How to pitch to rabble.ca
At rabble.ca we aim to represent the diversity of views and actions taken by progressive activists across Canada. We cover politics, equality rights, labour activism, and social change from a diverse group of progressive voices across our country.
Please send your pitches to editor[at]rabble.ca. Pitches should not exceed 200 words. We strive to respond to all enquiries, but if you do not hear back from us within a week, please presume that we are not able to accept your piece.
Note that rabble.ca does not pay for opinion, pieces that come to us fully written, or pieces that have been published elsewhere.
All writers are welcome at rabble. rabble works with both new and experienced writers. If your pitch is accepted, you can find guidelines for rabble.ca writing here and our journalistic policy here.
Guideline for pitching news, long-form and opinion
When you submit your written pitch to editor[at]rabble.ca, please make clear what type of story you are pitching: news, long-form or opinion.
News writing:
We ask that news pieces be 800 words or shorter. If a news story is too complex for that length, please consider whether it could be presented as two pieces or a series of pieces with sharper focus.
To be easily read, online writing requires shorter sentences and a shorter length overall. The 800-word length of our stories makes the finished piece more readable online, and also allows rabble.ca to present more articles, which together create a cohesive and nuanced view that incorporates a number of voices on any particular issue.
What is rabble.ca looking for in a pitch for a news story?
- Focus: Tell us what your story is in 200 words or less.
- Relevance: Why does rabble.ca need to tell your story now?
- Timing: If you are writing about a particular action, tell us when it is. If you are pitching a preview piece, we would like to receive it several days before the event so that we can edit and request changes if they are needed, and still publish before the event itself. If your pitch is selected, your editor will discuss delivery timelines with you.
- Who you are: Are you a long-time activist on a particular issue? Do you have lived experience connecting you to the topic you want to write about? Are you a general reporter who’s investigating a brand-new story? Tell us who you are and why you’re the one to write this feature for rabble.ca.
rabble.ca will typically offer from $150.00-$200.00 for news stories.
Long-form pieces:
Occasionally rabble.ca presents long-form writing of 2,000-2,500 words at the discretion of the editor.
What is rabble.ca looking for in a pitch for a long-form story?
- Focus: Tell us what your story is in 200 words or less.
- Deeper information: What will the length of your story allow you to do that you’re not able to do with a shorter piece?
- Who you are: What makes you the best person to write this story? Are you a long-time activist on a particular issue? Do you have lived experience connecting you to the topic you want to write about? Are you a general reporter who’s investigating a brand-new story? Tell us who you are and why you’re the one to write this feature for rabble.ca.
rabble.ca will typically offer from $175.00-$200.00 for long-form pieces.
Opinion pieces:
rabble.ca welcomes op-eds no longer than 800 words. Op-eds can be pitched, solicited, or complete versions can be sent to us.
What is rabble.ca looking for in a pitch for an opinion piece?
- Focus: What is the opinion you’re writing about in 200 words or less?
- Relevance: What has sparked your interest in this topic and why is it of interest to rabble.ca readers right now?
- Your history: What makes you the best person to write this story? Are you a long-time activist on a particular issue? Do you have lived experience connecting you to the topic you want to write about? Are you a general reporter who’s investigating a brand-new story? Tell us who you are and why you’re the one to write this op-ed for rabble.ca.
Please note rabble.ca does not pay for opinion pieces.
Suggesting reprints:
If you see something you think would fit well on rabble.ca, please write to editor[at]rabble.ca and tell us. We publish articles from other publications when we have their permission and the author’s permission. All reprints are negotiated with the rights of the authors in mind. Due to copyright, we do not generally include illustrations or photos in reprints.