Pitches wanted from AAPI writers (media, film, music) | up to $1+ per word
Added 2025-05-01 20:00:43 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: ESQUIRE
Sirena He, Assistant Editor at Esquire, is looking for pitches:
Putting out a pitch call for Esquire: If any AAPI writers want to send me their incredibly thoughtful and well written essays that reflect on media, film, tv, music that's prescient and resonates with our current cultural climate, please send them to me: sirena.he@hearst.com
CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that Esquire pays up to $1+ per word. It is recommended that you discuss the rate(s) with the editor upon the acceptance of your pitch.
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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):
Questions/submissions: sirena.he@hearst.com
Website: https://www.esquire.com/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: Esquire is a one-stop shop for lifestyle advice (cars, culture, grooming, gadgets, food, fashion and more) and a showcase for brilliant journalism and photography. It aims to define, reflect and celebrate what it means o be a man in contemporary American culture.
Read through a selection of recent AAPI-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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