{"id":9966,"date":"2022-03-22T11:26:33","date_gmt":"2022-03-22T18:26:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/?p=9966"},"modified":"2022-03-22T11:27:11","modified_gmt":"2022-03-22T18:27:11","slug":"16-calls-for-pitches-directly-from-editors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freedomwithwriting.com\/freedom\/uncategorized\/16-calls-for-pitches-directly-from-editors\/","title":{"rendered":"16 Calls for Pitches Directly from Editors (Up to $1000+ Per Article)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Writers,<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s our latest roundup of calls for writers &#8212; directly from editors, covering a wide variety of themes and topics.<\/p>\n<p><em>Please<\/em> carefully study the publication before contacting the editor. When writing your pitch, be sure to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Carefully study the publication, to get a sense of their style<\/li>\n<li>Have a clear idea of where you proposed article will fit into the publication<\/li>\n<li>Have a clear sense of the publication&#8217;s general schedule<\/li>\n<li>Have a clear sense of who the publication&#8217;s audience is<\/li>\n<li>Choose just one idea to pitch &#8212; and make sure it closely fits the publication&#8217;s needs<\/li>\n<li>Write a short pitch (no more than 200 words)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8212; Jacob Jans<\/p>\n<p><em>Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Opportunity to Write on Customer Research, Customer\/User Experience, and More<\/strong>: \u201cAny freelance writers out there who specialize in the topics below and have room for 2-3 pieces a month? Feel free to send me your portfolio\/pitch. (DMs Open)<\/p>\n<p>TOPICS:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Customer Research<\/li>\n<li>Customer\/User Experience<\/li>\n<li>CRO<\/li>\n<li>Web Design<\/li>\n<li>Product Design\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pay is $250 to $500 per piece. For details, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jamesrsowers\/status\/1506269872979943431\">Tweet<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>University of California Global Health Institute<\/strong> (UCGHI) is looking for BIPOC freelance writers to interview stakeholders and write feature stories (700-750 words) and secondary stories (500-550 words) centering themes of global health, public health, and health equity. Rate is $500 to $1,000 for both assignments. For more information, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ucghi\/status\/1505922248338776067\">Tweet<\/a> and this <a href=\"https:\/\/ucsf.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_0qZqCDZ7Y79MvAO\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SICK<\/strong> is a magazine by chronically ill and disabled people. They are looking for personal essays from sick and disabled folks. They are accepting drafts (full and partial) and pitches during their issue 4 submission period. They will pay 11p per word. For details, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/aSICKmagazine\/status\/1504159911038570508\">Tweet<\/a> and this <a href=\"https:\/\/sickmagazine.co.uk\/submit\/\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Deadline: March 26th, 2022<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scalawag<\/strong> is a Black-led, woman-run website and magazine dedicated to the American South. They are accepting pitches. They are \u201cinterested in untold stories, fresh perspectives, and original thought covering the nuances of life, politics, and culture in the American South.\u201d They are also accepting pitches for their \u201cgrief &amp; other loves\u201d series. Their base pay rate is $500 to $1,200. To learn more, refer to their <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/scalawagmag\/status\/1503765845650165767\">Tweet<\/a>. To pitch a story, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/scalawagmagazine.org\/submissions\/\">page<\/a>. To submit an idea to their \u201cgrief &amp; other loves\u201d series, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/airtable.com\/shr4WRvroa5fWqCiU\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Xylom<\/strong> is a media outlet that creates \u201cpersonal stories of science and humanity.\u201d They are looking for science stories of 1,500 words. They pay a flat rate of $100. For details, refer to their editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AlexIp718\/status\/1504497982246469638\">Tweet<\/a> and their <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfk2JRKtXIDRtOpw2jSfA8F3N7Uow-dBFou_n3Rg-LMTndsNQ\/viewform\">pitch form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Edify<\/strong> is Edmonton&#8217;s premier lifestyle magazine. Their editor has tweeted, \u201cHey, yeg writers. I&#8217;m looking to add some experienced voices who aren&#8217;t afraid to tackle difficult stories. Must be engaged in city\/provincial issues.\u201d They will pay at least 0.50\/word. Read their editor\u2019s Tweet <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stevensandor\/status\/1504117452975718408\">here<\/a> and their writer guidelines <a href=\"https:\/\/edifyedmonton.com\/writer-guidelines\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eighteen Eighty Two<\/strong> is an independent Spurs fanzine. They are \u201clooking to feature an unpublished (or barely published) Spurs writer in Issue 2 of the fanzine.\u201d They will assign a piece of 500 to 750 words and pay \u00a350. They will discuss the topic upon assignment. To read their Twitter thread, click <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/1882fanzine\/status\/1504056092095037444\">here<\/a>. To visit their website, click <a href=\"https:\/\/1882fanzine.com\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Opportunity to Write for a New Editorial Platform:<\/strong> \u201cLooking for writers who are solid on the following themes for some stories on a new editorial platform launching soon.