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Send us the stories others have missed

We take online pitches on topics and perspectives that are original, innovative and under-reported. Most of our contributors are aspiring writers and creatives who haven't yet had the chance to be platformed. We do not accept reviews.

01Open call · submissions closed

Water

Our first open call, Water, is no longer taking submissions. It stays on the site until January 2027, so you can still see everything in it. Thank you to everyone who sent work.

See the call and what's in it

Pitches on other topics are always welcome below.

02What we publish

Articles, interviews, photo essays and mixes

  • ArticlesBetween 750 and 1,750 words. If yours falls outside that, mention it in your pitch and we can talk. Pitches should sit under one or a mix of Arts, Sport, Society and Culture.
  • InterviewsWe want to interview promising creatives that you believe should be better platformed. Reach out on social media or email us with names.
  • Photo essaysHigh-quality photographic essays from around the world. Email us outlining your work, with a link or a PDF.
  • DJ mixesMusic is central to who we are, and we welcome mixes from every genre. Send your mix and a cover image through WeTransfer to info@thefourthfloor.co.uk.

03How it works

From draft to publication

Fourth Floor is self-funded and cannot currently pay contributors. See the FAQs.

  1. Write it up.Draft your article in a Google Doc and share it with info@thefourthfloor.co.uk, with edit access. If that doesn't work for you, email us and we will find another way.
  2. Confirm by email.Tell us it's ready, with any comments or questions. Send suggested images as JPEGs. If you don't own an image, note it and link the source so we can credit it properly.
  3. Edit together.We suggest edits and leave comments, and you address them.
  4. We finish it.We edit the headline, write your bio, add the images and agree a publication date.

Formatting at a glance

  • 750 to 1,750 words, with a draft headline.
  • British English spelling. We can convert American English for you.
  • References as hyperlinks under keywords or phrases.
  • Emphasis in italics only: no bold and no underlining.
  • Subheadings are up to you. Keep contractions and abbreviations consistent.

04Pitch

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Reach us directly

Write to us at info@thefourthfloor.co.uk or find us on Instagram @fourthfloor__.