Pitches wanted (solutions journalism, forests/grasslands) | ~$1 per word
Added 2024-11-07 19:53:37 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: LIGHT & SEED
Deadline: 20 November 2024
Erin Vivid Riley, Editor for Light & Seed, is looking for pitches:
The National Forest Foundation is looking for a reported, solutions-focused story for its Summer/Fall 2025 issue of Light & Seed magazine, which will focus on the economic impact of National Forests and Grasslands.
Specifically, we’re seeking pitches for The Response, a department that uses the four pillars of solutions journalism to investigate how people are responding to an issue of national importance. The solution should be on the cusp of real-world application: it’s shown promise, is actively working through its limitations, and could very soon have an impact.
Maybe it’s a story about how a new workforce program is trying to address staffing shortages in the U.S. Forest Service. Or a look at how a National Forest gateway community is trying to navigate seasonal housing challenges. Or an analysis of a new technology that could make a forestry process more cost-effective. Stories can feature or mention the work of other entities beyond the U.S. Forest Service and National Forest Foundation but should have a clear connection to National Forests and Grasslands.
Pitches should cover:
A brief overview of the solution, where we are within its timeline, the data gathered thus far, and the solution’s current limitations
The narrative thruline that will tie these elements together
Sources
Past issues can be found on our website, and past examples of The Response features are here and here.
Specs: 1,000 words, pay is $1,000, pitches due Wednesday, November 20. Send to Erin Vivid Riley at erinvriley@gmail.com
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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):
Questions/submissions: erinvriley@gmail.com
Website: https://www.nationalforests.org/our-forests/light-and-seed-magazine
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: Light & Seed is a digital publication from the National Forest Foundation that focuses on celebrating the beauty, science, and importance of America's National Forests. The magazine features articles, stories, and photography that highlight the conservation efforts, biodiversity, and ecological significance of these forests. Light & Seed provides readers with insights into environmental stewardship and the ongoing work to preserve public lands.
Read through a selection of recent articles/stories on its website.
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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