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Freelance Writers | In a Flash
Deadlines vary, but final deadline is 15 February 2026
They are calling for submissions for their literary magazine. See the post for the specific topics and deadlines.
NEWSLETTERS THAT INCLUDE CALLS FOR PITCHES
These newsletters also include lists of publications that are calling for pitches.
Freelance Writers | Sub Club
Includes a list of places you can pitch and some details of what’s on offer, paywise.
Freelance Writers | The Practicing Writer 2.0
There’s a lot in this newsletter. Openings for writing residencies, competitions and more. The calls for pitches are right down near the bottom.
Freelance Writers | Zinestack
Zinestack lists several calls for pitches from zines. The newsletter is a quick read with some interesting info about zines in general.
Freelance Writers | Sucheta’s Media Substack
Sucheta is asking for some really good, interesting and concise pitches, as some of her editors are assigning stories soon. Read right to the bottom to find some calls for pitches she’s included and her notes about what to do and not to do when you pitch.
Journalists/Writers | Nation of Artisans
If you are a writer/journalist fascinated by artisanship and Britain then check this out. Each month they are wanting to commission a brilliant writer to craft a 1200-1500 word dispatch exploring artisanship in Britain.
Freelance Writers | Roots Of Progress Institute
The Roots of Progress Institute is seeking to commission stories for a new article series, “Intelligence Age,” on future applications of AI.
They are looking for reported essays that seek to understand how AI might change individual sectors of the economy and the working lives of the people within them.
OPEN CALLS FOR PITCHES
Freelance Writers | Documented
They are seeking community-centered stories that highlight the real impact of immigration policies, explain how laws and systems shape daily life, and reveal the lived consequences of the immigration system on immigrant communities.
Freelance Writers | WayMedia
They are looking for freelance writers who are passionate about personal finance and ready to share real-life experiences with Canadian financial products.
Freelance Writers | New Lines Magazine
They are looking for writers exploring global politics, culture, and investigative stories with sharp insight.
Freelance Writers | Business Insider
They are looking for expat stories related to society, finances, work, retirement, family, diet, health, and more.
Freelance Writers | Mother Jones
They are looking for writers uncovering bold, underreported stories on justice, democracy, and human rights.
Freelance Writers | The Emancipator
They are looking for engaging stories told through a race-and-equity lens that challenge conventional wisdom and mainstream narratives.
Freelance Writers | Climate Home News
They are looking for article pitches from freelance journalists, experts and organisations working on climate policy.
Freelance Writers | Minority Africa
They are looking for writers, journalists, and filmmakers who have an interest in reporting stories focused on minorities within the African continent.
Freelance Writers | Scientific American
They are looking for psychology and neuroscience stories, especially consciousness science and linguistics.
Freelance Writers | The European Correspondent
Must be European based (registered as a freelancer in the EU). They are looking for stories that matter to European citizens.
Freelance Writers | Mozilla Foundation
They are looking for pitches from freelance journalists and writers at the intersection of culture & tech for a new project.
Freelance Writers | National Wildlife Federation
They are looking for compelling stories about wildlife, nature and environmental justice that will engage their readers and inspire them to act on behalf of conservation. The writing should be thoroughly reported and grounded in science but conversational in tone to appeal to a broad, general audience.
Freelance Writers and Reporters | Prism Reports
They are looking for writers and reporters to send pitches that center around what they terms “U.S. imperialism and Palestine”, regardless of a direct U.S. angle.
Freelance Travel Writers | Stuff
Stuff are looking for writers with a compelling travel pitch that suits the NZ audience … something unique, insightful or a little unexpected.
Freelance Writers | Rewire News Group
They are specifically looking for pitches for their Campus Dispatch series, where they cover how confusing, ever-changing reproductive health, LGBTQ+, and higher ed policies affect young people.
Freelance Editing Opportunities
Please Note: these roles are advertised as being remote. However, please read the fine print, as some of them require you to be in the United States (or other countries) and others simply want you to be authorised to work in that country.
Editorial Professionals | KN Literary Arts
KN Literary Arts are looking for ghostwriters, book doctors, developmental editors, line editors, cover designers, and interior designers.
Jekyll / Github Editor | Law & Space
Law & Space is built using Jekyll, a static website generator, and hosted publicly on Github. They are looking for people who have the technical skills to edit using these tools.
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Editor Breaks Down Their Idea Of A Great Pitch
I came across this post on X/Twitter, courtesy of James Durston’s weekly newsletter “What Editors Want”. In the post, an editor breaks down a pitch from a travel writer and explains why it’s so good. Definitely worth a read.
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