{"id":8666,"date":"2021-01-05T07:07:25","date_gmt":"2021-01-05T15:07:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/?p=8666"},"modified":"2024-04-09T07:11:28","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T14:11:28","slug":"18-calls-for-pitches-up-to-1-25-per-word","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/uncategorized\/18-calls-for-pitches-up-to-1-25-per-word\/","title":{"rendered":"18 Calls for Pitches (Up to $1.25 Per Word)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dear Writers,<br><br>Here are eighteen calls for pitches\/articles directly from editors and writers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ve found payment rates, contact information, and submission guidelines (when available) for all of these publishers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to Fatima Saif for her research on this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8212; Jacob Jans<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>California Magazine <\/strong>is Cal Alumni Association\u2019s editorially independent general-interest magazine that covers ideas and innovations from the University of California, Berkeley. They are looking for story pitches from both new and established writers. They want writers to query them \u201cwith stories, not topics\u2014ones that have a strong UC Berkeley connection but that would interest readers no matter where they went to school.\u201d Broadly speaking, their stories generally fall into these categories: profiles\/human interest; science and scholarship; history; arts; and news and events. They accept pitches year-round and pay up to $1.25 per word. If interested, send your query letters to <a href=\"mailto:californiamag@alumni.berkeley.edu\">californiamag@alumni.berkeley.edu<\/a>. For more information, read their <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/californiamag\/status\/1345045218228367360\">Tweet<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/alumni.berkeley.edu\/california-magazine\/publishing-information\/submissions#freelance\">submission guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C Magazine <\/strong>is a Canada-based contemporary art and criticism periodical. They are accepting pitches for features (1,200-3,500 words), columns, and reviews (800-1,000 words) for their issue 149 \u201cCommunity\u201d (Summer 2021). They pay at least 35 cents per word. Pitches should be sent to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:editor@cmagazine.com\">editor@cmagazine.com<\/a>. For details, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CMagazineArt\/status\/1343636780764033025\">Tweet<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cmagazine.com\/events\/cfp-c149\">call for pitches<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deadline: January 31st, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Current <\/strong>is \u201cthe nonprofit news service for and about public media in the U.S.\u201d Their primary audience consists of people who work at public radio and TV stations, networks and production companies.&nbsp;They \u201caim to provide public media professionals with valuable insights and information that helps them and their institutions reach new levels of success.\u201d They are accepting story pitches from freelance journalists. They pay $0.75 per word. Send pitches to <a href=\"mailto:pitch@current.org\">pitch@current.org<\/a>. For details, refer to their digital editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mjanssen\/status\/1346127220184637440\">Tweet<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/current.org\/writing-for-current\/\">writing guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Fence <\/strong>is a London-based independent quarterly magazine. They ship internationally but focus around life in the capital. They are accepting pitches for Issue 7 and beyond. They are committed to promoting the work of young writers. They publish 4 kinds of pieces, which correspond to the 4 sections of their magazine: \u2018facts\u2019, \u2018features\u2019, \u2018fiction\u2019, and \u2018etc\u2019. According to one payment report, they paid \u00a3100 for a 1,200-word feature. Send pitches to <a href=\"mailto:info@the-fence.com\">info@the-fence.com<\/a>. To learn more, read their <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/The_Fence_Mag\/status\/1346126738351415299\">Tweet<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-fence.com\/pitch-guide\">pitch guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Authors Publish <\/strong>publishes articles about various aspects of writing and publishing. They pay between $35 and $50 per article. To learn more, read their <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.authorspublish.com\/submit-to-authors-publish-magazine\/\" target=\"_blank\">submission guidelines.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Reader&#8217;s Digest UK\u2019s<\/strong> editor has tweeted, \u201cHey, bookworms! I&#8217;m looking for timely and engaging pitches about authors, books, and all things literary for the Reader&#8217;s Digest UK website.\u201d She is especially looking for op-eds, listicles, guides, and interviews. They don&#8217;t mention their payment rates, but according to one payment report, they paid \u00a3450 for a feature. Email your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:eva.mackevic@readersdigest.co.uk\">eva.mackevic@readersdigest.co.uk<\/a>. Read their editor\u2019s Tweet <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/evamackevic\/status\/1346127605741842434\">here<\/a> and find more contact information <a href=\"https:\/\/www.readersdigest.co.uk\/contact-us\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Midwesterner <\/strong>is a newsletter that features \u201cshort stories about food and agriculture in the American Midwest.