{"id":9391,"date":"2021-09-07T12:56:17","date_gmt":"2021-09-07T19:56:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/?p=9391"},"modified":"2021-09-14T09:07:18","modified_gmt":"2021-09-14T16:07:18","slug":"16-calls-for-pitches-directly-from-editors-and-publishers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/uncategorized\/16-calls-for-pitches-directly-from-editors-and-publishers\/","title":{"rendered":"16 Calls for Pitches Directly from Editors and Publishers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear Writers,<\/p>\n

Here’s out latest roundup of calls for pitches directly from editors.<\/p>\n

A friendly reminder: <\/em>Please do not contact these publishers without carefully studying the publications first. Make sure you understand their publication, and the types of articles they publish, before you send them a pitch.<\/p>\n

If you’re not sure how to write a good pitch, then sign up for a free month of training with Writing Launch. That way you can learn the ropes. I recommend the seven day pitching course as a good place to start. Get your free month here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Sincerely,<\/p>\n

Jacob Jans<\/p>\n

Thanks to Fatima Saif for contributing to this article.<\/em><\/p>\n

The head of content at Gaming Bible<\/strong> is currently seeking pitches for feature articles. They want “topical tales to tell of fantastic audience appeal.” They pay \u00a3100 per 1000 words.<\/a> To learn more, visit their website<\/a>, and refer to this Tweet.<\/a><\/p>\n

The Fence<\/strong> is a London-based independent quarterly magazine. They ship internationally but focus around life in the capital. They are committed to promoting the work of young writers. They are currently seeking pitches for their 9th issue. They usually pay<\/a> \u00a375 to \u00a3250 per piece (800 to 2,500 words). They’ve already accepted pitches on “working in a chicken shop in a zoo, what’s it like to be a vet, and we’ve also sent a writer to recce the worst bar in London. ” To learn more, read their pitch guide<\/a> and refer to this Tweet.<\/a><\/p>\n

Salt Magazine<\/strong> is an independent magazine that showcases arts, music, and culture from across Greater Manchester. They are looking for a Greater Manchester-based writer for \u201ca thoughtful piece of feature writing which reflects on the idea of Northern Identity and how this relates to and intersects with art and music in Manchester.\u201d Rate is \u00a3250. To learn more, refer to this Twitter thread<\/a>, this form<\/a> and this brief<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Deadline: September 15th, 2021<\/p>\n

Wired UK<\/strong> is a magazine that covers future science, culture, and technology news. Their deputy digital editor is seeking pitches for security stories. He is \u201clooking for original reporting around, privacy, disinformation, policing, scams, tech + civil liberties colliding.\u201d He is keen to work with new freelance writers. He also wants to work with more freelance writers from outside the UK. According to payment reports, they pay up to 35p per word for features. If interested, DM on Twitter or email matt@wired.co.uk<\/a>. To learn more, read their deputy digital editor\u2019s Twitter thread<\/a> and their pitch guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Input<\/strong> is a tech publication. Their features editor is always seeking freelance feature pitches at the intersection of technology and culture. Rate: $0.50-$1.00\/word. He is also seeking a contract features writer<\/a> (ideally US-based) to write 1 or 2 reported features per week on tech and culture (internet, social media, sex work). Rate: $0.50\/word. If interested, email mark.yarm@inputmag.com<\/a>. To read their editor\u2019s Twitter threads, click here<\/a> and here<\/a>. To contact Input, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

lock-on<\/strong> is a gaming journal by Lost in Cult (an indie publisher and design studio). They are currently seeking pitches focused on: \u201cdeveloper interviews and related features (Sega Dreamcast and creators on its platform).\u201d They pay \u201c\u00a330 for around 750 words, up to \u00a3150 for longer pieces.\u201d On average, they pay \u00a3100. To learn more, refer to their Twitter thread<\/a> and pitch guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Globe and Mail<\/strong> is a Canadian news media company. Their deputy opinion editor is looking for pitches. Their \u201cSaturday Opinion section publishes everything from 700-word op-eds to 7,000-word essays (ok, those are rare).\u201d Rates start at $300 for 700-word op-eds. For more information, refer to their deputy opinion editor\u2019s Twitter thread<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Walrus<\/strong> is a Canadian general interest magazine. They are looking for emerging journalists aged 13-18 for a special upcoming series. They want to know what\u2019s on their minds. Here are some things that they would like to read about:<\/p>\n