Here’s our latest roundup of calls for pitches directly from editors. We’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
Please don’t contact these publications without first carefully studying them, and making sure your pitch closely fits their needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you’re new to pitching, I highly recommend taking this short course.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking for more opportunities? Get a free trial of Litworth and get full access to our database of 2,000+ publishers. Check it out.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Inspire the Mind is a digital magazine focused on mental health, art, and science. For University Mental Health Day in March, they\u2019re seeking article pitches from a mental health lived experience perspective. They \u00a3200 for pieces of 1,000 to 1,200 words. To learn more, refer to their post<\/a>. To submit your pitch, use the form on their homepage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadline: February 7th, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n Scalawag is a Black-led, woman-run website and magazine dedicated to the American South. With the Super Bowl fast approaching, they\u2019re looking for \u201ccoverage of the event that contextualizes it in the legacy of previous Super Bowls and mega events in NOLA.\u201d Submissions should \u201cemphasize the connection between mega event tourism and gentrification and displacement in NOLA, especially in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.\u201d They will give priority to NOLA natives\/current residents. Rates are $0.40 per word, with a maximum of 2,000 words. If interested, direct your pitches to tea@scalawagmagazine.org<\/a>. To read their editor\u2019s post, click here<\/a>. To visit their website, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadline: January 31st, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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 on the lookout for feature article pitches that offer an expert lens to the key planning issues of today. They offer professional writers a flat rate of $500 for a feature or career-related article. For more information, refer to their post<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n UploadVR is a news organization that offers news, original articles, guides, reviews, and interviews on Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR). Their senior editor is seeking pitches from freelance writers for reviews, previews, and more. They pay $150 for smaller impressions pieces, $240 for reviews, and a minimum of $175 for features. Send your pitches to hstockdale@uploadvr.com<\/a>. To read their senior editor\u2019s post, click here<\/a>. To visit their contact page, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kernel is \u201cthe flagship print magazine of Reboot, a publication and community reimagining techno-optimism for a better collective future.\u201d They\u2019re accepting pitches for their fifth issue which is all about RULES: \u201ceverything set, prescribed, enforced, and broken.\u201d They\u2019re looking for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Nonfiction: essays, interviews, or software criticism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Creative: visual art, poetry, or fiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They will pay $250 for short essays (1,000 to 2,000 words), $350 for long essays (3,000+ words), $250 for software criticism (up to 2,000 words), and $200 for interviews. They will pay $50 to $300 for creative pieces. To learn more, refer to their editor\u2019s post<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadline: February 1st, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Juggernaut is a publication that features untold and smart South Asian stories. They\u2019re looking for pitches for several beats including culture, history, food, business, science and health, politics, and technology. For February, they\u2019re also seeking \u201cstories that can be interwoven with Black History Month and Valentine\u2019s Day.\u201d Their rates begin at $400 for reported features and profiles, and $250 for op-eds and essays. To learn more, refer to this post<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pride Source is Michigan’s LGBTQ+ news source. Their editorial director is commissioning stories for the following issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n – March: Home Guide and Music Issue (Deadline is January 29th)<\/p>\n\n\n\n – June: Pride Issues\u20143 editions! (Deadline is February 19th)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rates are $100-$125 for columns\/essays, and $100-$250 for news features and other news\/pop culture reporting. To read their editorial director\u2019s post, click here<\/a>. To learn how to pitch them, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SFGATE is a digital publication that covers news and entertainment from the Bay Area and beyond. Their culture editor is looking for rants on Bay Area issues: \u201cI’m a big fan of NYC Subway Takes, and not to rip them off, but I very much welcome some freelance writer pitches that are (educated\/nuanced\/fun) rants on Bay Area issues big\/small.\u201d Topics can include \u201cdating, etiquette, transportation, music, art, history, everyday annoying things, infrastructure complaints, policy things.