Pitches wanted (narrative-driven stories) | 15 cents per word
Added 2025-05-21 15:18:27 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: MAISONNEUVE MAGAZINE
Deadline: 2 June 2025
We're seeking pitches for our Fall 2025 issue. If you've got an idea kicking around, send it over to rosie[at]maisonneuve[dot]org by Tuesday, June 2.
We're looking for: Well-researched, narrative-driven stories that balance a sense of storytelling with thoughtful analysis; A strong point of view, argument or "so what" principle; Lyrical, literary scene-setting that draws the reader in.
The stories can be locally specific, but need to be connected to broader ideas that are interesting to a general audience. We typically work with Canadian writers, but are not opposed to others, as long as the stories are in some way relevant to a Canadian readership.
What we are not looking for: Writing about American politics; Essays that set two subjects against one another without making explicit connections; Humour; Personal essays without analysis or research; Q&As; Academic writing; Service writing.
We pay 0.15/word for our long-form writing. If you have any questions about pitching, please feel free to reach out at rosie[at]maisonneuve[dot]org.
We do read first drafts, but writers must be open to edits. For pitching, make sure to give a sense of your argument and sources.
Most of our previous issues are free to read online; please have a browse to familiarize yourself with the type of writing we typically publish. Look forward to hearing from you!
Full details on our website: https://maisonneuve.org/contribute/
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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):
Questions/submissions: rosie@maisonneuve.org
Website: https://maisonneuve.org
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: Maisonneuve is a Canadian general interest magazine that covers arts, culture, and politics with a national and international scope. It publishes long-form journalism, essays, and visual art, blending storytelling with critical analysis. The magazine aims to break artistic and intellectual boundaries across regions, languages, and genres. More information here.
Read through a selection of recent articles/stories on its website.
Review the submission guidelines here.
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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