The Minnesota Reformer is an independent, nonprofit news organization dedicated to keeping Minnesotans informed and unearthing stories other outlets can’t or won’t tell. They publish people with decades of experience in journalism and people with next to none. They are looking for ideas that are fresh and fulfill their mission to influence the conversation in Minnesota with groundbreaking reporting on issues like income inequality, racial justice, educational disparities, environmental degradation. Every pitch should include a plan for art. According to their pitch guide, they pay $250 for a quick scoop or news story (750-1,000 words), $500 for a story with multiple sources (1,000-1,500 words), and $750 for a story with multiple sources and typically investigative or explanatory in nature (up to 2,000 words). To learn more, refer to this page.
FoodPrint is a project of GRACE Communications Foundation. They cover a wide range of food-related topics with a focus on sustainability: industry trends, food policy, labor issues, animal welfare, pesticides and pollution, packaging and plastics, food sovereignty and more, all focused on the U.S. and topics that impact U.S. consumers. They regularly commission analysis and reporting from outside contributors. Most pieces run between 800 and 1600 words. According to their pitch guide, rates range from $650 – $950 depending on experience and the needs of the story. To learn more, refer to this page.
Solving Sacramento is a journalism collaborative that covers local news and solutions. They cover solutions to pressing issues in the community. They are looking for stories on the topics of affordable housing, homelessness, economic equity, arts and culture, and the environment. Their stories typically range from 500 to 2,000 words. According to their pitch guide, they pay writers a flat rate between $100 to $650, depending on the assignment. To learn more, refer to this page.
The Main is inspired to tell the unique, artful, authentic, and profound stories behind creators and businesses, curators and tastemakers, histories and guides in Montreal. They are looking for writers who have a fresh take, a good story, or a guide that will resonate with Montrealers. They focus on Montreal’s local culture and communities, celebrating what’s iconic while shining a light on what’s unknown: a profile of an up-and-coming personality, cultural trends both hardlined in daily life or rising on the fringe, exciting projects from locals, or Montreal history worth exploring. According to their pitch guide, they offer payment that is commensurate with the requirements of the assignment and the experience of the writer. To learn more, refer to this page.
Wall City is a documentary arts magazine created to inspire conversations across the prison walls. They accept pitches from writers and artists currently or formerly incarcerated in the state of California. They are looking for submissions that are driven by curiosity, humor, nuance and a desire to dig deep. According to their pitch guide, they pay $100 to $450. To learn more, refer to this page.
The Agenda is an online travel magazine from Tablet Hotels. They occasionally work with independent writers on a per-story basis; they accept story pitches and decide to move forward based on the strength of the submitted idea and the experience of the writer. While the Agenda is predominantly focused on travel, they don’t believe that travel writing is a genre or style of its own, or that it’s limited to any specific type of subject matter. According to their pitch guide, their sstandard compensation ranges from $400-$500 USD per story. To learn more, refer to this page.
Established in 2009, Paper Visual Art (PVA) has been publishing journals, books, and online texts that focus on visual art, contemporary culture, and literature. Thet consider a variety of texts for publication, such as reviews, personal essays, and other forms of writing. According to their pitch guide, writers who contribute to their hardcopy journals will be paid a minimum fee of €225 per text. Review writers and interviewees will be paid a minimum fee of €175 (for both hardcopy and online). To learn more, refer to this page.
3Views aims to be a place where the harsh lines between artists and critics blur, in order to produce strong opinion pieces as offerings to the American theater. They are looking for reviews, inside views, purviews, and 3-in-1 (the writer and two other individuals with unique, distinct perspectives gather to see a show). Payment ranges based on word count. To learn more, refer to this page.
Boston Art Review is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization that facilitates discourse about contemporary art and culture through publishing, programming, and events in Boston and beyond. They are looking for digital pitches for Quick Bits (250–500 words), Reviews (500–1500 words), Artist Interviews, Boston Artists Outside of Boston, and Critical Perspectives (1200+ words). When we last updated this listing, they were not accepting pitches for the print magazine. Pay rates are not mentioned. To learn more, refer to this page.
