Dear Writers,<\/p>\n
Here’s our latest roundup of calls for pitches directly from editors and writers.<\/p>\n
We’ve researched payment rates and found contact information for all of these publishers.<\/p>\n
If you’re new to freelance writing, I highly recommend reading this first.<\/a><\/p>\n — Jacob Jans<\/p>\n Thanks to Fatima Saif for her research on this article.<\/em><\/p>\n Wired UK<\/strong> is a magazine that covers future science, culture, and technology news. Their features editor is always seeking pitches for longreads (4,000 words+). She has tweeted, \u201cPitch me a nonfiction story with intrigue and depth, a plot that twists, a human story that says something meaningful about our future, a narrative that blows me away.\u201d According to payment reports, they pay \u00a31,400 for longread features of 4,000 words. Read their features editor\u2019s Tweet here<\/a> and their contributor\u2019s guidelines here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Vox\u2019s editor<\/strong> is accepting pitches for their new biodiversity reporting initiative that is launching the next month. He is looking for \u201cfuture-forward stories on the science, politics, and economics of the global biodiversity crisis, geared toward reckoning and responding to this multidimensional crisis, not just cataloging species loss.\u201d He is also looking for \u201cstories w\/ focus on intelligent responses, accountability, recentering Indigenous science+stewardship, and why a radical rethinking+prioritization of conservation is needed.\u201d They will pay at least $0.50 per word. If interested, email your pitches to brian.anderson1@vox.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their biodiversity editor\u2019s Twitter thread<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Rest of World<\/strong> is an international nonprofit journalism organization that is focused on \u201cthe impact of technology beyond the Western bubble.\u201d Their ideas editor is seeking \u201copinion journalism that advances an argument about tech that is somehow new.\u201d They are particularly eager to read: \u201cArguments related to e-commerce, labor or labor markets \/ the future of work, social media and online culture, and\/or the impact of big tech in places that *aren\u2019t* the US, Canada, Europe, NZ, and Australia.\u201d They are also seeking ideas pieces tied to the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). They are eager to work with contributors based in the regions that they cover. Their rates<\/a> start at $1 per word. Pitches should be sent to devi@restofworld.org<\/a>. For details, read their ideas editor\u2019s Twitter thread<\/a> and their pitch guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n Trucha<\/strong> is an independent multimedia platform that covers topics and issues that affect the Rio Grande Valley. They are looking for pitches. They publish content about \u201cimmigration, reproductive justice, LGBTQ issues, climate justice, regional arts and culture, racial justice, and more.\u201d 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 They pay $0.50\/word for longform feature articles (2,000 words), $0.30\/word for op-eds (600 words), and $0.30\/word for news blurbs (300 words). To learn more, read their Twitter thread<\/a> and call for pitches<\/a>.<\/p>\n Outside Magazine<\/strong> publishes stories about adventure, gear, travel, sports, fitness, health, culture, and the environment. Their digital managing director has tweeted, \u201cI’m seeking pitches on maps and how they relate to outdoor rec. Think: profiles on cool folks in the mapping\/outdoor industry, *very strong and unique* personal essays about mapping\/maps, outdoor mapping cultural stories, etc.\u201d Rates start at $0.50 per word. Pitches should be sent to awise@outsideim.com<\/a>. For more information, read their digital managing director\u2019s Twitter thread<\/a> and their pitch guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n Deadline: March 30th, 2021<\/p>\n Wix.com<\/strong> is a cloud-based development platform. Their restaurants editor is looking to hire some freelancers. Their audience is \u201cgoing to be the people who run (or want to run) restaurants and\/or people who work (or want to work) in the industry.\u201d They will pay around $1 per word. If interested, contact emilys@wix.com<\/a>. For details, refer to their restaurants editor\u2019s Twitter thread<\/a>. To learn more about them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Input<\/strong> is a tech publication. Their features editor is seeking 4\/20 tech\/culture feature pitches. He is also always seeking regular, non-weed-related pitches. Rate is $0.50 to $1.00 per word. Pitches should be sent to mark.yarm@inputmag.com<\/a>. Read their features editor\u2019s Twitter thread here<\/a> and contact them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n The National Catholic Reporter<\/strong> (NCR) is an independent Catholic newspaper. Their catholic editor is looking for Lil Nas X Montero pitches, especially from Black, queer writers. They will pay $200 for around 900 words. If interested, DM their editor on Twitter or email osegura@ncronline.org<\/a>. Read their editor\u2019s Tweet here<\/a> and their writing guidelines here<\/a>.