{"id":12015,"date":"2024-08-20T11:32:44","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T18:32:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/?p=12015"},"modified":"2024-08-20T11:32:46","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T18:32:46","slug":"23-calls-for-pitches-directly-from-editors-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/uncategorized\/23-calls-for-pitches-directly-from-editors-4\/","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><em>Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Nonprofit Quarterly is Seeking Pitches for the Health Justice Issue<\/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 looking for pitches for their Health Justice Issue. They\u2019re seeking \u201carticles written by movement leaders and practitioners in the field that lay out the current state of health innovations, concerns of those working in the field of health, and visions for a socially just, ethical, and responsible direction forward.\u201d Creative approaches to these topics are also welcome. Rate is $200 to $500 for all published submissions. For details, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/npquarterly\/status\/1825534686002643161\">post<\/a> and this <a href=\"https:\/\/nonprofitquarterly.org\/health-justice-a-social-justice-lens-for-health-innovation\/?utm_campaign=Health%20Justice%20Call%20for%20Pitches%202024&amp;utm_content=303524456&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter&amp;hss_channel=tw-61206610\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline: September 30th, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cosmopolitan&#8217;s Associate Sex &amp; Relationships Editor is Seeking Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Cosmopolitan is a women\u2019s magazine for dating tips, sex advice, beauty tutorials, fashion trends, and more. Their associate sex &amp; relationships editor is seeking pitches for Confessays, which are \u201cerotic personal essays detailing real-life sexperiences\u2014ideally of a particularly hot, surprising, out-there, or otherwise memorable nature.\u201d Rate is $250. Rolling deadline. Send your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:kayla.kibbe@hearst.com\">kayla.kibbe@hearst.com<\/a>. To read their editor\u2019s post, click <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Kay_Kibbe\/status\/1823117483663847691\">here<\/a>. To learn more about them, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmopolitan.com\/about\/a26950060\/about-us-contact-information-masthead\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Green European Journal is Seeking Pitches on Europe\u2019s Far Right<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Green European Journal is a political ecology magazine. They\u2019re looking for pitches for their next print edition, which will analyze \u201cEurope\u2019s far right and the ways to combat it.\u201d They\u2019re open to essays, interviews, photo essays, and comics or graphic journalism. They will pay at least \u20ac300 per piece. If interested, email your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:alessio.giussani@gef.eu\">alessio.giussani@gef.eu<\/a>. For more information, read their <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/GreenEUJournal\/status\/1825540724772983161\">post<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu\/call-for-pitches-facing-the-far-right\/\">call for pitches<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline: September 16th, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Sask Dispatch is Seeking Pitches for Jan\/Feb Issue<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sask Dispatch is a Saskatchewan-focused news publication by Briarpatch Magazine. They\u2019re seeking pitches for their unthemed January\/February 2025 issue. 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). For more details, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SaskDispatch\/status\/1825561758221902156\">post<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/saskdispatch.com\/articles\/view\/call-for-pitches-january-february-2025\">call for pitches<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline: September 8th, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Intervenxions is Seeking Pitches on U.S. Latinx Realities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Intervenxions is a publication of the Latinx Project at New York University committed to \u201cexploring contemporary Latinx art, politics, and culture.\u201d They\u2019re looking for pitches on U.S. Latinx realities. They\u2019re seeking \u201ccultural criticism, interviews, and reviews of literature, film, performance, and visual art.\u201d Rates begin at $300 for 1,000 to 2,500 words. To learn more, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/LatinxProjNYU\/status\/1825895919633535288\">post<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latinxproject.nyu.edu\/submission-guidelines\">guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fodor\u2019s Travel is Seeking a SoCal Based Writer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Fodor\u2019s Travel is a source for expert travel advice. They\u2019re looking for a Southern California based writer for a story about Mexican food. They need a quick turnaround. Rate is $400 to $450. To learn more, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/literalle\/status\/1825662075588546652\">post<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fodors.com\/about-us\">\u2018about\u2019 page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pittsburgh City Paper is Seeking Story Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Pittsburgh City Paper is an alternative newspaper that covers news, restaurants, food, culture, arts, and entertainment in Pittsburgh. They\u2019re looking for story pitches. They pay $250 to $750 per story. For details, read their <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/PGHCityPaper\/status\/1823420566436515891\">post<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pghcitypaper.com\/pittsburgh\/iPittsburghCityPaperiPitchGuidelines\/Page\">pitch guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opportunity to Write about Run Clubs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a freelance writer who is interested in writing a blog post on run clubs in America, then refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/nickgraynews\/status\/1824445408333955315\">post<\/a>. Rate is $500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline: August 22nd, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Institute for Palestine Studies is Looking for Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Institute for Palestine Studies is a source of information and analysis on Palestinian affairs and the Arab-Israeli conflict. Their senior editor is looking for pitches: \u201cIf you\u2019re a writer going to the DNC or will be protesting in Chicago during and would like to pitch coverage, an essay, or op-ed for @PalStudies (obv. Palestine-related pitch). Please reach out!