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 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 seeking 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. To learn more, refer to their post<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Break Down is \u201cdedicated to examining how capitalism has both shaped, and is being reshaped by, accelerating climate and ecological crisis.\u201d They\u2019re accepting pitches and submissions for their first themed issue, which will \u201cexplore what Trump\u2019s second term and the new right mean for the climate.\u201d They\u2019re interested in critical essays, reviews, and interviews. They offer a flat rate of \u00a3900 per essay. If interested, send your submissions to pitching@break-down.org<\/a>. To learn more, refer to this post<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadline: February 14th, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n Johns Hopkins Magazine is a quarterly publication by The Johns Hopkins University. Their editor is seeking pitches: \u201cLooking ahead to Summer and Fall 2025 stories for the magazine, and also online-only features (1,000 to 2,000 words). Story just needs a Johns Hopkins angle: alumni, faculty, student. Ideally some human interest, narrative arch, research-based.\u201d Pay is about $1 per word. To read their editor\u2019s post, click here<\/a>. To read their magazine, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Antics is a quarterly music magazine. They have opened pitches for issue 3. Their editor-in-chief would love pitches on the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201c- Rising rap artists<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Latin music of all genres<\/p>\n\n\n\n – NYC nightlife reports<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Music hot takes (think what you’d pitch if mel mag was still active + had a music section)<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Op-eds<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Timely music-related essays\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n They\u2019re also always seeking review pitches. Rates are $50 for capsule reviews, $150 for Q&As, $200 for essays, $250 for profiles, and $250 for reported features. To read their editor-in-chief\u2019s post, click here<\/a>. To visit their contact page, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just Go Grind is a media brand read by over 23,000 founders, operators, and investors. They\u2019re seeking top-tier researchers and writers to create deep dives about the world\u2019s most ambitious founders and private tech companies. They will pay $250 to $500+ per deep dive. To read their founder\u2019s post, click here<\/a>. To apply, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Narratively is a media company that publishes original and untold human stories. They\u2019re issuing a new call for pitches, \u201cMy Secret Obsession\u201d, in which they\u2019re seeking compelling stories (3,000 to 6,000 words) about \u201creal people with secret obsessions or unconventional infatuations.\u201d These can be first-person pieces or reported stories. Rates begin at $750. For more information, read their post<\/a> and call for pitches<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadline: February 13th, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n MIT Technology Review is a media company that explains the commercial, political, and social impact of the newest technologies. Their editor is looking for pitches for their upcoming print issue, themed “Power.” They want long pieces and big swings. Rate is $1 to $2 a word. To read their editor\u2019s post, click here<\/a>. To learn how to pitch them, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadline: February 14th, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n QueerAF is \u201ca platform funding queer creatives and changing the media.\u201d For Trans+ History Week, they\u2019re seeking pitches for history articles (700 to 1,000 words) from early talent Trans+ writers and journalists. They will commission a total of 7 articles. They will pay \u00a3170. For details, refer to their post<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadline: February 16th, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n Companion is a new biannual print publication by GAIL’s Bakery in the United Kingdom. They explore \u201ctopics within food & drink, history, nature, sustainability, and craft.\u201d They\u2019re currently accepting pitches and submissions from around the world for their second issue, in which they will be \u201cdelving into the theme of \u2018community\u2019 \u2013 especially (but not exclusively) how it intersects with food.\u201d Rates for creative pieces can go up to \u00a3500, while reported features are paid at \u00a31.30 per word. To learn more, refer to this post<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadline: February 17th, 2025<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Here’s our latest roundup of calls for pitches directly from editors. 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The Break Down is Accepting Pitches and Submissions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Johns Hopkins Magazine is Looking for Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Antics is Open for Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Just Go Grind is Looking for Researchers and Writers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Narratively is Seeking Stories about Secret Obsessions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
MIT Technology Review is Seeking Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
QueerAF is Looking for History Article Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Companion is Accepting Pitches for the ‘Community’ Issue<\/h4>\n\n\n\n