What to Pitch

FUSION aims to publish fresh, informed writing about politics, society, and culture. We do not expect authors to follow any party line, but we are particularly interested in submissions that demonstrate serious (which need not mean uncritical) engagement with classical liberal, conservative, and libertarian ideas.

Our contributions take three main forms. The first are feature essays of 3000-4000 words. Features will present a clear argument that draws on academic scholarship, original research, or critical reflection in a manner accessible to educated readers. You don’t need a special degree to write a feature but you should be expert in your chosen topic.

The second format is a commentary of about 1500 words. While features should look beyond the news cycle, commentary may focus on specific events, experiences, performances, or publications. Even when they address current issues, however, commentaries should present a distinctive insight the elevates them above the cacophony of “takes”.

Finally, we publish reviews of recent books on politics, philosophy, history, social science, or other topics relevant to FUSION’s mission. Reviews typically run around 1200 words, but may be longer when discussing multiple books or works of particular importance.

How to Pitch

Email your pitch to [email protected]. Your email should include the following information, expressed in no more than 250 words:

• The type of piece you are pitching.
• The argument you propose to make.
• The necessity of the argument—in other words, who cares?
• Your publication history, professional experience, or other qualifications to write the piece.

All contributions to FUSION are commissioned by the editors following discussion, refinement (when necessary), and approval of an initial pitch. Please do not submit complete manuscripts.

What We Pay

Contributions to FUSION are paid at a competitive rate. Because we do not use a paywall, you can also count on your work being available for free to the largest possible audience.