Our writers are incisive and insightful. They don't shy away from putting themselves into the story — often through experiential storytelling or their own sharp analysis — and follow their passions to live life as their beat.
The Life team believes some of our best stories aren't from professional writers at all, but from people living life as an adventure, either through their vocation or in their free time.
Our team spans a myriad of topics, including:
Freelance writers at Business Insider — Life
We welcome pitches of personal essays, as-told-tos, diaries, profiles, reviews and taste tests, how-tos, experientials, reported features, and so much more. Our best advice for deciding what to pitch: Read the site. Get a feel for the types of stories we run. Don't pitch stories we've already written. Be creative.
Freelance rates vary and are determined by a variety of factors including the amount of reporting and research involved, the length of the article, and the experience of the writer.
All freelance pitches must be exclusive to Insider. We do not accept promotional or sponsored posts; you should always disclose any conflicts of interest. If we accept your pitch, your rate will be determined in a discussion between you and your editor via email.
Our policies: What to know How to reach our team
To freelance for Business Insider, first ask yourself what topic your idea falls under and reach out to the appropriate editor (below).
Tip: Include "Pitch" in your email subject along with a headline for your story. Read the site to see if Business Insider has published anything similar and to get a feel for our voice.
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