{"id":11956,"date":"2024-07-23T12:58:52","date_gmt":"2024-07-23T19:58:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/?p=11956"},"modified":"2024-07-23T12:59:37","modified_gmt":"2024-07-23T19:59:37","slug":"23-calls-for-pitches-directly-from-editors-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/uncategorized\/23-calls-for-pitches-directly-from-editors-3\/","title":{"rendered":"23 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\/27-magazines-and-websites-that-pay\">27 Magazines &amp; Websites that Pay for Writing on The Environment and Sustainability<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pipeline Artists is Always Accepting Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Pipeline Artists is a digital magazine that focuses on \u201ceducation, empowerment, and elevating authentic voices in film, publishing, and beyond.\u201d They\u2019re always accepting pitches for articles\/essays, interviews, short stories, and more. As per this&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/PipelineArtists\/status\/1755392704568267141\">post<\/a>, they pay $75 to 350+ per piece. For more details, refer to their&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/PipelineArtists\/status\/1815052150499672213\">post<\/a>&nbsp;on X and their&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pipelineartists.com\/submission-guidelines\/\">submission guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business Insider&#8217;s Lifestyle\/Entertainment Editor is Looking for Writers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Business Insider\u2019s lifestyle\/entertainment editor is seeking \u201cwriters who either live in or have moved out of any of the cities named the best places to live in the South.\u201d Rates begin at $220 for short, 500 to 600-word essays. If interested, DM their editor on X. To read their editor\u2019s post, click <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/stephpitera\/status\/1813594703360938270\">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\">The Contrapuntal is Accepting Stories<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Contrapuntal is a news magazine that focuses on silenced, erased, and misrepresented voices. They\u2019re accepting stories particularly from \u201cBangladesh, Sudan, Yemen, Congo, Ethiopia, Myanmar, and Palestine.\u201d They\u2019re looking for critical reflection (1,500 words); reportage (1,000 to 1,200 words); and photo essays. Pay is \u20ac100 per piece. Email your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:thecontrapuntal@protonmail.com\">thecontrapuntal@protonmail.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TheContrapuntal\/status\/1815733533026971901\">post<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/thecontrapuntal.com\/contact\/\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rewire News Group is Commissioning an Op-Ed from a College Student<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Rewire News Group is a media organization that covers sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice. Their editor is commissioning an op-ed from a college student about \u201cwhat they&#8217;re hoping to see from the next democratic candidate on abortion.\u201d Rate is $350. Send your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:roy.natasha@rewirenewsgroup.com\">roy.natasha@rewirenewsgroup.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/natasharoyy\/status\/1815385679473348908\">post<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/rewirenewsgroup.com\/contact-us\/\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline: July 25th, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business Insider&#8217;s Deputy Editor is Commissioning Essays<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Business Insider covers business, personal finance, tech, lifestyle, politics, and more. Their deputy editor of lifestyle and entertainment freelancers is commissioning essays from \u201cpeople who regretted moving to Florida and left OR whose job relocation\/partner&#8217;s job relocation had negative consequences or didn&#8217;t go as well as they hoped.\u201d Rates are $230+ for 600 words. If you\u2019re interested, DM their editor on X. To read their editor\u2019s post, click <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/nuclearunicorns\/status\/1815385759685157182\">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<p>Deadline: July 31st, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">People vs Big Tech is Commissioning Journalists<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>People vs Big Tech is \u201ca movement fighting to overturn the predatory business model of giant tech corporations and change the internet for good.\u201d Their newsletter editor is commissioning journalists to write upcoming issues (and record a TikTok explainer video if you&#8217;re that way inclined). Rate is \u00a3500 for the newsletter and \u00a3200 for the video. If interested, email <a href=\"mailto:alice@the-citizens.com\">alice@the-citizens.com<\/a>. To read their newsletter editor\u2019s post, click <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/McCoolingtons\/status\/1814300798525809044\">here<\/a>. To visit their contact page, click <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplevsbig.tech\/contact-us\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Atlantic Business Magazine is Seeking an Indigenous Journalist<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Atlantic Business Magazine is Atlantic Canada\u2019s longest publishing regional business magazine. They\u2019re seeking an Indigenous journalist in Atlantic Canada to contribute an Indigenous business story each issue. They typically pay $0.50 per word. If interested, DM their editor on X or email <a href=\"mailto:dchafe@atlanticbusinessmagazine.ca\">dchafe@atlanticbusinessmagazine.ca<\/a>. To read their editor\u2019s post, click <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ABM_Editor\/status\/1811378921138479346\">here<\/a>. To visit their contact page, click <a href=\"https:\/\/atlanticbusinessmagazine.ca\/contact\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opportunity to Write about Sites of Cultural Production<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Opportunity to Write about Sites of Cultural Production: \u201cAre you in the west? Are you a writer? I&#8217;d love to read your personal\/critical accounts of sites of cultural production\u2014art, food, books, poems, rodeos, hugging parties, readings, trivia.