{"id":12389,"date":"2025-03-11T17:28:13","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T00:28:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/?p=12389"},"modified":"2025-03-11T17:44:55","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T00:44:55","slug":"16-calls-for-pitches-directly-from-editors-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/uncategorized\/16-calls-for-pitches-directly-from-editors-8\/","title":{"rendered":"16 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>If you&#8217;re new to pitching, I highly recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/litworth.com\/course-learn-the-art-of-pitching-in-seven-days-flat\/\">taking this short course.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Looking for more opportunities? Get a free trial of Litworth and get full access to our database of 2,000+ publishers. <a href=\"https:\/\/litworth.com\/register\/litworth-subscription\/\">Check it out.<\/a><\/strong><\/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\">Green European Journal is Accepting Pitches<\/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 explore \u201cwhat freedom means in an era of deep polarisation and geopolitical tension.\u201d They\u2019re accepting essays, interviews, photo essays, and comics or graphic journalism. Rate is \u20ac300 to \u20ac350 per piece (2,000 to 2,500 words). If interested, email your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:alessio.giussani@gef.eu\">alessio.giussani@gef.eu<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/alegius.bsky.social\/post\/3ljcnhjzxbc22\">post<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu\/call-for-pitches-looking-for-freedom\/\">call for pitches<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline: March 26th, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prism is Seeking Pitches for RESEEDING THE LAND Series<\/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 story pitches for \u201ca series called RESEEDING THE LAND about connections between ecosystem &amp; community health.\u201d Rate is $0.50 per word. Send your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:ray@prismreports.org\">ray@prismreports.org<\/a>.&nbsp;For details, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/prismreports.org\/post\/3lk4i6v3m422m\">post<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/prismreports.org\/about\/pitch-prism\/\">pitch guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Type Investigations is Looking for Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Type Investigations is a nonprofit investigative newsroom. They&#8217;re accepting pitches and are particularly interested in pitches on these topics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; \u201cThe erosion of rights\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; \u201cPolitical influence and corporate malfeasance\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; \u201cClimate change and environmental justice\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The above list is not exhaustive. Their written features are generally 3,000-5,000 words and pay $3,000-$6,000 (including travel, reporting expense, and reporting fee). To learn more, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/typeinvestigations.org\/post\/3ljsigz6mpc2j\">post<\/a> and this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.typeinvestigations.org\/about\/how-to-pitch\/\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Digital Frontier Magazine is Seeking Pitches for Issue 005<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Digital Frontier magazine explores the intersection of tech and humanity. They\u2019re looking for pitches for issue 005. The theme of the issue is OUTLIERS. Their editor has posted this on X: \u201cOUTLIERS aren\u2019t the people, companies, communities saying they\u2019re doing things differently \u2013 they are so fixated on their way, no one else\u2019s was even an option. OUTLIERS are the thinkers who raise eyebrows, the builders who innovate on a whim, the subcultures that shape society (without pomp and circumstance) \u2013 these are the stories I want to tell in issue 005.\u201d Rates are \u226530p per word. If interested, send your pitches 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\/1899453186127097861\">here<\/a>. To visit their contact page, click <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalfrontier.com\/contact\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline: March 31st, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rest of World is Looking for Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Rest of World is a global nonprofit publication that covers technology\u2019s impact beyond the Western bubble. They\u2019re looking for pitches from experienced freelance journalists. According to their <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/AnupKaphle\/status\/1880313521248039122\">editor-in-chief<\/a>, they offer a flat fee for shorter stories, generally estimated at $0.50\/word, with payments ranging from $750 to $1,000 per story. If interested, send your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:mehboob@restofworld.org\">mehboob@restofworld.org<\/a> for Asia and <a href=\"mailto:indranil@restofworld.org\">indranil@restofworld.org<\/a> for the Middle East and Africa. To learn more, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JeelaniReports\/status\/1899404935390740759\">post<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/restofworld.org\/about\/how-to-pitch-rest-of-world\/\">pitch guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">APC&#8217;s Safety for Voices Initiative is Seeking Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Association for Progressive Communications (APC) is \u201ca worldwide network supporting the use of internet and ICTs for social justice and sustainable development.\u201d Their Safety for Voices initiative is seeking 20 women human rights defenders (WHRDs) to contribute \u201cpersonal essays and stories to the anthology focused on documenting and highlighting their resilience, challenges, and triumphs in the face of threats from state and societal actors.\u201d They will pay each contributor $300 to $600. To learn more, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/GenderITorg\/status\/1896710871336014015\">post<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/genderit.org\/resources\/call-pitches-unyielding-personal-essays-whrds\">call for pitches<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline: March 18th, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Scottish BPOC Writers Network is Looking for Blog Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Scottish BPOC Writers Network (SBWN) provides \u201cadvocacy, literary events, and professional development opportunities for BPOC writers based in or from Scotland.\u201d They\u2019re seeking pitches on the theme of &#8216;Sustain&#8217; for their blog. They\u2019re looking for \u201cpitches about any and all interpretations of the concept of &#8216;sustain&#8217;, from tradition to food to the climate crisis and anything else that comes to mind.\u201d The pitches can be in text, audio, or video format. Pay is \u00a3135 per post. Please note that this opportunity is only for Black writers and writers of color based in Scotland. To learn more, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/scotbpocwriters.bsky.social\/post\/3ljanzy7ltc26\">post<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org\/blog-pitches-april-june-2025\/\">call for pitches<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline: March 14th, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Barn Raiser is Accepting Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Barn Raiser is a publication that covers rural and small town news. They\u2019re seeking new writers to pitch them on \u201ctopics that affect people in rural and small town America.