Pitches wanted (psychology, neuroscience) | up to $1+ per word
Added 2025-11-15 09:02:55 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN
Allison Parshall, Associate Editor for Mind and Brain at Scientific American, is looking for pitches:
Journalists, please pitch me! I edit mind & brain news at Scientific American and I'm looking for psychology and neuroscience stories. I'm especially interested in consciousness science and linguistics. Guidelines and contact info: https://www.scientificamerican.com/page/submission-instructions/
CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that Scientific American pays up to $1+ per word. It is recommended that you discuss the rate(s) with the editor upon the acceptance of your pitch.
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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):
Questions/submissions: allison.parshall@sciam.com
Website: https://www.scientificamerican.com
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: Scientific American is a monthly magazine that publishes articles on science, health, technology, the environment and society. It covers research findings, explanatory features, commentary and visuals authored by experts, scientists and communicators. Its aim is to provide trustworthy science journalism, enhance public understanding of the world and support informed discussion. More information here.
Read through a selection of recent mind and brain-related articles/stories on its website.
Review the submission guidelines here.
Check out our collection of pitch excerpts on this page and find more sample pitches at The Open Notebook and at SuccessfulPitches.com.
Do not forget to end your pitch with (1) a short introduction about yourself; (2) a few lines highlighting your writing experience, relevant credentials and publication credits; and (3) links to your strongest work or portfolio, and online profile.
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