Dear Writers,
Here’s our latest roundup of calls for pitches, directly from editors. We’ve researched payment rates and contact information for all of these publishers, to make it easier for you to find the right opportunities for you.
Please carefully study each publication before sending them a pitch. Not sure how to write a good pitch? Read this.
Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list.
Chicago Reader is Looking for Chicago Journalists
Chicago Reader is a biweekly alternative newspaper. Their news editor is looking to add a few Chicago journalists to their freelance pool for semi-regular assignments. They will pay $100 to $400 per piece (news features plus shorter, explainer-type stories). If interested, send your writing samples to smulcahy@chicagoreader.com. They’re also always accepting news pitches with a clear Chicago angle. To read their news editor’s post, click here. To read their pitch guidelines, click here.
Rainbow Rodeo Sends Out a Call for Pitches Every Month
Rainbow Rodeo is a print publication about queer country music. If you’re interested in writing about queer country music then add your name to their mailing list. They send out a call for pitches about every month. They pay $100 for personal essays, interviews, and features. To learn more, refer to their post and this page.
New Scientist is Seeking Space News Stories
New Scientist is a weekly science and technology magazine. Their deputy US editor is looking for pitches for space news stories. As per a previous post by this editor, their US rates begin at $1/word. If interested, send your pitches to timothy.revell@newscientist.com. To learn more, refer to their editor’s post and their guide for freelancers.
Polyester is Looking for Pitches
Polyester is an intersectional feminist fashion and culture zine. They’re seeking “deep dives on pop culture and internet trends as well as niche personal essays.” They pay £50 for 1,000 words. If interested, email your pitches to gina.tonic@polyesterzine.com. For more information, refer to their post and pitch guide.
Insider is Seeking Pitches about Inheritance
Insider’s associate editor (freelance desk) is looking for pitches about inheritance: “I’d love the ‘living gift’ of pitches about inheritance. Sources and writers pitch me stories about the blessings and curses of inheriting wealth, property, weird antiques – blowing it all, or living off the money for a lifetime.” As per this pitch guide, their rates usually begin at £250 or $320 for personal essays and £270 or $350 for single interviews. If interested, send your pitches to kfields@insider.com. To read their associate editor’s post, click here.
The Nonprofit Quarterly’s Climate Justice Editor is Seeking Pitches
The Nonprofit Quarterly (NPQ) is a nonprofit print and digital magazine that educates the nonprofit sector through research-based articles and resources. Their climate justice senior editor is looking for pitches. They’re open to all pieces but are particularly interested in “stories about climate and disability, youth, or Appalachia.” Rate is $300. Pitches should be sent to alison@npqmag.org. To read their editor’s post, click here. To read their general pitch guide, click here.
The Vinyl Factory is Open to Pitches
The Vinyl Factory is a music enterprise that encompasses a record label, music magazine, vinyl pressing plant, and record shop. They’re open to pitches, particularly those that “focus on niche genre/scene explorations, hardware & vinyl tech, record collectors & collections, artist, album + label deep dives and more.” They pay 40p per word. If interested, email your pitches to editorial@thevinylfactory.com. To learn more, refer to their editor’s post and their ‘about’ page.
Insider is Seeking Pitches from Those Who Regret Signing a Prenup
Insider is a global news publication. Their senior editor is looking for pitches from people who regret their decision to sign a prenup. They want you to share the reasons why you regret it. Rates begin at $200. Maximum length is 700 words. Send your pitches to cpreti@insider.com. To read their senior editor’s post, click here. To visit their contact page, click here.
Anime Herald is Looking for Articles
Anime Herald is a website that offers news, reviews, interviews, and commentary on anime and anime fandom. They’re seeking articles, particularly those with a niche focus. Pay is $50 per article (1,000 to 2,000 words). For details, refer to their post, contributor guidelines, and pitch form.
Broadview is Seeking Pitches
Broadview is a Canadian print magazine and website about “spirituality, justice, and ethical living.” Their digital team wants writers and photojournalists to send them pitches for stories that touch on “spirituality, justice, ethical living, the United Church (and anything + everything) in between.” They pay $0.65/word for reported pieces and $0.40/word for opinion pieces and Q&As. Send your pitches to s.assam@broadview.org. To learn more, refer to this post and their submission guidelines.
Drama & Theatre is Looking for Pitches
Drama & Theatre is a magazine for teachers and practitioners of drama and performing arts. Their editor is seeking pitches for opinion pieces, features, and reviews from freelancers who are in the field of drama education. They particularly want to hear from under-represented voices. Their rates begin at 10p/word. Send your pitches to hattie.fisk@markallengroup.com. To read their editor’s post, click here. To visit their contact page, click here.
