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Pitches wanted (parenting, health, relationships) | ~20+ cents per word
🕑 Added 2025-09-17 12:03:27 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: NEWSWEEK
Rheana Murray, Essays Editor at Newsweek, is looking for pitches:
Writers, I'm commissioning personal essays again — now at Newsweek! Please send pitches to r.murray@newsweek.com. I am ooking for personal stories about parenting, health and relationships.
CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that Newsweek pays 20+ cents per word. It is recommended that you discuss the rate(s) with the editor upon the acceptance of your pitch.
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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):
Questions/submissions: r.murray@newsweek.com
Website: https://www.newsweek.com/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: Newsweek is a news magazine that publishes articles, essays, and commentary on politics, business, culture, technology, and international affairs. It covers reporting and analysis by seasoned journalists and experts that explore current events, trends, and societal issues. The publication strives to inform readers with rigorous, independent journalism that holds power to account and offers depth beyond headlines. More information here.
Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Parenting, Health, Relationships
Check out our collection of pitch excerpts on this page and find more sample pitches at The Open Notebook and at SuccessfulPitches.com.
Do not forget to end your pitch with (1) a short introduction about yourself; (2) a few lines highlighting your writing experience, relevant credentials and publication credits; and (3) links to your strongest work or portfolio, and online profile.
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