Publication: A Merry Loner
Topic(s): Solo travel, first-time solo trips, fear of traveling alone, chosen independence
Rate: $150 per accepted article (~1,000 words)
Deadline: Rolling
Name of Editor: Meredith Shubel
Submit Via: Email (editor@amerryloner.com)

A Merry Loner is commissioning sharp, personal, and narrative-driven travel stories from writers worldwide. They publish articles that explore the psychology and experience of intentional solitude — especially content around first-time solo travel, overcoming the fear of traveling alone, and redefining loneliness as a form of chosen independence.

This is a solid opportunity for writers looking for solo travel writing jobs, personal essay markets, and paid narrative travel articles. If you’ve got a strong angle or a lived experience that can help readers embrace independence, pitch it.

What They’re Looking For:
Clean, reflective story ideas with a clear journey; strong tension (fear vs. independence); vivid sense of place; and takeaway insights that fit the brand’s mission.