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Dear Writers,

Here’s a huge list of publishers and editors that are seeking qualified writers.

If you want to work with these publishers \u2013 and actually earn a real income with your writing \u2013 then I highly recommend joining us LIVE today at 3pm ET. You’ll learn how to grow a freelance writing career from scratch.

Join the Free Webinar<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Jacob Jans<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to Fatima Saif for her research on this article.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TechRadar<\/strong> is a UK-based consumer technology news and reviews website. Their home cinema editor <\/em>has tweeted, \u201cI’m looking to do a bunch of commissioning next week or so, folks! DM or email me pitches around TVs, home cinemas, 4K, HDR formats, OLED, and the like.\u201d Their editor\u2019s email is henry.stleger@futurenet.com<\/a>. They pay<\/a> \u00a3140 for features of 1,000 words. To learn more, refer to their editor\u2019s Twitter thread<\/a> and their pitch guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TechRadar<\/strong> is a UK-based consumer technology news and reviews website. Their audio and music editor <\/em>is accepting feature pitches. If you \u201clove audio tech and have a wicked idea\u201d, then send your pitches to olivia.tambini@futurenet.com<\/a>. They encourage pitches from BIPOC and LGBTQ+ writers. They pay<\/a> \u00a3140 for 1,000-word features. For details, refer to their editor\u2019s Tweet<\/a> and their pitch guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SFGate<\/strong> covers news and entertainment from the Bay Area and beyond. They are seeking \u201ca tech reporter with established sources at big Bay Area companies for what will be a pretty fun but challenging freelance piece.\u201d They usually pay $150 to $300 per piece, but payment for this piece will be higher. To learn more, refer to their culture editor\u2019s Tweet<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Institute for Palestine Studies<\/strong> is a source of information and analysis on Palestinian affairs and the Arab-Israeli conflict. They are accepting pitches (news, culture, narrative) that are relevant to Palestine, Palestinian and Israeli affairs, or Arab relations. They pay $100 for 800 to 1,200 words. If interested, DM their editor on Twitter. Read their editor\u2019s Tweet here<\/a> and learn more about them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ERA<\/strong> is \u201can online magazine providing space for broad and accessible history, and encouraging everyone to understand political issues in the present through the struggles of the past.\u201d They are accepting pitches. They \u201cwant history with a relevance to modern politics.\u201d Anyone can pitch but they are especially interested in hearing from those who are underrepresented in the mainstream history narrative. Their commissioned pieces are 800 to 1,400 words and are written in accessible language and informal style. Their average rate is \u00a350. Send pitches to editor@era-magazine.com<\/a>. Read their Twitter thread here<\/a> and their contributor guidelines here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Femedic<\/strong> is a media and research platform for women\u2019s health. They have a few commissions to fill before the end of this year. They have 2 content streams: Medical and Editorial. Their \u201cMedical stream is content written by medical professionals and responds to questions that are clinical in nature.\u201d They usually commission their medical writers to write on these topics rather than accept unsolicited pitches. Their \u201cEditorial stream covers all aspects of health that are non-clinical in nature\u201d which includes \u201csocial and political factors, identity, culture, discrimination, gender, lifestyle, and sharing particular women’s experiences.\u201d This content doesn\u2019t require clinical knowledge or expertise to investigate. They pay \u00a3150 for a feature (700 to 900 words) and \u00a3100 for a personal essay (700 to 900 words). If interested, email your pitches to monica@thefemedic.com<\/a>. Read their Tweet here<\/a> and their pitching guidelines here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Unwritten<\/strong> is \u201ca new publication for disabled people by disabled people.\u201d They are launching in January. They are seeking \u201cstories on health, love, loss, success, struggles, diagnosis, misdiagnosis, no diagnosis, and everything in between.\u201d They will pay \u00a375 per piece (700 to 800 words). They are accepting pitches on an ongoing rolling basis. The pitches should be sent to theunwrittenpub@gmail.com<\/a>. For more information, read their Twitter thread<\/a> and pitch guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guardian US<\/strong> covers American and international news. In recent years they have made environmental justice a central plank of their coverage, \u201cexploring how race and income determine who bears the brunt of pollutants and the effects of global heating.\u201d They are expanding their coverage of environmental justice in the United States and are looking for pitches from diverse contributors. They publish \u201cnews stories, features, investigations, and photo essays.