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 Sixty Inches from Center is a non-profit arts publication and archiving initiative that promotes art and writing in Chicago and the Midwest. They\u2019re accepting pitches for Midwest arts writing. They pay $150 per article. To learn more, refer to their post<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kill Your Darlings is an Australian online magazine that is dedicated to arts and culture. They\u2019re open for non-fiction pitches. They pay at least $700 for non-fiction work. For more information, refer to their post<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadline: June 15th, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n Uppercut is a games media outlet that uplifts diverse voices. They\u2019re accepting two pitches to publish this Pride month. Your pitches don\u2019t have to be Pride themed, though those are certainly welcome. Rates are $100 for 800 to 1,200 words. To learn more, refer to their post<\/a> and submission guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadline: June 6th, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n Game File is a website and newsletter about video games. They pay freelance writers at least $300 per article. They also pay 25% of the revenue from new annual subscriptions. To learn more, refer to this post<\/a> and this page<\/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 accepting 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, send your pitches to editor@planetizen.com<\/a>. For more information, refer to their post<\/a> and this page<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Media Co-Op is a Canadian network of progressive news cooperatives. They publish \u201cgrassroots journalism focused on important issues and struggles based in or related to the Canadian context.\u201d They have posted this on X: \u201cThough we welcome pitches related to any local context within so-called Canada, at the moment we are particularly interested in stories by or about social movements in Montreal, especially migrant justice movements.\u201d They pay $100 to $250 per article (600 to 1,500 words). If interested, email your pitches to info@mediacoop.ca<\/a>. Read their post here<\/a>. Learn how to pitch them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tabletop Bookshelf is an online-first bookstore offering a curated selection of tabletop RPGs and solo games. They\u2019re seeking professional writers to contribute reviews of tabletop role-playing games and solo games from their shop collection. They will pay $300 to $500 per review. To learn more, refer to their post<\/a> and application form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Slate is an online general-interest magazine that offers analysis and commentary on news, politics, business, culture, and technology. Their features editor is seeking science and health features. They want \u201cpieces that will shift\/challenge how readers see the world and how it works.\u201d Rates begin at $1,500 for reported features of over 2,500 words. If interested, email your pitches to shannon.palus@slate.com<\/a>. There is no deadline to send in your pitches. To learn more, refer to their features editor\u2019s post<\/a> and their general pitch guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Business Insider covers business, personal finance, tech, lifestyle, politics, and more. Their lifestyle & entertainment editor is open for travel and food pitches. Their rates begin at $230 for stories of around 600 words. There is no deadline to submit. To learn more, refer to their editor\u2019s post<\/a> and pitch form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Immigrant Gaze is an online publication that amplifies the voices of immigrants. They\u2019re seeking immigrant writers from Afro-Caribbean communities who are interested in sharing their unique perspectives on any topic (e.g., politics, culture, work, relationships, or identity) that resonates with them. Pay is \u00a350 per piece (800 to 1,200 words). If interested, email your pitches to inyang@theimmigrantgaze.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to this post<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadline: June 9th, 2025<\/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 Nonlinear Love is \u201ca project that shares and interrogates love stories that don’t follow the traditional \u2018linear\u2019 course in a non-judgmental format.\u201d They\u2019re seeking unconventional relationship stories. Pay is $50 per essay (500 to 800 words). If interested, email ariella@superposition-stories.com<\/a>. 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Kill Your Darlings is Looking for Non-Fiction Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Uppercut is Accepting Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Game File is Paying Freelance Writers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Planetizen is Always Accepting Feature Articles<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The Media Co-Op is Looking for Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Tabletop Bookshelf is Seeking Professional Writers to Contribute Reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Slate is Seeking Science and Health Features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Business Insider’s Editor is Accepting Travel and Food Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The Immigrant Gaze is Accepting Pitches from Immigrant Writers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
STEVE JOBS MONOGRAPH is Seeking Pitches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Nonlinear Love is Seeking Unconventional Relationship Stories<\/h4>\n\n\n\n