Sunday, March 22nd 2026

Writer’s Digest is Accepting Pitches

Writer’s Digest is a magazine that helps writers improve their craft and achieve their goals. They publish six times a year. According to their editorial calendar, they’re accepting pitches for the following issues:

- November/December 2026 (Theme: Harness Your Creativity)

- January/February 2026 (Theme: Write Your Book in 2027)    

As per their submission guidelines, rates are 50 cents per word for manuscripts. To learn more, refer to their editorial calendar.

Tuesday, November 4th 2025

Writer’s Digest is Open to Pitches

Writer’s Digest is a magazine that helps writers improve their craft and achieve their goals. They publish six times a year. According to their editorial calendar, they’re open to pitches for the following issues:

- May/June 2026 (Theme: Write Like a Pro)

- July/August 2026 (Theme: Writing That Matters, Writing the Truth)

- September/October 2026 (Theme: Fostering Individuality in Writing)

- November/December 2026 (Theme: Harness Your Creativity)

- January/February 2026 (Theme: Write Your Book in 2027)     

As per their submission guidelines, they pay 50 cents per word for manuscripts. For more information, refer to their editorial calendar.

Friday, January 22nd 2021

Writer’s Digest is open for submissions

This print and online magazine aims to “keep readers abreast of industry trends, of the latest writers who found success and what they did to achieve it, and of innovative ways to improve and empower the inner raconteur” of their readers. They consider completed manuscripts on spec, as well as original pitches. They say writers should allow 2-4 months for a response. In May/June 2021 they will publish The Curiosity Issue; and in July/August 2021, The Bravery Issue, and the sub theme for that is Writing for Social Change. There are other issue themes listed, as well. They have several departments where writers can pitch: Inkwell, 300-1,000 words (best place for a new writer to break in – often an opinion-based piece, weaving a narrative and drawing out tips for readers; can discuss theoretical or timely concepts;  trends, humor, insight on news that will still be relevant when our next issue hits stores, weird and intriguing tidbits about the writing world, as well as features); 5-minute memoir, 600 words (reflections on writing life); writing technique articles, 1,000-2,400 words, as well as market reports and other features. They have a new column starting this year: WD 101, and The Writer’s Workbook will change to The MFA Workbook (see guidelines). For the print magazine, pay is $0.30-0.50/word. They do not pay for online content unless it is unique and highly focused, in which case they pay $50-100. Details here (guidelines) and here (themes).