{"id":11892,"date":"2024-06-18T10:09:18","date_gmt":"2024-06-18T17:09:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/?p=11892"},"modified":"2024-06-18T10:24:51","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T17:24:51","slug":"17-calls-for-pitches-directly-from-editors-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/uncategorized\/17-calls-for-pitches-directly-from-editors-6\/","title":{"rendered":"17 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 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/litworth.substack.com\/p\/25-religion-and-spirituality-publications\">25 Religion &amp; Spirituality Publications that Pay Writers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Longreads is Seeking Personal Essays and Reading Lists<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Longreads is a publication that shares longform stories. They\u2019re seeking drafts for personal essays and pitches for reading lists and reported personal essays. Rates: personal essays pay $500, reading lists pay $350, and reported essays start at $500. They do not accept fiction. For details, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Longreads\/status\/1803052610749878555\">post<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/longreads.com\/submissions\/\">guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">lovePROPERTY.com is Seeking Photo-Led Gallery-Style Content<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>lovePROPERTY.com covers real homes, amazing architecture, property advice, and more. They\u2019re seeking freelance writers to create insightful photo-led gallery-style content. They will invite suitable applicants for a paid test commission. They can pay writers a day rate (from around \u00a3160\/day) or a per commission rate (usually \u00a3200 to \u00a3300). To learn more, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/lovepropertyUK\/status\/1801182563467219253\">post<\/a> and this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.loveproperty.com\/news\/287903\/wanted-freelance-writers-for-lovepropertycom\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Briarpatch is Seeking Pitches for the Labour Issue<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Briarpatch is a Canadian magazine of politics and culture. They\u2019re seeking pitches for their annual November\/December Labour Issue: \u201cDo you have a piece of juicy labour history or lessons from the picket line to share?\u201d 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). If interested, send your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:pitch@briarpatchmagazine.com\">pitch@briarpatchmagazine.com<\/a>. Details <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/briarpatchmag\/status\/1800932563512406019\">here<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/briarpatchmagazine.com\/announcements\/view\/pitch-briarpatchs-2024-labour-issue\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline: July 1st, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Taypedia is Looking for a Freelancer and Accepting Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Taypedia is a new website for Taylor Swift fans. They\u2019re looking for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; \u201cFreelancer to upload articles to WordPress, create header images, &amp; repurpose articles to Pinterest\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; \u201cFreelance writer pitches about all things Taylor Swift\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rates begin at $400 per article. If interested, email your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:krista@taypedia.com\">krista@taypedia.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/kristakdoyle\/status\/1802737879057080387\">post<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/taypedia.com\/about\/\">\u2018about\u2019 page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Christ and Pop Culture is Accepting Pitches on the Theme of Tribalism<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Christ and Pop Culture is a Christian online magazine about pop culture. They\u2019re accepting pitches for \u201cinsightful, original, magazine-style features on the theme of tribalism \u2014 a topic of increasing relevance as the nation prepares for a contentious presidential election.\u201d Pitches should have strong Christian and pop culture emphases. Rate is $75 per feature. To learn more, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/jasonopus\/status\/1802748040798674949\">post<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/christandpopculture.com\/call-for-features-tribalism\/\">call for features<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline: July 1st, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sixty Inches from Center is Seeking Pieces on Midwestern Black Artists<\/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 partnering with Black Lunch Table (a radical archiving project) on a new editorial series called Crowdsourcing the Canon. They\u2019re looking for reviews and essays (up to 1,000 words) on Midwestern Black artists, particularly those whose Wikipedia entries lack sufficient citations. Rate is $350. To learn more, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/fromthecenter\/status\/1798089240552636445\">post<\/a> and this <a href=\"https:\/\/sixtyinchesfromcenter.org\/call-for-pitches-black-lunch-table-x-sixty-collaboration\/\">call for pitches<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline: July 1st, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bolts is Accepting Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Bolts is \u201ca digital magazine that covers the nuts and bolts of power and political change, from the local up.\u201d They\u2019re always looking for freelancers to report on stories related to voting rights and criminal justice across the US. Most of the stories they publish involve original reporting. They offer a default rate of $800 for such stories. Send your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:pitches@boltsmag.org\">pitches@boltsmag.org<\/a>.&nbsp; To learn more, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/boltsmag\/status\/1799517249100796155\">post<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/boltsmag.org\/pitch-us\/\">pitch guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Digital Frontier Magazine is Looking for Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Digital Frontier magazine is \u201ca physical manifestation of the biggest forces impacting the digital world.\u201d Their magazine editor is seeking pitches for their next issue. They will pay at least 30p per word. If interested, send your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:sophia@digitalfrontier.com\">sophia@digitalfrontier.com<\/a>. To read their magazine editor\u2019s post, click <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/sophstein\/status\/1798760644289892807\">here<\/a>. To visit their contact page, click <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalfrontier.com\/contact\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Kitchn is Seeking Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Kitchn is Apartment Therapy Media\u2019s food website. Their senior editor is seeking \u201cpitches about reported TikTok trends, viral food movements people won\u2019t stop talking about, and recipes that are blowing up on social media.