Publication: Talk Death
Topic(s): Death, funerals, grief, traditions, global death practices
Rate: $0.20 per word (800–1200 words)
Deadline: Rolling
Client’s Name: Rian
Submit Via: Email: rian@talkdeath.com

What They’re Looking For:

Talk Death is inviting writers from across the world to pitch essays, reported pieces, or personal narratives about death, dying, funerals, and cultural traditions around grief. They are particularly seeking:

• Writers from the Global South
• Indigenous voices
• Contributors from equity-deserving and marginalized communities
• Unique perspectives on death customs and lived experiences around loss

Whether it’s a reflection on burial rites, a lesser-known mourning tradition, or a critical view on how systems impact death care—if it hasn’t been said before, they want to hear it.

Resources/Guides:

📝 Submission guidelines: talkdeath.com/write-for-us
🔍 Explore past articles for tone and coverage fit.

How To Get This Client:

Make your pitch clear, unique, and deeply tied to your personal or cultural experience. Reference a recent Talk Death article to show you’ve done your homework. Focus on underrepresented angles or local death traditions that haven’t had global attention. Email rian@talkdeath.com with a concise pitch (no attachments unless asked).

Pro Tip:

If you’ve ever thought your lived experience was “too specific,” this is your time to shine. These editors want the stories the mainstream avoids—just package them with clarity and a solid angle.