The Flytrap

The Flytrap is “a media collective focused on feminist cultural criticism that responds to and engages with cultural phenomena, rejecting algorithmic editorial strategies.” They’re seeking “unflinching, occasionally provocative, but always engaging and values-driven work.” They pay $0.50 per word for written pieces. If they choose to kill an assignment, they pay a 50% kill fee. To learn more, refer to this page.

News & Pitch Calls from The Flytrap

Tuesday, July 1st 2025

The Flytrap is Open for Freelance Writer Pitches

The Flytrap is “a media collective focused on feminist cultural criticism that responds to and engages with cultural phenomena, rejecting algorithmic editorial strategies.” They’re accepting freelance writer pitches from July 1 to 5. They’re looking for deep evergreen cultural analysis. They pay $0.50 per word for written pieces. If they choose to kill an assignment, they pay a 50% kill fee. For details, refer to their cofounder’s post and this page.

Deadline: July 5th, 2025

Saturday, June 21st 2025

The Flytrap's Pitching Window is Opening Soon

The Flytrap is “a media collective focused on feminist cultural criticism that responds to and engages with cultural phenomena, rejecting algorithmic editorial strategies.” Their pitching window for stories is opening soon. They pay $0.50 per word for written pieces. If they choose to kill an assignment, they pay a 50% kill fee. To learn more, refer to their cofounder’s post and this page.