Pitches wanted (science) | up to ~25 cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: NEW HUMANIST

Deadline: 3 March 2025

What are the most exciting and important scientific stories we should be covering? 

We're looking for science long-reads for the next issue of the magazine. Send pitches to editor@newhumanist.org.uk by March 3.

We pay £350-500 for 2,500 word features, depending on the level of reporting involved.

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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):

• Questions/submissions: editor@newhumanist.org.uk

• Website: https://newhumanist.org.uk/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: New Humanist is a quarterly magazine published by the Rationalist Association, covering topics related to science, philosophy, politics, and culture from a humanist perspective. The magazine features essays, reviews, and commentary that explore issues around secularism, ethics, and rational thought. New Humanist aims to engage readers in discussions on contemporary social and scientific debates, promoting critical thinking and humanist values. More information here.

• Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Science and Technology

• Review the submission guidelines here. Note that these are the publication's general guidelines to help you refine your pitch. You must still follow the editor's specific instructions above.

• Check out our collection of pitch excerpts on this page and find more sample pitches at The Open Notebook Database 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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