Pitches wanted (craft, retreat) | 50 cents to $1 per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: AMERICAN CRAFT

Deadline: 11 November 2024 

American Craft celebrates the diversity and ingenuity of craft in America and its makers. We feature work—in clay, wood, glass, textiles, metal, and more—that improves our lives and shapes our communities. From handcrafted pieces we use in our homes and wear every day, to the fine craft honored in museums and the way communities come together around it to make a difference, we cover work that inspires us to think differently, appreciate our surroundings, and connect with our fellow humans. We help readers see the value of living with and supporting craft, understand its ethics and aesthetics, and learn how it supports local economies and contributes to a more joyful and humane world.

We will review pitches after the deadline listed below.

SUMMER 2025: RETREAT 

A retreat is a place of refuge, where rest and relaxation can leave us feeling refreshed and creatively inspired. In this celebration of summer, we explore craft-centered sanctuaries, such as small towns built around craft and an artist’s studio that’s been designed as a haven. We also showcase handcrafted work that supports reconnection with yourself and others: outdoor furniture and games, a table around which friends and family can gather, and items to help you create a spa at home. 

SPECIAL COVERAGE

• Travel

• Wood

• Metal

Submission pitches due: November 11, 2024 

Stories are generally assigned at 400–2,000 words. Our pay is $.50–$1.00/word, depending on the assignment. 

Please use this form to submit your story idea to the American Craft editorial team. 

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CONTACT INFORMATION:

• Submissions: Via the webform (scroll to the bottom of the page)

• Website: https://www.craftcouncil.org/magazine/american-craft

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: American Craft is a publication by the American Craft Council that highlights the work, stories, and practices of artists and craftspeople in the United States. The magazine covers a wide range of craft disciplines, including ceramics, textiles, woodwork, and glass, offering readers insights into contemporary craft culture and craftsmanship. It aims to celebrate the artistry, creativity, and innovation within the craft community.

• Read through a selection of recent articles/stories on its website.

• 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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