Pitches wanted (first-person essays) | $300 per piece
Added 2024-11-27 19:56:01 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: PUBLIC SOURCE
Rich Lord, Managing Editor at Public Source, is looking for pitches:
The media has often failed to truly give voice to a range of American communities and experiences. We at Public Source try to do our part to address that in part via first-person essays by your neighbors: https://www.publicsource.org/category/first-person/
If you want to write a first-person essay for us, please send us a short pitch using this super-easy form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_6phLT7xgc29OVDfcBgpDjRTFtk4iqgoaUOhzhMffr_Ja8Q/viewform
Guidelines and rates: https://www.publicsource.org/publicsource-policies-for-contributor-freelance-journalist/
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Submissions: Via the webform
Website: https://www.publicsource.org
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, dedicated to producing in-depth journalism and community-driven storytelling. It covers topics such as local government, economy, housing, environment, education, health, and community issues, aiming to provide transparency and accountability in its reporting. PublicSource strives to empower residents of Southwestern Pennsylvania with the information needed to make informed decisions and drive positive change. More information here.
Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: First Person/Personal Essays
Review the submission guidelines here.
Check out our collection of pitch excerpts on this page and find more sample pitches at The Open Notebook Database 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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