Pitches wanted (video gaming) | ~20 cents per word
Added 2025-11-21 17:11:19 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: ROCK PAPER SHOTGUN
After a bit of a hiatus, Rock Paper Shotgun is once again open for pitches.
Rock Paper Shotgun is always looking for original freelance pitches about PC gaming, including features on games, studios, hardware, communities, trends, and underreported stories across the industry. Pitches should include a clear headline, a short description of the angle, an explanation of why you are the right person to write it, and links to previous work. Their standard rate is £200 for pieces between 1,000 and 1,500 words, with higher rates negotiated for more involved reporting.
Full pitching guide: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/how-to-pitch-an-article-to-rock-paper-shotgun
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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):
Questions/submissions: julian.benson@rockpapershotgun.com
Website: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: Rock Paper Shotgun is an online magazine focused on PC gaming. It publishes news, game reviews, features, and interviews about both major releases and indie titles. Its aim is to offer in-depth and enthusiast-driven coverage of the gaming world, especially for the PC platform. More information here.
Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: News, Reviews, Hardware, Features
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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