✍️ 45+ High-Paying Calls for Pitches | January 29, 2026

A digital media collective is paying $0.50/word for culture and fiction, a science-based magazine offers up to $300 for personal essays, and a regional outlet is hiring for social justice features.

📝 New on the The Pitch List

• A digital media collective is hiring writers for essays and fiction covering digital culture, sports, and book metanarratives. Pay is $0.50/word or $250/project.

• A publication focused on human well-being is seeking personal essays and research briefs regarding the science of a meaningful life. Pay is $220–$300 or $0.25/word.

• A community-centered outlet is looking for long-form features and op-eds regarding social justice, arts, and culture. Pay is $0.30–$0.50/word.

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