Kotaku outlines what freelance pitches it wants
Kotaku says it wants original freelance stories with a strong angle, not easy-to-find reviews or previews. It also shared pay rates and where to send pitches.
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Kotaku has put out a guide for freelance writers who want to pitch stories. The outlet says it is looking for strong, original work with a unique angle, access, or reporting that readers cannot easily find elsewhere.
It says the best pitches include feature stories, essays, opinion pieces, reported scoops, investigations, and interviews. Reviews and previews are much less appealing because they are easy to find from other outlets.
Kotaku wants pitches to be short and clear. Writers should include the idea, expected word count, timeline, a sample headline, and a quick explanation of why the story matters and why it is not easy to find online. It also wants links to past work and a public profile if available.
The outlet said it does not accept work made by AI agents or drafts helped by AI. It also shared its pay rates: $50 for short news posts, $150 for standard short features, and up to $300 for more in-depth reporting. Other rates are negotiable.
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