The Mill

The Mill is a digital newspaper about Greater Manchester. The newspaper is delivered every week via email to the readers. They are looking to commission stories from writers in Greater Manchester and the North West. They want writers who can contribute stories regularly. They are “open to any topic, as long as it has a strong link to Greater Manchester.” A lot of their stories are news features of 700 to 1,200 words. They pay an average of £150 per piece. If interested, send your ideas to joshi@manchestermill.co.uk. To learn more, read their pitching guide. 

News & Pitch Calls from The Mill

Tuesday, September 12th 2023

The Mill is Looking for Stories from Manchester Journalists

The Mill is a digital newspaper about Greater Manchester. The newspaper is delivered every week via email to the readers. They’re looking for a few great stories from Manchester journalists to fill out their schedule in September and early October. They’re seeking scoopy pieces, long reads, and cultural stuff. As per their pitch guide, a lot of their stories are news features ranging from 700 to 1,400 words. They typically pay £150 for commissions. For more information, refer to this post and their pitching guide.

Friday, November 20th 2020

The Mill Seeks Freelance Journalists in Greater Manchester and the North West

The Mill is a digital newspaper about Greater Manchester. The newspaper is delivered every week via email to the readers. They are seeking freelance journalists in Greater Manchester and the North West. They want contributors who can write stories regularly. They are “open to any topic, as long as it has a strong link to Greater Manchester.” A lot of their stories are news features of 700 to 1,200 words. They pay an average of £150 per piece. Send pitches to joshi@manchestermill.co.uk. For more information, refer to their Twitter thread and pitching guide.