Publication: Asterisk Magazine
Topics: Science, biology, medicine, meta-science, public epistemics, energy, environment, drugs, clinical trials, CRISPR, cancer, consciousness, funding and communicating science
Rate: $2,000 per article (3,000–4,000 words)
Deadline: Drafts due in October
Editor Contact: submissions@asteriskmag.com
Submit Via: Email (include 2–3 paragraph pitch + writing sample)

Asterisk Magazine — famous for publishing in-depth essays — is going full-on Hard Science for Issue 13. They’re looking for clear, rigorous, thought-provoking stories on biology, medicine, energy, the environment, research methodology, and everything in between. Think: CRISPR, clinical trials, cancer, consciousness, or how to make science faster and smarter.

What They’re Looking For:

• 3,000–4,000 word essays rooted in research but engaging for a general audience
• Creative takes on cutting-edge discoveries or the systems behind science
• Strong voice, strong reporting, and clear explanation of complex ideas

Resources/Guides:

• Asterisk Magazine website to explore their previous issues and tone.

How To Get This Client:
Send a 2–3 paragraph pitch plus a relevant writing sample to submissions@asteriskmag.com. Tailor your idea to their “Hard Science” theme and show how you can make complex research irresistible to readers.

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