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 Maisonneuve is a Montreal-based quarterly of \u201carts, opinion and ideas.\u201d They\u2019re looking for pitches for their Fall 2025 issue. They want \u201cwell-researched, narrative-driven stories that balance a sense of storytelling with thoughtful analysis; a strong point of view, argument or \u2018so what\u2019 principle; lyrical, literary scene-setting that draws the reader in.\u201d They usually work with Canadian contributors, but are not opposed to working with others, provided their stories are relevant to a Canadian readership in some way. Rates are 0.15\/word for long-form writing. If interested, email your pitches to rosie@maisonneuve.org<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their post<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadline: June 2nd, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n New Scientist is a weekly science and technology magazine. Their news editor is seeking news stories (300 to 700 words) about new discoveries. Do not pitch them press releases or big journals, they have those covered. Rates begin at 51p\/word. If interested, send your pitches to jacob.aron@newscientist.com<\/a>. To see the kind of things they cover, click here<\/a>. To read their news editor\u2019s Bluesky post, 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. If interested, email your pitches to editor@planetizen.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their post<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n STEVE JOBS MONOGRAPH is \u201can upcoming publication on the 2015 film Steve Jobs.\u201d They\u2019re looking for \u201c8 well-researched, well-written pieces, each approaching the work through a different element of the filmmaking.\u201d They will pay $100 per piece. For details, refer to this post<\/a> and their pitch form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadline: June 15th, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n Philadelphia Magazine is a monthly print magazine about Philadelphia\u2019s city life, restaurants, events, health, real estate, and more. They\u2019re always seeking departments (around 3,000 words) and features (5,000 words or more). Rate is $1 per word. Send your pitches to bpearson@phillymag.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their editor-in-chief\u2019s post<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Business Insider covers business, personal finance, tech, lifestyle, politics, and more. Their lifestyle\/entertainment editor is seeking pitches about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201c-Moving for love<\/p>\n\n\n\n -Testing out multiple cities before settling in a place<\/p>\n\n\n\n -Travel lessons learned\/mistakes to avoid\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rates begin at $200 for 600 words. There’s no deadline to send your pitches. If interested, submit your pitches via DM on X or this form<\/a>. For more information, refer to their editor\u2019s post<\/a> on X.<\/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 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 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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New Scientist is Looking for News Stories about New Discoveries<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Planetizen is Always Accepting Feature Articles<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
STEVE JOBS MONOGRAPH is Seeking Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Philadelphia Magazine is Always Seeking Departments and Features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Business Insider’s Editor is Seeking Pitches about Moving and Traveling<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
CONE is Looking for Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The National Forest Foundation is Seeking Stories about Bioengineering<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Open Secrets is Seeking Personal Essays about Climate Change and Climate Issues<\/h4>\n\n\n\n