Dear Writers,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here’s our latest weekly roundup of opportunities for writers, directly from editors and publishers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is a huge list of 27 such opportunities, covering a very wide range of topics, as well as pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You’ll note that we’ve included payment information, and editorial contact information with all of these listings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please<\/em> carefully study the publication before submitting a pitch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n — Jacob Jans<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling the listings in this article.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Guardian US <\/strong>covers American and international news. They are expanding their coverage of environmental justice in the US and are looking for pitches from diverse contributors across the country. 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, send pitches to ej.pitches@theguardian.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their editor\u2019s Twitter thread<\/a> and their pitch guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Insider Reviews <\/strong>is a division of Insider that publishes reviews of products and services. They are seeking writers with a particular background\/interest in oral hygiene to write buying guides for them. Dental hygienist experience will be a plus. Rate: $300+. If interested, contact rschultz@insider.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their editor\u2019s Tweet<\/a>. To read Insider Reviews, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Horizon Guides <\/strong>is a travel website. They are commissioning. \u201cCurrent focus is UK rural, coastal or family holidays, anything US active\/nature\/outdoors, and Australia biking, hiking, bushwalking and similar.\u201d They only want guide pitches. They pay \u00a3200 to \u00a3400+ per piece. If interested, send your pitches to editor@horizonguides.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their founder\u2019s Twitter thread<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Breakdown <\/strong>is an online mental health magazine. Their editor is seeking home + interiors pitches (with a mental health + wellbeing theme) for March. They want personal essays, features, listicles, explainers, and how-to guides. They will pay \u00a380 for 700 words. Pitches should be sent to hattie@the-breakdown.co.uk<\/a>. For details, read their editor\u2019s Twitter thread<\/a> and their pitching guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mental Floss <\/strong>is a media brand that offers interesting facts, quizzes, trivia, and brain teasers to the audience. Their managing editor is always looking to add new writers to their entertainment roster. She currently has some assignments (10 facts on famous person\/movie\/TV show), but is always open to interesting pitches. Rates start at $150 for lists, $125 for short features of 500 words, and $200 for longer features. They don\u2019t publish essays or first-person pieces. If interested, email jmwood@mentalfloss.com<\/a>. Read their managing editor\u2019s Twitter thread here<\/a> and learn how to pitch them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Globe Content Studio <\/strong>is the commercial content division of the Canadian news media company, The Globe and Mail. They are looking to expand their \u201croster of BIPOC Canadian food writers who are interested in paid sponsor or branded content opportunities.\u201d Pay is about $500 per sponsor content article (around 800 words). If interested, DM their content strategist on Twitter or email jrobinson@globeandmail.com<\/a>. Read their content strategist\u2019s Tweet here<\/a> and learn more about them here<\/a>.<\/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. They are looking for pitches for My Safe Space series. They want stories about \u201ca safe space that’s helped you find comfort and joy during these terrible times.\u201d Rates start at around $300 CAD. Pitches should be sent to erica.lenti@xtramagazine.com<\/a>. International pitches are welcome. To learn more, refer to their editor\u2019s Twitter thread<\/a> and this page<\/a>. To read My Safe Space series, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Compass Music <\/strong>is an international music consultancy. They are seeking new or experienced writers to write articles and opinion pieces for their music industry blog, The Logbook. They will publish only one guest article per week. The article should be around 1,000 to 2,000 words. Writers will be paid a flat fee of 50\u20ac per article. For details, refer to their Tweet<\/a>, call for writers<\/a>, and submission form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wired UK <\/strong>is a magazine that covers future science, culture, and technology news. Their senior editor is commissioning culture stories for their website – \u201cfilm, TV, gaming, internet culture, food, love, death, and more.\u201d According to one payment report, they paid \u00a3250 for an online feature of 1,200 words. For details, read their senior editor\u2019s Tweet<\/a> and their contributor\u2019s guidelines.