{"id":9109,"date":"2021-06-01T11:22:38","date_gmt":"2021-06-01T18:22:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/?p=9109"},"modified":"2021-06-01T12:07:36","modified_gmt":"2021-06-01T19:07:36","slug":"12-calls-for-pitches-directly-from-editors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/uncategorized\/12-calls-for-pitches-directly-from-editors\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Calls for Pitches Directly from Editors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Writers,<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s our latest roundup of calls for pitches directly from editors.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve researched payment information and contact information for all of these calls, to make it easy for you to connect with the right editor.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure that you&#8217;re confident in your ability to send a good pitch <em>before contacting any of these editors.<\/em> If you want to learn how to get published in these publications, <a href=\"https:\/\/lp.writinglaunch.com\/how-to-win-over-an-editor-in-150-words-or-less\/\">watch this free lecture.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Jacob Jans<\/p>\n<p><em>Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Increment<\/strong> is a quarterly print and online magazine for software engineering teams. They are looking for pitches on software planning. They pay $1 per word. Pitches should be emailed to <a href=\"mailto:submissions@increment.com\">submissions@increment.com<\/a>. For more information, refer to their editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IpsitaAg\/status\/1398395558973243394\">Twitter thread<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/increment.com\/submissions\/\">pitch guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pink Advocate<\/strong> is an Australia-based LGBTIQ news magazine. Their editor is accepting story pitches. They generally pay $10 AUD per 100 words. Read their editor\u2019s Twitter thread <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JesseJonesAU\/status\/1397861601575899137\">here<\/a> and contact them <a href=\"https:\/\/pinkadvocate.com\/contact\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bitch Media<\/strong> is a nonprofit, independent, feminist media organization dedicated to providing and encouraging an engaged, thoughtful feminist response to mainstream media and popular culture. They are accepting pitches for their forthcoming Wild issue. They would \u201clove to consider pitches about reimagining the Wild West, overcoming big fears, food, animals, and the ways we marginalize Black girls perceived as \u2018fast\u2019.\u201d They generally pay $700 to $1,000 for features, $350 for dispatches, and $250 to $700 for culture stories. To learn more, read their editor-in-chief\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/freeblackgirl\/status\/1398330394693435393\">Tweet<\/a>, their <a href=\"https:\/\/bitchmedia.submittable.com\/submit\/194346\/magazine-submission-wild-92-fall-winter-2021\">call for submissions<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitchmedia.org\/writers-guidelines\">contributors\u2019 guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Deadline: July 5th, 2021<\/p>\n<p><strong>i-D<\/strong> is a fashion and style publication by Vice Media. Their editor is accepting feature pitches. She likes \u201cfunky digital culture stories (think big trends and good memes), film and TV features that feel i-D.\u201d Rate is \u00a3150-\u00a3200 for 1,000 words. Pitches should be sent to <a href=\"mailto:jenna.mahale@i-d.co\">jenna.mahale@i-d.co<\/a>. For more information, read their editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jennamahale\/status\/1397576576045289476\">Twitter thread<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/i-d.vice.com\/en_uk\/article\/wxqd44\/how-to-pitch-to-i-d\">pitch guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Slate<\/strong> is an online general-interest magazine that offers analysis and commentary on news, politics, business, culture, and technology. They are looking for history-related pitches. Their pieces are usually 1,000 to 2,000 words and their rates start at $200. If interested, send your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:rebecca.onion@slate.com\">rebecca.onion@slate.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rebeccaonion\/status\/1397292194239860738\">Twitter thread<\/a> and this <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rebeccaonion.com\/pitch-me\/\">page<\/a>. To read their pitch guide, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/slate.com\/pitch\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ours to Save<\/strong> is a new journalism initiative that focuses exclusively on the climate crisis. They are open to pitches. They are looking to commission 3 profile pieces and 3 features. They will pay \u00a350 per profile (about 750 words) and \u00a3100 per feature (1,000+ words). They want to \u201chear from people anywhere in the world about environment and climate change stories that will turn heads \u2013 and that aren\u2019t attracting enough attention right now.