\u201d Their average story length is 500 to 1,200 words. They usually pay $0.50 per word. If interested, email your pitches to EJpitches@theguardian.com<\/a>. For details, read their editor\u2019s Tweet<\/a> and their pitch guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Landscape Architecture Magazine (LAM)<\/strong> is a print and digital magazine of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). They publish on a monthly basis. They are currently accepting pitches. Their acting editor has tweeted, \u201cDid you know we pay for stories on all aspects of the built enviro? Designed landscapes, soil science, enviro justice, urban habitat, rural equity, just a few, all with a climate crisis frame.\u201d They \u201cgenerally do not allow people to write about projects they\u2019ve worked on, and writers are expected to disclose in print (and to the editors before assignment) any relationship to the story subject.\u201d They pay $1 per word for most of their stories. Send pitches to lam@asla.org<\/a>. To learn more, read their acting editor\u2019s Tweet<\/a> and their contribution guidelines<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Naratif<\/strong> is a multimedia website focused on Southeast Asian journalism, research, and art. They are accepting pitches for journalism, podcasts, and comics. They welcome \u201cpitches from freelancers in Southeast Asia (or from the Southeast Asian diaspora) about stories and issues that matter to Southeast Asia and Southeast Asians.\u201d They are especially looking for written stories from Cambodia on COVID-19 and audio stories from Malaysia on COVID-19. They pay $200 for text (about 1,500 words for journalism and 3,000 to 6,000 words for research articles) and $50 per photo (maximum 2 photos per piece). They pay $200 for a 7 to 10 minute audio package, $150 for a recorded op-ed or interview, and $500 for a 5 to 6 page comic. For details, refer to this Tweet<\/a>, their pitch guidelines<\/a>, and their information for contributors<\/a>.<\/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. They are seeking freelancers. They publish short news stories (500 to 1,000 words), political commentaries and opinions (500 to 1,000 words), book reports (800 to 1,200 words), features (1,500 to 4,000 words), culture features (2,000 to 3,500 words), essays (1,000 to 1,500 words), postcards (2,000 to 3,500 words), and poems (30 lines or shorter). Payment reports indicate that they pay $0.50 per word. Send pitches to pitches@texasobserver.org<\/a>. Read their Tweet here<\/a> and their writer\u2019s guide here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certified Forgotten<\/strong> is a podcast in which film critics Matt Donato and Matt Monagle \u201cunearth the most memorable horror films that feature five or fewer reviews on RottenTomatoes.\u201d They are accepting pitches. Their pitch guidelines say, \u201cUnlike our podcast episodes, we do not restrict our site content to movies with five or fewer reviews. However, we would ask that you keep our goal \u2013 to help audiences discover new-to-them horror movies \u2013 in mind when pitching.\u201d They pay $75 per editorial (1,000 to 1,500 words). They have budget for only 6 pieces a month. If interested, send pitches to certifiedforgotten@gmail.com<\/a>. For more information, read their co-founder\u2019s Tweet<\/a> and their pitch guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wear Your Voice<\/strong> is \u201ca digital feminist magazine for and by LGBTQIA+ Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC).\u201d They are accepting pitches for their Food Is Political series. The series will \u201cexamine the many ways our ideas about & experiences with food are informed by body size, race, class, gender, disability, and more.\u201d They pay $150 per piece. Email your pitches to submissions@wyvmag.com<\/a>. Read their Tweet here<\/a>. Learn more here<\/a> and here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Science for the People<\/strong> is a magazine and website dedicated to \u201cbuilding and promoting social movements and political struggles around progressive and radical perspectives on science and society.\u201d They are accepting pitches for the online portion of their magazine. They are \u201cseeking pitches from diverse lived experiences and professional backgrounds.\u201d They pay $100 for short pieces (600 to 1,000 words) which are often published via SftP Online. They pay $200 for slightly longer pieces like reviews, columns, and other articles of 1,200 to 1,500 words, and $250 for feature-length stories of 2,000 words and above. Read their Tweet here<\/a> and submit your pitch here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uplift<\/strong> United is \u201ca collection of creatives, artists, and like-minded individuals who grouped together with the intention to help each other grow.\u201d They have tweeted, \u201cHave an interesting article pitch, but don’t have a platform for it? Pitch on our website’s contact page! We pay $50 per essay.\u201d To read their Tweet, click here<\/a>. To visit their contact page, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Truly Co<\/strong> is a new storytelling outlet. They are accepting pitches from writers across the world. They are \u201cinterested in essays and narrative journalism on a wide range of topics: culture, health, environment, conflict, food, design, politics, art, etc.