Pitches wanted (technology, innovation, forests/grasslands) | ~$1 per word
Added 2025-04-17 08:35:17 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: LIGHT & SEED
Deadline: 30 April 2025
Erin Vivid Riley, Editor for Light & Seed, is looking for pitches:
Call for Pitches
Light & Seed® Winter/Spring 2026
Do you have a story about how technology or innovation has impacted your relationship to National Forests and/or Grasslands in the U.S.? The National Forest Foundation is seeking a personal essay for the Winter/Spring 2026 issue of its magazine, Light & Seed.
We welcome literal examinations of this theme: an essay about, say, how a new technology has helped you conduct research or perform safer emergency rescues on National Forests. We’re also open to more symbolic explorations, such as how engaging in citizen science on forest lands has helped you cope with climate anxiety.
We’ll prioritize stories that exhibit some kind of narrative arc, in which an experience has brought you new understanding or appreciation. Please find past examples of personal essays here and here. We encourage writers of all backgrounds and experiences to pitch us.
Please include the following in your pitch: A story hed and subhed; two paragraphs that give a sense of your voice; the availability of high-quality photos; and relevant clips.
Send pitches to Erin at erinvriley@gmail.com by Wednesday, April 30.
1,000 words for $1,000. First drafts due Monday, June 9.
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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):
Questions/submissions: erinvriley@gmail.com
Website: https://www.nationalforests.org/our-forests/light-and-seed-magazine
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: Light & Seed is a digital publication from the National Forest Foundation that focuses on celebrating the beauty, science, and importance of America's National Forests. The magazine features articles, stories, and photography that highlight the conservation efforts, biodiversity, and ecological significance of these forests. Light & Seed provides readers with insights into environmental stewardship and the ongoing work to preserve public lands.
Read through a selection of recent 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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