Journalism, Opinion, Analysis, Articles
ThePrint
ThePrint, the Indian news platform founded by Shekhar Gupta, takes freelance story ideas at a dedicated address and states plainly that it pays for commissioned work. It does not publish a rate card, so BRYME states none. Strongest fit for India-context politics, policy, defence, economy and ground reporting.
🟢 Currently accepting Verified 2026-09
The docket
The six 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 147-publication desk. Where the publication does not say, the docket says so instead of filling the gap in.
- Payment
- Not statedPaid for commissioned work - figure not published. 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
- Not statedNot publicly stated. The guideline states no length BRYME could record.
- Who can submit
- Not statedThe page states no geographic restriction. India-based newsroom writing for an Indian readership.
- 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.
- AI policy
- Not statedThe guideline is silent. BRYME records that 47 of the 147 publications on this desk do restrict AI-assisted work, so silence here is not permission — ask.
- Rights
- Not statedBRYME records that 62 of the 147 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.
What this record does not tell you
This publication leaves all six 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.
- Length — propose a length in your pitch and let the editor correct it.
- Who can submit — the guideline leaves this open, so ask before you spend an evening on the pitch rather than assuming a yes.
- Response time — expect to wait blind, and keep other pitches live.
- 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.
Record last human-checked 2026-09-30. 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
- Paid for commissioned work - figure not published
- Word count
- Not publicly stated
- Submission
- Email a story idea; clear the pitch before writing
- 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, Opinion, Analysis, Articles. Official guideline: ThePrint guidelines.
Topics, themes and styles they look for
- India-context politics, policy, governance, defence, diplomacy and the economy.
- Ground reporting from a specific place - the desk's stated strength.
- Opinion with a clear argument, for the National Interest and PoV sections.
- Pitches cleared with the desk before the piece is written.
Subjects they avoid
- The page does not set out a public list of exclusions. Read the published sections before pitching - the desk is explicitly non-doctrinaire, and says it is neither doctrinaire Left nor Right.
- No rate is published, so do not treat a pitch as a commission.
Key requirements
- A story idea emailed to the freelance address.
- Pitch first; the desk asks that contributions be sent after the idea is cleared.
- Familiarity with the relevant section, since pitches are routed by section.
Who can submit
The page states no geographic restriction. India-based newsroom writing for an Indian readership.
Rights
Not stated on the page. Commissioning terms are agreed with the desk.
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 story idea; clear the pitch before writing
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 story idea; clear the pitch before writing
- Submission email: ideas@theprint.in
What the guideline asks you to prepare
- Email the story idea to the freelance address given on the About page.
- Wait for the desk to clear the pitch before writing the piece.
- Follow the house sections - politics, ground reports, opinion, defence, diplomacy, economy, health, science and tech.
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: 2026-09.