\u201d They are seeking pitches. They are accepting fewer pitches these days but are always interested in pitches from BIPOC Midwesterners. They buy stories, tips, recipes, and how-tos. They pay $200 for the content of their weekly newsletter (200 to 400 words) and an additional $50 for a photo that accompanies your writing. Send your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:edit@midwesterner.org\">edit@midwesterner.org<\/a>. You don\u2019t have to be a professional writer to send them a pitch. For details, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/midwestopia\/status\/1346137593331777539\">Twitter thread<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.midwesterner.org\/how-to-pitch\">pitch guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Xtra <\/strong>is a Toronto-based digital magazine and community platform that covers LGBTQ2 news, politics, culture, sex, love, and health. Their senior editor is accepting pitches on politics, identities, and queer stuff. Their rates generally start at $300 to $350 CAD for no reporting\/little research. If interested, email your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:erica.lenti@xtramagazine.com\">erica.lenti@xtramagazine.com<\/a>. For more information, refer to their senior editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ericalenti\/status\/1346116761901522945\">Tweet<\/a> and this <a href=\"https:\/\/xtramagazine.com\/contribute\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Abstract <\/strong>automates work with high-quality \/ high availability APIs. They accept guest posts (guides or articles) for their blog. Pay: $100 per accepted guest post. To contribute, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abstractapi.com\/write-for-us\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wired UK <\/strong>is a magazine that covers future science, culture, and technology news. Their senior editor has tweeted, \u201cbiannual reminder that I am commissioning culture stories for the Wired UK website &#8211; film, TV, gaming, internet culture, food, love, death, and more.\u201d According to two payment reports, they paid \u00a31,400 for a longread feature of 4,000 words. Email your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:amit@wired.co.uk\">amit@wired.co.uk<\/a>. To learn more, read their editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/amitkatwala\/status\/1346065333476601856\">Twitter thread<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.co.uk\/article\/contributor-guidelines\">contributor\u2019s guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Art &amp; About <\/strong>is an art blog and resource for Portland. Their submissions for 2021 are open. They are looking for reviews, articles, interviews, and critical writing. They \u201cencourage all writers to explore questions, subjects, and artists that they feel are vital to understanding Portland, Oregon, and the greater Pacific Northwest contemporary art ecology.\u201d They highly encourage submissions from BIPOC and\/or LGBTQIA+ writers. For interviews, they pay $50 for about 2,000 words. For reviews and critical writing, they pay $50 for 500 to 750 words and $75 for 750 to 1,500 words. For submissions less than 500 words, they pay about $0.10 per word. For details, refer to this <a href=\"http:\/\/www.artandaboutpdx.com\/submissions\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to Love Comics <\/strong>is a website that helps new comic book readers through reading recommendations, tips, lists, and other content. They are looking for pitches from comics critics about \u201cWonder Woman, Archie, Captain America, and Fantastic Four.\u201d They will pay $50 AUD per piece. If interested, DM them on Twitter or send an email to <a href=\"mailto:contact@howtolovecomics.com\">contact@howtolovecomics.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HowtoLoveComics\/status\/1343448761972867072\">Twitter thread<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtolovecomics.com\/contact\/\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Anime Herald <\/strong>is a website that offers news, reviews, interviews, opinions, critiques, and commentary on anime and anime fandom. Their submission form is open. They will begin reviewing pitches starting February 8, 2021. They will pay $50 per article. To learn more, read their <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/animeherald\/status\/1344350272911503365\">Tweet<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.animeherald.com\/about\/contributor-guidelines\/\">contributor guidelines<\/a>. To submit your pitch, visit this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.animeherald.com\/about\/article-submissions\/\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tribune <\/strong>is a UK-based democratic socialist political magazine. They are accepting pitches at <a href=\"mailto:editor@tribunemag.co.uk\">editor@tribunemag.co.uk<\/a>. According to one payment report, they paid \u00a3150 for a feature of 800 words. To learn more, refer to their online editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/francescanwtn\/status\/1343895980001931264\">Twitter thread<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/tribunemag.co.uk\/contact\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Breakdown <\/strong>is an online mental health magazine. Their newly appointed entertainment editor has tweeted, \u201cAny celeb interviews, releases, TV\/film launches, send them all my way! Also will be looking for pitches in the new year!\u201d They pay \u00a380 for 700 to 900 words and \u00a3100 for columns. Read their editor\u2019s Tweet <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MAREDPARRY\/status\/1344286042338299905\">here<\/a> and their pitching guidelines <a href=\"https:\/\/the-breakdown.co.uk\/write-for-us\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rungh <\/strong>is a Canadian magazine, artist space, archive, and more. They feature work by Indigenous, Black, and People of Color artists. They are looking for IBPOC writers for 2 separate profiles of 2 IBPOC CDN arts groups. They will pay $400 per piece (about 2,000 words). To learn more, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RunghCulture\/status\/1343831827471949825\">Tweet<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/rungh.org\/contact\/\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Knucklebone Magazine <\/strong>is a quarterly publication about analog roleplaying games. They are accepting pitches for their next issue themed Form. They are looking for pieces (at least 800 words) that \u201cthink critically about rpgs (including larps and board games with rp elements).\u201d They will pay $60 per piece. Send your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:knucklebonemag@gmail.com\">knucklebonemag@gmail.com<\/a>. For details, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cartweel\/status\/1342103206466347008\">Twitter thread<\/a> and this <a href=\"https:\/\/knucklebonemag.itch.io\/\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deadline: January 17th, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Writers, Here are eighteen calls for pitches\/articles directly from editors and writers. 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