\u201d They will pay $150 to $200 per piece (1,500 to 2,000 words). Send pitches to kemi.falodun@bytruly.com<\/a>. For more information, refer to this Twitter thread<\/a>. To learn more about them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OneZero<\/strong> is a Medium publication about technology and science. They are seeking \u201cpitches for ambitious, reported tech stories.\u201d Right now, they are especially interested in \u201cfeatures related to surveillance, digital platforms (including the communities on them), and tech\/labor.\u201d Their feature rates<\/a> start at $1 per word. Email your pitches to skessler@medium.com<\/a>. For details, refer to this Twitter thread<\/a>. To learn more about them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Gumbo<\/strong> is a hip-hop social club for and by Black women. They are seeking pitches for January\u2019s theme: Jersey. They are \u201ctaking a look at Jersey club music and its origins, Baltimore influences, impact, artists and everything in between.\u201d Black women and non-binary writers at all levels can pitch. Pay is $150 for pieces of 750 to 1,000 words. Send pitches to nadirahsimmons@thegumbo.net<\/a> and bwhite@thegumbo.net<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their Twitter thread<\/a> and submissions guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline: December 10th, 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Polimath<\/strong> is \u201ca global hub for cross-discipline innovation on health and wellbeing.\u201d They are commissioning a series of articles for their Insights hub. They want 1,000-word articles on \u201cthe influence of design & culture during the COVID-19 pandemic.\u201d They welcome pitches, especially from underrepresented groups. They are \u201calso commissioning a series on the history of collaboration between art & medicine from the Renaissance to the present day.\u201d They will pay \u00a3150 to \u00a3175 for 800 to 1,000 words. To learn more, refer to their Twitter thread<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Observer<\/strong> is a news, business, and entertainment website. They are \u201cstarting a reported series focused on tech innovations, the changes wrought by 2020, and how they will shape what life looks like in 2025.\u201d They generally pay<\/a> around $250 to $300 per piece and never less than $150.  If interested, send your ideas to jzakarin@observer.com<\/a>. For more information, refer to this Tweet<\/a> and their pitch guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Business Insider<\/strong> is a website that covers business, financial, and technology news. Their professional services reporter has tweeted, \u201cI am shifting my focus at Business Insider to cover more legal stories, with a focus on how the industry is changing and the intersection of law firms and professional services firms. Pitch me and send me tips: sstokes@businessinsider.com<\/a>.\u201d Payment reports indicate that they pay up to $0.50 per word. For more information, refer to this Tweet<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Globe and Mail<\/strong> is a Canadian news media company. Their deputy opinion editor has tweeted, \u201cThis is my semi-annual reminder that I’m always looking for pitches\/story ideas for The Globe and Mail’s Saturday Opinion section. I encourage younger journalists, and writers who I haven’t worked with, to send me a note.\u201d They \u201cpublish everything from 700-word op-eds to 7,000-word essays.\u201d Payment reports indicate that they pay up to $0.50 per word. Email your pitches to mmedley@globeandmail.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their editor\u2019s Twitter thread<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s Freezing in LA! (IFLA!)<\/strong> is an independent magazine about climate change. They are looking for climate writing for their 7th<\/sup> issue which is themed Regeneration. They will pay \u00a3150 per article. They are also looking for writers for 2 specific features: \u201cart that looks at ecology and conflict\u201d and \u201conline climate activism.\u201d If interested, email editor@itsfreezinginla.com<\/a>. Read their Twitter thread here<\/a> and learn more about them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline: January 6th, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Xtra<\/strong> is a Toronto-based digital magazine and community platform that covers LGBTQ2 news, politics, culture, sex, love, and health. Their editor-at-large is looking to work with LGBTQ2 entertainment and culture writers. They encourage US-based folx to pitch as much of their audience comes from there. They are looking for cultural commentary and analysis, film\/TV (also music, art, books) criticism, reported features, and Q&As. Everything should be from the perspective of LGBTQ+. Rates start at $300. Pitches should be sent to trevell.anderson@xtramagazine.