Pitches wanted (personal essays, trends, humor, etc.) | ~$200-$250 for essays/features
Added 2025-06-19 17:46:14 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: ANTICS
Michael Tedder, Managing Editor at Antics, is looking for pitches:
ANTICS is looking for essay pitches. They can be personal remembrances, trend analysis, humor pieces or (and I would welcome this) just the weird ideas no one else would touch. Think Might, Spy, early Spin, MEL, The Cut, that sort of thing. Hit me up at michael.tedder@anticsmag.com
CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that Antics pays $200-$250 for essays, profiles and reported features. 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: michael.tedder@anticsmag.com
Website: https://www.anticsmag.com/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: Antics is a quarterly print magazine based in New York that publishes writing and visual work focused on emerging music and culture. Its issues include artist profiles, interviews, essays, and features that showcase new bands, creative scenes, and cultural trends. The publication introduces readers to overlooked or under-the-radar artists, aiming to cultivate discovery and community around fresh musical voices.
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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