{"id":9192,"date":"2021-06-29T11:24:53","date_gmt":"2021-06-29T18:24:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/?p=9192"},"modified":"2021-06-29T11:24:53","modified_gmt":"2021-06-29T18:24:53","slug":"13-calls-for-writers-directly-from-editors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/uncategorized\/13-calls-for-writers-directly-from-editors\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Calls for Writers Directly from Editors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Writers,<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s out latest roundup of calls for pitches directly from editors.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve researched contact information and payment rates for all of the publishers listed here. Keep in mind that payment rates may need to be negotiated.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re not sure how to approach these publishers, <a href=\"https:\/\/lp.writinglaunch.com\/how-to-win-over-an-editor-in-150-words-or-less\/\">please watch this free lecture.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Jacob Jans<\/p>\n<p><em>Thanks to Fatima Saif for her research on this article.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Stylist Magazine<\/strong> is a weekly magazine and a website for smart, successful, and sophisticated women. Their fitness editor is seeking pitches from WOC. She is looking for fun first-person pieces, interviews, technical tips, and useful bits that will help other women get stronger. She is not looking for weight loss pitches. Rate is \u00a3150\/piece. Pitches should be sent to <a href=\"mailto:miranda.larbi@stylist.co.uk\">miranda.larbi@stylist.co.uk<\/a>. For more information, refer to their fitness editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MirandaLarbi\/status\/1407980563840090118\">Tweet<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stylist.co.uk\/life\/writer-journalist-freelance-career-women-stories-how-to-pitch-an-article\/217237\">pitch guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stained Page News<\/strong> (SPN) is a cookbook newsletter. They are accepting pitches about cookbooks. They only commission pieces from US-based writers. They pay $200 to $300 per piece (ideally around 800 words). For more information, refer to their editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/paulaforbes\/status\/1408469983886254080\">Twitter thread<\/a> and their\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stainedpagenews.com\/p\/announcement-spn-summer-break\">guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Guardian US<\/strong> is a website that covers American and international news. Their editor has tweeted, \u201cI&#8217;m running a weekly series for the next few months on the post-vax return to society, over at The Guardian.\u201d \u201cI&#8217;m looking for narrative-driven, reported stories on work, relationships, lifestyle, interpersonal ethics.\u201d They usually pay $0.50 per word. If interested, email your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:kelli.korducki@theguardian.com\">kelli.korducki@theguardian.com<\/a>. To learn more, read their editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kelkord\/status\/1408056702881079313\">Twitter thread<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/info\/guardian-news-media-freelance-charter\">freelance charter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Upping the Anti<\/strong> is \u201ca radical journal of theory and action.\u201d They are accepting pitches for their Issue 23. They want submissions that engage with abolition and similar revolutionary frameworks in mind. They will pay a $100 honoraria to writers. They have extended their deadline to July 1. To learn more, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/utajournal\/status\/1397930504540745730\">Tweet<\/a> and this <a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/6f3b5b1aa0dd\/utacfp2021\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Deadline: July 1st, 2021<\/p>\n<p><strong>Good Beer Hunting<\/strong> produces \u201cstrategic beer brands, intellectually honest editorial, beverage industry analysis, and a deep-dive podcast.\u201d They are always seeking great international stories from outside the US and Western Europe. They pay $700 for features, $325 for mini-features, up to $200 for Sightlines pieces, and $100 for blog posts. International story pitches should be sent to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:evan.rail@goodbeerhunting.com\">evan.rail@goodbeerhunting.com<\/a>.\u00a0To learn more, read their international editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/evanrail\/status\/1407717590445744130\">Twitter thread<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodbeerhunting.com\/style-guide\">style guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Unwritten<\/strong> is an online magazine for disabled people by disabled people. They are seeking \u201ca disabled person to write about #FreeBritney.\u201d The writer must be disabled or have mental health condition(s). Personal experience is preferred but not essential. Rate is \u00a375 or $100. Pitches should be sent to <a href=\"mailto:theunwrittenpub@gmail.com\">theunwrittenpub@gmail.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheUnwrittenPub\/status\/1407962761624276992\">Twitter thread<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theunwritten.co.uk\/pitch-us\/\">pitch guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rabble.ca<\/strong> is a Canadian progressive news website. Their editor is looking for pitches on #CancelCanadaDay. \u201cIndigenous-authored prioritized, ally-authored welcome.