Channel Kindness is "a safe space for young people to tell their stories of kindness, resilience, and community," created by Born This Way Foundation. As the holiday season approaches, they're looking for stories (as well as poetry and art) "about how you use movement and mindfulness to support your mental health." It's open to contributors aged 15 to 24, and the rate is $50 per accepted piece. To learn more, refer to their post<\/a> and submission guidelines<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Johns Hopkins Magazine's associate editor is looking for pitches for "Forefront" stories, which "range from 800 to 1,000 words and can cover just about anything—as long as there's a Hopkins angle." Send a pitch with a few clips. The magazine's entry in ASJA's client directory<\/a> lists project fees of roughly $0.75 to $1.50 per word. To learn more, refer to the editor's post<\/a> and their past issues<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n CORRESPONDENCE is "a call-and-response publication centred on film writing," bringing together perspectives on cinema in Singapore and Southeast Asia. They're open to pitches on a rolling basis, and they prioritize pitches with "a clear connection to Singapore and Southeast Asia." Formats and rates:<\/p>\r\n\r\n They welcome pitches from young or previously unpublished writers. To learn more, refer to their pitching guidelines<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n The IAQ "publishes engaging thoughtful stories… that centre the experiences and work of Inuit artists across all mediums." For its Summer 2027 issue, themed around Play, they're looking for "thoughtful, contemplative pitches for stories that engage with Inuit art and examine the concept of play in interesting ways," including more abstract notions of play. They prioritize Inuit writers and also welcome international perspectives, especially from the circumpolar North. They also accept open pitches on Inuit artists year-round. Pay is $1 per word for print and online. To learn more, refer to their submissions page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n The Common is a literary organization "whose mission is to deepen our individual and collective sense of place." They're seeking pitches for reviews of "books that feature a strong sense of place and have been released by a small, independent press within the last three months" (no self-published books). "Don't be afraid of criticism! We want your honest thoughts." Pay is a $250 honorarium for about 800 words or $450 for about 1,500 words. To learn more, refer to their book reviews page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Metalsmith magazine, published by SNAG, "gives you a front row seat to the world of contemporary jewelry and metalsmithing." For a special summer 2027 issue built entirely from open submissions, they're seeking:<\/p>\r\n\r\n Submissions received by November 15th get notified by December 15th. To learn more, refer to their open call<\/a> and FAQ and terms<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n Deadline:<\/strong> January 19th, 2027 (midnight PT)<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Moi is "a bold, print publication that explores the many layered dimensions of pleasure," curated "through a women-focused lens." For Issue 07, HUNGER, they're looking for essays, cultural criticism, reported features, personal stories and interviews on "the pleasures of wanting, the politics of consumption and the complicated relationship between desire and satisfaction." Ideas include the psychology of appetite, food as love language, emotional eating and "the hunger for love, attention, power and connection." Pay is on a sliding scale; sample rates are AUD $300 for a 1,000-word feature and AUD $150 for 500 words, paid after publication. To learn more, refer to their call<\/a>, pitch page<\/a> and contributor pack<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n Deadline:<\/strong> December 2nd, 2026<\/p> <\/div>\r\n MIDRIFF is "an independent print magazine for women in and around midlife." For Issue No. 1, themed "Touch" ("physical, emotional, relational, political"), they're looking for personal essays and narratives, plus cultural criticism, reported features and book reviews. They're interested in "what you experienced, what you're learning and how you're living, more than in clear directives, expert advice or clean experiences." Rates:<\/p>\r\n\r\n To learn more, refer to their website<\/a> and pitch form<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n Deadline:<\/strong> November 30th, 2026<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Off Assignment is “a non-profit literary magazine with a penchant for journeys and a fascination with strangers.” They’re seeking personal essays of creative nonfiction for