* The New York Times accepts unsolicited article submissions from freelance writers.
* Articles should be submitted via the NYT's online submission system.
* Articles should be between 800 and 1,200 words in length.
* Articles should be original and previously unpublished.
* Articles should be well-written and free of grammatical or spelling errors.
* Articles should be concise and focused on a single topic.
* Articles should be well-researched and backed up with credible sources.
* Articles should be relevant to the NYT's readership.
Formatting Guidelines
* Articles should be double-spaced.
* Articles should use a 12-point font.
* Articles should use Times New Roman or Arial font.
* Articles should have a title that is no more than 70 characters long.
* Articles should have a brief byline that includes the author's name and contact information.
* Articles should include a brief abstract that summarises the article's main points.
* Articles should include a list of sources used.
Submission Guidelines
* Articles should be submitted via the NYT's online submission system.
* Authors should create an account and log in to submit their articles.
* Authors should select the appropriate category for their article.
* Authors should include a cover letter that briefly introduces themselves and their article.
* Authors should include a one-page writing sample with their submission.
Review Process
* The NYT's editors will review all submitted articles.
* Articles that are not selected for publication will not be returned to the author.
* Authors will be notified of the status of their submission within 4-6 weeks.
Payment
* The NYT pays freelance writers a flat fee of $1,000 per published article.
* Payment is made approximately 30 days after publication.