 and $500 per piece. Email your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:josie.thaddeusjohns@artsy.net\">josie.thaddeusjohns@artsy.net<\/a>. To read their editor\u2019s post, click <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/josiet_j\/status\/1783776557321838888\">here<\/a>. To read their guide for freelance writers, click <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1n1cSKd7xiz9fAkTjOTERgRkgAHBbKXgH8a7wTuoD-zo\/edit\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">City A.M. is Seeking Features about Food<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>City A.M. is London\u2019s financial and business newspaper. Their Life&amp;Style editor is seeking feature pitches about food. The pitches do not need to be about London. Pay is 30p per word. If interested, send your pitches by the end of this week to <a href=\"mailto:steve.dinneen@cityam.com\">steve.dinneen@cityam.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/steve_dinneen\/status\/1785331042875805793\">post<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityam.com\/about\/\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline: May 5th, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Nonprofit Quarterly is Seeking Climate Justice Writing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Nonprofit Quarterly (NPQ) is a nonprofit print and digital magazine that educates the nonprofit sector through research-based articles and resources. They\u2019re seeking \u201cclimate justice writing by movement leaders and practitioners in the field of all ages\u2014including, and especially, youth (ages 18\u201335)\u2014for a special edition centered on the young people bringing new leadership, energy, and hope to the climate justice movement.\u201d They will pay $200-$500 for all accepted written submissions. To learn more, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/npquarterly\/status\/1785300571181703529\">post<\/a> and this <a href=\"https:\/\/nonprofitquarterly.org\/supporting-the-youth-climate-justice-movement\/?utm_campaign=Climate%20Justice%20Call%20for%20Pitches%202024&amp;utm_content=291250324&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter&amp;hss_channel=tw-61206610\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline: June 30th, 2024<\/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 found contact information for all of these publications, so you can easily connect with the right opportunity for you. Please don&#8217;t contact these publications without first carefully studying them, and making sure your pitch closely fits their needs. 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