Pitches wanted (memoir, change) | $550 per piece
Added 2025-04-18 16:25:50 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: AEON
Alizeh Kohari, Life Stories Editor at Aeon, is looking for pitches:
Alizeh Kohari is seeking short memoir pieces (up to 1,800 words) that explore a turning point in a person’s life — an inner or outer change and its aftermath. The concept of change is interpreted broadly and may be big or small, profound or absurd, self-initiated or externally imposed, but should be presented through a clear and engaging narrative frame.
The publication welcomes a range of writing styles and is especially interested in pieces that feel surprising, whether through unusual circumstances or striking insights. The ideal submission should carry a sense of mystery, possibility, and revelation.
Writers with a compelling idea or an existing draft they’d like to adapt are encouraged to get in touch. The standard rate is $550. While the fee is modest, all accepted pieces are edited and developed with great care and attention. Submissions and queries can be sent to alizeh.kohari@aeon.co.
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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):
Submissions: alizeh.kohari@aeon.co
Website: https://aeon.co/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: Aeon is a digital magazine that publishes in-depth essays and videos exploring ideas, philosophy, and culture. It covers topics such as science, society, and the arts, featuring contributions from leading thinkers worldwide. The magazine seeks to explore knowledge that helps readers make sense of themselves and the world. More information here.
Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Philosophy, Science, Pyschology, Society, Culture
Review the submission guidelines here. Note that these are the publication's general guidelines to help you refine your pitch. You must still follow the editor's specific instructions above.
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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