What Editors Want
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75+ calls for journalism/writing pitches (Dec 8, 2025)
The love-hate relationship between the media and AI continues … In recent news items that caught my eye - one study found that 9% of articles published by US newspapers over the summer had been partially or totally created by AI.
65+ calls for journalism/writing pitches (Dec 1, 2025)
It’s December 1, which means the advent calendars are in play, the Christmas jingles in shops and snow-crusted window panes no longer inspire ‘It’s way too early’ comments, and those damn elves need moving every damn night.
80+ calls for journalism/writing pitches (Nov 24, 2025)
Two things today.
80+ calls for journalism/writing pitches (Nov 17, 2025)
You think you’ve progressed beyond the life stage of asking what every drink costs before you order it, and then you order a double scotch in a 5- star hotel in London and get hit by a £50 bill.
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