Media that will pay you to write this week: Playboy is paying $500; Asterick is paying $2K
& 17 other pitching opportunities for writers and thought leaders!
📌 Weekly Pitch Roundup
Every week I curate open calls for pitches from editors across magazines, digital publications, and literary outlets. These opportunities are ideal for:
Freelance writers looking for paid bylines
Business owners and experts who want to build credibility through guest contributions and thought leadership
If you’re a business owner, the key is pitching a story, not an ad. Editors want insights, experiences, and perspectives that educate or entertain their audience. Ask yourself:
What lessons have I learned in my industry?
What misconceptions can I challenge?
What personal or professional story could help others?
Those angles often turn expertise into published thought leadership.
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This week’s roundup includes high-paying essays, personal storytelling opportunities, and niche publications actively commissioning freelancers. Here are a few highlights:
Asterisk — One of the highest-paying opportunities in this week’s list. This quarterly ideas journal pays $2,000 for essays up to 4,000 words exploring topics like technology, economics, science, and society. Ideal for writers with strong research or thought leadership angles.
Oxford American — They’re commissioning pieces for a special issue on “Home,” with rates ranging from $300 for short dispatches to $1,500 for reported features.
The Paris Review — One of the most iconic literary magazines is seeking smart, funny pitches. Standard pieces pay around $500, with flexibility depending on scope.
Apartment Therapy — Their lifestyle team is commissioning stories tied to spring holidays and seasonal moments (April–June). Rates start around $150, and they’re open to personal essays, profiles, and timely cultural pieces.
Business Insider — Editors are seeking personal experience stories about travel and work (including Amtrak upgrades, cruises, and former retail jobs). Rates start at $230 for 600 words.
The Metropole — A strong opportunity for writers interested in urban culture and history. Their themed series “Cities at Play” pays $200 for 1,000–1,500 word stories about recreation and leisure in cities.
Fatherly — This parenting publication is commissioning reported essays and explainers about fatherhood and modern parenting. Writers typically earn $200–$250 per article.
Paid subscribers get the full list with submission emails, links, deadlines, and editor notes so you can pitch directly.