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When Saturday Comes <\/strong>is Britain’s leading football magazine. Their readers can be generalized as \u201cfootball fans who, on the whole, like to attend matches and have an interest in the game at any level.\u201d They welcome pitches for articles. Most of their articles are around 750 words but there are some exceptions, for example, Match of the Month articles are around 1,500 to 1,800 words. They pay a standard fee of \u00a375 for 750-word articles. They pay \u00a350 for book reviews and up to \u00a3125 for longer articles e.g. Match of the Month. Pitches should be sent to editorial@wsc.co.uk<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their Tweet<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Case Study Buddy <\/strong>writes customer success stories for B2B brands. They are looking for a remote case study writer. The selected candidate would subcontract to Case Study Buddy and help them put together customer success stories for their B2B clients. Pay will be $150 to $300+ CAD per piece. For details, refer to this Twitter thread<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Jewish Telegraphic Agency<\/strong>, or JTA, offers news and analysis on issues of Jewish interest and concern. Their opinion editor is always looking for new writers who can deliver \u201ctimely personal essays or analysis with a personal angle\u201d and \u201cperspectives not often elevated in Jewish media.\u201d They generally pay<\/a> $200 to $300 per piece. If interested, DM their opinion editor on Twitter. To learn more, read their editor\u2019s Twitter thread<\/a> and their pitch guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Those Who Wander\u2019s<\/strong> creator has tweeted: \u201cLooking to hire a tabletop RPG writer or designer who has lived experience personally using a guide dog to join the \u2018Those Who Wander\u2019 team for a small assignment or two.\u201d Pay is 10\u00a2 per word. If interested, DM him on Twitter. To read his Tweet, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trucha <\/strong>is an independent multimedia platform that covers topics and issues that affect the Rio Grande Valley. They publish \u201ccontent about immigration, reproductive justice, LGBTQ issues, climate justice, regional arts and culture, racial justice, and more.\u201d The content formats that they publish include longform feature articles (2,000 words at $0.50\/word), op-eds (600 words at $0.30\/word), news blurbs (300 words at $0.30\/word), and art. They only accept pitches from \u201cpeople who currently live or grew up in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas (and North Mexican side of this border region including Reynosa, Matamoros, etc).\u201d For more information, refer to their Twitter thread<\/a> and call for pitches<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Briarpatch <\/strong>is a Canadian magazine of politics and culture. They are accepting pitches for their unthemed July\/August issue. They are looking for \u201cinvestigative journalism, interviews, feature articles, narrative reporting, project profiles, comics and graphic texts, book reviews, and photo essays that are rooted in anti-colonial, anti-capitalist, feminist struggle.\u201d They pay $100 for profiles, short essays, book reviews, and parting shots (1,500 words or less); $200 for feature stories (2,000 to 2,500 words) and photo essays; and $300 for research-based articles and investigative reporting (2,500 to 3,000 words). To learn more, refer to their Twitter thread<\/a>, call for pitches<\/a>, and submission guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadline: March 1st, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n gal-dem <\/strong>is a British online and print magazine that is dedicated to sharing the stories of women and non-binary people of color. Their politics editor is always seeking new writers of color. She is especially looking for trans women of color. Pay is \u00a380 to \u00a3150 per piece. If interested, contact moya@gal-dem.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their editor\u2019s Tweet<\/a> and their pitch guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Adventure Uncovered <\/strong>is \u201cthe go-to place for socially and environmentally impactful adventure stories, voices, and ideas.\u201d They are looking for a paid piece or two for their March edition which will exhibit adventure organizations contributing to social and environmental change. Most of their pieces are 500 to 1,000 words. Their budget for each edition is \u00a3150 and 100% of their Patreon revenue. This amount will be equally split between the contributors, up to \u00a3150 each. Read their Tweet here<\/a> and find more details here<\/a> and here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadline: March 4th, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n The TRiiBE <\/strong>is a publication that centers Black Chicago. They are seeking opinion pieces on a variety of topics including pop culture, news, hot topics, and sports. They will pay $50 per piece. Email your pitches to tiffany@thetriibe.