\u201d They will publish these pieces on July 1. Their current rate is $0.15 per word, up to $150. If interested, send your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:chelsea@rabble.ca\">chelsea@rabble.ca<\/a>. Read their editor\u2019s Tweet <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bychelseanash\/status\/1408098310951407629\">here<\/a> and their writers\u2019 guidelines <a href=\"https:\/\/rabble.ca\/about\/writers-guidelines\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Guardian US is a website that covers American and international news. Their editor is seeking pitches for a new series on climate and business. They pay about $0.50 per word. If interested, send your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:laura.paddison@theguardian.com\">laura.paddison@theguardian.com<\/a>. For details, refer to their editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/laurapaddison\/status\/1408070862067048460\">Tweet<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/info\/guardian-news-media-freelance-charter\">freelance charter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The i Paper<\/strong> is a British national newspaper. Their TV editor has tweeted, \u201cTV is an absolute wasteland at the moment, but you can still pitch me your opinions <a href=\"mailto:emily.baker@inews.co.uk\">emily.baker@inews.co.uk<\/a>.\u201d According to one payment report, they paid \u00a3150 for a 700-word opinion piece. For more information, read their TV editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/emilyrbakes\/status\/1407625254290313223\">Tweet<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/how-to-pitch-i-opinion\">opinion section\u2019s pitch guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>AskMen<\/strong> is a lifestyle website for men. They are seeking some July pitches for their sex\/dating vertical. They will pay up to $250\/article. If interested, send your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:sean.abrams@ziffmedia.com\">sean.abrams@ziffmedia.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their dating and culture editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/seanybrams\/status\/1407485229875568648\">Tweet<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.askmen.com\/mediakit\/\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eater Boston<\/strong> (a part of the Eater network of sites) is a local news site that reports on the drinking and dining scene in Boston. As summer 2021 begins, they are particularly looking for \u201ca new contributor or two with deep knowledge of Cape Cod and\/or other summer-friendly Massachusetts destinations.\u201d The contributors will write maps\/guides on a freelance basis. They are also always happy to hear from people based in Boston. They typically pay $200 to $300 per piece. Pitches should be sent to <a href=\"mailto:rachel@eater.com\">rachel@eater.com<\/a>. For more information, refer to their editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/blumie\/status\/1407770399740416006\">Twitter thread<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/boston.eater.com\/2020\/11\/3\/21540190\/hiring-jobs-writing-journalism-eater-boston\">guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TripSavvy<\/strong> is a travel website. Their editor is looking to commission a story about interesting, unique, and heartfelt beach conservation efforts. Rates start at $300. If interested, email your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:write@tripsavvy.com\">write@tripsavvy.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their senior editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/astridtaran\/status\/1407725038233608195\">Twitter thread<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripsavvy.com\/about-us-4777100#contact-us\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Deadline: June 25th, 2021<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conscious Being<\/strong> is a lifestyle publication by and for disabled women. They are looking for feature articles for their issue 2: \u201cDo you have something to say? A commentary or opinion article? An investigate piece? We want your ideas! As long as the article is filtered through the lens of disability we want to hear about it.\u201d They pay \u00a3100 per article. To learn more, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ConsciousBeing2\/status\/1407961522081566721\">Tweet<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeEQNeh36FtCpCpxBruFf9m0qgOTHN5G5ylJ2XPFmoKrUF32Q\/viewform\">pitch form<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/conscious-life\/about-5fee24289dcb\">about page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fodor\u2019s Travel<\/strong> is a source for expert travel advice. They are accepting pitches. They are looking for \u201canything fun\/offbeat\/snackable\/timely.\u201d Their rates start at around $250. Pitches should be sent to <a href=\"mailto:pitches@fodors.com\">pitches@fodors.com<\/a>. For more information, read their assignments editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/literallE\/status\/1407062230730821632\">Twitter thread<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fodors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Fodors-Pitching-Guidelines-2021.pdf\">pitching guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Writers, Here&#8217;s out latest roundup of calls for pitches directly from editors. We&#8217;ve researched contact information and payment rates for all of the publishers listed here. Keep in mind that payment rates may need to be negotiated. 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