Self

Self covers health and wellness. They are always seeking new writers and are especially excited to work more frequently with BIPOC, LGBTQ+ writers and writers from other marginalized groups. They want stories that explore personal, community, or public health, ideally with a service element. Their main categories of focus are health, fitness, food, beauty, love, and lifestyle. According to their pitch guide, rates start at $450 for short and quick news stories, $500 for reported service stories, and $800 for features.

News & Pitch Calls from Self

Sunday, April 30th 2023

Self's Health Director is Looking for Stories

Self is a health and wellness magazine by Condé Nast. Their newly appointed associate health director is seeking “writers who can turn dry, medical jargon-heavy health content into voicey, human-oriented (maybe even funny/witty at times) stories.” Their health condition–specific articles generally start at $750 per article. If interested, send your clips/pitches to julia_sullivan@condenast.com. For more information, read their associate health director’s tweet and their general pitch guide.

Monday, August 10th 2020

Self is Always Seeking New Writers for Stories that will Help Improve Personal or Public Health

Self covers health and wellness. They are always seeking new writers and are especially excited to work more frequently with BIPOC, LGBTQ+ writers and writers from other marginalized groups. They want stories that will help improve personal or public health. Their main categories of focus are health, fitness, food, beauty, love, and lifestyle. Their rates start at $300 for stories with minimal to no reporting, $400 for reported service stories, and $800 for features. To learn more, refer to their Tweet and pitching guide.