Pitches wanted (travel) | £200 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE INDEPENDENT

Sophie Dickinson, Deputy Travel Editor at The Independent, is looking for pitches:

Sophie Dickinson is open to pitches for travel features. She’s looking for fresh takes on classic destinations, off-the-beaten-path adventures, standout cultural trips, food-focused escapes, and thoughtful angles on current travel trends. Expanding coverage of accessible travel is also a priority.

Features typically run 800–1,000 words, with rates around £200 depending on the piece. Pitches should include a punchy, Independent-style headline and be sent to sophie.dickinson@independent.co.uk.

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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):

• Questions/submissions: sophie.dickinson@independent.co.uk

• Website: https://www.independent.co.uk

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: The Independent is a British online newspaper that publishes national and international reporting, analysis, and commentary. It covers topics such as politics, business, science, culture, and opinion through concise news stories, in-depth articles, and expert commentary. The publication aims to provide accessible, high‑quality journalism free from partisan bias, informing readers with clarity and rigor.

• Read through a selection of recent travel-related articles/stories on its website.

• Check out our collection of pitch excerpts on this page and find more sample pitches at The Open Notebook and at SuccessfulPitches.com.

• Do not forget to end your pitch with (1) a short introduction about yourself; (2) a few lines highlighting your writing experience, relevant credentials and publication credits; and (3) links to your strongest work or portfolio, and online profile.

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