Pitches wanted (earth, universe, etc.) | ~20 cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: LIVE SCIENCE

Brandon Specktor, Space and Physics Editor at Live Science, is looking for pitches: 

I'm Brandon. I edit the Space and Physics sections of LiveScience.com. I'm always looking for fascinating stories about our planet, our universe, and (just covering my bases) anything that lies beyond. Scientists and science writers, feel free to pitch me anytime.

Here are Live Science's submission guidelines, for those interested: https://www.livescience.com/how-to-pitch-live-science 

CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that Live Science pays around 20 cents per word. 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: brandon.specktor@futurenet.com

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

 TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Live Science is a digital publication that covers topics such as space, health, archaeology, human behavior, and the environment. It provides news, analysis, and insights to make scientific discoveries and phenomena accessible to a broad audience. The platform aims to inform and engage readers by exploring the wonders of science and the natural world. More information here.

• Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Space, Physics

• 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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