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 Reserve & National Guard<\/strong> is a bimonthly publication that covers unit training, deployments, education, transition, and more. They are looking to recruit freelance writers. They will pay $75-$200 per story. If interested, DM their editor on Twitter or email kari.williams@ameriforcemedia.com<\/a>. For details, refer to their editor\u2019s Tweet<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Vice UK\u2019s commissioning editor<\/strong> is seeking \u201cstories about getting into \u2013 and out of \u2013 debt\u201d for The Debt Collection column. According to payment reports, they pay up to 30p per word for features. Pitches should be sent to ryan.bassil@vice.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their commissioning editor\u2019s Tweet<\/a>. To read The Debt Collection column, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n That’s Life<\/strong> is a London-based true life magazine. They are seeking inspirational female cancer survivors aged 20 to 60 for a piece in their magazine. \u201cInterviewees will get a full read back and be paid for their time and trouble.\u201d For more information, email rosie.evans@bauermedia.co.uk<\/a>. Rate is \u00a3150 per case study. To learn more, refer to this Tweet<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Deadline: September 20th, 2021<\/p>\n The Dirty Spoon<\/strong> is a radio show and an online journal about the people behind our meals. They are seeking personal essays and interviews that center the conversation of food and beverage in a new light. They will pay $50. If interested, email thedirtyspoonavl@gmail.com<\/a>. For details, refer to their Tweet<\/a> and submissions page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Kill Your Darlings<\/strong> is an Australian online magazine that is dedicated to arts and culture. They are open for non-fiction pitches. They want \u201cweird and wonderful ideas across culture, society, memoir and commentary.\u201d This month, they are particularly looking for feel-good or funny pitches. They offer a minimum standard pay rate of $300 for articles of 1,000 to 1,500 words, and $100 for book reviews of 400 to 500 words. To learn more, refer to their Twitter thread<\/a>, their tips on pitching<\/a>, and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Deadline: September 26th, 2021<\/p>\n The Ferret<\/strong> is an online investigative journalism cooperative for Scotland and beyond. They are always seeking compelling story pitches and new writers for future assignments. They want exclusive stories about issues affecting the public in Scotland. They pay \u00a3120\/story. To learn more, refer to their Tweet<\/a> and pitch guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n Verywell Health<\/strong> is an online resource for health and wellness information. They are looking for freelance writers to \u201ctake complicated health topics and present them in an understandable, approachable, and SEO-friendly way (not a news position).\u201d Their articles focus on disease, conditions, and treatments. They will pay a flat rate of $250\/article. To learn more, refer to this Twitter thread<\/a>. To apply, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n CBC News<\/strong> covers \u201cthe latest news from across Canada and around the world.\u201d Their first persons producer has tweeted, \u201cDo you have a personal essay that you’d like to share? We want to feature the lived experiences of Canadians in their own words.\u201d They welcome new writers. They want to hear from different ability communities, BIPOC, LGBTQ, and diverse socio-economic perspectives. Rate is $422.50 for 650 words. Email your pitches to firstperson@cbc.ca<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their producer\u2019s Twitter thread<\/a> and their first person FAQs<\/a>.<\/p>\n cin\u00e9SPEAK<\/strong> is a community-rooted justice-centered cinema and film journal. Their editor-in-chief is seeking Candyman pitches by Black voices. Rate is $150. If interested, DM their editor-in-chief on Twitter or email pitch@cinespeak.org<\/a>. Read her Twitter thread\u00a0here<\/a> and learn more about cin\u00e9SPEAK here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Business Insider<\/strong> is a website that covers business, financial, and technology news. They are accepting pitches: \u201cPitch me at kfields@insider.com<\/a> for stories about work, careers, crazy job diaries, productivity hacks, or experiential pieces where you want to go out, do something crazy, and write about it.