Publication: The Sun
Topics: Women’s stories, family relationships, motherhood, childfree choices, personal experiences, real-life confessions, case studies
Rate (USD): Approximately $200+ per article (reported, negotiable; confirm with the editor)
Deadline: Ongoing
Editor: Lara Olszowska, Commissioning Editor
Submit Via: Email — lara.olszowska@news.co.uk
The Sun, a major UK news outlet, is seeking freelance writers to pitch compelling first-person confessional stories, real-life features, and case studies for its Fab Daily section.
Lara Olszowska, a Commissioning Editor at The Sun, is actively commissioning women’s stories for the foreseeable future. She is interested in honest, emotionally engaging accounts that explore personal experiences, family dynamics, relationships, and difficult life decisions.
This is an opportunity for freelance writers and journalists who can identify compelling real-life contributors and develop their experiences into strong human-interest features.
What The Sun Is Looking For
The editor is particularly interested in the following types of stories:
- First-person confessions: Personal experiences involving relationships, family, motherhood, and major life decisions.
- Real-life features: Compelling accounts of women’s experiences, challenges, and perspectives.
- Case studies: People willing to share their stories openly and provide details that support a publishable feature.
- Women’s stories: Honest, relatable accounts with strong emotional appeal and a clear narrative.
Current Call for Pitches
Possible angles include the rising cost of living, career ambitions, personal circumstances, or other reasons behind the decision to remain childfree.
Important: The woman featured must be willing to be named and photographed. Writers should ensure that any potential contributor understands the nature of the story and agrees to participate before pitching.
Although this is a current priority, the editor is commissioning women’s stories on an ongoing basis, so writers can also pitch other relevant ideas.
How Much Does The Sun Pay Freelance Writers?
Industry reports indicate that The Sun pays approximately $200 or more per article, although rates are negotiable and may vary depending on the assignment.
This figure is indicative rather than a confirmed rate for this specific call. Writers should discuss payment directly with the commissioning editor and confirm the agreed fee before proceeding with an assignment.
How to Pitch The Sun
Freelance writers interested in this opportunity should email Lara Olszowska at lara.olszowska@news.co.uk.
For a stronger pitch:
- Lead with the story. Explain the central conflict, personal experience, or unusual circumstances that make the story compelling.
- Identify the contributor. For case study-led features, explain who the person is and why their experience would interest The Sun’s readers.
- Explain the emotional angle. Show what readers can learn, relate to, or understand through the story.
- Confirm availability. Ensure the contributor is willing to speak on the record and, where required, be named and photographed.
- Keep the pitch focused. Present the key details clearly and explain why the story would suit Fab Daily.
Writers should pitch the idea rather than submit a completed article unless the editor requests otherwise.
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