7 'Unknown' Publications Accepting Pitches - Pay Between $75-$500 or Over
Hi,
I hope you’re doing well.
It’s been a while. I’m back now.
The writing industry is going down no time soon.
As more people, businesses continue to go online, the demand for new content is also skyrocketing.
Can you have your cut of the million-dollar writing industry as a writer — beginner or not - if you haven’t already? Absolutely yes.
Over the years, I’ve learned that our minds limit us a lot if we allow it. Believe you can pull something off, and you will. It is like when you think you can’t do something. Doing that thing becomes hard.
You shouldn’t let your mind limit you. Instead, let it propel you and take action.
Here are seven publications you can pitch right now and have your cut of the money moving around in the writing industry.
Discover magazine
If you’re a science lover, this is for you. The publication is looking for stories that enlighten, inform and get readers excited about science. Its stories are grounded in research driven by narratives, high reader interest, and written in a conversational tone.
It also covers articles on technology, peace of mind, history lessons, origin, and planet earth stories.
Pay rate: Print, $1/word. Web, $300/story
Pitch: editorial@discovermagazine.com
NewScientist
Staffers of NewScientist magazine write most of the stories on its website. However, it is always on the lookout for freelance writers to contribute to its publication.
The publication is looking for intriguing and entertaining stories on science and technology. You can also pitch exclusive stories to them and get a tip-off fee without writing the story. Cool right?
Its readers are everywhere around the world, so make sure your story is relevant.
Pay rate: $1/word.
Pitch: newseditors@newscientist.com
SBS food
Food is love, health, family, energy, money… The publication would like to hear from you if you love creating anything food content and everything around it.
Your food pitch should touch on issues relevant to diverse nations and First Nation peoples.
Pay rate: Undisclosed. But says it is a competitive rate
Pitch: pitchfoodstory@sbs.com.au
DAME
Dame is always on the lookout for writers with great ideas. Your voices and strong views matter even in reported cases.
Send stories on politics, gender, civil right, law, technology, science, media, health, race, and cultural trends. It also accepts first-person essays and interviews.
Pay rate: $150/essay. $300-$500/reported features
Pitch: editorial@damemagazine.com
Texas Monthly
Texas Monthly is home to original, deeply rooted stories that illuminate the light to every aspect of Texas life. Read the publication to see how best to pitch your story.
It publishes stories connected to Texas or has Texan at the center. Stories on politics, entrepreneurship, business, environment, education, immigration, race, energy, and criminal justice are welcome.
Pay rate: Undisclosed. It pays a competitive rate
Pitch: For food, drink, style, design, travel stories, pitch Kathy Blackwell: kblackwell@texasmonthly.com
For news, politics, policy, and outdoors stories, pitch news@texasmonthly.com
For arts & entertainment stories, pitch Josh Alvarez: jalvarez@texasmonthly.com (books pitches should go to Jeff Salamon: jsalamon@texasmonthly.com)
Any narrative feature story proposals that don’t fit into the above categories should go to J.K. Nickell: jnickell@texasmonthly.com
Wellcome collection
Wellcome collection is open to new writers. It is a free museum and library that aims to challenge how people think and feel about health.
It is particularly interested in UK-based writers from ethnic minority communities, disabled, or neurodivergent.
Your pitch should not be more than 500 words, including the outline of your story, the format the story will take, word count, when you will submit your first draft, and if relevant, who you want to interview.
Pay rate: Undisclosed but competitive
Pitch: stories@wellcomecollection.org
Introvert, Dear
Introvert, Dear is a unique publication covering uncommon topics. It wants articles about introverts (including science and psychology behind it) and Highly Sensitive People (HSP).
The article must be at least 1,000 words long but not over 1,700. However, “introverted Myers-Briggs personality type” articles can be as long as 2,100 words.
It pays through PayPal and accepts submission by Google Docs only.
Pay rate: $75
Pitch: submissions@introvertdear.com
I know writers have rejection issues with publications, especially if you’re just starting your writing career.
I’ve had several rejections submitting to publications. I was rejected over and over again and finally accepted and accepted…and rejected... That's how it goes.
What I’m saying is, don’t feel down if you’re rejected that you don’t want to try again. Continue to try. It’s when you try that you win.
Always remember, rejection is part of the writing game. It doesn’t mean you can’t write well.
Till next time.
Sabit