\u201d Pitches should be sent to <a href=\"mailto:florence@ourstosave.com\">florence@ourstosave.com<\/a>. Read their Twitter thread <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ourstosave\/status\/1397912100224208906\">here<\/a> and contact them <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ourstosave.com\/contact\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Deadline: June 4th, 2021<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sandboxx News<\/strong> offers \u201cthe latest news, entertainment, and motivation from all around the force, dedicated to making you a well rounded 21st-century warfighter.\u201d They are seeking \u201cveteran voices who can make complex issues approachable.\u201d Their standard story rate starts at $100 for 400+ words. Their feature rate is a lot higher. They are looking for features. If interested, email <a href=\"mailto:alex.hollings@sandboxx.us\">alex.hollings@sandboxx.us<\/a>. To learn more, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MVJNetwork\/status\/1398538324051218434\">Tweet<\/a>. To read their blog, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandboxx.us\/blog\/\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Girls Guide to Cars<\/strong> is a car website for women. Their managing editor has tweeted, \u201cMy lovely LGBTQ+ friends! Are any of you looking for some automotive writing opportunities that are flexible and largely on your own terms? Message me!\u201d The position is freelance. Rate is $50 for stories and $100 for car reviews. For more information, read their managing editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/eliz_blackstock\/status\/1398071465463926786\">Twitter thread<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/agirlsguidetocars.com\/about-us\/become-a-agirlsguidetocars-contributor\/\">contributor\u2019s guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SFGate<\/strong> covers news and entertainment from the Bay Area and beyond. Their culture editor is looking for pitches: \u201cTV takes, cool Bay Area subcultures that have general interest hooks, Pride-related pieces, stories about the tech industry, weird viral internet stuff.\u201d Rate is $150-$300+. Pitches should be sent to <a href=\"mailto:dan.gentile@sfgate.com\">dan.gentile@sfgate.com<\/a>. Read their culture editor\u2019s Twitter thread <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Dannosphere\/status\/1398337899569901575\">here<\/a> and contact them <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfgate.com\/home\/article\/SFGATE-Staff-15734829.php\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EQ<\/strong> is an online lifestyle magazine that \u201cfocuses on dating and relationship advice, as well as digital technology that (promises to) improve the way humans form meaningful connections.\u201d They are accepting pitches. They prefer US-based writers. They pay $50 for 500 words and $100 for 1,000 words. For details, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/canwenxu\/status\/1396667213700952069\">Tweet<\/a>. To learn more about them, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/eq.irisdating.com\/about\/\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MAEKAN<\/strong> is \u201ca publication, platform, and community focused on the big ideas and people shaping creative culture.\u201d Their managing editor is open for pitches and is particularly looking for \u201cpieces about the intersections of subculture and creative work.\u201d They tend to publish long-form pieces of 1,200 to 2,000 words. They pay $200 for 1,200 to 1,600 words and $250 for 1,600 to 2,000 words. If interested, email <a href=\"mailto:charis@maekan.com\">charis@maekan.com<\/a>. Read their managing editor\u2019s Twitter thread <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sureisnice\/status\/1397561604053504004\">here<\/a> and contact them <a href=\"https:\/\/maekan.com\/contact\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SpokaneFAVS<\/strong> is \u201cSpokane&#8217;s online source for faith news and inter-religious dialogue.\u201d Their editor is looking to hire some freelance reporters. This is a great opportunity for journalism students. Pay is $100 per story. To learn more, refer to their editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/reportertracy\/status\/1397266561686065152\">Tweet<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/spokanefavs.com\/about\/contact\/\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Writers, Here&#8217;s our latest roundup of calls for pitches directly from editors. We&#8217;ve researched payment information and contact information for all of these calls, to make it easy for you to connect with the right editor. 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