\u201d Rate is $0.50 per word for 1,200 to 1,800 words. If interested, send your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:melissa.chadburn@hcn.org\">melissa.chadburn@hcn.org<\/a>. To learn more, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/melissachadburn\/status\/1813967545806074228\">post<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BookPage is Seeking a Mystery and Suspense Reviewer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>BookPage is a book review and recommendation guide that reaches a nationwide audience of over 400,000 readers. They\u2019re seeking a new mystery and suspense reviewer. Their rates start at $50 for a review (350 words) of a single book. To read their post, click <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/bookpage\/status\/1810379269039673759\">here<\/a>. To apply, click <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/1KLiRgBSMmdLvwKCOIDy8X60G1pP_oyq5OY22VaQW8QI\/viewform?edit_requested=true\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business Insider is Looking for Writers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Business Insider covers business, personal finance, tech, lifestyle, politics, and more. Their associate editor of lifestyle and entertainment freelance writers is looking for writers: \u201cAny writers\/journos who received money from their parents to buy a home or take a trip or gap year? Or any writers who have an allowance from their parents even though they&#8217;re an adult with a job?\u201d Their rates begin at $220 for 600 words. If interested, DM their associate editor on X. To read their associate editor\u2019s post, click <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Emily_Krivograd\/status\/1813611288364478713\">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\">Opportunity to Write about Mother 3<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Opportunity to Write about Mother 3 for a GBA Book: \u201cI&#8217;m taking pitches for a paid Mother 3 feature in my upcoming GBA book. I&#8217;m after something that frames the story and the whole experience and what makes it so revered.\u201d Rate is \u00a3100 for about 800 to 1,000 words. Send your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:pmurphy1978@outlook.com\">pmurphy1978@outlook.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/PMurphy1978\/status\/1811452573473251439\">post<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline: July 20th, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rabble.ca is Looking for Writers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Rabble.ca is a Canadian progressive news website. They\u2019re looking for freelance writers to join their digital newsroom to help enhance their progressive news reporting on issues like local and federal politics, environment, labor, and social justice news. Rates begin at $150 per submission. If interested, email <a href=\"mailto:editor@rabble.ca\">editor@rabble.ca<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/rabbleca\/status\/1813233637170544688\">post<\/a> and this <a href=\"https:\/\/rabble.ca\/about\/opportunities\/?utm_content=buffer64434&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter+buffer&amp;utm_campaign=buffer\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">University of California Global Health Institute is Looking for Writers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>University of California Global Health Institute (UCGHI) is looking for diverse voices to write engaging feature stories (700 to 750 words) and secondary stories (500 words) about the Institute\u2019s initiatives and collaborators. They want writers who have a passion for public health, global health, and social justice. Pay is $400 to $1,000 per story. To learn more, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ucghi\/status\/1812914552490893771\">post<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSccUlL9CwECHSkyCwxcsR66kRT5qZ5azqZqmaFdIcxIdFuaOQ\/viewform\">call for writers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline: August 9th, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Write about Pokemon Fire Red\/Leaf Green<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Opportunity to Write about Pokemon Fire Red\/Leaf Green: \u201cFor the upcoming GAMEBOOK ADVANCE I&#8217;m looking for someone to write a paid retrospective on Pokemon Fire Red\/Leaf Green!\u201d Rate is \u00a3100 for around 800 to 1,000 words. If interested, send your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:pmurphy1978@outlook.com\">pmurphy1978@outlook.com<\/a>. For details, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/PMurphy1978\/status\/1813243394040209493\">post<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline: July 20th, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Positive News is Accepting Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Positive News is a website and quarterly print magazine that reports on what\u2019s going right. Their editor-in-chief is accepting pitches for their website and the next print issue, which will come out in October. They usually pay 30p per word. For more information, read their editor-in-chief\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Loosepea\/status\/1813146155498234324\">post<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.positive.