Strange Horizons is a weekly science fiction and fantasy magazine. For its annual criticism special, publishing in the last week of January 2027, they're looking for essays, long reviews, and roundtables. Deadlines are negotiable. The call doesn't state pay, but their standing guidelines pay:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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- $150 per original essay<\/li>\r\n\t
- $60 per review of at least 1,000 words<\/li>\r\n\t
- $20 per roundtable contributor<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n
To learn more, refer to their Bluesky post<\/a> and nonfiction guidelines<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n
\r\n \u2014 Jacob Jans <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\nEuropeana is accepting applications for its 2026 editorial grants<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n Deadline: October 30, 2026<\/span>\r\n\r\n Freelance<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\nEuropeana is Europe's digital platform for cultural heritage. This year's editorial grants fund untold stories about Black history in Europe, with particular interest in countries other than France, the Netherlands, and the UK. Grants are up to €300 per story. Deadline:<\/strong> Oct 30. To learn more, refer to their open call<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n
\r\n \u2014 Jacob Jans <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\nGriffith Review is seeking pitches for "Under the Influence"<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n Deadline: October 25, 2026<\/span>\r\n\r\n Freelance<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\nGriffith Review is an Australian literary and current affairs journal for a general readership. For its May 2027 edition, "Under the Influence," they're looking for nonfiction (essay, memoir, or reportage) on what shapes our tastes and convictions, and how to tell guidance from control. Pieces run up to 4,000 words, and pay is AU$0.75 per word, up to AU$3,000. Deadline:<\/strong> Oct 25, 11:59 p.m. AEST. To learn more, refer to their call for pitches<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n
\r\n \u2014 Jacob Jans <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\nCanada's National Observer is seeking pitches on climate, energy, and politics reporting across Canada<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n\r\n Freelance<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\nCanada's National Observer is "connecting the dots between climate, energy and politics in Canada." They're looking for in-depth investigations, scoops, and character-driven stories rather than daily news or event coverage, with particular interest in reporting from Québec, Atlantic Canada, and the North. Stories run about 1,000–2,500 words, and rates start at $0.75 per word. To learn more, refer to their Bluesky thread<\/a> and pitch guidelines<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n
\r\n \u2014 Jacob Jans <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\nDrafting the Past is Accepting Book Reviews<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n\r\n History<\/span>\r\n Books<\/span>\r\n Freelance<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\nDrafting the Past is a multi-platform devoted to nonfiction history books. They’re accepting book reviews: “We’re interested in reviews of individual books as well as review essays that feature two or more related books. We are a platform dedicated to nonfiction history books, and we generally do not review fiction or other subjects. Books published by university presses are welcome and encouraged, but we rarely cover books aimed at a purely academic audience.”<\/p>\r\n\r\n
They pay writers $200 for single-book reviews (no longer than 1,000 words), and more for review essays. To learn more, refer to their founding editor’s post<\/a> and their ‘pitch us’ page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n
\r\n \u2014 Fatima Saif <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\nThe Scottish BPOC Writers Network (SBWN) is Seeking Pitches on the Theme of \u2018Monstrosity\u2019<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n Deadline: October 25, 2026<\/span>\r\n\r\n Black<\/span>\r\n Writers Of Color<\/span>\r\n Scotland<\/span>\r\n Freelance<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\nThe Scottish BPOC Writers Network (SBWN) is “an advocacy and professional development group for Scottish and Scotland-based writers and literary professionals who identify as BPOC (Black people, People of Colour).” They’re looking for pitches on the theme of ‘Monstrosity’. They’re seeking pitches about any and all interpretations of this concept. They plan to select 4 guest blog posts: 2 approximately 700-word pieces (or 3 minutes of audio\/video) paying £170 each, and 2 approximately 1,050-word pieces (or 4.5 minutes of audio\/video) paying £255 each. Writers of all experience levels, including unpublished writers, are welcome to pitch. Applicants must identify as a Black writer or writer of colour based in Scotland and be able to receive payment for freelance work in the UK. To learn more, refer to this post<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n
\r\n \u2014 Fatima Saif <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\nCurrent Affairs is Always Seeking Pitches<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n\r\n Politics<\/span>\r\n Culture<\/span>\r\n Freelance<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\nCurrent Affairs is a magazine of political commentary and analysis. They're always looking for pitches. They’re primarily interested in nonfiction articles on politics and culture. They accept a limited amount of fiction and poetry. They welcome book reviews. They’re also seeking what they call “amusements”—ideas for fake ads, scripts for comics, satirical games, etc. They pay $250 for online pieces (1,000 to 6,000 words), $350 for print articles (2,500 to 5,000 words), and $75 for poems. For details, refer to their editor-in-chief’s post<\/a> and writer’s guide<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n
