Noema Magazine

What this publication wants

This is BRYME's summary of the publication's focus — not a copy of their website. Type of writing: Essays, Journalism, Interviews, Fiction. Official guideline: Noema Magazine guidelines.

Topics, themes and styles they look for

• Longform journalism on ideas: AI, climate, democracy, capitalism, philosophy, geopolitics, technology, culture. Published by the Berggruen Institute.
• A clear thesis, defended for the length of the piece. Subheadlines. Colourful opening, often a vignette with a specific person. Concrete examples. Solutions more than diagnosis.
• Full draft preferred. Alternative: pitch of at least 500 words with a concise thesis, expected word count, and links to a few published pieces.
• An AI statement in every pitch and draft: whether you used AI, and how, where and why.

Subjects they avoid

• Do not treat a third-party $1/word claim as official.
• Undisclosed AI. Preference is for original work without AI; unauthorized or undisclosed use usually ends the relationship and forfeits the kill fee.
• Sentences similar to your previously published or soon-to-be-published work.
• Long mobile-unfriendly paragraphs. Posing questions you do not immediately answer.

Key requirements

• Email edit@noemamag.com
• Full draft or 500+ word pitch
• AI statement
• Links to previous work

Who can submit

The official Pitch Us page does not list countries. It invites essays, reported features, video, interviews or fiction short stories.

Rights

Not fully stated on the Pitch Us page. Official guidelines mention a contract and indemnification.

AI policy

Disclosure required

How to write for them

Official requirement: always follow the publication's own guideline exactly.

BRYME's practical advice: write for the publication's audience, use a clear structure, keep paragraphs short, lead with a specific angle, and confirm the word count before submitting. These are practical suggestions — they are not the publication's official rules.

How to pitch

Where a pitch is required, this is the general pattern BRYME recommends — always adapt it to the publication's guideline.

1. Research the publication and read several recent pieces.
2. Choose a specific idea that fits their beat and audience.
3. Write a concise subject line naming your idea.
4. Introduce yourself in one or two lines (who you are, where you publish).
5. Explain the proposed piece in a short paragraph — angle, structure, length.
6. Say why it fits this publication.
7. Include 2–3 relevant clips or links.
8. Close professionally and thank them for their time.
9. Send through the official channel only.

Accepting submissions now, with no stated closing date.

Track this pitch

How to submit

Email a full draft or a 500+ word pitch

Apply through the official channel below. BRYME only records submission destinations it has verified.

• Official guideline: opens the publication guideline (new tab)
• Submission: Email a full draft or a 500+ word pitch
• Submission email: edit@noemamag.com

What the guideline asks you to prepare

• Read the official guidelines linked from https://www.noemamag.com/contact/.
• Email edit@noemamag.com. Best chance: full draft.
• Art pitches go to art@noemamag.com — that is a different inbox.

What happens after submission

Expected response: Not publicly stated

If the publication does not state a response time, BRYME records that it is unknown. A follow-up is generally reasonable after a couple of weeks; if there is still no response, treat that as a likely non-acceptance rather than a rejection. Acceptance is normally communicated by the publication. If they accept, they will tell you exactly how to submit the final piece and, for most, how and when payment is made.