NovaCreative
Pitch a story

We're listening for your idea.

Designers, writers and founders pitch us every week. We commission essays, interviews and case studies — and we pay for accepted work.

Read the guidelines below

Submission process

Four steps. From idea to publication.

We try to make pitching simple — and writing for us slow and rewarding. Here's what to expect.

  1. Send us your idea

    Use the pitch form below. Tell us the angle, the audience, and why this story matters now. We don't need a finished draft — a clear three-sentence pitch is plenty.

    Average time to read: 3 days

  2. We respond with a yes, no, or maybe

    If we say yes, we'll pair you with an editor and agree on scope, deadline, and rate. If we say no, we'll explain briefly so you can pitch again.

    Reply within 5 business days

  3. Write with an editor

    You write the first draft; your editor sends a single round of structural feedback. We don't rewrite your voice — we sharpen the argument.

    Typically 2-3 weeks

  4. Publish, share, get paid

    Your piece goes live in the next available issue. We share it with our newsletter audience, credit you everywhere, and pay within seven days of publication.

    Payment within 7 days

Send your pitch

Tell us about your idea.

Three to five sentences is plenty. We'll reply within five business days.

We read every pitch within 5 business days.