[Deadline today] Pitches wanted (backpacking) | 50 cents to $2 per word
Added 2025-04-10 22:13:54 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: TRAILS
Deadline: 10 April 2025 (sorry for almost missing this!)
Ryan Wichelns, Founding Editor of Trails, is looking for pitches:
Issue 11 call for pitches! We have just a couple small holes to fill for this issue, including Blazes (short, 400 to 600 word stories) and a Trip Report (as-told-to featuring someone who has been on a truly unique and creative backpacking trip). Hoping to have pitches by Thursday! Email ryan@trailsmag.net
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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):
Submissions: ryan@trailsmag.net
Website: https://trailsmag.net/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: Trails Magazine is an independent print publication dedicated to backpacking, thru-hiking, and multiday adventures. It features adventure stories, trail maps, gear reviews, and photography, aiming to provide in-depth and engaging content for outdoor enthusiasts. The magazine seeks to inspire and inform readers about human-powered, overnight backcountry experiences. More information here.
Review the submission guidelines here.
Check out our collection of pitch excerpts on this page and find more sample pitches at The Open Notebook Database and at SuccessfulPitches.com.
Do not forget to end your pitch with (1) a short introduction about yourself; (2) a paragraph 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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