USABlaze accepts pitches from experienced writers, analysts, and subject-matter experts who can bring original reporting or informed analysis to our readers. If you have something genuinely useful to say about US business, technology, politics, world affairs, startups, entertainment, or markets, we want to hear from you.
Who We Publish
We publish writers who meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Direct professional experience in the topic they are writing about (e.g., a venture capital partner writing about funding trends, a former federal staffer writing about policy)
- Demonstrated track record of published work in a similar publication
- Academic credentials or research background relevant to the topic
- First-hand reporting that includes new sources, data, or interviews
We do not require a press credential or a journalism degree. We do require that you can stand behind every fact in your pitch.
What We Publish
Our editorial focus is US-centered news and analysis across eight verticals: USA national news, world affairs, technology, business, stock market, startups, politics, and entertainment. The strongest pitches usually fit one of these formats:
- Original analysis: A take on a current story that goes beyond rehashing the news. We want the angle nobody else has.
- Reported feature: A 1,200 to 2,000-word piece based on your own interviews or research.
- Explainer: A clear breakdown of a complex topic our readers are searching for.
- First-person column: A perspective grounded in your professional experience.
How To Pitch
Email contact@usablaze.com with “PITCH” in the subject line. Include:
- A working headline and a one-paragraph summary of the piece
- Why this story matters now
- What new information or perspective you are bringing
- A short bio with links to two or three previous published pieces
- Your proposed word count and delivery timeline
We respond to every pitch within one week. We accept roughly one in twenty pitches we receive, so a well-targeted pitch matters.
Editorial Standards
Accepted pieces go through the same editorial review as in-house work. That means a structural edit, a copy edit, and a fact-check pass. We may ask you to revise, add sources, or rework sections. Final publication decisions rest with the USABlaze editorial team.
We pay competitive rates for accepted, published work. Specific rates are agreed individually based on length, topic, and depth of reporting. We do not accept pieces with hidden affiliate links, undisclosed sponsorships, or syndicated content from other outlets.
What We Do Not Accept
- AI-generated drafts that have not been substantially human-edited and fact-checked
- Articles that promote a specific product, service, or company without clear editorial value
- Pitches without a clear angle
- Content that has already been published elsewhere
- Cryptocurrency promotional pieces or token shilling
Last updated: May 13, 2026