\u201d Rate is $120. To learn more, refer to their senior editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Lau_Bast\/status\/1825297369744736709\">post<\/a> and this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palestine-studies.org\/en\/blogs\/write_for_us\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Den of Geek is Seeking Games Features and Listicles<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Den of Geek is a news source for TV, movies, books, comics, games, and more. Their editor-in-chief is seeking pitches for games features and listicles. Articles about new releases and retro titles are welcome. Rates for features and listicles begin at $75 (around 750 to 1,000 words). If interested, email your pitches and clips to <a href=\"mailto:denofgeekgames@gmail.com\">denofgeekgames@gmail.com<\/a>. To read their editor-in-chief\u2019s post, click <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/johnsjr9\/status\/1825646948202025332\">here<\/a>. To learn more about them, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.denofgeek.com\/about-us\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prism is Seeking Pitches about Palestine<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Prism is a BIPOC-led news outlet that covers voting rights, electoral justice, criminal justice, racial justice, workers\u2019 rights, immigration, the environment, gender and LGBTQIA+ issues, and more. They\u2019re looking for pitches: \u201cIt&#8217;s almost a year since 10\/7 &amp; we\u2019re reflecting on imperialism, ecocide, climate justice &amp; the movement for justice in Palestine. If you\u2019re a freelance reporter thinking creatively abt these intersections, get in touch by Friday 8\/23 at <a href=\"mailto:ray@prismreports.org\">ray@prismreports.org<\/a>.\u201d Rate is $0.50 per word. To learn more, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/prismreports\/status\/1825647133107827123\">post<\/a> and this <a href=\"https:\/\/prismreports.org\/about\/pitch-prism\/\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline: August 23rd, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leading Like a Lady is Seeking Contributing Writers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Leading Like a Lady has a mission to provide affirming advice and a platform for women of the African diaspora feeling insecure about their status in life. They are seeking contributing writers to cover topics related to &#8220;Black\/African Women Professionals, Digital Nomad Lifestyle, Gender Inequality &amp; the Pay Gap, or Starting a Business\/Finding a Job.&#8221; The editor told us that rates start at $0.25 per word. To learn more and apply to be a contributing writer, <a href=\"https:\/\/leadinglikealady.blog\/news\">read this.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Clique is Looking for Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Clique is a journalist-owned editorial space aimed at \u201cproviding a home for experienced writers to publish ideas they are WILDLY passionate about, but haven&#8217;t been able to place otherwise \u2014 because journalism should be fun.\u201d They\u2019re seeking pitches to include in their official site launch. They want your best, boldest ideas on these topics: \u201cnews, entertainment, sex &amp; relationships, style, beauty, wellness, career &amp; finance, and identity.\u201d Rates begin at $75\/piece. Send your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:info@theclique.click\">info@theclique.click<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/clicktheclique\/status\/1824999367477956883\">post<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Briarpatch is Accepting Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Briarpatch is a Canadian magazine of politics and culture. They\u2019re accepting pitches for their unthemed January\/February 2025 issue. They\u2019re particularly curious about the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; \u201cInflation and what the Left should\/could be doing about it<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Organizing elders in POC communities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Skilling people up for autonomous organizing\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/briarpatchmag\/status\/1824491695985025398\">post<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/briarpatchmagazine.com\/announcements\/view\/call-for-pitches-january-february-2025\">call for pitches<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline: September 8th, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mill Media&#8217;s Editor is Seeking Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Mill Media publishes local digital newspapers across the UK. Their assistant editor in Manchester is always looking for pitches from writers in the northwest. Rates range from \u00a3150 to \u00a32,500 per piece. If interested, direct your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:shannon@millmediaco.uk\">shannon@millmediaco.uk<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/skeatings\/status\/1822974065331556669\">post<\/a> and this <a href=\"https:\/\/millmediaco.uk\/write\/\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maisonneuve is Looking for Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Maisonneuve is a Montreal-based quarterly of \u201carts, opinion and ideas.