Pitches wanted (food, drink, travel) | ~75 cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: LATE CHECKOUT

Daria Smith, Senior Editor at Late Checkout, is looking for pitches:

Freelancers — we’ve updated our Late Checkout pitch guidelines!

After six months at Late Checkout, I’ve refreshed our pitching playbook to give contributors a clearer roadmap (and more room to shine). Whether you’re flagging a viral design moment, a hot hotel opening, or a cultural crossover with a travel twist, we’ve expanded every column with new examples, structure tips, and voice notes.

What we’re after:

• Timely, trend-driven ideas at the intersection of food, drink & travel

• Short, punchy pitches (50–100 words max)

• A strong why now and cultural hook

• Clear tie-in to one of our columns (from Having a Moment to Well, Then)

• Visuals and booking links for travel/design stories

• No commerce pitches—our in-house team handles that

We publish 24 stories a month and love discovering new writers. But please read the rules before sliding into my inbox.

Check the full pitch guide here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VkBxIpyYkFrs6TyVkdIenmOpuwZy1wLhjW5qEaxZJhk/edit?tab=t.0

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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):

• Questions/submissions: daria@latecheckouttime.com

• Website: https://www.latecheckouttime.com/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Late Checkout is a digital publication that serves as a guide for individuals passionate about food, drink, and travel. It offers curated content on topics such as restaurant trends, city guides, design inspiration, and cultural events. The platform aims to enhance readers' experiences by providing insights and recommendations that make life more enjoyable. More information here.

• Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Food and Beverage, Travel

• Review the submission guidelines here.

• 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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