Coastal Review is a magazine dedicated to reporting on the environment, culture, and policy of coastal regions. Its Special Reports are extended nonfiction series that examine a single subject across several installments, offering writers the space to develop complex narratives with sustained attention. While these reports are typically produced by staff, the magazine extends opportunities to freelance writers whose work it has come to know and trust. This call is not a contest or a one-off prize; it is an open invitation for professional writers to propose and execute substantive journalism. There is no fee to submit, and the magazine accepts pitches on a rolling basis, allowing writers to approach the editors at any time with a well-conceived project. The absence of a deadline reflects the ongoing nature of the magazine’s need for rigorous, serialized reporting. For the selected writer, the reward is the commission itself: the chance to produce a multi-part series under the guidance of experienced editors, with the reach and credibility that comes from publication in a specialized outlet. The curatorial vision favors depth over brevity, evidence over assertion, and a clear understanding of the coastal beat—whether environmental, social, or economic in focus.