Pitches wanted (MENA politics, culture, opinion) | 20+ cents per word
Added 2024-12-06 21:58:45 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: RASEEF22
Tracy Jawad, Editor at Raseef22, is looking for pitches:
PITCH CALL: I'm now editing Raseef22 and I'm eager to commission writers in, or from, the MENA region for reported and opinion essays; political, historical, and media analysis; and radical visions of a united Arab front. Pitch me your ideas: english@raseef22.com
There's also room for book and film reviews, photo essays, illustrations, and comic strips.
Here's a comprehensive pitch guide and list of topics/stories I recently commissioned that align with what we're looking for moving forward: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DKYBSttqqrg5KCDcxuR4RPtcvn3ZENrASExfaK34sJg/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.t4ycd1f1r3im
We pay fair rates (20+ cents per word) and usually ask for 600-800 words, unless the story/angle calls for more!
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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):
Questions/submissions: tracy@raseef22.com
Website: https://raseef22.net/english/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: Raseef22 is an independent media platform that covers political, social, and cultural issues across the Arab world. It provides news, analysis, and commentary on topics such as human rights, environment, marginalized communities, and arts. The platform aims to promote open societies that embrace diversity and uphold human rights. More information here.
Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Politics, Life, Opinion, Culture
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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