RUNHER is the only quarterly print magazine dedicated entirely to women's running. Features around competition, community, and culture are the cornerstones of this publication. They’re seeking thought-provoking deep dives into issues affecting female athletes; ambitious articles exploring provocative ideas and big questions women face in the running space; explorations of less-covered corners of the running community; and trend reports on gear and fashion as they relate to women’s running. Their features typically range from 1,000 to 3,000 words. According to their pitch guide, they pay $0.50 to $1.00 per word. To learn more, refer to their pitch guidelines and website.
The Poetry Foundation transforms lives through the power of words. Their work aims to amplify poetry and celebrate poets by fostering spaces for all to create, experience, and share poetry. They are open to submissions for their magazine. According to their pitch guide, they pay $500 per poem, and for prose, they pay $400 per published page. To learn more, refer to this page.
Earthly is a respected source of software developer information. They are seeking pitches for articles of at least 1500 words. Some of the topics they are interested in include CI/CD, Builds, Bazel, Linux Software Development, and Developer Tools. According to their pitch guide, they pay $350 USD per article. To learn more, refer to this page.
NorwayExplained is a practical, plain-spoken guide to traveling to and in Norway, moving there, and settling into everyday life. Written in clear American English by a lifelong Norwegian, the site blends local insight with step-by-step advice so readers can make good decisions and enjoy Norway on their own terms. They accept pitches from writers with verifiable experience in Norway. According to their pitch guide, they pay competitive freelance rates. To learn more, refer to this page.
Fansplaining is a weekly media outlet devoted to savvy writing about fans and fan culture. According to their pitch guide, they pay $300 per piece. Their articles tend to run long; around 2,000-3,000 words is normal, and some pieces are even longer. Reporting costs and incidental expenses are negotiated when the pitch is accepted. To learn more, refer to this page.
Top of Las Vegas is “a locals-first guide to where Las Vegas actually eats.” They are looking for pitches about restaurants they haven’t added, restaurants they've ranked wrong, a dish nobody’s talking about, a neighborhood they've slept on, and story threads you want them to chase (or one you want to write yourself). They welcome tips from regulars, servers, chefs, journalists, and anyone who eats in the valley with their eyes open. According to their pitch guide, they offer flat rates of $250 to $600 for pitched guides and pay per word for reported features. To learn more, refer to this page.
COYOTE Media Collective was founded in 2025 by a team of longtime journalists in the Bay Area. Inspired by the alt-weeklies of yore, they envisioned an outlet that reflected the complexity and depth of the region they know and love. They seek smart, nuanced, and compassionate pieces, and are particularly interested in pitches from outside San Francisco and Oakland. They have three main verticals: Power, Culture, and Life. According to their pitch guide, they pay between $150 and $400. When we last updated this listing, they were not accepting pitches. To learn more, refer to this page.
Shift Press provides news and journalism training that encourages Houston youth civic engagement. They want pieces that help young people engage issues of their interest. According to their pitch guide, they pay $300 for news, opinion, and interviews, and $300+ for deep dives. To learn more, refer to this page.
The Rumpus publishes original fiction, poetry, literary humor writing, comics, essays, book reviews, and interviews with authors and artists of all kinds. They welcome work from both emerging and established writers; all work must be previously unpublished. According to their pitch guide, they pay $500 for prose submissions and comics, and $200 for poetry. To learn more, refer to this page.
GOLD Comedy is the comedy school, professional network, and content studio where women + non-binary folks grow their comedy careers and creative side hustles, build powerful communities, and make funny stuff. They publish comedy think pieces, satire, and relevant essays, and are always looking for new writers. Although they mention paying, rates are not clear. To learn more, refer to this page.
The Peak is “Canada's source for fast, smart news on business, tech, and markets.” They’re seeking smart, talented writers. They’re looking for 800-to-1,200-word stories of original business reporting with a strong Canadian angle, and are interested in stories that take on exciting and unique subject matter, or are able to make traditionally stuffy material fresh and interesting. They are also looking for explainer-style pieces about ongoing international events/issues. Stories that offer clear and precise analysis of hot-button issues or under-reported world events you think are worthy of attention. This could include updates on long-running conflicts, breakdowns of foreign election results, or answering high-level economic questions. According to their pitch guide, rates depend on the scope and complexity of each piece, with a minimum of $0.50 per word. If interested, send your pitches to taylor@readthepeak.com. For details, refer to this page.
