Pitches wanted (human story, culture, inequality, etc.) | £200+ per article
Added 2025-03-16 02:58:49 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE LEAD
Natalie Morris, Senior Editor at The Leas, is looking for pitches:
After 9 months of mumming I'm officially back at The Lead. I'll be writing/editing/commissioning for the national publication and I want your pitches. I'm after brilliantly researched features on environment/education/culture/inequality, always with a focus on the human story.
Please take a look at our latest newsletters to get a sense of the tone, and recent stories we have already covered. As always - pitches from underrepresented voices are particularly encouraged. Send your pitches to: pitches@thelead.uk
CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that The Lead pays £200+ per article. 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: pitches@thelead.uk
Website: https://theleaduk.substack.com/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: The Lead UK is a digital publication providing analysis and reporting on politics, culture, and social issues across the United Kingdom. It covers topics like poverty, racism, climate change, and government policy, aiming to shed light on critical societal issues. The Lead UK also publishes regional editions on Substack, including The Lancashire Lead, The Blackpool Lead, and The Teesside Lead, offering localized news and perspectives. More information here.
Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Housing, Immigration, Healthcare, Race, Environment, Education, Culture
Review the submission guidelines here. Note that these are the publication's general guidelines to help you refine your pitch. You must still follow the editor's specific instructions above.
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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