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to this Twitter thread<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scuba Diving Magazine<\/strong> is a publication that delivers cutting-edge scuba diving gear, travel, and training information. They are actively seeking pitches for stories. The stories that they publish generally fall into these categories: travel, news, animal encounters, training, gear, and conservation. Their digital rate starts at $0.25 per word. If interested, send your pitches to edit@padi.com<\/a>. For more information, refer to their editor\u2019s Tweet<\/a> and their pitch guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Techworker<\/strong> is \u201ca news site for and about everyone who sells their labor in the tech industry.\u201d They are looking for pitches. Pay is $0.50 per word with some room to negotiate. Email your pitches to dan@techworker.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to this Tweet<\/a>. To visit their website, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Flock<\/strong> is a digital space for \u201csmart, enquiring women who want to lead a good life.\u201d They are commissioning for December and January. They want writers (from everywhere in the world) to send their \u201cbest news, opinion and first-person pitches, (and clippings) for progressive women to hello@flockmag.com<\/a>.\u201d They will pay \u00a3100 for a feature of 800 to 1,000 words. Read their Tweet here<\/a> and contact them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SFGate<\/strong> covers news and entertainment from the Bay Area and beyond. Their culture editor is looking for \u201cculture\/entertainment ideas with Bay Area hooks, but can be national stories if they’re truly zeitgeisty.\u201d Pay will be $150 to $300 per piece. Email your pitches to dan.gentile@sfgate.com<\/a>. Read their editor\u2019s Twitter thread here<\/a> and their culture section here<\/a>. Contact them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Popdust<\/strong> is a website about music, entertainment, and pop culture. They are seeking \u201cpop culture critiques from transgender and non-binary writers.\u201d They will pay $100 to $150 per piece. Send pitches to info@popdust.com<\/a>. To read their Tweet, click here<\/a>. To learn more about them and to contact them, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reads & Eats <\/strong>is a publication about food. They are seeking emerging (with less than 5 paid publications) marginalized writers for their future issues. They will accept 25 submissions per month. If they have reached this cap, you will have to wait until the 8th<\/sup> of the next month to submit again. The submissions must be a work of fiction or nonfiction (1,250 words or less) and must be about food in some way. The submissions should be emailed to readseats@gmail.com<\/a>. Pay: $100 per piece. To learn more, refer to this Twitter thread<\/a> and their submission guidelines<\/a>. To read their back issues, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Balance <\/strong>focuses on \u201chow current events affect personal finances and what’s going on in the consumer finance industry.\u201d They are seeking freelance news reporters and freelance news editors. They pay $250-$500\/piece for reporting work. They pay editors an hourly rate which starts at $30\/hour. If interested, send an email to writeforus@thebalance.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their editorial director\u2019s Twitter thread<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inclusive Media Solutions<\/strong> LLC provides \u201cmedia creation, revision, and consulting services to companies, organizations, and individuals who want their media and other materials to be more inclusive.\u201d They are looking for freelance writers to work with their clients. They strongly encourage BIPOC, disabled, and LGBTQIA writers to apply. They will pay at least $0.50 per word. For more information, refer to this Tweet<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HowStuffWorks<\/strong> is an infotainment website. They are looking for freelance writers who are well-versed in auto or technology. They will pay $85 to $200 per piece. If interested, email freelance@howstuffworks.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their editor\u2019s Tweet<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CBC Saskatchewan<\/strong> is a source for news stories, breaking news, and viewpoints from Saskatchewan. They are seeking people to write opinion pieces regarding the latest Covid-19 restrictions announcement. You don\u2019t have to be a professional writer to contribute. They will pay $250 per piece (500 to 700 words). If interested, email your pitches to sask-opinion-grp@cbc.ca<\/a>. To learn more, refer to this Tweet<\/a> and their pitch guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wired UK<\/strong> is a print and online magazine that covers future science, culture, and technology news. Their features editor has tweeted, \u201cWant to pitch a longread before Christmas? Now’s the time! I’m always looking for smart narrative nonfiction pitches in tech, science, and innovation.\u201d According to two payment reports, they paid \u00a31,400 for a longread feature of 4,000 words. Email your pitches to vturk@wired.co.uk<\/a>. For more details, refer to their features editor\u2019s Tweet<\/a> and their contributor\u2019s guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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