Independent Writers & Contributors
EDITORIAL
Independent submissions
Bring an original argument, lived expertise or a reported perspective that helps readers understand why a system matters. We welcome independently developed pitches across WTM's editorial subjects.
The scope
- Submit a concise premise, its relevance and the evidence behind it.
- Identify sources, commercial interests and material AI assistance.
- Agree attribution, publication rights and editing boundaries before acceptance.
Send a short pitch and two existing writing samples. Accepted contributors complete a 50-word biography, grayscale author photograph and signed contributor forms.
Engagement & compensation
Commission based on performance. Accepted assignments require written deliverables, editorial quality measures and payment terms before work begins.
Apply here — editorial contributor