Pitches wanted (well-being, relationships, social issues) | ~25 cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: GREATER GOOD

Greater Good (the online magazine of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley) rarely accepts unsolicited submissions, but they make an exception for personal essays and welcome pitches from experienced journalists, academic experts, or practitioners in relevant fields. Topics should focus on scientific findings about well-being, compassionate behavior, relationships, or social issues—with practical implications for readers. Pitches (not full drafts) are expected. GGSC pays a base rate of $0.25 per assigned word, with flat rates for certain formats: $220 for research briefs, $300 for Q&As, $300 for personal essays, and negotiated rates for adapted or revised content.

Full guidelines: https://ggsc.berkeley.edu/get_involved/write_for_us

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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):

• Questions/submissions: greater@berkeley.edu    

• Website: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Greater Good is a magazine that publishes essays, commentary, and reporting on the science of well-being, compassion, and social connection. It covers topics such as psychological resilience, human relationships, ethics, and public policy, drawing on academic research and expert insight. The publication aims to bring scientific findings into everyday life by offering thoughtful, evidence-grounded stories and guidance. More information here.

• Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Mind and Body, Relationships, Workplace, Parenting and Family, Education

• 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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