TravelAge West is a travel trade publication serving an audience of modern, business-savvy travel advisors who are always on the hunt for the latest travel trends, industry insights, destination news, practical selling tips and firsthand accounts of the latest travel products and experiences. They are interested in hearing from freelancer writers. There are four kinds of ideal TAW stories: career growth/professional development articles, travel trend articles, travel guides and firsthand reviews. According to their pitch guide, they pay $250 for a web story (500-800 words) and $600 for a print cover story (1,200-1,600 words). To learn more, refer to this page.
The SimplePractice blog and resource library are go-to resources for therapists, mental illness advocates, and private practice managers. They feature the voices of industry leaders and mental health writers. They are looking for freelance writers who are experts in their field. They are interested in how-to articles focused on marketing and branding, as well as personal stories and essays about your own lived experiences as a clinician or private practice business owner. Their target word count is 900-1200 words, though articles can be longer. Writers are paid; rates are not mentioned. To learn more, refer to this page.
Radiant Health Magazine is an independent health and wellness publication dedicated to Black women. Their readers are intentional women who value substance over trends, science over sensationalism, and quality over quantity. Their biannual print edition is a 180-page, theme-based coffee table collectible featuring long-form journalism, expert interviews, original recipes, illustrated workouts, and cultural essays. In their website, they publish informed, topical articles (800-1,500 words) on health, wellness, and what it means to live well as a Black woman. They pay writers a fixed rate commensurate with independent publishing. To learn more, refer to this page.
The Infatuation's mission is to bring readers the most honest and trustworthy opinions on where to eat around the world. They are on a mission to create the most trustworthy and useful restaurant recommendation platform, and are looking for pitches from freelance writers to expand their coverage throughout the US and around the world. They're looking for smaller guides that highlight particular cuisines, types of establishment, or popular neighborhoods. All of their assignments are paid; they base final rates on the length of a guide, amount of additional research required, and experience. To learn more, refer to this page.
ROVA is a print and digital magazine about traveling the roads of North America, produced in the United States. Each edition is packed with stories of travel, road trips and alternative living. They are looking for stories of life on the road. According to their pitch guide, they pay a flat rate of $200 per article. To learn more, refer to this page.
Canada's National Observer is an independent news site founded in 2015. They open to pitches from freelance creators. They look for entertaining, character-driven stories based on research, interviews and facts, and their areas of interest are not limited to climate change and the environment, although that's their core coverage. According to their pitch guide, their rates for assigned reporting and artwork are competitive. To learn more, refer to this page.
Cottage Life is a media brand for and about water-based cottagers. Although most of their readers are based in Ontario, they encourage stories about cottages and cottaging in other parts of Canada. They run columns and shorter features on subjects such as boating, real estate, building projects, cottage design and architecture, nature, personal cottage experience, and environmental, political, and financial issues of concern to cottagers. Payment is made on acceptance of a fully satisfactory manuscript; pay rates are not mentioned. To learn more, refer to this page.
Write is the The Writers’ Union of Canada quarterly magazine, available exclusively to their members. The magazine is valued most for its presentation of news and views from writers’ perspectives. It is filled with professional information, developments in the literary community, industry news, timely features, and valuable industry services. They welcome pitches from TWUC members and non-members alike who are Canadian citizens, newcomers, or permanent residents. According to their pitch guide, contributors are paid $0.50/word, based on the assigned word count. To learn more, refer to this page.
TravelPulse Canada features “travel industry news and videos for Canadian travel agents and travelers.” They welcome pitches from experienced freelance writers. They publish “timely travel news, destination features, trend analysis, and journalism relevant to travel professionals.” Their features and destination stories are 800 to 1,000 words. According to their pitch guide, pay is $250 CDN. If interested, direct your pitches to mail@travelpulse.ca. To learn more, refer to this page.
Art Deco Society UK is “a not-for-profit organisation bringing together lovers of Art Deco design from across the British Isles.” They’re seeking informative articles (approximately 1,000 words) covering any aspect of inter-war design from the UK, such as films, graphics, fine art, fashion, transport, music, architecture, ceramics, and fashion. According to their pitch guide, pay is £100 per article. If interested, email hello@artdecosociety.uk. To learn more, refer to this page.