Journalism, Articles
Rest of World
Rest of World wants pre-reported pitches of 300 words or less on tech outside the West, including Africa. Official pitch page does not state a fee. Do not invent one.
🟢 Currently accepting Verified 2026-08
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
- Not statedNot publicly stated on the official pitch page. The publication publishes no figure BRYME could record. That is not the same as unpaid — but you cannot price the work from this page.
- Length
- Pitch 300 words or less. Finished length is part of the pitch, not a published limit.
- Who can submit
- Not statedNo nationality list. They cover countries outside the West, with a presence in South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America. That is a beat, not a passport rule.
- 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
- Not statedBRYME records that 162 of the 304 publications on this desk state their terms. This one does not. Ask what rights you are assigning, for how long and for what territory, before you sign anything.
- Experience
- Not statedThe guideline sets no experience requirement. BRYME records that as silence, not as a welcome — a first-time writer is not excluded, but nor are they invited.
What this record does not tell you
This publication leaves 8 of the nine questions unanswered. BRYME publishes that gap instead of filling it — a generated answer would look complete and cost you a pitch.
- Payment — pitch only if you are comfortable negotiating the fee itself, or ask before you write.
- Who can submit — the guideline leaves this open, so ask before you spend an evening on the pitch rather than assuming a yes.
- 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.
- Rights — you may be asked to assign more than you expect. Get the terms in writing.
- Experience — look at what kind of writer this publication normally publishes before you pitch; its guideline does not say.
Record last human-checked 2026-08-19. Sources listed at the foot of this page. This record holds no figure BRYME could compare, so no ranking appears above it. Where a rate is quoted per word, it is never ranked against a flat fee.
Quick facts
- Payment
- Not publicly stated on the official pitch page
- Word count
- Pitch 300 words or less. Finished length is part of the pitch, not a published limit.
- Submission
- Email a 300-word pre-reported pitch to the relevant editor on the About Us team page
- International writers
- Yes
- Status
- 🟢 Currently accepting
- Last verified
- 2026-08
BRYME experience
Status (as recorded): Submitted · Payment: Pending / Not confirmed
This is BRYME's own firsthand record. Payment is only marked confirmed once it actually lands — never assumed. Dates, where shown, are when each step happened.
- Pitch submitted
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. Official guideline: Rest of World guidelines.
Topics, themes and styles they look for
- On-the-ground reporting connecting tech across places usually overlooked.
- Official 2025 coverage areas still listed on the page: EV revolution; China outside China; US tech giants in emerging markets; innovation built outside the West.
- Pre-reported pitch: headline, ≤300-word synopsis (angle, why now, what’s already been covered, length, delivery), and at least six named source types.
Subjects they avoid
- A pitch that is not pre-reported.
- A made-up fee. The official pitch page does not state one.
Key requirements
- Pre-reported 300-word pitch
- At least six sources listed
- Send to the relevant editor on the team page
Who can submit
No nationality list. They cover countries outside the West, with a presence in South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America. That is a beat, not a passport rule.
Rights
Not publicly stated on the pitch page.
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 a 300-word pre-reported pitch to the relevant editor on the About Us team page
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 300-word pre-reported pitch to the relevant editor on the About Us team page
What the guideline asks you to prepare
- Use the template at https://restofworld.org/about/how-to-pitch-rest-of-world/.
- Find the right editor at https://restofworld.org/about/team/ (Africa is listed under the Middle East and Africa editor).
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.
Check, question or correct this record
BRYME publishes its working, not just its conclusions. Last human check: 2026-08.