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their Twitter thread<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Independent’s IndyBest <\/strong>is a source for all things shopping. They publish product reviews, buying guides, trend round-ups, and more. They are seeking plus size fashion writers. According to one payment report, The Independent paid \u00a350 for a review of 500 words. If interested, contact eleanor.jones@independent.co.uk<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their executive editor\u2019s Tweet<\/a>. To read IndyBest\u2019s articles, refer to this page<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Lady Science <\/strong>is a monthly magazine about \u201cwomen and gender in the history and popular culture of science, technology, and medicine.\u201d They are accepting pitches for features. They want thoroughly researched historical pieces that are written for a general audience. They pay<\/a> $150 per piece. Email your pitches to sarah@ladyscience.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their Tweet<\/a> and pitch page<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Independent <\/strong>is an online British newspaper. Their deputy travel editor has tweeted, \u201cTravel writers – I am open for pitches for destination-led green\/sustainable travel features! Ideally you’d be based there, but will also accept pitches if you know the destination really well.\u201d \u201cWant to stress we’re looking for colourful features that excite and give a sense of place, rather than laying out a dry list of eco-credentials. Think cities that have a burgeoning eco-dining scene, a slew of new sustainably designed hotels, innovative transport design etc.\u201d According to one payment report, they paid \u00a3160 for an 800-word travel feature. Send your pitches to helen.coffey@independent.co.uk<\/a>. Read their editor\u2019s Twitter thread here<\/a> and contact them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TheSixthAxis <\/strong>is a gaming website. They are accepting article and guide pitches. They are open to all topics as long as they are related to gaming in some way. They pay \u00a325 per guide (commissioned in batches) and \u00a350 per feature. If interested, DM them on Twitter. To learn more, refer to their Twitter thread<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Passion Passport <\/strong>is a community-based travel website that features personal travel stories, travel guides, city guides, how-to guides, Instagrammer’s guides, and more. They are always accepting story pitches. They are generally looking for hyper-local content but are also looking for Japan content for an upcoming location guide. They usually pay $75 for 500-800 words. Pieces over 1,000 words are negotiated based on experience and whether they have photos or not. Read their Tweet here<\/a> and submit your work here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NUNAR Magazine <\/strong>is a DMV-based youth culture magazine. They are accepting features, essays, and short pieces for their second issue. Their guidelines say, \u201cThe pandemic has reshaped the way we live globally, how we move, teach, learn, make money, and pass the time. In many ways, it has accelerated what was already coming with throttling technological advances. In other ways, it has forced us to employ entirely new models of day-to-day life within months. For our second digital issue of NUNAR, we want to present pieces that underscore the ways our world is dramatically, and inevitably, merging with cyber.\u201d They will pay flat rates of $50-$125. DMV writers will get priority. For more information, refer to their editor-in-chief\u2019s Tweet<\/a> and their submissions page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadline: March 5th, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pittsburgh Current <\/strong>is an alternative news media source that focuses on Pittsburgh’s news, arts, entertainment, music, theater, events, and sports. Their managing editor is looking for women \/ non-binary folks in Pittsburgh for essays on recovery during the coronavirus pandemic. Pay will be $150 to $300. If interested DM their editor on Twitter or email at brittany@pittsburghcurrent.com<\/a>. Read their managing editor\u2019s Tweet here<\/a> and contact them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Footprint Magazine <\/strong>(formerly known as the Sustainability Action Network) is a publication and newsletter that offers solutions-focused journalism on the future of our planet. They are always looking for pitches. They want \u201cstories about active, positive change within the sphere of climate change.\u201d They pay \u00a3100 per 800 words. Email your pitches to hello@footprintmag.net<\/a>. For more information, read their Tweet<\/a> and contributor guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SheKnows <\/strong>empowers women through discussions and articles related to women\u2019s issues including health, relationships, sex, parenting, and beauty. They are open for pitches to their entertainment vertical. They are interested in movies, TV, books, music, pop culture, royal family, and celebrity life. They typically pay $100 for such features. Send pitches to lballhaus@shemedia.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their associate editor\u2019s Tweet<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n ***<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please consider supporting us by sharing this Tweet — Jacob<\/p>\n\n\n\n