{"id":12095,"date":"2024-09-24T09:53:10","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T16:53:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/?p=12095"},"modified":"2024-10-01T10:57:27","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T17:57:27","slug":"20-calls-for-pitches-directly-from-editors-up-to-2-per-word","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/uncategorized\/20-calls-for-pitches-directly-from-editors-up-to-2-per-word\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Calls for Pitches Directly from Editors (Up to $2 Per Word)"},"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 Kitchn is Looking for a Feature for World Mental Health Day<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Kitchn is Apartment Therapy Media\u2019s food website. Their senior editor is looking to assign a feature for World Mental Health Day (October 10). Please share your story with them if \u201ccooking has helped with your mental health or having a mental illness made cooking challenging.\u201d Rates begin at $300. If interested, send 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\/1838311615227179098\">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\">TC Jewfolk is Looking for your Jewish Writing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>TC Jewfolk is \u201cthe Twin Cities\u2019 only independent online + in person journalism and engagement hub for Jewish communities.\u201d They\u2019re looking for your Jewish writing. The topics \u201crange from personal Jewish experiences, reviews of Jewish media, your search for the NJP (Nice Jewish Person) and much more.\u201d Pay is $50 to $100 per article. For details, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TCJewfolk\/status\/1836163417620586695\">post<\/a> and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tcjewfolk.com\/about\/write-for-us\/\">submission guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Planetizen is Always Accepting Feature Articles<\/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 that offer an expert lens to the key planning issues of today. They pay professional writers a flat fee of $500 for a feature or career-related article. To read their post, click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/planetizen\/status\/1837899695252812141\">here<\/a>. To learn how to write for them, click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetizen.com\/Write-for-Planetizen\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Digital Frontier Magazine is Seeking Feature Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Digital Frontier magazine is \u201ca physical manifestation of the biggest forces impacting the digital world.\u201d Their editor is seeking feature pitches for issue 003. The theme of the issue is Curiosity. You can interpret \u201cCuriosity\u201d however you like: \u201ca startup that began as a down-the-rabbit-hole exploration, a platform that helps you discover via curiosity rather than an algorithm, an online subculture you&#8217;ve always wanted to investigate the origins of&#8230;\u201d Rate is 30p per word. Pitches should be sent to <a href=\"mailto:sophia@digitalfrontier.com\">sophia@digitalfrontier.com<\/a>. To read their editor\u2019s post, click <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/sophstein\/status\/1838261007711637830\">here<\/a>. To visit their contact page, click <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalfrontier.com\/contact\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline: October 3rd, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Lines is Looking for Pitches on US Election<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>New Lines is an American magazine that features best writing from around the globe. They\u2019re looking for pitches on US election. They\u2019re seeking \u201cgenuinely original stories, political\/cultural reportage, personal essays, think pieces &amp; historical takes on America from fresh, unexpected angles.\u201d Rate is $800 per article. If interested, DM their politics editor on X or email <a href=\"mailto:dpostel@newlinesmag.com\">dpostel@newlinesmag.com<\/a>. For details, refer to their politics editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DannyPostel\/status\/1836782757285974153\">post<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/newlinesmag.com\/pitch\/\">pitch guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opportunity for Reporters Based in Riverside County, CA<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Opportunity for one or two freelance reporters based in Riverside County, California to cover a couple of upcoming events. The first event is on October 10 in Desert Center. The second event is on October 24 in Temecula. Both the events will last about 2 hours. Pay will be $200. If interested, email <a href=\"mailto:alicia.ramirez@riversiderecord.org\">alicia.ramirez@riversiderecord.org<\/a>. For more information, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/aliciak2010\/status\/1836901095093981495\">post<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MIT Technology Review is Looking for 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 their upcoming print issue. The theme of the issue is Relationships. Please note that the theme is a loose prompt. They\u2019re seeking longer pieces: narrative features, investigations, profiles, and essays. They pay $1 to $2 a word. To learn more, refer to their editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/rcourtland_how-to-pitch-mit-technology-review-activity-7240100688389644289-P90B\/\">post<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.technologyreview.com\/how-to-pitch-mit-technology-review\/\">pitch guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline: September 27th, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Palestine in America is Seeking Writers and Pitches for Deluxe FOOD Issue<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Palestine in America is a nonprofit organization that publishes print and digital magazines about Palestinians in the US. They\u2019re seeking writers and pitches for their Deluxe FOOD Issue. They want to \u201ccommission writers from all backgrounds but are giving priority to Palestinians, and Palestinian writers from Gaza, the West Bank, and 1948 occupied territories.\u201d They will pay $100 for short pieces and $250 for longer articles. If interested, email <a href=\"mailto:palestineinamericafoodissue@gmail.com\">palestineinamericafoodissue@gmail.com<\/a>. To read their post, click <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/palestinianmag\/status\/1835030266936520891\">here<\/a>. To visit their contact page, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palestineinamerica.com\/contact\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline: September 27th, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prospect is Looking for Essays, Narrative Features, and Profiles<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Prospect is a British magazine and website covering politics, economics, finance, culture, philosophy, world affairs, and more. Their newly appointed commissioning editor is looking for essays and narrative features of up to 4,000 words. This editor is also editing the People section, which features profiles (600 words) at the front of the magazine. As per a <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/journalist_sar\/status\/1801236726540550483\">post<\/a> by their assistant editor, they usually pay \u00a3100 to \u00a3150 per article. To read their commissioning editor\u2019s post, click <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/emilylawford\/status\/1836805101215752243\">here<\/a>. To read their submission guidelines, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prospectmagazine.co.uk\/submission-guidelines-how-to-write-for-the-prospect-website\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gigs for Writers is Seeking Real Stories from Working Writers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Gigs for Writers is a directory of writing and writing-adjacent jobs. They have expanded their directory to include their very own publication to empower their audience, elevate underrepresented writers, and build credibility by paying writers themselves. They\u2019re seeking real stories from working writers, especially personal essays (500 to 800 words) about writing for a living. They pay a flat rate of $200. To learn more, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/gigsforwriters\/status\/1836408957985812684\">post<\/a> and this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/posts\/want-to-become-112245837?