\u201d They\u2019re looking to assign 2 stories this month. Rates begin at $250. If interested, email your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:paulina@thekitchn.com\">paulina@thekitchn.com<\/a>. To read their senior editor\u2019s post, click <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/paulinajayne15\/status\/1801730069104079120\">here<\/a>. To visit their contact page, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/about\/contact\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prospect is Seeking Writers Living in Temporary\/Emergency Accommodation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Prospect is a British magazine and website covering politics, economics, finance, culture, philosophy, world affairs, and more. They\u2019re seeking writers who are living in temporary\/emergency accommodation. They usually pay \u00a3100 to \u00a3150 per article. If interested, email <a href=\"mailto:sarah.collins@prospectmagazine.co.uk\">sarah.collins@prospectmagazine.co.uk<\/a>. To learn more, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/journalist_sar\/status\/1798727036787167422\">post<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prospectmagazine.co.uk\/submission-guidelines-how-to-write-for-the-prospect-website\">submission guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Backstory is Commissioning for Issue 3<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Backstory is a bookshop and bar in south London. They publish a biannual magazine which is also called Backstory. The magazine is about books and bookshops. They\u2019re commissioning for issue 3 of the magazine. They would love pitches for lively columns (usually 450 to 500 words) and reported features (usually 1,000 to 1,500 words)&nbsp;on all things book world. Fee is \u00a3150 for columns and \u00a3500 for features. Email your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:magazinepitches@backstory.london\">magazinepitches@backstory.london<\/a>. For more details, read this <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/tomjrowley\/status\/1796279491204935837\">post<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/backstory.london\/pages\/magazine-contributor-guidelines\">contributor guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline: June 21st, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Black Women Radicals is Accepting Essays and Creative Non-Fiction<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Black Women Radicals is \u201ca Black feminist advocacy organization dedicated to uplifting Black feminist leadership.\u201d They\u2019re celebrating \u201c50 Years of the Combahee River Collective\u201d with a call for abstracts for a special issue of their blog, VOICES IN MOVEMENT. They\u2019re only accepting essays and creative non-fiction articles. Rate is $250. To learn more, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/blkwomenradical\/status\/1794024638025957820\">post<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackwomenradicals.com\/blog-feed\/call-for-abstracts-50-years-of-combahee\">call for abstracts<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline: June 24th, 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\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sixty Inches from Center is Seeking Pieces on Midwestern Black Artists<\/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 partnering with Black Lunch Table (a radical archiving project) on a new editorial series called Crowdsourcing the Canon. They\u2019re looking for reviews and essays (up to 1,000 words) on Midwestern Black artists, particularly those whose Wikipedia entries lack sufficient citations. Rate is $350. To learn more, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/fromthecenter\/status\/1798089240552636445\">post<\/a> and this <a href=\"https:\/\/sixtyinchesfromcenter.org\/call-for-pitches-black-lunch-table-x-sixty-collaboration\/\">call for pitches<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline: July 1st, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GrooveVolt is Seeking Pitches for their First Print Issue<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>GrooveVolt is a publication covering music, fashion, cultural commentary and more. They are launching their first print issue in September. Abid Haque recently <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/writeabid\/status\/1795138634196111694\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tweeted <\/a>a call for <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/writeabid\/status\/1795138634196111694\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pitches<\/a> for this issue.&nbsp; They want standalone evergreen pieces that speak to music trends, culture, technology, etc. They&#8217;re paying $75 to $500. To learn more, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/writeabid\/status\/1795138634196111694\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tweet <\/a>and visit their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groovevolt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline: July 1st, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Curbside Chronicle is Looking for Pitches for the Annual Animal-Themed Issue<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Curbside Chronicle is \u201cOklahoma&#8217;s first and only street paper, employing and empowering people experiencing and transitioning out of homelessness in Oklahoma City.\u201d Their editor is looking for pitches for their annual animal-themed issue: \u201cOverlooked invertebrates, amazing creatures you oughta know or humans working hard to make life better for our winged and four-legged friends would be ideal.\u201d They will pay at least $250 per story. If interested, DM their editor on X. To read their editor\u2019s post, click <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NathanPoppe\/status\/1793752193084051934\">here<\/a>. To visit their contact page, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecurbsidechronicle.org\/contact\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline: July 14th, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Viator is Commissioning Personal Essays<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Viator, a Tripadvisor company, is a marketplace for travel experiences. They\u2019re looking to commission 2 personal essays (with a travel hook) for Latinx Heritage Month. Rate is $290. Send your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:lcocking@tripadvisor.com\">lcocking@tripadvisor.com<\/a>. 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