their prompt-based columns: "Letter to a Stranger," "No Equivalent," "Under the Influence," "What I Didn't Say," "Goodbye to that Place," and "Witching Hour.” They pay $500 for long-form essays and $100 for "Witching Hour." To learn more, refer to this post<\/a> and this page<\/a>. <\/p> <\/div>\r\n Open Secrets is an online magazine that publishes memorable and revealing personal essays on the topics we are taught to keep “secret.” They’re seeking “original, unpublished 1,000-2,500-word personal essays that explore transformative, powerful human experiences, especially those that are often kept secret or hidden.” Rate is $50 per essay. To learn more, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Kotaku is a website covering video game news, reviews, guides, and gaming culture. They’re accepting pitches from freelance writers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n What kind of stories are they interested in?<\/p>\r\n\r\n “The good ones. Especially if you have a unique angle or access to provide our readers with exclusive insights, information, or high-quality writing about something they never knew they wanted to read about before. This includes, but is not limited to, feature stories, opinion pieces, essays, reported scoops, sweeping investigations, and fascinating interviews.”<\/p>\r\n\r\n Rates start at $50 for short news posts (300 to 450 words), $150 for short features (750 to 1,000 words), and up to $300 for more in-depth articles. To learn more, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Write or Die magazine helps “writers navigate the writing world with clear, trustworthy guidance from people who know it from the inside.” They’re looking for your personal essays about your writing life: “the rejections and the near-misses, the day jobs and the late nights, the workshop or class or program or random walk that changed everything oorrr the one that nearly made you quit.” They pay $100 per essay. To learn more, refer to their post<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Business Insider’s lifestyle and entertainment editor is looking to assign some new stories before the end of the year. Here are the essay topics they’re particularly interested in right now:<\/p>\r\n\r\n “- Living in a multigenerational household\/living arrangement (think: mother-daughter-style homes, family compounds, moving into a friend's backyard, moving away from family, living with in-laws, etc)<\/p>\r\n\r\n - Testing out places to move to before committing to one place<\/p>\r\n\r\n - Moving to a new place without visiting first<\/p>\r\n\r\n - Other unique living arrangements”<\/p>\r\n\r\n Rates begin at about $240 for 600 words. To learn more, refer to their editor’s post<\/a> and this form<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Floodlight is “an independent, nonpartisan newsroom that investigates the corporations and political interests stalling climate action.” They’re seeking pitches from freelance journalists for investigations (about 1,000 to 2,000 words) into the plastics industry. These can “include but are not limited to plastic-related pollution, effects on public health, plastic-industry influence and political lobbying, misinformation and disinformation campaigns and greenwashing.” Rate is $2 per word. They aim to publish the investigations in January and encourage writers to pitch as soon as possible. To learn more, refer to their post<\/a> and call for pitches<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Video Game Town is “an independent media site that covers gaming, pop culture, nerd shit, and anything else you can think of.” If you want to write cool things about culture, send your pitches to jared@videogame.town<\/a>. Articles start at $150. To learn more, refer to this post<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Courier Newsroom, a non-profit owned media company, is looking for a Freelance Breaking News Reporter to provide on-the-ground, real-time reporting on what is happening at the nation’s Capitol. Responsibilities include conducting interviews with lawmakers, producing short-form videos, covering breaking news, and collaborating on longer reporting projects. The candidate should have 1 to 2 years of reporting experience. The role is based in Washington, D.C. The pay is $35 to $40 per hour for approximately 20 hours per week or on a per-assignment basis. For details, click here<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Houstonia is a news, entertainment and information source for people who call Houston home. They’re accepting pitches from freelance writers based in Houston or, for some stories, elsewhere in Texas. They cover food and drink, arts and culture, news and city life, travel and outdoors, home and real estate, and other topics relevant to Houston readers. They’re particularly