The following is a list of calls for pitches directly from editors and publishers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We’ve included payment rates when available, as well as contact information. You’ll notice that payment rates vary widely, though many of these publisher pay $1 per word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want full access to a database of almost 2,000 publishers, plus hundreds of listings like this every month, then I encourage you to join Writing Launch. However, they’re not currently open for enrollment. You can join the waiting list here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Please only approach these publishers if you are confident in your ability to send a pitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Jacob Jans<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thanks to Fatima Saif for her research on this article.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Fenix Journalism<\/strong> is looking for pitches. They are commissioning long-form, deeply reported stories. They are aiming to pay about $1 per word. For more details, DM their founder on Twitter. To read their founder\u2019s Tweet, click here<\/a>. To visit their website, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Hechinger Report<\/strong> is an independent, nonprofit news organization that focuses on inequality and innovation in education. They provide in-depth, fact-based, and unbiased reporting on education. Their western bureau chief has tweeted, \u201cLooking for freelancers *living* in the West with education reporting experience. Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico are especially of interest. We believe diversity is crucial to our success.\u201d According to payment reports, they pay $1.50 per word. For more information, email\u00a0mongeau@hechingerreport.org<\/a>. Read their western bureau chief\u2019s Tweet here<\/a> and contact them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Elemental<\/strong> is a health and wellness publication by Medium. They are always seeking smart, surprising health pitches and love giving repeat assignments to excellent writers. They want science-backed stories that educate people about their bodies and minds and help them live healthier lives. They typically pay $1 per word for commissioned pieces. Send your pitches to elemental@medium.com<\/a>. Read their executive editor\u2019s Tweet here<\/a>. Learn how to write for them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Input<\/strong> is a tech publication that is committed to \u201coffering a fresh perspective on the devices, creators, trends, and ideas that are changing our world.\u201d Their senior reviews editor is looking for freelance writers who \u201clove gadgets and can write about them in a succinct, opinionated, and creative way.” “Photos\/light video skills are a must.\u201d Pay is $0.50 to $1.00 per word. If interested, email your pitches to ray@inputmag.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to this Tweet<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Truly*Adventurous<\/strong> is a digital magazine that publishes longform stories by established and powerful nonfiction writers. About the kind of stories that they publish, they say: \u201cUnlike most magazines, we have no topical mandates and couldn\u2019t care less about chasing the news cycle. We tell incredible true stories by amazing writers. That\u2019s it. We\u2019ve published a lot of true-crime and real-life horror\u2014subjects we love\u2014but we also publish stories about wild adventures, clashing cultures, devilish mysteries, and unsung heroes.\u201d Their editor is accepting pitches for longform stories. Payment starts at $1,000 plus a revenue share model. Send your pitches to matthew@trulyadventure.us<\/a>. Read their editor\u2019s Tweet here<\/a>. Learn more about them here<\/a> and contact them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Alma<\/strong> is an online comunity for Jewish millennial women who are trying to figure the \u201cwhole adult thing out.\u201d Their associate editor is looking for pitches for their How I Have Hope column. She has tweeted, \u201cI’d love to hear from you if you’re a Jewish person feeling hopeful, & if there’s one thing you’re focusing on. Is it mutual aid funds? The fact Gen Z is dedicated to accessibility and closed captioning their TikToks?\u201d Pay is $100. Send pitches to emily@heyalma.com<\/a>. For details, refer to their associate editor\u2019s Twitter thread<\/a>. To learn how to write for them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Guardian<\/strong> is a British news and media website. Their reporter has tweeted, \u201cI am temporary cover on the Guardian’s UK environment desk this week while others are away. I might be a little slower than usual with biodiversity-related emails\/messages. Please send environment pitches to patrick.greenfield@guardian.co.uk<\/a>.\u201d They pay $0.50 per word. To learn more, refer to this Tweet<\/a> and their freelance charter<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Monument<\/strong> is \u201ca progressive media site with a focus on what\u2019s next.\u201d They have tweeted, \u201cAre you a journalist with a background in politics & pop culture and looking for greener pastures? An up-and-coming writer who wants a shot at the big time? Drop us a line here – contact@monumentmag.com<\/a>. We’re launching soon & we’d love to have you on board!\u201d They are hiring for both full-time and freelance positions. Pay will be $0.20 to $0.60 per word. To learn more, refer to their Tweet<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Texas Observer<\/strong> is a bimonthly magazine and website that offers sharp reporting on news, politics, and culture of Texas. Their editor is accepting pitches and is \u201cespecially interested in narrative, deeply reported Texas stories outside of major metro areas.\u201d Payment reports indicate that they pay $0.50 per word. Email your pitches to novack@texasobserver.org<\/a>. For details, refer to their editor\u2019s Tweet<\/a> and their freelance writer\u2019s guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How-To Geek<\/strong> is a website and an online magazine about technology. They are looking for a freelance Cord Cutting Writer to \u201cwrite about things to watch on Netflix, guides on how to use your streaming devices, and more.\u201d They will pay $100 per post. For details, refer to their managing editor\u2019s Tweet<\/a>. To learn more about them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ASEF<\/strong> culture360 is an online platform managed by the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF). They bring \u201cAsia and Europe closer by providing information, facilitating dialogue, and stimulating reflection on the arts and culture of the two regions.\u201d They are seeking writers to produce features and interviews for their magazine. They want articles on how coronavirus has impacted the arts and culture sectors.\u00a0They will pay 200 Singapore Dollars per commissioned article. You can apply if you are a national of an Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) member country. You will work in virtual capacity and you do not need to be based in Singapore. To learn more, visit this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadline: November 5th, 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fabulous Magazine<\/strong> by The Sun is a women\u2019s magazine that covers fashion, beauty, health, fitness, diet, travel, real life stories, and more. They are looking for amazing real life features for their Life Story section. They want \u201cmust-read stories told in a female voice (about UK women!), with great pics.\u201d Pay is \u00a3350 for 1,000 words. Email your pitches to rosie.gizauskas@fabulousmag.co.uk<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their deputy features editor\u2019s Twitter thread<\/a>. To read their real life stories, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Religion News Service<\/strong> (RNS) is a source of news on religion, spirituality, culture, and ideas. Their managing editor has tweeted, \u201cHey, religion reporters! If your focus is Islam in America, we are looking for article pitches.\u201d Pay is about $450 per piece. If interested, DM their editor on Twitter. Read their editor\u2019s Tweet here<\/a> and contact them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Popdust<\/strong> is a website about music, entertainment, and pop culture. They are \u201clooking for op-eds, interviews, and reporting about the election, particularly pieces that intersect with pop culture and social issues.\u201d Pay is $100-$150 for 600-1,500 words. Email your pitches to info@popdust.com<\/a>. Read their Tweet here<\/a>. Learn more about them and contact them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bring Me The News<\/strong> delivers Minnesota news, life, and sports content. They pay at least $100 for freelance articles. Email your pitches to news@bringmethenews.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their editor\/owner\u2019s Tweet<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The following is a list of calls for pitches directly from editors and publishers. We’ve included payment rates when available, as well as contact information. 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