Exciting Calls to Pitch: Amazing Opportunities for Writers on Medium

Nicholas Gregory Campbell
Copywriter Salary
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5 min readJul 16, 2024
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Are you a writer looking for your next big break? Whether you’re a seasoned freelancer or just starting, we’ve gathered some incredible calls to pitch that promise substantial rewards and a chance to make your voice heard. Dive into these opportunities, hone your craft, and connect with an audience eager for fresh perspectives.

Celebrate Queer Culture with Material Queer

Damian at Material Queer is looking for long-form, in-depth writing or short videos about our vibrant queer culture. They want stories that mainstream media often overlooks. Fees start at £750. If you have a unique perspective on queer culture, now is your chance to share it with the world.

Youth and Politics with Naked Politics GB

Adele is excited to have joined Naked Politics GB as Website Editor. They’re looking for pitches on youth and politics, especially from writers from marginalized backgrounds. Pay is £50 per article. Send your pitches to adele.walton@nakedpolitics.co.uk.

Mental Healthcare Insights with NSUN

NSUN is seeking blogs from individuals with lived experiences of mental ill-health, distress, and trauma. The topic is “mental healthcare in a failing state” and its potential for change, linked to the UK general election. Commissioned pieces will pay £150.

Overtourism in Barcelona with Business Insider

Paige is looking for a Barcelona native/local to write about overtourism in the city for Business Insider. Rates are usually around $230. Share your insights and experiences with Paige.

AAPI Perspectives with Joysauce

Joysauce is open to pitches this summer focusing on AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) specific ideas. Fees range from $300 to $700. Send your pitches to pitches@joysauce.com.

Grocery Shopping Insights with Emily

Emily is looking for dietitians, personal trainers, and seasoned grocery shoppers to share their favorite items from Costco, Trader Joe’s, and Aldi. Rates start at $185 for 600 words. Emily is also seeking a writer based in Celina, Texas, to write about life in the city, with rates starting at $220 for 600 words.

Business Opinions for the Globe and Mail

Ethan regularly calls for pitches for the Globe and Mail’s business opinion section. If you have compelling business insights, pitch to elou@globeandmail.com.

Freelance Opportunities with All Things Freelance Writing

We’re accepting pitches from freelance writers for articles around 800–1000 words, aimed at our audience of freelance writers. Rates are $300 per piece.

Pledge Drive Initiative with Rascal

Rascal is commissioning a limited number of articles for publication in July as part of a pledge drive initiative. Pay is $300 per commissioned piece.

Personal Finance Stories for The Times and Sunday Times

Personal finance freelancers, The Times and Sunday Times are always looking for fantastic story pitches for their money pages. Send your best ideas to holly.mead@the-times.co.uk.

Gender and Tech with GenderIT.org

Hija is accepting pitches for feature articles on tech and its intersection with gender and sexuality, especially from the Global South. Rates are $0.30 per word. Priority is given to women and queer folks. Pitch to genderit@apcwomen.org.

Powerful Personal Stories with Reach

Karl is looking for writers with powerful personal stories that provide tangible insights and inspiration for Reach. Pitch to karl.holbrook@reachplc.com.

Opinions for Guardian Australia

Sarah Farquharson, Assistant Editor on the opinion desk at Guardian Australia, is open to pitches. Share your insightful opinions or send gags to sarah.farquharson@theguardian.com.

Science and Technology with Popular Mechanics

Popular Mechanics is seeking science and technology writers adept at covering UAPs and aliens. Assignments range from 800 to 2,000 words, with rates from $800 to $1,200.

Abolition Week with Scalawag

Scalawag is seeking pitches for their 5th annual Abolition Week, focusing on the expansion of Empire and carceral technologies. Deadline for pitches is July 7th. Email your pitches to team@scalawagmagazine.org.

Freelance Pitches for Metro UK

Isobel, Assistant News Editor at Metro UK, invites freelancers to send pitches. Contact isobel.frodsham@metro.co.uk.

Money and Consumer Pitches for The Sun

Laura is interested in money, personal finance, and consumer pitches from freelancers and PRs. Send your ideas to laura.purkess@thesun.co.uk.

New Writers for Source

Source is looking for new writers to contribute to their magazine. The winning entry will receive £500 / €570 and may be published or lead to future commissions. Submit your articles by August 1st.

Arts Blog with Art with Heart

Art with Heart is calling for a trans/non-binary artist to write a blog on any arts-related topic. Pay is £250 for 500–800 words.

Climate Justice with Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine

Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine seeks climate justice writing by youth (ages 18–35) for a special edition. Pay ranges from $200 to $500.

Relatable Stories for Stylist

Sophie Wilkinson at Stylist is looking for relatable first-person stories hooked to the news agenda. Send your pitches to sophie.wilkinson@stylist.co.uk.

Jewish Camp Stories for Hey Alma

Hey, Alma is looking for pitches on Jewish summer camp stories, personal essays, and unique takes on camp moments in pop culture. Pay is $100 per article.

Body and Beauty Pitches for Fab Daily

Jess is seeking body and beauty pitches for Fab Daily, as well as unique real-life and punchy comment pieces. Send your ideas with “FAB PITCH” in the subject line to jess.wilson@fabulousmag.co.uk.

Spurs Fanzine Articles

As a Spurs fan, share what GLORY means to you for The 1882 Fanzine. Pay is £50.

Stories for Mill Media

Mill Media covers stories based in Manchester, London, Birmingham, Sheffield, Glasgow, and Liverpool. Fees range from £150 to £2,500.

Short Articles for Fusion Magazine

Fusion Magazine seeks new UK writers for 500-word articles on a topic of your choice.

Ready to pitch your stories and make an impact? These opportunities are just a pitch away. Dive into these diverse calls, share your unique perspectives, and connect with audiences worldwide. Your voice matters, and now is the time to let it be heard.

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