\r\n \u2014 Fatima Saif <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\nThe Anchorage Press is Accepting Pitches<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n\r\n Alaska<\/span>\r\n Anchorage<\/span>\r\n Freelance<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\nThe Anchorage Press is Alaska’s only alt-weekly. They cover news, arts, culture, government, politics, and the environment in Anchorage and Alaska. They accept freelance pitches and aim to commission 5 to 7 freelance pieces each month. They’re open to just about anything Alaska-related. Their main areas of focus are arts, culture, government, politics, and the environment. Pieces are typically 700 to 1,200 words, and the rate is $0.50 per word based on the commissioned length. For details, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n
\r\n \u2014 Fatima Saif <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\nIslamic Horizons is Seeking Ramadan-Related Pitches<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n\r\n Ramadan<\/span>\r\n Islam<\/span>\r\n Freelance<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\nIslamic Horizons is the flagship publication of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA). Their assistant editor is looking for Ramadan-related pitches. They want “stories that go beyond food and culture and dig deeper into what the holy month looks like for communities that are overlooked and marginalized.” Rate is $0.30 per word. If interested, send your pitches to bareerah.zafar@isna.net<\/a> by the end of the month. Please note that this opportunity is only open to U.S.-based writers. To learn more, refer to their assistant editor’s post<\/a> and their website<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n
\r\n \u2014 Fatima Saif <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\nResona is accepting pitches for "The Created Order"<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n Deadline: November 1, 2026<\/span>\r\n\r\n Freelance<\/span>\r\n Themed<\/span>\r\n Fiction<\/span>\r\n Nonfiction<\/span>\r\n Poetry<\/span>\r\n Culture<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\nResona is a Catholic print magazine from Paloma & Fig that publishes essays, interviews, poetry, and fiction. For Volume II, "The Created Order," they're looking for work on our place in creation, from farming and craftsmanship to ecology, the seasons, and the human body. Pay is $100 per piece of writing plus two contributor copies. The deadline is November 1st for the theme, though general submissions stay open on a rolling basis. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n
\r\n \u2014 Jacob Jans <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\nCritical Playground is seeking pitches<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n\r\n Freelance<\/span>\r\n Technology<\/span>\r\n Culture<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\nCritical Playground is "a global platform at the edge of creative technology, design, and culture." They're commissioning in-depth critical articles that place projects, studios, exhibitions, or technologies in a broader cultural or technical context. Pay is $300 per commissioned article of 800–900 words. To learn more, refer to their pitch guidelines<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n
\r\n \u2014 Jacob Jans <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\nThe Amp is accepting pitches<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n\r\n Freelance<\/span>\r\n Culture<\/span>\r\n Limited Demographic<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\nThe Amp is the Asian American Arts Alliance's online magazine celebrating the AAPI cultural community in NYC and beyond. They're seeking essays, reviews, profiles, and interviews, covering only NYC-area artists and events. Pay is $0.40 per word, rounded down to the nearest hundred words. To learn more, refer to their pitch guidelines<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n
\r\n \u2014 Jacob Jans <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\nThis Magazine is seeking pitches for its front-of-book sections<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n Deadline: October 20, 2016<\/span>\r\n\r\n Freelance<\/span>\r\n Culture<\/span>\r\n Technology<\/span>\r\n Limited Demographic<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\nThis Magazine is a Canadian magazine of "progressive politics, ideas & culture." For its front-of-book sections Mapping Canada, By the Numbers, and Timeline, they're looking for ideas that lend themselves to a map, data visualization, or timeline. The call is open to Canadian residents only. Pay is not stated in the public call. To learn more, refer to their X post<\/a> and their writers' guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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\r\n \u2014 Jacob Jans <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\nThe Fawcett Society is Seeking a Freelance Researcher<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n Deadline: October 20, 2026<\/span>\r\n\r\n Freelance<\/span>\r\n Remote<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\nThe Fawcett Society is “the UK's leading charity campaigning for gender equality and women's rights.” They’re looking for a Freelance Researcher: “Working alongside our Senior Investigative Researcher, you’ll follow leads, test claims and turn complex data into clear findings that inform our campaigns.” The role pays £400 per day and involves 20 days of work over three months, with the possibility of an extension. This is a remote position open to candidates based in the UK. Details here<\/a> and here<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n
\r\n \u2014 Fatima Saif <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\nBusiness Insider's Deputy Editor of Lifestyle and Entertainment Freelance Writers is Seeking First-Person Pitches<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n\r\n Lifestyle<\/span>\r\n Freelance<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\nBusiness Insider covers business, personal finance, tech, lifestyle, politics, and more. Their deputy editor of lifestyle and entertainment freelance writers is seeking first-person pitches on a few topics:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
“- Americans\/US residents who have purchased property abroad<\/p>\r\n\r\n
- People who have changed their appearance to look younger\/different while job hunting or adjusting to a workplace<\/p>\r\n\r\n
- People who retired early (or married someone\/is a child of someone who did) and had it change their perspective or plans<\/p>\r\n\r\n
