Publication: Greater Good Magazine
Topic(s): Love, community, resilience, gratitude, connection, fatherhood, pro-social behaviour, psychology, social science essays
Rate: $0.25+ per word or $300 flat for selected personal essays

Greater Good Magazine is actively seeking high-quality pitches that connect human experience with science-backed insights on wellbeing, especially around seasonal cultural moments such as Father’s Day, Juneteenth, and Independence Day. The editorial focus is on stories that explore how people live out values like love, resilience, gratitude, and community in real, grounded ways.

A strong preference is given to essays and reported features that are anchored in credible, recent academic research. Writers are expected to integrate studies, papers, or scientific findings that reinforce the narrative rather than relying on purely anecdotal storytelling. This makes the opportunity especially suited for writers with experience in research-driven journalism, psychology writing, or narrative nonfiction grounded in evidence.

The editor is particularly interested in a personal essay from a father who does not live with his children, offering a reflective, emotionally intelligent exploration of distance, responsibility, and connection. This signals a clear demand for intimate storytelling that still maintains intellectual depth.

Successful pitches should clearly demonstrate how the proposed piece aligns with the publication’s pro-social mission: strengthening understanding of human behaviour and encouraging more compassionate, socially connected communities.