Publication: Experience Life Magazine
Topics: Health, Fitness, Nutrition, Wellness, Mental Health, Lifestyle, Self-Improvement, Family Health, Food, Personal Growth
Rate (USD): $1 per word
Deadline: Varies by issue
Experience Life Magazine is accepting pitches from freelance writers for upcoming print and digital editions. The publication pays $1 per word and is seeking evidence-based, engaging stories covering health, fitness, nutrition, food, wellness, personal development, relationships, and quality of life.
Published six times annually, Experience Life reaches approximately 650,000 readers and serves as the official membership magazine of Life Time. Its audience consists primarily of active, educated adults aged 30–45 who are passionate about healthy living, self-improvement, and creating meaningful lives.
The magazine publishes three in-depth feature stories in each issue, typically ranging from 2,500 to 3,500 words, alongside shorter departmental pieces. Experience Life also commissions digital-exclusive articles throughout the year for its website.
Successful pitches should demonstrate strong reporting, expert sourcing, and practical value for readers. Writers are encouraged to become familiar with the magazine’s editorial voice by reviewing previous issues and reading the publication’s editorial philosophy before submitting ideas.
2027 Editorial Calendar
June 2027 – The Food Issue
Pitch Deadline: August 15, 2026
This annual reader-favourite explores how food nourishes both body and community. Editors are seeking ideas about nutrition, cooking, recipes, culinary inspiration, kitchen techniques, food culture, and the social connections created around meals.
August 2027 – Explore Your Edge
Pitch Deadline: November 15, 2026
Stories should inspire readers to challenge themselves through new experiences, personal growth, adventure, resilience, and stepping outside their comfort zones.
October 2027 – Find Your Focus
Pitch Deadline: January 15, 2027
Editors are looking for practical strategies that help readers improve focus, rebuild routines, accomplish goals, strengthen habits, and maintain motivation.
December 2027 – Connect Well
Pitch Deadline: March 15, 2027
This issue focuses on relationships, community, emotional well-being, family connections, friendships, and meaningful ways to celebrate with loved ones.
What Experience Life Looks For
Writers should submit well-researched story ideas that:
- Focus on evidence-based health and wellness.
- Offer practical, actionable advice.
- Appeal to active adults and families.
- Include credible expert sources.
- Balance scientific accuracy with engaging storytelling.
- Reflect an optimistic, intelligent, and accessible editorial voice.
Experience Life welcomes fresh perspectives on healthy living while avoiding sensationalism or overly technical writing.
