The Write Stuff

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If you are d*mned interested in writing with us, you’ll need to pitch a story via email. Please read this page in detail before submitting a pitch.

What We Do Want

Verifiable, evergreen, interesting non-fiction
Obscure stories rather than well-known
Stories that deserve to be long-form, without padding

What We Don’t Want

Fiction
News
Opinion
Personal anecdotes
Pseudoscience

Pitch Requirements

Include a short 2-3 sentence synopsis of the story
Tell us what part of the story you intend to use as the teaser
Tell us what event(s) or fact(s) would serve as the climax
How will you end the story?
Include links to at least 2 reliable sources
Use the subject line “Story pitch”, nothing more, nothing less

Please Do Not Include

Essays you’ve written for school
Anything AI-generated
The full text of the article you are pitching

Once assembled, send that email to pitch@damninteresting.com. If the topic has good potential, and you seem to be a good fit, we’ll get back to you with more information on how to proceed.

F.A.Q.

How much do you pay?

Our current rate for freelance long-form articles is $400, though this is negotiable.

Do you accept articles that have been previously published elsewhere?

“Never” is a strong word, but very probably no.

I’ve already written the article, can I just send you the whole thing?

No. Please send the above listed requirements first, and we’ll reach out if we want to see the full text.

Can I submit an article about a product or business?

If it is an interesting, non-promotional story about a product or business that you are NOT affiliated with, we’ll consider it. If your article is a thinly veiled advertisement, we definitely don’t want it.

Can I be more than a mere freelancer?

If you successfully publish one or more articles with us, and you wish to become more involved, just let us know. You might be a good fit as a Contributing Editor, with more responsibility, influence, and compensation.