What Editors Want

For freelance writers and journalists - answering the question you may not have asked, but may now be intrigued enough to want answered.

Aug 2, 2022 • James Durston

90+ calls for journalism/writing pitches (Jun 8, 2026)

On Sunday I took my morning coffee in the armchair that overlooks the garden and watched as baby sparrows, their beaks millimetres from the seeds I’d…

Jun 8 • James Durston

85+ calls for journalism/writing pitches (Jun 1, 2026)

Inane babble.

Jun 1 • James Durston

95+ calls for journalism/writing pitches (May 25, 2026)

We are now amidst a heat wave, 34 degrees forecast for today, the hottest May day on record.

May 25 • James Durston

110+ calls for journalism/writing pitches (May 18, 2026)

Whenever I see a profile pic that looks a little too polished or an article intro that feels a little too perfect, I now doubt its provenance.

May 18 • James Durston

95+ calls for journalism/writing pitches (May 11, 2026)

My 9-year-old boy completed a triathlon yesterday - various lengthy laps of swimming cycling and running, in aid of a charity that helps young people…

May 11 • James Durston

85+ calls for journalism/writing pitches (May 5, 2026)

I’ve just relaunched the course inside Travel Writing Skool along the following lines:

May 5 • James Durston

95+ calls for journalism/writing pitches (April 27, 2026)

Pitch calls this week:

Apr 27 • James Durston

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