Pitches wanted from trans writers (culture, politics, opinion) | ~$272+ per article
Added 2024-08-28 15:17:51 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: NONSENSE
Deadline: 31 August 2024
Patrick Lenton/Natalie Feliks, Editors at Nonsense, is looking for pitches:
We’re open for pitches again at Nonsense, but this time we’re looking only for trans femme writers! These pieces will be commissioned and edited by the excellent Natalie Feliks. It’s funny because Natalie and I have had this brewing for a while now, but the whole Pink News debacle has reaffirmed how important a part of our coverage at Nonsense this is. I think I detest transphobia from within the LGBTQIA+ community even more than from outside. Also I’m hoping to do more of these kinds of call-outs btw, to make sure all the letters are represented. I’m just one guy, so it’s important to me that I spread out my commissioning like this, because I’ll always have my own limitations and internal biases. Pitches should be no longer than three paragraphs! I just need the:
What: what you envision the article to be about
Why: why is it topical/relevant/ interesting/ suitable for Nonsense
Who: who you are and what your experience is/ why you’re the right voice for this topic
PITCH CALLOUT
Over August, Nonsense is open to pitches on culture, politics, comedy and opinion from TRANS FEMME writers.
Successful writers will be working with Nonsense columnist Natalie Feliks who will be commissioning and editing these pieces.
We have the budget for two articles, and one of these slots is reserved for Indigenous and First Nations women.
What you need to do to pitch:
Pitches close EOD August 31st
Be a trans femme writer.
Subscribe to nonsense newsletter on Substack, and get an idea of our coverage and tone
Follow nonsense on Instagram
Send an email to nonsense.newsletter@gmail.com with 'HELLO NATALIE' in your subject line.
We pay a minimum of $400 AUD per feature article.
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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):
Questions/submissions: nonsense.newsletter@gmail.com
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: Heterosexual Nonsense is a Substack newsletter that offers commentary and reflections on various aspects of heterosexual relationships, culture, and societal norms. The content often explores themes of gender, sexuality, and modern dating with a mix of humor and critical analysis. The newsletter aims to provide readers with thought-provoking and entertaining insights into the dynamics of heterosexual life and its often absurd complexities. More information here.
Read through a selection of recent articles/stories on its website.
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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