We're shaking things up!

This isn't the same call to pitch we've sent out before...

Hey folks! We’re excited to announce a big change to how we’ll be operating going forward!

Until this point our contributions have been unpaid, but we are pleased to announce that we are now compensating contributors! All the details are listed below ⬇️

All the details regarding our open call for pitches and submissions. As seen on our Instagram, @byteyourexpression

Getting our audience involved in our mission to uplift creators just seems like the best move.

“My goal with BYE is to make it a place of pure creativity. I want artists of all mediums – writers, painters, photographers, musicians, filmmakers, etc. – to see it as a safe haven. My hope is that they can look forward to the content we put out not just because it connects them to opportunities or teaches them things, but because it makes them feel seen and heard.” -

Alessandro Mortellaro

, Founder/Chief Editor

We’re so excited to be in a unique position to give back to the community we’ve set out to support and nurture. We will be accepting pitches for the foreseeable future, putting out your work as free pieces of content for our subscribers to consume once a week.

As some of you know already, all of our contributors get featured on our contributor profile page, where they can attach a bio, their portfolios, and any other additional links.

An insight into what it’s like to submit to us:

“I enjoyed writing for Byte Your Expression and exploring the platform as an outlet for creative reflection. Alessandro was communicative, open-minded, and supportive; he made the whole experience stress-free. I would recommend working with him to other writers and creatives and I'm excited to see what BYE produces in the future!” -

Lauren Forster

, BYE’s first contributor

“Cut to the chase…how much you payin’?”

Well, our current budget only allows us to devote $20(CAD)/contribution. We do plan on increasing that, but before that happens we need more of our subscribers to upgrade to paid!

If you do, it won’t be for nothing. For starters, you’ll be getting our BYE Almanac early, ad free, and with a link that’ll allow you to see every resource we list on the Almanac on your Google calendar.

Don’t use Google calendar? Intimidated by the clutter? You can choose to hide the events we add any time!

You’ll also have access to exclusive paid chats, free access to our future virtual workshops with the ability to re-watch/visit the recordings on demand.

And guess what, if you’re a student, all you gotta do is subscribe with your student email to enjoy all of our perks at 50% off, forever!

You can also get a group subscription at 20% per seat:

Anyways, we hope you’ll consider upgrading your subscription or pitching to us! We work hard to bring all these features to you regularly, and we’re still working hard to put together paid chats and workshops for our paid subscribers.

If you do want to upgrade, here’s a seven day free trial with access to our Almanac calendar behind the paywall.

Cheers everyone!