Wired Magazine Is Seeking Pitches/ How To Submit (Pay: $2,500)

WIRED Magazine is a publication about change—focusing on how science and technology are reshaping the world and what it means to be human.

From deep dives into tech companies to discussions on digital blackface, WIRED stories often highlight places where the future is emerging. If you are not an experienced writer, please read this article: 10 Creative Writing Tips For Beginners

General Submission Guidelines For Wired Magazine 

• WIRED encourages a broad set of writers to amaze and challenge readers with stories that are both new and compelling.

• Stories should revolve around technology, science, or innovation.

• They aren’t interested in breaking news stories.

• They also don’t want stories that have been extensively covered elsewhere unless providing a new perspective or advancing existing coverage.

• Writers should have a track record of narrative storytelling or essay writing, with examples of previous work that can be shared with the editors.

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What Wired Magazine Wants

WIRED is interested in:

• Longform features, typically narratives, with a clear central chronology and main characters.

• Feature-length essays with a focused argument and strong supporting evidence.

• Stories for their business, science, gear, and service sections from freelancers.

Specific Guidelines for Longform Features

• The story should be a tale with a clear central chronology, main characters, and vivid scenes.

• The narrative should convey its larger significance or importance.

• The feature-length essays should have a focused through line and a clear argument.

Pitch Details

Length: 500 to 700 words.

Content: A clear indication of the story’s narrative arc, main characters, and larger implications.

Previous Work: Include a brief description of your previous work and links to long-form narrative pieces.

Author Rights At Wired Magazine 

Authors retain the rights to their work, but WIRED requires prior written permission for any reproduction, distribution, or transmission of the material.

Payment

Pay rates start at $2,500 and can increase based on story length, time involved, and the intensity of reporting and writing.

Deadline

There is no specific deadline for submissions; pitches are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Specific Sections

Science: Rob Reddick (rob_reddick@wired.com)

Business: Tom Simonite (tom_simonite@wired.com)

Gear: Michael Calore (mike@wired.com), Jeremy White (jeremy_white@wired.com)

Additional Information

Please read recent issues of WIRED or explore WIRED online to ensure your story idea matches the publication’s style and has not been covered recently.

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