\u201d While they\u2019re open to pitches on any topic, at the moment they\u2019re particularly interested in reported pieces on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; \u201cPesticides and corporate accountability, including but not limited to anti-trust action or litigation against companies like Bayer\/Monsanto<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Sewage sludge<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; PFAS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Pipelines and campaigns in resistance to pipelines<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Local organizers doing transformative work in their community<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Authoritarian threats in local communities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Censorship or suppression of free speech in public education and libraries\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rates are $500 for reported stories and $200 for opinion (around 1,000 to 1,200 words). Q&amp;As or book reviews are in between. If interested, send your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:editorial@barnraisingmedia.com\">editorial@barnraisingmedia.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/barnraiser.bsky.social\/post\/3ljljtzx7em2p\">post<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/barnraisingmedia.com\/about\/\">\u2018about\u2019 page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Xylom is Accepting Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Xylom is a \u201cGen-Z-led nonprofit exploring the communities influencing and shaped by science.\u201d They publish personal essays (1,200 to 1,500 words), science analysis and opinion pieces (1,200 to 1,500 words), and narrative-driven science feature stories. They love taking pitches from \u201cearly-career, immigrant, and nontraditional science writers.\u201d They pay at least $200 per piece. To learn more, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/thexylom.com\/post\/3ljjhsta5wk2c\">post<\/a> and this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thexylom.com\/submissions\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Anime Herald is Always Accepting Articles from Freelancers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Anime Herald is a website that offers news, reviews, interviews, and commentary on anime and anime fandom. They\u2019re always looking for articles from freelance writers. Rate is $50 per article (1,000 to 2,000 words). For more information, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/animeherald.com\/post\/3ljnurdje6q22\">post<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.animeherald.com\/about\/contributor-guidelines\/\">contributor guidelines<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.animeherald.com\/about\/article-submissions\/\">pitch form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parapraxis is Seeking Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Parapraxis is a print and online magazine of psychoanalysis. They\u2019re actively looking for pitches for Issue 07: Romance and for their (un-themed) website. Print rates range from $500 to $800 depending on length. Website rates are a flat $500. For more information, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Parapraxis_Mag\/status\/1890428117086355577\">post<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdWmVcgA0M-GmhHRLe6vCZtcTykYLnunmTK_-QTmEAqdawANQ\/viewform\">pitch form<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parapraxismagazine.com\/about\">\u2018about\u2019 page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leading Like a Lady is Seeking Stories from Community Organizers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Leading Like a Lady Blog (LLAL) is look for stories about community organizing or mutual aid from black women. Their editor writes: &#8221; o you have a story about community organizing? Are you running mutual aid programs in your neighborhood? If so, we want to share your story! &#8221; They&#8217;ve previously indicated their standard pay starts at $0.25 per word. To send a pitch, fill out this <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeWNQKKz5h8x9tsD8Dj7hERH6BtcqlxRVlqMCgO5_YyYkbeQg\/viewform\">form.<\/a> Visit their website <a href=\"https:\/\/leadinglikealady.blog\/\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 51st is Seeking Opinion Pieces<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The 51st is a worker-led local news source for D.C. They\u2019re looking for opinion pieces. They want: \u201cclear and concise arguments with obvious local ties, voice-driven writing, and topics that speak to either a timely news even or culturally relevant question (or, engage with existing conversations in a new way.)\u201d According to their <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1QIYFevIXtfCTLCkCqMyoUFr4cog73tNMnt2KKIcfc-E\/edit?ref=51st.news&amp;tab=t.0\">rate sheet<\/a>, they pay $150 for opinion pieces (1,000 words or less). If interested, send your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:pitches@51st.news\">pitches@51st.news<\/a>. To learn more about this pitch call, refer to this Bluesky <a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/51st.news\/post\/3lj4bp3vfhs2z\">post<\/a>. To read their general freelance FAQs, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/51st.news\/freelance-faq\/\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Matador Network is Looking for Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Matador Network is the largest independent travel publisher in the world. In Spring 2025, they&#8217;re especially seeking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; \u201cArticles around destinations and experiences that may disappear &#8212; for whatever reason &#8212; in the coming years\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; \u201cArticles that tie your personal experience with a deeper topic\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; \u201cArticles around key March and April events: World Wildlife Day, Mardi Gras, Holi, St. Patrick&#8217;s Day, etc\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; \u201cStories that can only be told because the writer experienced something\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They cover travel worldwide, but please remember that most of their readers are based in the United States. They pay $200 to $300 per story (around 1,100 words). To learn more, refer to their commissioning editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/suziedundas\/status\/1894848389365539192\">post<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdL74DzKVSZlHZfcmwJkeizM2cTmpCamF0LY_QCe2UnPB3MIQ\/viewform\">call for pitches<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fortunately is Accepting Pitches for Issue 2<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately is \u201ca post-capitalist lifestyle magazine that explores the intersections of art, culture, and solidarity economies.\u201d They\u2019re accepting pitches for Issue 2: FAIR. The issue will \u201cexplore forms of communal exchange and transfers for unprecedented times and uncertain futures.\u201d Pay is $300+. To learn more, refer to their&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DFvS4N5ur6o\/?img_index=1\">Instagram post<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScaU4W8S9638ncMQUzg9gsObXsEe4NkUBaf0YtC6pciU24gfg\/viewform\">Google form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadline: March 17th, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Open Secrets is Seeking Personal Essays about Climate Change and Climate Issues<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Open Secrets is an online magazine that publishes memorable and revealing personal essays on the topics we are taught to keep \u201csecret.\u201d They\u2019re seeking unpublished personal essays (1,000 to 2,000 words) about climate change and climate issues. They will pay $50 per essay. 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