Publication: Outside
Topics: Adventure, Sports, Travel, Health & wellness, Outdoors
Rate: $0.50–$1.00 per word
Deadline: No deadline
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Write for Outside

Outside is one of the world’s leading outdoor and adventure publications, publishing high-quality journalism across outdoor sports, travel, health, culture, environmental issues, and gear. They welcome freelance pitches from experienced writers with original reporting, compelling essays, service journalism, media criticism, and deeply reported features.

Rates vary depending on the complexity of reporting and your experience, with payments typically ranging from $0.50 to $1.00 per word. Writers are paid within 30 days after completing an assigned story.

What They’re Looking For

Outside publishes stories across several editorial sections:

Features

They publish literary longform journalism ranging from 2,000–10,000 words (most are between 3,000–5,000 words). Successful pitches usually include:

• Strong pre-reporting
• Clearly identified characters
• Why the story matters now
• A unique angle
• Previous longform clips if available

They’re especially interested in timely stories examining broader trends rather than individual studies or wellness fads. Inclusive reporting and diverse voices are encouraged.