Pitch Fail Club is “the Substack for freelance journalists who want to know why editors say no, what makes a great pitch, and how to avoid freelance pitching mistakes.” They’re commissioning two short essays from freelance journalists about what their first year of pitching was like. They’re seeking up to 600 words and pay 10p/word. If interested, send your pitches to pitchfailclub@outlook.com. To learn more, refer to this page.

Deadline: May 3rd, 2026