Journalism, Articles, Creative nonfiction
Pellicle
Pellicle is a UK drinks magazine paying fixed commission fees — £375 for a 1,500–2,000 word feature, £525 for a long read, £675 for a photo essay. Rates are based on a working rate of £0.25 per word. Pitches are accepted year-round by email.
🟢 Currently accepting Verified 2026-09
The docket
The nine things that decide whether a pitch is worth sending. Every answer below is either taken from the publication’s own guideline or computed by BRYME from the 304-publication desk. Where the publication does not say, the docket says so instead of filling the gap in.
- Payment
- £375–£675 per commissionThe highest figure of the 13 records based in the United Kingdom that state a flat-fee figure. Invoices paid in GBP after submission of the first draft; international invoices processed via Wise.
- Length
- 1,500–2,500+ words depending on format
- Who can submit
- Open internationallyThe guideline states no geographic restriction.
- Reading period
- Not yet assessedBRYME has not recorded a reading period for this market from its guideline page. That is our gap rather than the publication's silence: it does not mean the window is open, and it does not mean there is none. Read the guideline linked on this page before you send.
- Response time
- Not statedNo response time recorded. A follow-up after two to three weeks is reasonable; silence past that is a soft no, not a rejection.
- Simultaneous submissions
- Not statedThe guideline does not address simultaneous submissions. BRYME records that as silence rather than assuming a yes: if you are sending the same piece to several publications, say so in your cover letter and withdraw it everywhere the moment it is taken.
- AI policy
- Not statedThe guideline is silent. BRYME records that 138 of the 304 publications on this desk do restrict AI-assisted work, so silence here is not permission — ask.
- Rights
- StatedAgreed at commissioning; the written commission terms are legally binding on acceptance.
- Experience
- Open to unpublished writersOur editorial process is stringent, and while we are open to working with first-time writers, we hold every draft to the same standards — https://www.pelliclemag.com/pitching (read 2026-09-30)
What this record does not tell you
This publication leaves 4 of the nine questions unanswered. BRYME publishes that gap instead of filling it — a generated answer would look complete and cost you a pitch.
- Reading period — no window recorded yet, so check the guideline before you pitch rather than assuming it is open.
- Response time — expect to wait blind, and keep other pitches live.
- Simultaneous submissions — the guideline leaves this open, so declare it in your cover letter rather than assuming.
- AI policy — assume disclosure is expected unless the editor says otherwise.
Record last human-checked 2026-09-06. Sources listed at the foot of this page. Figures are compared only against other records based in the United Kingdom quoted the same way, so a per-word rate is never ranked against a flat fee.
Quick facts
- Payment
- £375–£675 per commission
- Word count
- 1,500–2,500+ words depending on format
- Submission
- Email pitch to a named editor
- International writers
- Yes
- Status
- 🟢 Currently accepting
- Last verified
- 2026-09
What this publication wants
This is BRYME's summary of the publication's focus — not a copy of their website. Type of writing: Journalism, Articles, Creative nonfiction. Official guideline: Pellicle guidelines.
Topics, themes and styles they look for
- Narrative-driven stories about beer, pubs, cider, wine, spirits, sake, coffee and non-alcoholic drinks.
- Stories about the people, places, history and culture of drink — above all, what people are drinking and why.
- A fully fleshed-out pitch including your angle, your sources, and why the idea is relevant to Pellicle's audience specifically.
- Examples of previous work if you have not pitched them before — including self-published work on a blog or newsletter.
Subjects they avoid
- Stories based on press releases, or on press trips you were sent on.
- Guides, listicles, or anything that is or feels like advertorial.
- Topics already covered extensively by other publications.
- Travel stories with no link to food or drink.
- A quick "are you interested in this" or a collection of rough ideas — that will not earn a commission.
- Pitches sent by DM or phone. Email only.
Key requirements
- Email pitch
- Previous work samples for first-time pitchers
- Fixed fee agreed in writing at commissioning
Who can submit
No nationality restriction stated. Pellicle is UK-based and mainly wants UK drinks and hospitality stories; international stories are taken but must have an angle relevant to the UK audience. International invoices are paid via Wise.
Rights
Agreed at commissioning; the written commission terms are legally binding on acceptance.
AI policy
Not stated in the guideline
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.
- Research the publication and read several recent pieces.
- Choose a specific idea that fits their beat and audience.
- Write a concise subject line naming your idea.
- Introduce yourself in one or two lines (who you are, where you publish).
- Explain the proposed piece in a short paragraph — angle, structure, length.
- Say why it fits this publication.
- Include 2–3 relevant clips or links.
- Close professionally and thank them for their time.
- Send through the official channel only.
Accepting submissions now, with no stated closing date.
How to submit
Email pitch to a named editor
Apply through the official channel below. BRYME only records submission destinations it has verified.
- Official guideline: opens the publication guideline (new tab)
- Submission: Email pitch to a named editor
- Submission email: matthew@pelliclemag.com
What the guideline asks you to prepare
- Read the full pitching guide at https://www.pelliclemag.com/pitching.
- Read several recent features from their back catalogue first.
- Email your pitch to one of the named editors listed on the guide.
What happens after submission
Expected response: Not stated on the pitching guide
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.
Check, question or correct this record
BRYME publishes its working, not just its conclusions. Last human check: 2026-09.