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Pitching-guide-for-journalists_2024.pdf\">pitching guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Sask Dispatch is Seeking Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sask Dispatch is a Saskatchewan-focused news publication by Briarpatch Magazine. They\u2019re looking specifically for pitches related to the provincial election in October, but are also open to pitches about arts\/culture, the environment, harm reduction, and more. They pay $100 for profiles, short essays, and reviews (less than 1,000 words); $200 for feature stories (1,000-1,500 words) and photo essays; and $300 for research-based articles and investigative reportage (1,500-2,000 words). Send your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:amielle@briarpatchmagazine.com\">amielle@briarpatchmagazine.com<\/a>. For details, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SaskDispatch\/status\/1812146466129113314\">post<\/a> and this <a href=\"https:\/\/saskdispatch.com\/contribute\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">100 Days in Appalachia is Looking for Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>100 Days in Appalachia is a news website that covers the Appalachian region. They\u2019re seeking pitches from writers in the region, ages 13 to 24, for an ongoing youth vertical. No prior experience is required. Rates begin at $200 for opinion and $300+ for reporting. Interested writers can email <a href=\"mailto:rainesford@100daysinappalachia.com\">rainesford@100daysinappalachia.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Rainesford\/status\/1813183601787146253\">post<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.100daysinappalachia.com\/100-days-in-appalachia\/\">\u2018about\u2019 page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business Insider is Seeking a Writer from Baltimore<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Business Insider covers business, personal finance, tech, lifestyle, politics, and more. Their senior editor is looking for \u201ca freelance writer from Baltimore who reports on infrastructure\/transportation.\u201d Pay is $700 per story. If interested, email <a href=\"mailto:lkatzman@businessinsider.com\">lkatzman@businessinsider.com<\/a>. To read their senior editor\u2019s post, click <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/lilykatzman\/status\/1812935366070182140\">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<p>Deadline: July 26th, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ambrook Research is Seeking Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Ambrook Research offers data-driven storytelling regarding modern agriculture. Their editor is looking for pitches. Their main focus is agriculture, though they also consider \u201cpublic lands, ecosystem restoration, rural issues, meat production, and fisheries\u201d in their wheelhouse. They start at $0.50 per word. If interested, email your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:jesse@ambrook.com\">jesse@ambrook.com<\/a>. To read their editor\u2019s post, click <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Jesse_Hirsch\/status\/1812131134915957166\">here<\/a>. To visit their website, click <a href=\"https:\/\/ambrook.com\/research\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Planetizen is Accepting Feature Article Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Planetizen is \u201ca fiercely independent platform that creates, curates, and amplifies stories and resources to inform planning and people passionate about planning.\u201d They\u2019re always accepting feature article pitches: \u201cAre you a practicing planner, scholar, or work in a related field? We are always accepting pitches for feature articles that bring an expert lens to today&#8217;s key planning issues.\u201d They pay professional writers $500 for a feature or career-related article. For details, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/planetizen\/status\/1812532544715256121\">post<\/a> and this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetizen.com\/Write-for-Planetizen\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wired is Looking for Business-Related Pitches or News Tips<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Wired is a magazine and website that covers the current and future trends in technology. Their editor is looking for business-related pitches (particularly scoops) or news tips. Rates are $500 for shorter, bloggier posts and $800 for 1,000 to 1,200-word reported stories. To learn more, refer to their editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/markyarm\/status\/1811438032442314957\">post<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/natasha-bernal.medium.com\/what-makes-a-good-business-pitch-for-wired-16947e3a60e2\">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. They\u2019re accepting pitches for tips and tricks that will help journalists globally. They pay $200 per article and accept work in English, Spanish, Portuguese or Russian. To learn more, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/IJNet\/status\/1812728897537978785\">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\">MIT Technology Review is Seeking Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>MIT Technology Review is a media company that explains the commercial, political, and social impact of the newest technologies. They\u2019re looking for pitches for the upcoming issue of their magazine. The theme is Breakthroughs. They\u2019re seeking longer pieces: narrative features, investigations, profiles, and essays. They pay $1 to $2 per word. To learn more, refer to their commissioning editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/rcourt\/status\/1810438500401230084\">post on X<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/rcourtland_writingopportunity-activity-7216137356309848065-Su8d\/\">post on LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline: July 23rd, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NSUN is Seeking Pitches on &#8220;Mental Healthcare in a Failing State&#8221;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Survivor User Network (NSUN) is \u201ca membership organisation of people and grassroots groups with lived experience of mental ill-health, distress, and trauma.\u201d They\u2019re looking for pitches: \u201cPitch us: \u2018Mental Healthcare in a Failing State.\u2019 We\u2019re interested in publishing blogs from people with lived experience of mental ill-health, distress and trauma.\u201d Rate is \u00a3150 for blogs (500 to 1,000 words). 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