Here’s the latest calls for writers, directly from editors and publishers.<\/p>\n
If you’re not sure how to approach these publishers, then watch this free one hour lecture.<\/a> You’ll learn how to craft a pitch that wins over editors.<\/p>\n — Jacob Jans<\/p>\n Thanks to Fatima Saif compiling this list.<\/em><\/p>\n Increment<\/strong> is \u201ca quarterly print and digital magazine published by Stripe that explores the culture, theory, and practice of building and operating software systems at scale.\u201d They are accepting pitches for their next issues. They are especially interested in pitches on the topics of mobile development, planning, developer advocacy, infrastructure, machine learning, and data science. They pay<\/a> $1 per word. To learn more, refer to their Tweet<\/a> and pitch guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n Fortune<\/strong> is a business publication. They are looking for fresh voices to write original stories for them. Their key areas of interest are \u201cfinance, technology, health, science, careers, politics, leadership, and lifestyle coverage\u2014so pretty much anything.\u201d According to one payment report, they paid $1,000 for news analysis of 1,500 words. For details, refer to their digital editor\u2019s Tweet<\/a> and their pitch guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Texas Observer<\/strong> is a bimonthly magazine and website that offers sharp reporting on news, politics, and culture of Texas. Their executive editor is looking for pitches (especially from new and emerging writers) about Texas. Rate is $0.50 per word. Pitches should be sent to kimble@texasobserver.org<\/a>. To learn more, read their executive editor\u2019s Tweet<\/a> and their freelance writer\u2019s guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n Business Insider<\/strong> is a website that covers business, financial, and technology news. They are looking for freelance writers who are interested in covering inequity in education. Their freelance rate starts at around $300 but rate for this project will depend on the length and the research required. If interested, DM their senior editor on Twitter or email akalish@insider.com<\/a>. Read their senior editor\u2019s Tweet here<\/a> and learn how to write for them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Beer Kulture<\/strong> is a nonprofit that is \u201cbuilding trust & strengthening communities by using craft beer to foster inclusion, equity & diversity.\u201d They are accepting pitches for their blog. In their blog, they share the world experience from an unfiltered perspective \u2013 raw, uncut, and real. They pay $150-$300 per story. For details, read their Twitter thread<\/a> and pitch guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n Allrecipes<\/strong> is a community-driven food brand. They are seeking diverse contributors for a barbecue article. They need writers on \u201cplant-based barbecue and the intersection of barbecue & technology.\u201d They will pay $250 for about 500 words. Deadline is early May. To learn more, refer to this Tweet<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Future plc<\/strong> is a global multi-platform media company that has over 300 print publications, websites, and events. Their Mobile Tech Vertical (which is comprised of Windows Central, iMore, and Android Central) is looking for freelancers. Windows Central is looking for a networking specialist, a PC build specialist, and a digital art \/ drawing tablet specialist. iMore is looking for an accessibility writer and a hackintosh writer. Android Central is seeking a general Android writer, a gaming news writer, a Stadia writer, a PlayStation writer, and a Google services expert. Rate is $20 to $50 for news, $30 to $50 for deals, $40 to $140 for help & how-to content, $75 to $500 for editorial content, $120 for product \/ game preview, $120 to $500 for product \/ game review, and $65 to $450 for buyer\u2019s guide. To learn more, refer to this Tweet<\/a> and this page<\/a>. To apply, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Cosmopolitan UK<\/strong> is a women\u2019s magazine for dating tips, sex advice, beauty tutorials, fashion trends, and celebrity news. Their acting entertainment editor is accepting \u201cpitches on film, TV, Netflix, celebrity, horoscopes (all the fun things).\u201d According to payment reports, they pay \u00a3100 to \u00a3200 per feature. If interested, email your pitches to dusty.baxter-wright@hearst.co.uk<\/a>. For details, read their editor\u2019s Twitter thread<\/a> and their pitching guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n Paranting<\/strong> is a print magazine about parenting. They are accepting freelance pitches for their June issue. Topics are: \u201cUK, International, Fashion and Beauty, Home Life, Interiors, Food and Drink, Health, Sex and Relationships.\u201d They are also open to columnists. They \u201creally want to hear from LGBTQ+, Black, POC, disabled writers and writers from outside the UK\u201d and also \u201cworking class writers and those in the north.\u201d Rate is 25p per word. Pitches should be sent to parantingmagazinepitches@gmail.com<\/a>. For more information, refer to this Twitter thread<\/a>.<\/p>\n Liberal Currents<\/strong> is a publication that is dedicated to the \u201cdefense of liberal ideals.\u201d Their editor has tweeted, \u201cLiberal Currents is always accepting pitches! Anyone out there want to write about the House dusting off the reparations HR40? Or Biden’s response to the humanitarian crisis at the border? Or something else?\u201d They pay $50\/article. Read their editor\u2019s Tweet here<\/a> and learn more about them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Sask Dispatch<\/strong> is a Saskatchewan-focused news publication by Briarpatch Magazine. They have tweeted, \u201cSask Dispatch is looking for pitches for solutions journalism stories! There’s a lot of despair in the news these days. We want to hear about people who are doing the work to turn things around.\u201d They pay $300 for feature stories (usually under 2,000 words) and $600 for research-based articles and investigative reporting (usually over 2,000 words). To learn more, refer to their Tweet<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Deadline: May 9th, 2021<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Here’s the latest calls for writers, directly from editors and publishers. If you’re not sure how to approach these publishers, then watch this free one hour lecture. You’ll learn how to craft a pitch that wins over editors. — Jacob Jans Thanks to Fatima Saif compiling this list. 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