# Freelance Writer Guidelines — Mother Jones, rolling deadline

> While most stories we publish come from staff reporters, we are always on the lookout for smart ideas from freelance writers, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds and who report on underrepresented communities.

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Last updated: 2026-11-08

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| Organizer | Mother Jones |
| Type | Call for pitches |
| Deadline | Rolling deadline |
| Fee | Fee not listed |
| Open to | Not recorded; check the official guidelines |
| Where | United States |
| Response time | About 14 days |

Official guidelines: [Mother Jones](https://www.motherjones.com/contribute/writer-guidelines/)

## About this call

While most stories we publish come from staff reporters, we are always on the lookout for smart ideas from freelance writers, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds and who report on underrepresented communities.

Check the organizer's own page before you apply. It has the final say on dates, fees and rules.

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