Dear Writers,

Here’s our latest roundup of calls for pitches directly from editors.

Please carefully study each publication before sending a pitch.

If you’re new to pitching, here are a few resources to help you get started:

• How to Write a Pitch that Gets You Paid (Based on Real-World Examples)
• How to Pitch a Listicle About Pop Culture 
• Case Study: How I Broke into the Smart Mouth Newsletter and Earned $1 per Word

— Jacob Jans

Thanks to Fatima Saif for compiling this list.

Index on Censorship is a quarterly magazine about free expression. They’re always seeking new contributors. They look for “unusual and/or different stories that go beyond headlines.” They generally pay £240 for 1,000 words. If interested, send your pitches to jemimah@indexoncensorship.org. To learn more, refer to their editor-in-chief’s tweet and this page.

The Daily Dot is a website that covers internet culture and life online. Their senior politics and tech editor is always accepting reported feature pitches about anything related to technology and politics on the internet. Pay starts at $350. If interested, DM their editor on Twitter or email dcovucci@dailydot.com. To read their editor’s tweet, click here. To read their previous articles, click here.

whynow is an online magazine and production studio that features stories from both emerging and established people in arts, music, and entertainment. They’re open for pitches. They want “great features, interviews, stories, and reviews in music, art, film and TV.” They pay £80 to £150 for the majority of pieces. If interested, email your pitches to editors@whynow.co.uk. For more information, refer to their tweet and pitching guidelines.

Zócalo Public Square, an ASU Knowledge Enterprise, connects people to ideas and each other. They publish ideas journalism and convene events. Their editor has tweeted, “Academics who want to try writing for a public audience—I’m looking to get some pieces into my summer pipeline at @ThePublicSquare! Pitch me a 1200-word piece about how an aspect of your research shines a light on a contemporary question.” They will pay an honorarium of $150. Pitches can be sent to caroline@zocalopublicsquare.org. To learn more, refer to their editor’s Twitter thread. To contact them, refer to this page.

International Journalists’ Network (IJNet) offers the latest tips, training opportunities, trends, and tools for professional and emerging journalists. If you want to write about a journalism tool, application or resource that they haven’t covered, then send them your pitches. They pay freelancers $200 per article. Most of their freelancers work in English, but they have also added the opportunity to work in Spanish, Portuguese or Russian. To learn more, refer to their tweet. To submit your story ideas, refer to this page.

Slate is an online general-interest magazine that offers analysis and commentary on news, politics, business, culture, and technology. Their senior editor is looking for pitches for their column on exercise, Good Fit. They want opinion pieces and reported pieces. They do not want personal essays. Pay is $400 to $750 per piece. Send your pitches to shannon.palus@slate.com. To learn more, refer to their senior editor’s Twitter thread and their pitch guide.

Self is a health and wellness magazine by Condé Nast. Their newly appointed associate health director is seeking “writers who can turn dry, medical jargon-heavy health content into voicey, human-oriented (maybe even funny/witty at times) stories.” Their health condition–specific articles generally start at $750 per article. If interested, send your clips/pitches to julia_sullivan@condenast.com. For more information, read their associate health director’s tweet and their general pitch guide.

Womxn in Windows is “a platform for sharing the ideas of diverse and underrepresented womxn (cis, trans and non-binary inclusive) through moving image.” They’re seeking writers to write pieces on film, culture, or music for WxW Journals. They pay $200 for short essays and $100 for watchlists. To read their tweet, click here. To visit their website, click here.

The Objective is a nonprofit newsroom that publishes articles on communities journalism in the United States has typically ignored. They’re always seeking new pitches, writers, and critiques. They pay between $200 and $600 per article. To learn more, refer to this tweet. To pitch, refer to this page.

Polygon is Vox Media’s gaming website. They’re looking for pitches for the reprisal of their Video Game Fashion Week. Their deputy editor, games has tweeted, “Send ideas on your fav in-game looks, including hair/makeup/mods OR interview a fashion designer about hyrule chic OR share your cosplay tips OR surprise me.” They’re seeking 3 styles of stories: features (1,500+ words), dress-up darlings (800 words), and curated lists. Rates are $300+. For details, refer to their editor’s Twitter thread and this page.

Hipcamp is an online marketplace where you can discover and book unique outdoor stays (e.g. tent camping, cabins, and treehouses). They’re seeking UK travel writers for steady destination-focused SEO projects. Batched rates begin at $200. If interested, send your regions of expertise and clips to jenna@hipcamp.com. To learn more, refer to this tweet and their website.

SFGate covers news and entertainment from the Bay Area and beyond. Their culture editor is seeking story pitches on the release of the latest Zelda game. They’re looking for creative features preferably with Bay Area hooks. Rates begin at $200. Pitches can be sent to dan.gentile@sfgate.com. To read their culture editor’s tweet, click here. To visit their ‘contact’ page, click here.

Knock LA is a community journalism project that is committed to telling the real story of Los Angeles. They’re looking for journalists in Los Angeles to write for them. They pay $200 for 500 words or less; $250-$400 for 800-1,200 words; and $450-$500 for in-depth analysis, deeply reported pieces, and features. They’re also always seeking live- tweeters. They pay $50 per hour of active tweeting and $5 per hour of waiting for presentations, closed sessions, etc. If interested, email editors@knock.la. To learn more, refer to their Twitter thread. To contact them, refer to this page.

Ambrook Research offers data-driven storytelling regarding modern agriculture. They’re always seeking freelance writers to contribute news and features on modern agriculture. They currently focus on U.S.-based subject matter but will consider exceptions if a story has significant impacts or teachings that can be applied in the U.S. They generally pay between $0.50 and $1.00 per word. Send your pitches to jesse@ambrook.com. To learn more, refer to this Twitter thread and this page.