Pitches wanted (opinion, reflective slice of life pieces) | 50 cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: TORONTO STAR

Navneet Alang, Team Editor (Opinion) at Toronto Star, is looking for pitches: 

I am always looking for interesting opinion pitches on almost any subject of interest to a Toronto Star audience. And if you have ideas for an essay, a Q&A, a reflective slice of life piece with a point of view, also get in touch. It's nalang@thestar.ca 

Rates depend on the length and the piece. Toronto connection happens often but isn't mandatory - lots of provincial, national, and some international (mainly US) too. 

CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that Toronto Star pays 50 cents per word for opinion pieces. 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: nalang@thestar.ca

• Website: https://www.thestar.com/

 TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: The Toronto Star is a Canadian daily newspaper that provides comprehensive coverage of local, national, and international news. It features sections on politics, business, sports, entertainment, and lifestyle, aiming to inform readers about current events and issues. The publication is known for its investigative journalism and commitment to social justice. More information here.

• Read through a selection of recent opinion pieces on its website.

• 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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