{"id":8700,"date":"2021-01-12T12:51:27","date_gmt":"2021-01-12T20:51:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/?p=8700"},"modified":"2021-01-12T12:56:28","modified_gmt":"2021-01-12T20:56:28","slug":"12-calls-for-pitches-directly-from-editors-publishers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/uncategorized\/12-calls-for-pitches-directly-from-editors-publishers\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Calls for Pitches Directly from Editors &#038; Publishers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dear Writers,<br><br>Here are twelve 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>Fanbyte <\/strong>covers gaming, technology, and entertainment. Their managing editor is accepting pitches and is \u201cspecifically looking for video game and manga coverage.\u201d They highly encourage BIPOC and queer folks to pitch. They have raised their starting prices for all freelance pieces. Their rates for simple, fun listicles now start at around $150, essays and op-eds go for around $200, and features start at around $250. Email your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:pitches@fanbyte.com\">pitches@fanbyte.com<\/a>. For more information, read their managing editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stevenstrom\/status\/1348723468171358209\">Twitter thread<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fanbyte.com\/pitches\/\">pitch guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>HoneyColony <\/strong>is a magazine and marketplace that is dedicated to saving bees and putting honest  y back into our food supply. They are looking for new voices. They focus on \u201call-natural health and health freedom.\u201d They pay $75 per piece. If interested, send pitches to <a href=\"mailto:laurie@honeycolony.com\">laurie@honeycolony.com<\/a>. For details, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LaRiihimaki\/status\/1348787181888929792\">Tweet<\/a> and this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.honeycolony.com\/submit-a-pitch\/\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sludge <\/strong>is an independent newsroom that produces \u201cinvestigative journalism on lobbying and money in politics.\u201d They are looking to work with freelancers on money-in-politics stories. They will pay $400 per investigative piece (about 1,000 words long with exclusive findings and interviews). If interested, DM their editor and co-founder on Twitter or email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:donny@readsludge.com\">donny@readsludge.com<\/a>. Read their editor and co-founder\u2019s Tweet\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/donnydonny\/status\/1348677839143497730\">here<\/a>\u00a0and contact them\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/readsludge.com\/contact-sludge\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Future Human <\/strong>is a Medium publication about \u201cclimate change and the science of human survivability.\u201d Their editor is accepting pitches. Their baseline rate is $0.75 per word. For details, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bcmerchant\/status\/1347618067753275395\">Twitter thread<\/a>. To learn more about them, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/futurehuman.medium.com\/about\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Future of Good <\/strong>covers \u201cstories, innovations, and trends shaping social impact in Canada.\u201d They are looking to expand their network of freelance writers. They would love to read pitches about the impact of COVID-19 on the social sector, the society, and the systems we live in. They would also love pitches about the \u201cunexpected solutions of sharing, caring, and supporting in communities\u201d that are emerging in response to COVID-19. Their rates start at a minimum of $0.50 per word. Email your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:kylie@futureofgood.co\">kylie@futureofgood.co<\/a>. Read their Tweet <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/futureofgood\/status\/1348630018482692098\">here<\/a> and learn how to write for them <a href=\"https:\/\/futureofgood.co\/story-ideas\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Counter <\/strong>is \u201ca nonprofit newsroom investigating the forces shaping how and what America eats.\u201d They are accepting food-focused stories. They are looking for Covid-adjacent stories and stories at the intersection of food\/agriculture and politics. Other topics of interest include hunger, labor protection, racial equity, climate, and immigration. According to one payment report, they paid $500 for an op-ed of 500 words. If interested, send your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:editors@thecounter.org\">editors@thecounter.org<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:jesse@thecounter.org\">jesse@thecounter.org<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their managing editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Jesse_Hirsch\/status\/1348030667171487744\">Twitter thread<\/a> and this <a href=\"https:\/\/thecounter.org\/contact-us\/\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PandoDaily <\/strong>is \u201ca web publication that offers technology news, analysis, and commentary, with a focus on Silicon Valley and startup companies.\u201d They are seeking freelance tech pitches. They are \u201cparticularly interested in pieces that focus on bridging the cultural gaps between tech of the past &amp; tech of the future.\u201d They pay $0.25 to $1.00 per word. For details, refer to their editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/aimeepearcy_\/status\/1346103165419139074\">Tweet<\/a>. To learn more about them, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/pando.com\/about\/\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wisecrack <\/strong>is a film and video production company. They are looking for contributing writers. They are seeking \u201ca diverse group of folks interested in analyzing pop culture in an elevated and irreverent style.\u201d They will pay $350 to $400 per 2,000-word script. They are willing to pay more to the right experienced candidate. If interested, contact <a href=\"mailto:recruiting@wisecrack.co\">recruiting@wisecrack.co<\/a>. To learn more, read this <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/michaeloburns\/status\/1347286614821666816\">Twitter thread<\/a>. To visit their website, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisecrack.co\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Parton <\/strong>and <strong>Pearl <\/strong>is a Canadian publication about comedy and country music. They are looking for pitches for \u201cstories, reviews, artist profiles, and essays in the realm of country music and comedy.\u201d They accept pitches from outside of Canada but give priority to Canadian writers and artists. They pay about $0.25 CAD per word. To learn more, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/partonandpearl\/status\/1346480207666892803\">Tweet<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.partonandpearl.com\/contact-1\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Women Who Write Are Dope<\/strong> is an Instagram-based publication that focuses on empowerment and amplifying the voices of female writing talent. They are looking for women writers to pitch stories about empowerment. They pay $100 per mini-article (about 300 words). Email your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:iamwwwad@gmail.com\">iamwwwad@gmail.com<\/a>. For more information, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/iamwwwad\/status\/1347663157125394440\">Twitter thread<\/a> and this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CI6XsULFLy4\/?igshid=ydj7lzabh45e\">Instagram post<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Gayming Magazine<\/strong> is a publication for the LGBTQ+ video games community. They are seeking queer pitches about video games. They pay \u00a350 per piece (minimum word count of 500 words and maximum word count of 1,500 words). They pay \u00a365 if the piece requires some serious research, talking to developers, publishers, etc. If interested, send pitches to <a href=\"mailto:hello@gaymingmag.com\">hello@gaymingmag.com<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:aimee@gaymingmag.com\">aimee@gaymingmag.com<\/a>. Read their Tweet <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/gaymingmag\/status\/1347234620576854017\">here<\/a> and visit their website <a href=\"https:\/\/gaymingmag.com\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Insider\u2019s <\/strong>editor of lifestyle\/entertainment freelancers is seeking \u201cfreelance writers who live in cool, unique, and\/or tiny places (tiny homes! vans! boats! RVs! school houses!) OR who hope to purchase or move to one this year&#8230;or who lived in one of the above and is moving on to something else.\u201d Rates will start at $220. For details, refer to their editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nuclearunicorns\/status\/1347554368808247299\">Twitter thread<\/a> and this <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSejWTb1qdza85mA2orTl9MAkplnwhnSDJk8voM5ouKV4MG6-A\/viewform\">form<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Writers, Here are twelve calls for pitches\/articles directly from editors and writers. We&#8217;ve found payment rates, contact information, and submission guidelines (when available) for all of these publishers. Thanks to Fatima Saif for her research on this article. &#8212; Jacob Jans Fanbyte covers gaming, technology, and entertainment. 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