- An unconventional living situation you sustained for a dream job (ex: living apart from spouse, RV near office, tiny home on family's property) or to live in your dream place<\/p>\r\n\r\n
- Unconventional living situations, in general (moving in with in-laws, building a tiny home on dad's property, buying a house with friends)<\/p>\r\n\r\n
- A big move that didn't work quite how you expected (within the past decade)”<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rates start at $240 for 600 words. To learn more, refer to their editor’s post<\/a> and this form<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n
\r\n \u2014 Fatima Saif <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\nMIT Technology Review's Editor is Looking to Assign a Dispatch<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n Deadline: October 23, 2026<\/span>\r\n\r\n Technology<\/span>\r\n Freelance<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\nMIT Technology Review is a media company that explains the commercial, political, and social impact of the newest technologies. Their editor is looking to assign a Dispatch and would love to hear your ideas. A Dispatch is “a short piece that aims to transport readers into a moment, a scene, or an event, or drops them into an interaction with someone fascinating in the tech space of a specific region, city, or country outside of the US.” Rate is $750 for 500 words. Details here<\/a> and here<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n
\r\n \u2014 Fatima Saif <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\nLiberal Currents is Looking for Pitches<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n\r\n Us Government<\/span>\r\n Elon Musk<\/span>\r\n Freelance<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\nLiberal Currents is a publication that is dedicated to the “defense of liberal ideals.” They’re seeking pitches about “the actual mechanics of disentangling the US government from Elon Musk.” They pay $200 to $350 per piece. If interested, direct your pitches to writers@liberalcurrents.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their founder’s post<\/a> and their submission guidelines<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n
\r\n \u2014 Fatima Saif <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\nSixty Inches from Center is Seeking Pitches<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n Deadline: October 14, 2026<\/span>\r\n\r\n Chicago<\/span>\r\n Midwest<\/span>\r\n Culture<\/span>\r\n Arts<\/span>\r\n Music<\/span>\r\n Freelance<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\nSixty Inches from Center is a non-profit arts publication and archiving initiative that promotes art and writing in Chicago and the Midwest. They’re accepting pitches:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
“We publish essays, interviews, comics, photo essays, and more about art and culture being produced in our region. This includes all genres of art, including visual art, sound art, film, music, theater, performance, the literary arts, and more. We are looking for writing and criticism that is thoughtful, generative, experimental, and relatable to our diverse community of readers.”<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rate is $150 per publication. For details, refer to their post<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n
\r\n \u2014 Fatima Saif <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\nAsimov Press is Seeking Extremely Deep, Mechanistic Writing about Big Ideas in Biotechnology<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n\r\n Biotechnology<\/span>\r\n Freelance<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\nAsimov Press, a publisher focused on biotechnology, is looking for “extremely deep, mechanistic writing about big ideas in biotechnology.” They offer $1+ for reported features and $1,200 for shorter essays. If interested, email your pitches to editors@asimov.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their post<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n
\r\n \u2014 Fatima Saif <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\nRock, Paper, Shotgun is Looking for Pitches from Games and Tech Freelancers<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n\r\n Games<\/span>\r\n Technology<\/span>\r\n Freelance<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\nRock, Paper, Shotgun is a website that offers PC gaming news, reviews, previews, and opinion. Their deputy editor is seeking pitches from games and tech freelancers for PC hardware features (not reviews or guides). Rates are £200 per piece, with the possibility of higher pay for more investigative or generally more time-intensive features. If interested, send your pitches to james.archer@rockpapershotgun.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their deputy editor’s post<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n
\r\n \u2014 Fatima Saif <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\nCairo 52 Legal Research Institute is Accepting Pitches<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n\r\n Lgbtq<\/span>\r\n Hiv<\/span>\r\n Middle East<\/span>\r\n North Africa<\/span>\r\n Freelance<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\nCairo 52 Legal Research Institute is a regional legal entity dedicated to the advancement of sexual and bodily freedoms for marginalized communities across the Middle East and North Africa. They’re accepting pitches and submissions:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
“We are currently accepting submissions and pitches from researchers, legal practitioners, activists, and writers across the Middle East and North Africa. Whether your work focuses on critical policy analyses, socio-legal research, or analytical essays concerning LGBTQ+ rights, HIV decriminalization, sex workers' safety, or digital authoritarianism, we want to provide a platform for your voice.”<\/p>\r\n\r\n
They pay $200 USD per piece. To learn more, refer to their post<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n
\r\n \u2014 Fatima Saif <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\nOpportunity to Work for a DTC Ecommerce Brand<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n\r\n Freelance<\/span>\r\n Remote<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n