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Streetwear<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Skating + sport<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Drug culture<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Wellness, skincare etc as it relates to a younger audience\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Rate is 30p per word. If interested, email <a href=\"mailto:anna.cafolla@itv.com\">anna.cafolla@itv.com<\/a>. For details, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AnnaCafolla\/status\/1504510915324137474\">Twitter thread<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Coloristy<\/strong> is a design and content marketing agency. They are seeking \u201cfreelance content writers (tech, venture capital, design, and startups).\u201d They are hiring for multiple projects. They will pay $100 to $250 per article (around 1,000 words). To learn more, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Shubham_dhawan\/status\/1503292753366896645\">Tweet<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/coloristy.myportfolio.com\/contact\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Insider<\/strong> is a global news publication. Their editor, global news correspondents is looking for story pitches from freelance journalists. Rate for features is $1 per word and up (plus expenses). To learn more, refer to their editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/edithhonan\/status\/1504808611683442714\">Tweet<\/a> and this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/category\/news-freelancer\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sentient Media i<\/strong>s a news organization that reports on the impact of animal agriculture. Their associate editor is looking for pitches: \u201cI&#8217;m particularly keen for solutions and culture stories. Remember that a Sentient Media story says something about how humans use and treat nonhuman animals.\u201d Rate is $150 per piece (700 to 1,000 words). If interested, send your pitches to <a href=\"mailto:claire@sentientmedia.org\">claire@sentientmedia.org<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their associate editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HamlettClaire\/status\/1504373799256473602\">Tweet<\/a> and this <a href=\"https:\/\/sentientmedia.org\/submissions\/\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Red Ventures<\/strong> \u201cconnects with people, community, and places to deliver premium content and support what matters most.\u201d They are looking for US-based freelance writers with experience writing about higher education. Their core compensation rate is $90 for 500 words. The job is remote. To learn more, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/byVictoriaLeigh\/status\/1504559910381572103\">Tweet<\/a> and this <a href=\"https:\/\/boards.greenhouse.io\/rvfreelancenetwork\/jobs\/3049329\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TripSavvy<\/strong> is a travel website. They are accepting pitches on all things solo travel. They are seeking \u201cthought-provoking stories of solo voyages, interesting trend pieces, &amp; more.\u201d Their rates start at $250. Pitches should be sent to <a href=\"mailto:ataran@tripsavvy.com\">ataran@tripsavvy.com<\/a>. To learn more, refer to their senior editor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/astridtaran\/status\/1504845398648791040\">Tweet<\/a>. To contact them, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripsavvy.com\/about-us-4777100#toc-contact-us\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Deadline: March 21st, 2022<\/p>\n<p><strong>Boston University<\/strong> is looking for freelancers who have experience writing features, profiles, science stories, and GA stories for print and online. Rate starts at $1 per word. BIPOC journalists are especially encouraged to reach out. If interested, DM their senior editor on Twitter or email <a href=\"mailto:sholt@bu.edu\">sholt@bu.edu<\/a>. To read their senior editor\u2019s Twitter thread, click <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheBostonWriter\/status\/1504524953206472704\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Deadline: March 23rd, 2022<\/p>\n<p><strong>Transformations<\/strong> is \u201ca project of the narrative storytelling initiative at Arizona State University and a publishing channel of the Los Angeles Review of Books.\u201d They are accepting submissions (600 to 750 words) for personal narrative essays on one of these topics: Days of Displacement or Courageous Acts. Rate is $100. If interested, send your essays to <a href=\"mailto:transformations@asu.edu\">transformations@asu.edu<\/a>. To read their Twitter thread, click <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TransformEssays\/status\/1503815992652099588\">here<\/a>. To learn more about them, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transformationnarratives.com\/about\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Deadline: April 15th, 2022<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reader&#8217;s Digest UK<\/strong> is a general interest family magazine. They are seeking pitches for op-eds, listicles, and how-to guides from food writers. They are \u201cparticularly keen on topics like fish, vintage dishes &amp; pastry as well as interesting (non-PR) pieces on chefs &amp; restaurants, though open to anything!\u201d They pay \u00a370 to \u00a3100 for the website and \u00a3300 to \u00a3400 for the print magazine. This call for pitches is mainly for website content. Pitches should be sent to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:eva.mackevic@readersdigest.co.uk\">eva.mackevic@readersdigest.co.uk<\/a>. To learn more, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/evamackevic\/status\/1504405723228389376\">Twitter thread<\/a> and to contact them, refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.readersdigest.co.uk\/contact-us\">page<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Writers, Here&#8217;s our latest roundup of calls for writers &#8212; directly from editors, covering a wide variety of themes and topics. Please carefully study the publication before contacting the editor. 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