Pitch Writer

I'm looking to commission some new stories for BI! See below for some topics I'm looking for right now.
-First-person essays from people who have withdrawn from their retirement accounts early to travel or make a big move
-Personal essays from folks who have moved to/from/within the US
-First-person experientials about ferry/train rides, flight upgrades, and cruises

Rates start at $230 for 600 words // submit via the pitch form below [click apply]

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Hi there!

We're looking for freelance writers to work on lifestyle stories like these for Business Insider:

Travel Essays:

• I spent 9 months traveling the world. I had a great time, but I'd never do it again.
• I was sick of spending my travel budget on weddings, so now I turn every invitation into a vacation

Travel Listicles:

• After traveling to all 50 US states, these are the 6 major cities I have no plans to return to
• I've been to 20 Caribbean islands. Here are 7 mistakes first-time visitors should avoid making.

Culture Shock/Moving Essays

• I moved from Italy to Colorado. I've experienced a lot of culture shock, from the lack of work-life balance to the portion sizes.
• We loved living in Austin but left after 10 years. Big businesses and tech wrecked our favorite parts of the city.
• I moved from a big city to a remote island in Washington that doesn't have a grocery store or gas station. I've never been happier.

Food Rankings:

• I tried 37 flavors of Crumbl cookies and ranked them from worst to best
• I tried all the flavors of Olipop prebiotic soda I could find and ranked them from worst to best

Celebrity Chef Recipe Reviews:

• I tried Ina Garten's recipe for New York strip steaks. The tender, juicy cuts of meat were some of the best I've ever had.
• I tried Gordon Ramsay's 10-minute steak-sandwich recipe. It was delicious but took me almost an hour to make.

Restaurant Comparisons:

• I ordered the same meal at The Capital Grille and LongHorn Steakhouse. The bigger chain definitely offered the better value.
• I ordered the same meal at Johnny Rockets and Red Robin. The burgers were fine, but my favorite chain had an unmatched ambiance.

Interior Design:

• Interior designers share the 9 trends they wish they saw more of in homes
• I'm an interior designer. I use these 5 cheap tricks to make my clients' living rooms look more expensive.

Fashion:

• I tried on jeans at Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Gap. It reminded me that a good pair is worth the investment.
• After trying on shirts at Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Gap, I found the most expensive items weren't worth the splurge

We want to hear from you! Rates for stories like these begin at $230 for a 600-word piece. If the piece sounds like a good fit, I look forward to hopping on a call with you to learn more.