\u201d Rates start at around \u00a3200. To learn more, refer to this Tweet<\/a>. To learn how to write for them, refer to this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Cannabis Health<\/strong> is a resource for cannabis health news. They are accepting interesting series, stories, reviews, or op-eds. They pay<\/a> CAD $250 for most stories. To learn more, refer to this Twitter thread<\/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 \u201ccurrently looking for pitches on internet culture, beauty and gaming, but open to lots of ideas.\u201d They pay<\/a> \u00a3150 to \u00a3200 per piece. Email your pitches to roisin.lanigan@i-d.co<\/a>. For details, refer to their editor\u2019s Tweet<\/a> and their pitch guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n Healthline<\/strong> is a health information website. Their community editor has tweeted, \u201cAre you a writer living with type 2 diabetes? I’m looking for folks to write essays and tip-based articles about life with type 2 (POVs, nutrition, exercise, family\/relationships).\u201d Pay is $200 to $250 per article. Pitches should be sent to kdomonell@healthline.com<\/a>. Read their community editor\u2019s Tweet here<\/a> and learn more about them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Future plc<\/strong> is a global multi-platform media company that has over 300 print publications, websites, and events. Their reviews editor is looking for US-based freelance writers to \u201ctest and review products, particularly linked to health\/wellbeing\/home.\u201d Pay is $200 per review (1,000-1,500 words) and minimum commitment is at least 5 reviews per month. Read their reviews editor\u2019s Tweet here<\/a> and contact them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Inverse<\/strong> covers science, innovation, entertainment, gaming, and the mind and body. Their senior science editor is commissioning 1 to 2 stories that combine superheroes and science. Please note that she is seeking science articles, not fiction. Rate is $300 to $400 per story (800 to 1,000 words). Email your pitches to sarah.sloat@inverse.com<\/a>. For more information, refer to their editor\u2019s Twitter thread<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Fifth Season<\/strong> is a vertical farming company. Their editor is looking for pitches for their recipe blog, The Green Room. Each piece should have \u201ca story about a dish and that dish’s recipe.\u201d They are generally seeking \u201can upbeat voice with some humor infused.\u201d They pay $500 per piece. Pitches should be sent to thegreenroom@fifthseasonfresh.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their editor\u2019s Twitter thread<\/a> and their blog<\/a> and style guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n Anime Herald<\/strong> is a website that offers news, reviews, interviews, and commentary on anime and anime fandom. They are looking for articles, especially those that focus on the fandom and its history. Rate is $50 per article (1,000 to 2,000 words). Read their Tweet here<\/a> and their contributor guidelines here<\/a>. Submit your pitch here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Chron<\/strong> is the website of the Houston Chronicle (the largest daily newspaper in Houston). They are looking for feature pitches as they increase their culture and lifestyle reporting. They are seeking profiles, first-person essays, cultural commentaries, useful listicles, trend coverage, and more. Rates start at $0.50 per word. Email your pitches to sarah.sarder@chron.com<\/a>. For more information, refer to their Twitter thread<\/a> and guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n YWCA Scotland<\/strong> is \u201ca feminist organisation and part of a worldwide movement of women leading change.\u201d They are seeking blog posts that celebrate Black History Month UK. The theme is Proud to Be but they will consider pitches outside this theme as well. They will pay \u00a350 per piece (maximum 800 words). Send your pitches to amy@ywcascotland.org<\/a>. For more information, refer to their Tweet<\/a> and call for pitches<\/a>.<\/p>\n Deadline: September 17th, 2021<\/p>\n Wear Your Voice<\/strong> is \u201ca digital feminist magazine for and by LGBTQIA+ Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC).\u201d They have tweeted:<\/p>\n \u201cCall For Pitches!<\/p>\n CULTURE<\/p>\n 101 of Parasocial Relationships: Recent entertainment news has thrust the conversation of \u2018parasocial relationships\u2019 into online discourse. We are looking for a 101 piece that describes: what parasocial relationships are, how they function, what effect they have, and how they manifest and develop through social media\/internet (they have always existed, but how does the social media feed into the phenomenon).\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n They only publish BIPOC writers. Pay range is $150 to $200. Pitches should be sent to submissions@wyvmag.