Words Without Borders Pitch first

Last checked 18 Oct 2026 (0 days ago) · Outlet page read directly

Status: Pitch first You must pitch before writing; finished drafts are not wanted or are secondary.
Pay (as published): $175 book reviews; $175 interviews; nonfiction $150/1,000 words capped at $350
From the outlet's own page
Word count: Not stated for reviews (general avg. 2,000-2,500; ~4,000 max per older call)
Region: US / global
Links: Pitch guidelines (outlet) · Outlet homepage

Pitch notes

General submissions CLOSED since 2026-08-10 (no reopening date given). Book-review pitches still accepted for books publishing 4+ months out.

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