\u201d They\u2019re seeking pitches for their unthemed winter issue. They usually work with Canadian contributors, but are not opposed to working with others, provided their stories are relevant to a Canadian readership in some way. Pay is $0.15 per word for long-form writing. To learn more, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/maisonneuvemag\/status\/1823452192382263736\">post<\/a> and this <a href=\"https:\/\/maisonneuve.org\/contribute\/\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline: August 23rd, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Betches is Seeking Pitches about Reproductive Rights\/Access\/Care<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Betches is a media and entertainment brand by and for women. They\u2019re seeking pitches about reproductive rights\/access\/care. Pay is $300 per story. Send your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:katiecorvino@betches.com\">katiecorvino@betches.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/kTc0rvin0\/status\/1823743990694351203\">post<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/betches.com\/about\/\">\u2018about\u2019 page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remezcla is Seeking Pitches about La Casa de los Famosos M\u00e9xico<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Remezcla is an independent media brand that covers emerging Latin music, entertainment, and culture. Their editor is seeking social commentary\/op-ed style pitches about La Casa de los Famosos M\u00e9xico from Latine\/a\/o writers. Rates begin at $200. If interested, email your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:lyra@remezcla.com\">lyra@remezcla.com<\/a>. To read their editor\u2019s post, click <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TheAltSource\/status\/1823731051820409152\">here<\/a>. To visit their contact page, click <a href=\"https:\/\/remezcla.com\/contact\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opportunity to Write about Metroid: Zero Mission<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in writing a paid retrospective on Metroid: Zero Mission, then send your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:pmurphy1978@outlook.com\">pmurphy1978@outlook.com<\/a> before 18th August. Pay is \u00a3100 for around 800 to 1,000 words. For more information, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/PMurphy1978\/status\/1824103921578659929\">post<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline: August 18th, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business Insider is Seeking Beauty Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Business Insider covers business, personal finance, tech, lifestyle, politics, and more. Their associate editor is seeking beauty pitches: \u201cWe&#8217;re looking for people to write about beauty products they absolutely swear by, the one item they&#8217;d always rebuy from their collection, their favorite dupes, positive and negative experiences with beauty trends, and more.\u201d No prior writing experience is necessary. Rates begin at $225 for 600 words. To learn more, refer to their editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Emily_Krivograd\/status\/1823795017993085114\">post<\/a> and this <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeAki-sroLcmI4Cg_OrlWT49pEuLWocLNc2LUL3LDUIDyrjYA\/viewform\">form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NACLA is Accepting Pitches on Travesti, Trans &amp; Queer Activisms<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>North American Congress on Latin America (NACLA) is a quarterly magazine and online publication that covers \u201cpolitical and economic issues in Latin America and the Caribbean.\u201d They\u2019re accepting pitches for an issue on \u201ctravesti, trans, and queer activisms in the Americas.\u201d They will accept articles written in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. They will pay an honorarium of $250 to those whose primary source of income is writing. For details, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NACLA\/status\/1816836135382847987\">post<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/nacla.org\/call-pitches-travesti-trans-queer-politics\">call for pitches<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline: August 21st, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Nonprofit Quarterly is Seeking Articles, Creative Writing, and Art for the Health Justice Issue<\/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 looking for articles, creative writing, and art for their health justice issue: \u201cWe are seeking articles written by movement leaders and practitioners in the field that lay out the current state of health innovations, concerns of those working in the field of health, and visions for a socially just, ethical, and responsible direction forward. We also welcome creative approaches to these topics.\u201d Pay is $200 to $500 for all published submissions. To learn more, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/npquarterly\/status\/1815922600196931703\">post<\/a> and this <a href=\"https:\/\/nonprofitquarterly.org\/health-justice-a-social-justice-lens-for-health-innovation\/?utm_campaign=Health%20Justice%20Call%20for%20Pitches%202024&amp;utm_content=301114253&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter&amp;hss_channel=tw-61206610\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline: September 30th, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Future Commerce is Accepting Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Future Commerce is \u201ca culture magazine for eCommerce and retail futurists.\u201d Their co-founder is accepting pitches about \u201cthe future of how we buy and belong\u201d at <a href=\"mailto:hello@futurecommerce.com\">hello@futurecommerce.com<\/a>.&nbsp; They pay $0.20 to $0.50 per word for at least 1,500 words. They can pay as high as $1 per word for heavily researched or SEO pieces. To read their co-founder\u2019s post, click <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/philwinkle\/status\/1813498205180514611\">here<\/a>. To visit their contact page, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.futurecommerce.com\/contact-us\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline: October 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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