Pitches wanted (science, technology) | up to $1+ per word
Added 2025-04-25 22:33:03 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: POPULAR SCIENCE
Popular Science welcomes pitches from writers who want to tell amazing stories about scientific and technological advances in every realm. Your query should include a brief summary of the proposed article and provide some indication of how you plan to execute the reporting. Links to your past work might also be helpful. We read every query but will respond only to those that are under serious consideration.
Please note that we no longer accept paper submissions. Writers should submit queries to editorial@popsci.com.
CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that Popular Science pays up to $1+ 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: editorial@popsci.com
Website: https://www.popsci.com
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: Popular Science is a digital publication that publishes articles on science, technology, the environment, and DIY. It covers topics such as space, artificial intelligence, climate change, and consumer gear, featuring news, explainers, and hands-on projects. The publication aims to make complex scientific and technological concepts accessible to a general audience. More information here.
Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Science, Technology, Environment
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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