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&amp;utm_source=copyLink&amp;utm_campaign=postshare_creator&amp;utm_content=join_link\">page<\/a>.<\/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 want \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. Pay is $200 to $500. For details, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/npquarterly\/status\/1834214629221847336\">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=307147570&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\">The Dial is Accepting Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dial is \u201ca new online magazine of culture, politics, and ideas with a focus on locally sourced writing from around the world.\u201d They focus on stories from outside the US. They\u2019re currently accepting pitches for two issues which are coming out early next year: &#8220;Bodies&#8221; and &#8220;Ghosts.&#8221; They interpret the themes broadly and also publish writing that doesn\u2019t fit the themes. They welcome pitches for reporting, criticism, literature, and translation. Most of their features run about 2,000 to 3,000 words. Their general rate for reporting and criticism is $800 to $1,000 for 2,000 to 2,500 words. Their general rate for literary work is $250 for an excerpt and about $400 for unpublished work. For more information, read their <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thedialmag\/status\/1837126111110574557\">post<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1XY7MTOFosDzWElg5nyyxyNIM5DLqvI-rP3yNbKem0YQ\/edit\">pitch guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stylist Magazine&#8217;s Fitness Editor is Commissioning<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Stylist Magazine is a weekly magazine and a website for smart, successful, and sophisticated women. Their fitness editor is commissioning, especially for the Stylist Magazine paywall. They\u2019re seeking \u201chealth, wellness and fitness deep dives, interviews, first persons and expert-led features.\u201d Rate is \u00a3180. If interested, email <a href=\"mailto:miranda.larbi@stylist.co.uk\">miranda.larbi@stylist.co.uk<\/a>. To read their fitness editor\u2019s post, click <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MirandaLarbi\/status\/1836747986073763895\">here<\/a>. To visit their contact page, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stylist.co.uk\/about\/contact-us\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Independent En Espa\u00f1ol is Hiring Latino Freelance Writers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Independent En Espa\u00f1ol\u2019s editor-in-chief is hiring Latino freelance writers to contribute stories in Spanish. They\u2019re seeking pitches about \u201cculture, health, entertainment, lifestyle, and politics.\u201d Rates begin at $200 for 600 words. If interested, email <a href=\"mailto:diego.pineda@independent.co.uk\">diego.pineda@independent.co.uk<\/a>. To read their editor-in-chief\u2019s post, click <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Diego_Pineda19\/status\/1833559093921124584\">here<\/a>. To visit their website, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentespanol.com\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business Insider is Seeking a Piece about Arrowhead Stadium&#8217;s Box Suite<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Business Insider covers business, personal finance, tech, lifestyle, politics, and more. If you have a box suite (or are going to one) at Arrowhead Stadium soon, please get in touch with their deputy editor. They would like you to write a piece about what it\u2019s like. Rates begin at $240 for 600 words. To read their deputy editor\u2019s post, click <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/nuclearunicorns\/status\/1835694076961739160\">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\">i-D is Looking for Film Writing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>i-D is a fashion and style publication by Vice Media. Their entertainment editor is commissioning film writing. They will pay 50p a word for digital. If interested, DM your ideas about films (new or old) to their editor on X. To read their editor\u2019s post, click <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/douglasgrnwd\/status\/1836143240275185894\">here<\/a>. To learn more about them, click <a href=\"https:\/\/i-d.co\/about\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business Insider is Seeking Americans who Left the US after Retirement<\/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 seeking \u201cAmericans who left the US after they retired (esp to places like Mexico\/Japan) and are very happy or unhappy with their choice.\u201d Rates begin at $230 for 600 words. If interested, DM their deputy editor on X. To read their deputy editor\u2019s post, click <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/nuclearunicorns\/status\/1837196895640260979\">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: October 12th, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business Insider&#8217;s Deputy Editor is Looking for Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Business Insider covers business, personal finance, tech, lifestyle, politics, and more. Their deputy editor is seeking \u201cpeople who tried living in major\/popular cities but eventually found happiness living NEAR them (within 2~ hours or so) instead.\u201d Rates begin at $230 for 600 words. If interested, DM your pitches to their editor on X. To read their editor\u2019s post, click <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/nuclearunicorns\/status\/1833196781628272767\">here<\/a>. To visit their contact page, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/contact\">here<\/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\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SECWP is Looking for Stories on Whistleblowing and Whistleblowers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Southeast Europe Coalition on Whistleblower Protection (SECWP) is seeking pitches for \u201cfresh journalistic stories on whistleblowing and whistleblowers in the following countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine.\u201d They will pay $500 per article. To learn more, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/IJNet\/status\/1833536020605808764\">post<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ijnet.org\/en\/opportunity\/call-stories-whistleblowers-southeast-europe?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=social\">call for stories<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline: December 31st, 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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