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their Twitter thread<\/a> and submissions guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n Digital Spy<\/strong> is the United Kingdom\u2019s biggest TV and movies site. Their movies editor is always open for pitches about current and upcoming releases: \u201cGot a hot take on the movie everyone’s watching on Netflix? Yes please. A nerdy theory or explainer about the latest Marvel movie? Bring it.\u201d According to payment reports, they pay \u00a370 to \u00a390 for comment pieces (about 700 words). To learn more, read their movies editor\u2019s Twitter thread<\/a> and their pitch guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n CBC News<\/strong> covers \u201cthe latest news from across Canada and around the world.\u201d Their first persons producer is seeking pitches for personal essays on the federal election: \u201cMaybe you’re a first-time voter or you’re voting against the way your whole family does? Maybe you feel we’re not talking enough about a topic that affects your community?\u201d If interested, send your pitches to firstperson@cbc.ca<\/a>. They pay<\/a> $422.50 for a 650-word piece. To read their first persons producer\u2019s Tweet, click here<\/a>. To visit their website, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Deadline: September 14th, 2021<\/p>\n In The Building LA<\/strong> is \u201cthe most comprehensive source of news and information on the people, projects, and policies reshaping South Los Angeles.\u201d They have tweeted, \u201cHiring freelance writers for articles (150-250 words per). Paid opportunity approx .20-.40word (DOE). South LA\/Inglewood, Experienced, local writers required. Some event attendance required.\u201d If interested, email info@inthebuildingla.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their Tweet<\/a>.<\/p>\n Healthline<\/strong> is a health information website. Their sex & relationships editor is seeking \u201cwriters with lived experience to write a service-y article\u201d about the ways sex and sexuality can \u201cevolve throughout our 40s, 50s, 60s, 70+.\u201d Although their editor is seeking writers with lived experience, these aren\u2019t first-person or POV narratives. Rate is $250 to $350 per article (1,200 to 1,600 words). If interested, contact\u00a0tcatlett@healthline.com<\/a>. For details, refer to their editor\u2019s Twitter thread<\/a> and their \u2018about\u2019 page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Deadline: September 17th, 2021<\/p>\n MIT Technology Review<\/strong> is a media company that explains the commercial, political, and social impact of the newest technologies. Their commissioning editor is looking for writers who want to write about water. She is \u201cassigning stories (features, data viz, Q&As, essays, profiles) on this important topic and would love to hear your ideas.\u201d Rates start at $1 per word. Send your pitches to amy.nordrum@technologyreview.com<\/a>. Read their commissioning editor\u2019s Tweet here<\/a> and learn more about them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Deadline: September 16th, 2021<\/p>\n Chatelaine<\/strong> is a Canadian women’s magazine that covers food, health, and style. Their digital editor has tweeted, \u201cLooking for new lifestyle, style, home & food writers\u2014especially those with fun, service-y pitches that work for our audience of Canadian women in their 30s-50s.\u201d They pay about $0.50 per word for online pieces. For details, refer to their editor\u2019s Twitter thread<\/a> and their writers guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n Inverse<\/strong> covers science, innovation, entertainment, gaming, and the mind and body. Their deputy editor is looking for features. Rate is $300 to $1,000. If interested, contact jacob@inverse.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their deputy editor\u2019s Twitter thread<\/a> and this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tom\u2019s Guide<\/strong> is a website that covers all things consumer tech. Their auto editor is looking for freelancers who can write about EVs. He is especially looking for freelancers who have pitches\/ideas for opinion-led features. They pay<\/a> \u201canywhere from $50 for quick news hits to $400+ for reviews and other major features.\u201d If interested, email tom.pritchard@futurenet.com<\/a>. Read their auto editor\u2019s Tweet here<\/a> and learn more about them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dear Writers, Here’s out latest roundup of calls for pitches directly from editors. A friendly reminder: 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. 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