Write for us

Clever News Briefing welcomes pitches that help readers see how news is made legible: through headlines, framing, sources, evidence or context. We prefer a precise question and a useful reading exercise to a broad claim about the state of the news.

What to pitch

Propose an evergreen article that explains one news-reading skill or untangles one common point of confusion. A strong idea has a clear reader, a bounded subject and a main takeaway that does not depend on alarm, insider access or a passing news cycle.

What makes a pitch work

Tell us the working title, the central question, the reader takeaway and how you would support factual statements. Note any examples or sources you expect to use, and disclose relevant interests. We welcome original writing; send a proposal rather than a finished article unless requested.

How to send it

Send proposals through the Contact page and choose the editorial question option. Include enough detail to show the piece's shape, but keep the pitch focused. A submission is not a promise of publication, and we may edit accepted work for clarity and fit.