Write for us

We welcome pitches that help readers understand how news stories are selected, framed, sourced, contextualised or revised. A strong proposal makes one clear point and shows how a curious reader will use it.

What to pitch

Send ideas for focused explainers, comparisons, media-history pieces, myth checks or reading approaches tied to recurring features of news coverage. We are interested in clear distinctions and useful examples, not hot takes, predictions or a recap of the day's headlines.

A strong proposal

Tell us the central question, the main idea you would explain and why it belongs with Select News Insights. Name the kind of material or examples the piece would draw on, and note any uncertainty or limits readers should understand. Keep the pitch concise and specific.

How to send it

Send your proposal through the Contact page and choose the editorial question option, making clear that it is a pitch. Please include a short description of your approach. A proposal is not a promise of publication; avoid sending private or confidential material.