Submitting Pitches and Articles to Sojourners Online

Sojourners Online is a platform that publishes engaging and thought-provoking pieces on social justice issues and faith-related topics. They accept pitches for reported pieces, analysis, commentary, and poetry that address the intersection of faith and justice. If you have a story idea or a unique perspective to share, Sojourners Online is the place to pitch your ideas.

For reported pieces, make sure to include a news or analytical hook that covers a current event or social justice movement through the lens of faith. Provide a summary of your idea, potential sources, writing clips, bio, and headshot when submitting your pitch to [email protected].

For analysis or commentary pieces, include a thesis statement that connects to faith and/or social justice issues. Offer a unique take on a current event or trend, or provide an opinion on an idea or cultural work as it intersects with faith and justice. First-time authors are encouraged to send a completed draft (not exceeding 1000 words) along with their pitch to [email protected].

Sojourners Online also accepts completed submissions for online publication, with a maximum length of 1,000 words. If you have a story idea, press release, or event announcement for potential coverage, you can email [email protected] with the subject line “story idea.”

For feature articles for Sojourners magazine, send a query of 400 words or fewer to [email protected]. Feature articles are typically 1,800-2,000 words and should address the intersection of faith and justice.

If you’re a poet, Sojourners Magazine also accepts poetry submissions. Submit no more than three unpublished poems to [email protected], along with a brief description of yourself and your contact information.

Sojourners pays for reported pieces and strongly researched analysis pieces. They also offer payment for published poetry. By submitting your work to Sojourners, you grant them exclusive print publication rights and full reprint permission.

If you have a unique perspective to share on social justice issues or faith-related topics, consider pitching your ideas to Sojourners Online for a chance to reach a well-informed audience interested in these important issues.