In your pitch, you should try to adopt Discover’s conversational tone and demonstrate an ability to translate scientific concepts for our lay audience. Your pitch should clearly and concisely explain the story you wish to write and why it’s relevant for our readers. Generally, we are not looking for single-study, embargoed stories - but if you come across something irresistible, feel free to pitch it. We’re looking for pieces that are fresh, thought-provoking and in line with our reader’s interests. These pieces should focus on a larger body of research, examine trends in science and the world at large, offer historical context, or serve as helpful explainers. ĭiscover seeks pitches for our website,, especially short feature stories (600-1,000 words) that have a new angle on current events or are evergreen and remain relevant for readers over a longer period of time. If you’re unsure which editor to pitch, send the pitch to. Tell us about your credentials: What’s your science-writing background? Share your best two or three clips and a link to your website or portfolio.
Mention specifics about studies you’d cite and researchers you’d talk to.
What’s the science, how is it new (and hasn’t been covered before), and what’s the story that will interest readers? Our audience is broad: Science should be for everyone. Our stories are grounded in research, but are driven by strong narratives, high reader interest and a conversational tone. We want stories that enlighten, inform and get readers excited about science we capture science that’s relevant to them. HOW TO PITCH DISCOVER What Makes a Story a Good Fit for Discover For web, 365-day exclusivity and non-exclusive perpetual rights. Rights Purchased: For print, 90-day exclusivity and non-exclusive perpetual rights. Pay Rate: For print, starting at $1/word. (No need to submit an invoice for either print or web.) Payment: For print, on completion of editing on a story draft.
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