Pitches wanted (lifestyle, entertainment) | $200+ per article
Added 2024-11-18 19:17:47 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: SCARY MOMMY
Julie Sprankles, Deputy Editor (Lifestyle and Entertainment) at Scary Mommy, is looking for pitches:
I’m currently seeking pitches from freelance writers for the following verticals on Scary Mommy: parenting, sex and relationships, movies and TV, pets, home, food, health/wellness, and personal stories (high priority). I am NOT currently seeking any shopping or travel pitches.
Rates start at $200 and depend on the lift and scope of the assignment. If interested, feel free to shoot me an email at julie.sprankles@bustle.com with the subject “Freelance Pitches." You can also submit using the following forms:
For personal essays, pitch here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1CNJSTbVZcdb3L5svBQ7adNY-CZ_X76coXwYy8dsOwXY/viewform?edit_requested=true
For entertainment, pitch here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeO9_U_q1u814g3syvAkl7sAnSP-EZdH8wjZ71GVIQYlpW_pQ/viewform
For everything else, pitch here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKgfasrspPIerMkNHNn1jyzZGhSV7SiHodxlZdkC1PpiqeOg/viewform
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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):
Questions/submissions: julie.sprankles@bustle.com
Website: https://www.scarymommy.com/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: Scary Mommy is an online platform that produces content targeting mothers, focusing on parenting, motherhood, current events, and pop culture. The site offers articles, personal essays, and advice on various aspects of parenting and family life. Scary Mommy also features community forums and interactive content, providing a space for parents to share experiences and support each other. More information here.
Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Your Life, Entertainment
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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