Publication: Psychology Today
Topic(s): Psychology, mental health, neuroscience, human behavior, relationships, brain science, psychotherapy, education, motivation, sleep, personal development, culture, research, clinical psychology
Rate: $1 per word
Deadline: No deadline
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Write for Psychology Today

Psychology Today is looking for experienced freelance writers, clinicians, scientists, and mental health professionals with compelling story ideas about psychology and human behavior. The magazine reaches both psychology professionals and intellectually curious general readers, making it one of the world’s leading publications covering the science of the mind.

They welcome original, well-researched article pitches on nearly any psychology-related subject. Whether your expertise is in neuroscience, relationships, therapy, motivation, education, sleep, workplace psychology, or emerging research, they’re looking for insightful stories backed by strong reporting.

Before pitching magazine articles, regular contributors are encouraged to consider submitting a blog proposal, as many magazine writers begin as Psychology Today bloggers.

What They’re Looking For

• Original story ideas related to psychology or human behavior.
• Clear, engaging, evidence-based reporting.
• Well-articulated pitches explaining the story angle.
• Sources you plan to interview (where applicable).
• An explanation of why the story matters now.
• Why you’re the right person to write it.
• 1–3 published writing samples or links (if available).

Psychology Today particularly values contributors with expertise in specialized fields such as neuroscience, the human microbiome, vagus nerve research, hypnosis, sleep medicine, human-animal interaction, singlehood, education, motivation, and other evidence-based areas of psychology.

They do not accept poetry or fiction.

If you have expertise in psychology, mental health, or behavioral science—and can translate complex research into engaging, actionable articles—this is an excellent freelance writing opportunity paying $1 per word.