Pitches wanted (human interest, celebrity, real-life stories, etc.) | up to ~65 cents per word
Added 2025-02-12 21:12:19 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE MIRROR
Faima Bakar, Head of Features at The Mirror, is looking for pitches:
I’m always looking to commission freelancers on stories with strong human interest, real life stories, celebrity interviews that work for The Mirror. (Definitely have a read of the paper and site to get an idea). Pitch me your bits at Faima.bakar@reachplc.com
CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that The Mirror pays up to £800 for 1,200 words. 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: faima.bakar@reachplc.com
Website: https://www.mirror.co.uk/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: The Daily Mirror is a British national daily tabloid newspaper founded in 1903. It covers a wide range of topics, including news, politics, entertainment, and sports, with a focus on celebrity culture and human-interest stories. The publication aims to provide engaging and accessible content to a broad audience. More information here.
Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Celebs, Lifestyle, Royals
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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