Here’s 15 calls for pitches directly from freelance writers, covering a wide variety of topics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please, please, please DO NOT contact these publishers unless you are confident that you are sending a high quality proposal that is carefully crafted to meet their needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I occasionally get complaints from editors that certain readers of Freedom With Writing are sending them very low quality pitches. Please, don’t let this happen! If you’re not sure how to craft a quality pitch, then at the very least, watch this free webinar directly on Youtube<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Jacob Jans<\/p>\n\n\n\n Australian Geographic<\/strong> covers Australia\u2019s nature, culture, history, people, and places. They are looking for an Australia-based digital bird columnist to publish on their website on a fortnightly basis. The applicant should have a background in science writing. Women, POC, and LGBT people are strongly encouraged to apply. Pay is $200 per piece (400 to 500 words). If interested, email their digital producer at AHeathcote@australiangeographic.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their digital producer\u2019s Twitter thread<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vice UK<\/strong> has launched a new column called The Debt Collection which features \u201cstories from young people about getting into \u2013 and out of \u2013 debt.\u201d Their associate editor is looking for pitches for this column. According to one payment report, they paid 20p per word. To learn more, refer to their associate editor\u2019s Tweet<\/a>. To read The Debt Collection column, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Atlas Obscura<\/strong> is \u201cthe definitive guide to the world’s hidden wonders.\u201d They cover history, geography, exploration, science, and culture. They are looking for stories that focus on a place. They are actively seeking stories by writers of color and writers from other marginalized groups. According to payment reports, they pay an average of $0.29 per word. For details, refer to their editor\u2019s Tweet<\/a> and their pitch guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n National Catholic Reporter<\/strong> (NCR) is a biweekly newspaper that reports on \u201cthe Catholic Church and justice issues.\u201d Their newly appointed opinion editor is looking for pitches from young Catholics and people of color. They normally pay $150 to $250 for 800 to 900 words. Send your pitches to osegura@ncronline.org<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their opinion editor\u2019s Tweet<\/a> and their submission guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Study Hall<\/strong> is \u201ca media newsletter & online support network for media workers.\u201d Their co-founder is accepting pitches for stories about media, tech, etc. They are particularly interested in \u201cdystopian intersections of tech and media (Amazon, Netflix, weird startups, etc).\u201d Their rates start at $150 for Q+As and $300 for reported features. For details, refer to their co-founder\u2019s Twitter thread<\/a>. To learn more about them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Texas Highways<\/strong> is the official travel magazine of Texas. They are always looking for new writers who are \u201cbased in Texas or have a strong connection to Texas.\u201d They want timely pitches with \u201ca travel angle or a strong sense of place and\/or Texas culture.\u201d Stories with historical focus are also popular with their readers. Their rate for web stories is $0.50 per word for up to 500 words. For details, refer to their Tweet<\/a> and freelancer guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are a WOC and are interested in writing an oral history of Chadwick Boseman<\/strong> and his legacy, then refer to this Tweet<\/a>. Payment will be $200.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Can I Play That?<\/strong> is a community where disabled gamers share their stories of game accessibility. They are seeking pitches for features or commentary pieces from disabled BIPOC writers. They can commission 1 article per month. They will pay $50 per article. To learn more, refer to their Tweet<\/a>, call for pitches<\/a>, and submission guidelines<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Economic Hardship Reporting Project<\/strong> (EHRP) is a nonprofit organization that produces compelling journalism about income inequality and poverty in America. They are seeking \u201cphoto essays, narrative features, podcasts, and other kinds of reporting that humanize inequality in the US.\u201d They typically pay about $1 per word (less for op-eds). To learn more, refer to their Twitter thread<\/a> and this page<\/a>. To submit a pitch, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A new publication<\/strong> is \u201clooking to commission a journalist on a story in\/around the American prison system.\u201d They are looking for \u201csomething long form-ish.\u201d Pay is about $500. To learn more, refer to this Tweet<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Ferret<\/strong> is an online investigative journalism cooperative for Scotland and beyond. They are looking for \u201cexclusive stories on issues affecting the public in Scotland.\u201d They offer \u00a3120 for an exclusive news story. To learn more, refer to their Tweet<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We Need Diverse Books<\/strong> (WNDB) is a nonprofit organization that promotes diversity in children\u2019s literature. They are seeking pitches for Hispanic\/ Latinx Heritage Month. They are primarily seeking feature stories, opinion pieces, and personal essays. They are interested in issues affecting the book world (this includes librarians, educators, and booksellers). They don\u2019t publish book reviews. Please don\u2019t pitch if you don\u2019t identify as Latinx\/Hispanic. The pitches don\u2019t have to be centered around your identity. Email your pitches to alainalavoie@diversebooks.org<\/a>. Rates start at $150. To learn more, refer to this Twitter thread<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A new Medium publication<\/strong> that is focused on being the leading voice of diverse and creative women travelers is currently accepting submissions. Their rates start at $75. For more information, send an email to hello@girlaroundtheglobe.co<\/a> and read this Tweet<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Shondaland<\/strong> is \u201cthe pioneering storytelling company founded by Shonda Rhimes.\u201d Their culture editor is accepting pitches for October and November about: entertainment (commentary on films\/TV\/interviews), books (author interviews), culture, and reported election stories. Their rates start at $500. Send pitches to britni@shondaland.com<\/a>. Read their culture editor\u2019s Tweet here<\/a> and contact them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Here’s 15 calls for pitches directly from freelance writers, covering a wide variety of topics. 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