<\/p>\n PsychCentral.com<\/strong> is a source for mental health information. They are looking for US-based freelance writers who can use empathetic language to write mental health content. They usually pay $150 to $300 per article (800 to 1,500 words). To learn more, refer to their managing editor\u2019s Twitter thread<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n China Dialogue<\/strong> is a bilingual website that covers global environmental issues, with a special emphasis on China. They are seeking \u201cfeature pitches ASAP on the environmental\/social impacts of Chinese investment in Indonesia.\u201d The pitches should ideally be focused on a specific project. They will pay about $300 USD. Pitches should be sent to nithin.coca@chinadialogue.net<\/a>. For more information, refer to this Tweet<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Contingent Magazine<\/strong> is a history magazine. They are \u201caccepting pitches for an ongoing series of mini-essays about what it means for historians to do precarious academic labor around the world.\u201d They are looking for \u201cpitches from historians who have completed graduate work, and who are working in precarious teaching and\/or research positions in academic settings outside the United States.\u201d Pay is $100 per piece (200 to 500 words). If interested, email your pitches to pitches@contingentmag.org<\/a>. For more information, refer to this Twitter thread<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Unbias the News<\/strong> is \u201ca new, remote cross-border newsroom dedicated to showcasing international journalism that breaks through geographical or structural barriers.\u201d They are inviting journalists all over the world to pitch them underreported stories with global relevance. They will pay 250 euros for personal narratives, op-eds, and shorter pieces. They will pay 500 euros for long reads, multimedia, and investigations. To learn more, refer to their Twitter thread<\/a> and website<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Bello Collective<\/strong> is a publication and newsletter about podcasts. They are looking for pitches about translation in podcasting. They will pay $100 per article. Pitches should be sent to editor@bellocollective.com<\/a>. For details, refer to this Tweet<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Explore<\/strong> is a lifestyle magazine for active outdoor-loving Canadians. They are looking for story pitches. They want spring\/summer pieces. Canadian destinations only. Rate starts at $70 for 600 to 700 words. Pitches should be sent to alisonh@mypassionmedia.com<\/a>. For more information, read their online editor\u2019s Tweet<\/a> and their contributor guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Curiosity Club<\/strong> is a new educational platform that offers real-life lessons to people. They are looking for essays on the themes of sex, bodies, culture, life, money, and more. Rates start at \u00a350 for about 800 words. Pitches should be sent to hello@thecuriosityclub.co.uk<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their guest editor\u2019s Tweet<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Observer<\/strong> is a news, business, and entertainment website. Their editor is seeking pitches for the Innovation section. He wants stories on big tech, big tech and labor, weed, space, Covid-19 and vaccines, electric vehicles, NFTs, and more. Their standard rate is about $200 to $250. They can offer more for bigger stories. If interested, email your pitches to jzakarin@observer.com<\/a>. Read their editor\u2019s Tweet here<\/a> and learn how to pitch them here<\/a>.<\/p>\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 from trans and queer writers\/critics especially Black\/brown, disabled, etc. They are looking for: \u201cCultural criticism (broadly defined): film\/TV\/art\/music\/culture commentary. Reviews OK but critique should go beyond a single item. Trend analyses and reflections.\u201d The subject of the conversation doesn\u2019t have to be LGBTQ+ but it should be of queer and\/or trans interest. Average word count is 1,000 to 1,500 words. Rate for these pieces will start at $400+ USD. Pitches should be sent to trevell.anderson@xtramagazine.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their editor\u2019s Twitter thread<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n BorderLore<\/strong> is a monthly digital journal that documents, shares, and elevates folklife in the US Southwest and Northern Mexico. They are always seeking fresh voices to write about culture, heritage, and folklife in the Southwestern US or Northwestern Mexico. They usually pay $300 to $750 per piece. Pitches should be sent to kimieisele@arizona.edu<\/a>. To learn more, refer to this Tweet<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n OurBKSocial.com<\/strong> is a website that covers the borough of Brooklyn. They are looking for Brooklyn-focused pitches. They will pay $80 and up per article (at least 300 words). If interested, send your pitches to ayannap@ourbksocial.com<\/a>. For more information, read their Twitter thread<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Independent’s IndyBest<\/em><\/strong> is a source for all things shopping. They publish product reviews, buying guides, trend round-ups, and more. Their editor has tweeted, \u201cI’m looking for brilliant gardening writers to cover tried and tested reviews for us.