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 Anime Feminist covers \u201cJapanese pop culture through a feminist lens.\u201d They don\u2019t publish at the same volume as Polygon, but pay $75 per feature and happily accept pitches on \u201cJapanese games (and sometimes visual novels more broadly too).\u201d For details, refer to their daily operations manager\u2019s post<\/a> and their contributor guidelines<\/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 looking 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. If interested, direct your pitches to editor@planetizen.com<\/a>. For details, refer to their post<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The National Forest Foundation is an organization that restores and enhances National Forests and Grasslands. They\u2019re seeking story pitches for the Winter\/Spring 2026 issue of their Light & Seed magazine, which will focus on \u201chow technology and innovation intersects with National Forests and Grasslands in the U.S.\u201d In particular, they\u2019re looking for \u201cstories about bioengineering, whether it\u2019s a piece investigating the efficacy of a new kind of biochar that could remove forever chemicals from water or one assessing the current successes, challenges, and implications of blight-resistant American Chestnuts.\u201d They will pay $1,000 for 1,000 words. If interested, send your pitches to erinvriley@gmail.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their post<\/a> and call for pitches<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadline: May 28th, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n Business Insider covers business, personal finance, tech, lifestyle, politics, and more. Their deputy editor is seeking personal essay pitches on sleepovers. According to a previous post<\/a> by this editor, they pay $250 per piece. If interested, direct your pitches to cpreti@insider.com<\/a>. To read their editor\u2019s post, click here<\/a>. To visit their contact page, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Current Affairs is a magazine of political commentary and analysis. They\u2019re accepting writing pitches. They\u2019re \u201cespecially interested in pieces related to animal welfare, but welcome pitches on any topic.\u201d They pay $250 per online article, $350 per print article, and $75 per poem. To learn more, refer to their post<\/a>, pitch submission form<\/a>, and writer\u2019s guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Liberalist is \u201ca pro-freedom magazine promoting individual liberty, free markets, and limited government.\u201d They aim to enlighten Africans about their rights. They\u2019re looking for pitches for their upcoming issue: \u201cFor our upcoming issue at The Liberalist, we\u2019re exploring the gap between what African governments say and what they leave out. Our theme, \u2018The Governance Gab: What African Governments Won\u2019t Tell You,\u2019 is about exposing the untold truths, the uncomfortable facts, and the everyday realities behind official narratives. We want well-told stories or sharp analyses that help readers understand why things aren\u2019t working and what works but not talked about.\u201d You can submit reported features (1,200 to 1,500 words), deep analysis or commentary (1,200 to 1,500 words), personal essays, or country or issue-based investigations. Pay is $100 per essay. To learn more, refer to their post<\/a> and call for pitches<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadline: May 15th, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n RUNHER is \u201ca space for storytelling around female, trans, and nonbinary athletes.\u201d They\u2019re assigning stories for their first issue. They\u2019re interested in story and photo feature ideas. They \u201cprimarily focus on road running, but will be including stories around track, trail running, and ultrarunning as well.\u201d Their features range from 1,000-5,000 words or longer and pay $0.50 to $2.00 a word. To learn more, refer to this post<\/a> and their pitch guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadline: May 17th, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n CONE is a magazine and media platform that covers music, film, design, and more. They\u2019re seeking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201c- Lists on indie designers or artist collabs with big brands<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Interviews\/essays on indie streetwear brands<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Recaps of fashion launches or creative indie brand market entries<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Music festival coverage\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n They pay $100 to $400. If interested, send your pitches, resume, and writing samples to jess@conemagazine.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their post<\/a> and \u2018about\u2019 page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadline: May 25th, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n STEVE JOBS MONOGRAPH is \u201can upcoming publication on the 2015 film Steve Jobs.\u201d They\u2019re seeking \u201c8 well-researched, well-written pieces, each approaching the work through a different element of the filmmaking.\u201d They will pay $100 per accepted piece. To learn more, refer to this post<\/a> and their pitch form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadline: June 15th, 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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Planetizen is Always Seeking Feature Articles<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The National Forest Foundation is Seeking Stories about Bioengineering<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Business Insider is Looking for Personal Essays on Sleepovers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Current Affairs is Accepting Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The Liberalist is Seeking Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
RUNHER is Seeking Story and Photo Feature Ideas<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
CONE is Looking for Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
STEVE JOBS MONOGRAPH is Looking for Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n