Pitches wanted (Ramadan stories, education, reproductive health, etc.) | 20 cents per word
Added 2024-12-06 21:58:31 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: ISLAMIC HORIZONS
Deadline: 15 December 2024
Bareerah Zafar, Assistant Editor at Islamic Horizons, is looking for pitches:
CALL FOR PITCHES + ISO writers for specific stories
Islamic Horizons is looking for Ramadan stories and education stories. Email me at bareerah.zafar@isna.net. Include a 3-5 sentence summary of your pitch + links to 2-3 work samples. U.S. and Canada only.
I’m looking for a Muslim woman to write about how abortion bans/lack of access to reproductive health care affects Muslim American women. If interested, please email me with the subject “Abortion Access Story” along with links to 2-3 samples of previously published work.
Also looking for a writer, Muslim or otherwise, to write about how undocumented Muslims are preparing for a second Trump term.
And finally, I’m looking for a writer to cover how incarcerated Muslims celebrate Ramadan behind bars and the unique challenges they face.
Rate is $0.20/word, with a maximum of 1,500 words. Again, this is open to U.S. and Canada-based writers only. The best way to reach me is through email.
Deadline: Any time in the next week or so would be great.
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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):
Questions/submissions: bareerah.zafar@isna.net
Website: https://islamichorizons.net/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: Islamic Horizons is the bimonthly magazine of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA). This publication focuses on topics of interest to the Muslim community in North America, including social issues, politics, health, family life, and human rights. It aims to provide readers with insights and information relevant to Muslim experiences, emphasizing both national and international perspectives. More information here.
Read through its selection of recent stories, categorized into: Islam in America, Education, Environment, Family, Muslims Abroad
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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