\u201d Pay is $300. If interested, send your pitches to dan.gentile@sfgate.com<\/a>. There\u2019s no deadline to submit. To read their editor\u2019s post, click here<\/a>. To visit their contact page, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Retro Dodo is a retro gaming website. They\u2019re accepting feature pitches from retro gaming journalists. They\u2019re looking for unique stories on retro gaming culture and collectibles. Rate is \u00a3250 to \u00a3300 per feature (2,000 words). If interested, direct your pitches to pitches@retrododo.com<\/a>. To read their post, click here<\/a>. To visit their contact page, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Business Insider\u2019s lifestyle\/entertainment editor is seeking pitches for their Costco\/Trader Joe’s\/Aldi grocery diaries. Bonus points if \u201cyou follow the Mediterranean diet, a high-protein diet, love to meal prep, or have an executive Costco membership!\u201d Rates for these stories start at $175. To learn more, refer to their editor\u2019s post<\/a> and this form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rest of World is a global nonprofit publication that covers technology\u2019s impact beyond the Western bubble. In 2025, they\u2019re focused on 4 key coverage areas: EV Revolution, China Outside China, Tech Giants, and Innovation. They offer a flat fee for shorter stories, generally estimated at $0.50\/word, with payments ranging from $750 to $1,000 per story. For longer features, rates begin at $1.00\/word. To learn more, refer to their Africa reporter\u2019s post<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unbias the News is a feminist cross-border newsroom. They\u2019re looking for pitches about: Migration (Europe-focused, but open to all) and Environment (global). They want stories that surprise and inform. They welcome pitches from journalists of all backgrounds and experience levels, especially those who face structural biases and\/or speak English as a second or third language. Rate is \u20ac500 per story. For details, refer to their editor-in-chief\u2019s post<\/a> and this form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadline: February 9th, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n Business Insider’s special projects team is seeking freelance editors with expertise on topics like AI, technology and innovation, business, workforce strategy, etc. The applicants should have experience editing reported features. Rates vary, but typically range from $150 to $250 per article. To learn more, refer to their senior editor\u2019s post<\/a> and this form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadline: January 19th, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n Business Insider covers business, personal finance, tech, lifestyle, politics, and more. Their lifestyle and entertainment editor is seeking pitches for short (500 to 600 words) essays: \u201cDid you go on a dream vacation only to leave disappointed? Spend a ton on an underwhelming cruise? Regret moving states or countries?\u201d Rates begin at $200. If interested, submit your pitches via DM on X or this form<\/a>. There is no deadline to reach out. To read their editor\u2019s post, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dread Central is a website that covers horror movies, games, comics, novels, toys, and more. For Black History Month, they\u2019re seeking pitches from Black writers. Rate is $100 per article. To learn more, refer to their post<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadline: January 24th, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Leicester Gazette is a not-for-profit local newspaper in Leicester. They\u2019re accepting pitches from UK-based writers on the topic of higher education: \u201cWith the announcement that De Montfort University is making yet more staff cuts, we want to look at how Leicestershire’s universities are faring in the current higher education crisis\u2026\u201d They will pay writers 10p\/word for 1,200 to 1,600 words. For more information, refer to their post<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadline: January 31st, 2025<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Here’s our latest roundup of calls for pitches directly from editors. We’ve researched payment rates and found contact information for all of these publications, so you can easily connect with the right opportunity for you. 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Scalawag is Accepting Pitches Related to the Super Bowl<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Planetizen is on the Lookout for Feature Articles<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
UploadVR is Accepting Pitches for Reviews, Previews, and More<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Kernel is Open for Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The Juggernaut is Seeking Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Pride Source is Commissioning Stories<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
SFGATE is Looking for Rants on Bay Area Issues<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Retro Dodo is Accepting Feature Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Business Insider is Seeking Costco\/Trader Joe’s\/Aldi Shoppers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Rest of World is Accepting Pitches for Stories<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Unbias the News is Looking for Migration and Environment Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Business Insider is Looking for Editors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Business Insider’s Lifestyle and Entertainment Editor is Seeking Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Dread Central is Seeking Pitches for Black History Month<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The Leicester Gazette is Seeking Pitches about Higher Education<\/h4>\n\n\n\n