interested in stories with clear angles, emerging trends, interesting local personalities, and unexpected or untold stories. They also occasionally commission longform features, essays, and investigations of 2,000 to 4,000 words from experienced writers. Their base rate is $0.50 per word for both print and digital stories, while deeply reported longform pieces pay up to $1 per word. To learn more, read their writer guidelines<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Feeld is “a dating app for the curious.” They’re open for pitches on a rolling basis. They’re looking for pitches on “sex, relationships, gender, health, identity and culture, including researched guides and first-person writing.” Rates start at $800 per article (around 1,500 words). If interested, send your pitches to askfeeld@feeld.co<\/a>. For more information, refer to their post<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Business 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 home renovations\/'upgrades' they regret or were REALLY worth it — especially with a $$ peg<\/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 have moved (especially across countries) to be close to their aging parents, children, or grandchildren<\/p>\r\n\r\n - People who moved for a job or were paid to move (did it work out or not?)<\/p>\r\n\r\n - People who are testing out different places to live\/retire or have moved to a place for eldercare<\/p>\r\n\r\n - People in tiny living or micro-studio apartment (under 200 square feet) situations<\/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 begin at about $240 for 600 words. To learn more, refer to their editor’s post<\/a> and pitch form<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n LOOKOUT News is an LGBTQ+ newsroom covering Arizona and the Southwest. They’re looking to expand their pool of freelance reporters in Colorado for day assignments and longer feature stories. They focus primarily on LGBTQ+ civil rights but are also open to other civil rights stories. They strongly prefer freelancers who are local or can get to where the story is. They pay $350 for day assignments, $250 for stories of around 800 words, and $650 for stories of around 1,200 words. Rates for longer pieces are negotiable. If interested, send your pitches to joseph@lookoutnews.org<\/a>. To learn more, refer to this post<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n GSW, powered by Syneos Health, is “a full-service communications agency that goes beyond advertising to create personalized brand experiences with a focus in health and wellness.” GSW NY is looking for a Freelance Copy Supervisor (30-40 hours per week through year-end) with a strong pharma agency background. The role is remote and pays $75 to $85 per hour. To learn more, refer to this post<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Business Insider covers business, personal finance, tech, lifestyle, politics, and more. Their lifestyle\/entertainment editor is looking to assign a variety of lifestyle stories. Rates start at $240 for a 600-word piece. To learn more, refer to their editor’s post<\/a> and pitch form<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n Johns Hopkins Magazine is Seeking Pitches for "Forefront" Stories<\/h3>\r\n
CORRESPONDENCE is Accepting Pitches for Film Writing<\/h3>\r\n
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Inuit Art Quarterly is Seeking Pitches for Its Summer 2027 "Play" Issue<\/h3>\r\n
The Common is Seeking Book Review Pitches<\/h3>\r\n
Metalsmith is Seeking Critical Writing and Essays for a Special Issue<\/h3>\r\n
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Moi is Seeking Pitches for Its HUNGER Issue<\/h3>\r\n
MIDRIFF is Seeking Pitches for Its First Issue, "Touch"<\/h3>\r\n
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Off Assignment is Seeking Personal Essays of Creative Nonfiction<\/h3>\r\n
Open Secrets is Seeking Personal Essays<\/h3>\r\n
Kotaku is Accepting Pitches<\/h3>\r\n
Write or Die Magazine is Seeking Personal Essays about Your Writing Life<\/h3>\r\n
Business Insider\u2019s Lifestyle and Entertainment Editor is Looking to Assign Some Stories<\/h3>\r\n
Floodlight is Seeking Pitches for Investigations into the Plastics Industry<\/h3>\r\n
Video Game Town is Seeking Pitches<\/h3>\r\n
Courier Newsroom is Seeking a Freelance Breaking News Reporter<\/h3>\r\n
Houstonia is Accepting Pitches<\/h3>\r\n
Feeld is Seeking Pitches on Sex, Relationships, Gender, Health, Identity, and Culture<\/h3>\r\n
Business Insider's Editor is Seeking First-Person Pitches<\/h3>\r\n
LOOKOUT News is Looking for Freelance Reporters in Colorado<\/h3>\r\n
GSW NY is Seeking a Freelance Copy Supervisor<\/h3>\r\n
Business Insider's Editor is Looking to Assign Lifestyle Stories<\/h3>\r\n
Engadget is Hiring Freelance Contributing Writers<\/h3>\r\n