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.
Fresh Cup is a storytelling and education hub for the coffee and tea industries. They equip coffee and tea professionals with the skills, insights, and inspiration required to develop a more sustainable and prosperous industry for all. They invite writers, thinkers, and leaders to write for Fresh Cup’s audience. According to their pitch guide, contributors are paid $250 per article, plus an additional rate for original photography. To learn more, refer to this page.
Senior Executive Media is a publisher and community builder serving leaders of niche industries and disciplines. They strive to bring senior executives from around the world together to share business insights, learn from their peers, and showcase their individual and organizational strategies. They are looking for independent freelance journalists with deep and diverse networks of sources to report and craft timely, actionable content. If they accept your pitch, they will pay you for your writing and reporting. To pitch them, refer to this page.
PRB+ Magazine is a publication for parks & recreation professionals in the US and Canada. They publish camp, parks, and rec stories. As per an old post on X, they pay $400 per article (typically 1,200 words). To contribute, refer to this page.
Sifted offers in-depth reporting on the startup ecosystem of Europe. They’re always on the lookout for new writers. They’re especially seeking people who can help them build contacts and uncover the real story in areas and sectors where they might not have a reporter or on topics they might have overlooked. They accept pitches for news on the people, companies, investors and ideas shaping Europe’s startup ecosystem, investigations, and opinion pieces that take a slightly controversial or unusual view on an element of the European startup world. They have previously indicated to pay about €250 for short pieces and €300 to €350 for longer pieces. To learn how to pitch them, refer to this page.
Offrange offers data-driven storytelling regarding modern agriculture. They’re presently focused on U.S.-based subject matter but will consider exceptions if a story has significant impacts or teachings that can be applied in the U.S. According to their guidelines, they generally pay between $0.50 and $1.00 per word. To learn more, refer to this page.
Current is “the nonprofit news service for and about public media in the U.S.” Their primary audience consists of people who work at public radio and TV stations, networks and production companies. They “aim to provide public media professionals with valuable insights and information that helps them and their institutions reach new levels of success.” They accept story pitches from freelance journalists. According to their guidelines, they pay 75 cents/word for freelance assignments, though rates may vary for certain article formats such as Q&As. To learn more, refer to their writing guidelines.
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is a nonprofit, membership-based organization that represents coffee professionals all over the world. Their “aim is to provide thoughtful reported stories, insightful personal narratives, and plain-language coverage of coffee research that shine a light on the specialty coffee community or its work in some way.” They have previously indicated to be always seeking new contributors. To contact them, refer to the footer of their website.
Devex is a media platform and social enterprise that connects and informs over 1 million development professionals worldwide. They are looking for guest columns, opinion pieces, and op-eds. According to both a payment report and their associate editor’s old tweet, they pay $0.50 per word. To learn more, refer to their guidelines and website.
Distiller Magazine is a publication of the American Distilling Institute. They cover the art and business of craft distillation. They welcome queries for articles. Features are usually 1,200 to 2,000 words, and online articles between 300 and 500 words. According to their guidelines, they pay $0.50 per word for print stories, or $0.75 per word if photos are included. For online stories, they pay $100 plus $25 per image for online articles. For details, refer to their submission guidelines.