\u201d According to one payment report, The Independent paid \u00a350 for a 500-word review. If interested, email emma.henderson@independent.co.uk<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their editor\u2019s Tweet<\/a>. To read IndyBest\u2019s articles, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Decolonial Hacker<\/strong> critically \u201cexamines cultural institutions, their alliances, interests, and behaviour.\u201d They are accepting pitches for texts (2,000-3,000 words) on any cultural institution (museum, gallery, opera house, university, etc.) in the world. They will pay $500 AUD for each text. If interested, send your pitches to eugene@decolonialhacker.org<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their Tweet<\/a>.<\/p>\n Deadline: April 2nd, 2021<\/p>\n Kitchen Witch<\/strong> is a newsletter that covers \u201canything that hits the intersection of food and witchcraft\u2014whether that\u2019s a recipe for a honey jar, the history of altar cakes, or even a deep-dive into food-adjacent topics, like ancient Icelandic farting spells and how they relate to food.\u201d They are looking for \u201cfood pitches related to the sabbats.\u201d Non-white writers to the front. Pay is $100. Pitches should be sent to kitchenwitchjen@gmail.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their editor\u2019s Tweet<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n 4W<\/strong> is \u201ca publication for the next generation of feminist writing.\u201d They welcome pitches from both new and previously unpublished female writers. They want \u201coriginal reporting on the issues affecting women and girls around the globe\u201d, \u201cfeminist analysis of the local, national, or global news affecting women and girls\u201d, \u201cwell-researched and cited 101-level pieces exploring a particular feminist topic with accessible language\u201d, \u201cfirst-person essays and personal stories\u201d, and \u201cinterviews or profiles of feminists and female thought-leaders.\u201d Their articles are typically 1,000 to 2,000 words. Their rate is $0.05 per word. To learn more, refer to this Twitter thread<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n T3<\/strong> is a UK-based print magazine and website that covers laptops, smartphones, audio, gaming, fitness, living, style, travel, and more. They are seeking US-based health and fitness product reviewers to write 1 or 2 product reviews per month. They will pay over $200. If interested, contact mat.gallagher@futurenet.com<\/a>. For details, refer to their US managing editor\u2019s Twitter thread<\/a>. To learn more about them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Tri-Cities Dispatch<\/strong> is \u201ca local media non-profit covering the Tri-Cities area of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody.\u201d They are seeking in-depth, hyper-local reporting. They will pay $500 for a long-form article of 1,200 to 2,000 words. If interested, send your pitches to jeremy.shepherd@tricitiesdispatch.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their editor\u2019s Tweet<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n i-D<\/strong> is a fashion and style publication by Vice Media. Their editor is looking for \u201cfunky digital culture stories (think big trends and good memes), film, and TV features that feel i-D.\u201d She doesn\u2019t want first person narratives. Rate is \u00a3150 to \u00a3200 per piece. If interested, email your pitches to jennamahale@gmail.com<\/a>. For more information, read their editor\u2019s Tweet<\/a> and their pitch guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n Empire Magazine<\/strong> is a British movie magazine. Their news editor is seeking \u201cnewsy film story\u201d pitches for their Take 20 section. He is looking for angles on upcoming films, unique perspectives for opinion pieces, and \u201cideas on how to respond to recent events\/announcements\/debates in film news.\u201d Rate is 35p per word. Pitches should be sent to john@empiremagazine.com<\/a>. For details, refer to their news editor\u2019s Twitter thread<\/a>. To learn more about them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Chron<\/strong> is the website of the Houston Chronicle<\/strong> (the largest daily newspaper in Houston). They are seeking Houston\/Texas-centric feature pitches for their website as they move to increase their culture and lifestyle reporting. They are looking for profiles, reported features, commentary pieces, first-person essays, trend pieces, listicles, reviews, etc. Their rates start at $0.50 per word. Pitches should be sent to sarah.sarder@chron.com<\/a>. For details, read their editor\u2019s Tweet<\/a> and their pitch guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Portalist<\/strong> is \u201ca haven for science fiction and fantasy fans.\u201d They are seeking contributors who want to review Netflix’s Shadow and Bone series in April. They will pay $150 per piece (1,000 words). If interested, email editor@theportalist.com<\/a>. Read their Tweet here<\/a> and learn more about them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Please consider supporting our work by sharing this Tweet — Jacob<\/p>\n 29 Calls for Pitches Directly from Editors & Publishers<\/p>\n –> https:\/\/t.co\/nvFkIj3x7C<\/a><\/p>\n — Freedom With Writing (@WithWriting) March 30, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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