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S Kalekar, July 24th, 2026
And there’s another call from Business Insider, from a different editor, for lifestyle pitches: “We’re about halfway through the summer, so I’m looking to assign some new stories! Here are some examples of what I’m looking for:
- Amtrak experientials and stories about bidding for upgrades
- Personal essays about unique living arrangements (think: living with in-laws, moving back in with parents, living on a friend’s property, etc)
- Unique tips from frequent cruisers
- Cruise and flight experientials
- Dining at major chain restaurants for the first time
- Personal essays about things you’ve done to land or keep a job (ie, living in your car to save on rent, supercommuting between cities, living apart from spouse, etc). Rates start at $240 for 600 words, and pitching is via a form. See the pitch call here.
Business Insider: Relationship partners who have different interests/routines/priorities; the struggles and surprises of Gen-Z postgrad life; and more
And there’s a third call from Business Insider, from a different editor: “See below for some topics I’m looking for right now:
- Inside tips from industry experts like sommeliers, pastry chefs, interior designers, tour guides, etc.
- Relationship partners who have different interests/routines/priorities
- The struggles and surprises of Gen-Z postgrad life
- First-person experientials about Amtrak train rides, downsizing
- Hidden gems from a local or frequent traveler” Pitching is via a form. Rates start at $240 for 600 words. See the call for pitches here.