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 Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Minority Africa is a digital publication that reports on African minorities using data-driven multimedia journalism. They\u2019re seeking \u201cwriters, journalists, and filmmakers who have an interest in reporting stories focused on minorities within the African continent.\u201d They pay $100 to $200 for standard multimedia features. To learn more, refer to this post<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Business Insider\u2019s deputy editor of lifestyle and entertainment freelancers is looking for pitches: \u201cAnyone who has gone from working in corporate US -> corporate in another country interested in writing about surprising differences.\u201d Rates begin at $230 for 600 words. The deadline is rolling but you should ideally pitch them by 4\/12. To read their deputy editor\u2019s post, click here<\/a>. To visit their contact page, click here<\/a>.<\/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 Business Insider covers business, personal finance, tech, lifestyle, politics, and more. Their lifestyle\/entertainment editor is currently seeking pitches on the following topics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n – \u201cFerry trips<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Flight and cruise upgrades<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Retirement travel<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Moving to\/from the US\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rates begin at $200 for 600 words. If interested, submit your pitches via DM on X or this form<\/a>. To read their lifestyle\/entertainment editor\u2019s post, click here<\/a>. To visit their contact page, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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 Security. They\u2019re seeking pitches for longer pieces: \u201cnarrative features, compelling investigations, essential profiles, and super-sharp essays.\u201d Rates are $1 to $2 a word. If interested, direct your pitches to rachel.courtland@technologyreview.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their editor\u2019s post<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadline: April 4th, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n Arts Midwest supports, informs, and celebrates Midwestern creativity. They\u2019re looking for \u201cengaging, people-centered stories that showcase the power of creative action across their coverage region\u2014especially from Greater Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin.\u201d Rate is $500 for 500-word stories. To learn more, refer to this post<\/a> and their call for pitches<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadline: April 6th, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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. For details, refer to their post<\/a> and call for essays<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadline: May 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. Please don’t contact these publications without first carefully studying them, and making sure your pitch closely fits their needs. 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Business Insider’s Deputy Editor is Seeking Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Planetizen is Always Seeking Feature Articles<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Business Insider’s Lifestyle\/Entertainment Editor is Looking for Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
MIT Technology Review is Seeking Pitches on the Theme of Security<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Arts Midwest is Looking for Stories<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Open Secrets is Seeking Personal Essays about Climate Change and Climate Issues<\/h4>\n\n\n\n