Pitches wanted (UK culture, lifestyle, travel, etc.) | ~25 per word
Added 2024-10-02 23:14:58 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: TIME OUT UK
Chiara Wilkinson, UK Features Editor at Time Out, is looking for pitches:
A reminder I’m always looking for feature pitches for Time Out - original culture, lifestyle and travel stories and trends - relating to the UK as well as London specifically. No guides please!
Some examples of features we’ve published recently….
Rate varies on the reporting but generally 25p per word.
Arielle Domb’s deep dive into the UK’s strip club renaissance: https://www.timeout.com/uk/nightlife/a-frenetic-dance-with-the-law-inside-the-uks-strip-club-renaissance
Chloe-Rose Crabtree searched for Mexican food in London beyond the tortilla: https://www.timeout.com/london/restaurants/mexican-food-beyond-the-tortilla
Jordan Page explored how a chain coffee shop became a focal point for LDN’s gay community: https://www.timeout.com/london/city-life/chain-coffee-shop-londons-gay-community
Kyle Macneill on the mysterious world of seat fillers: https://www.timeout.com/uk/city-life/inside-the-secret-society-of-seat-fillers-copping-tickets-to-concerts-theatre-and-comedy-for-free
Ellam Doyle on how we all stopped drinking craft beer: https://www.timeout.com/london/nightlife/rip-ipa-who-killed-craft-beer
India Lawrence asking why festival season felt different this year: https://www.timeout.com/uk/music/was-this-the-worst-festival-season-ever
Email chiara.wilkinson@timeout.com with ‘PITCH’ in the subject line.
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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):
Questions/submissions: chiara.wilkinson@timeout.com
Website: https://www.timeout.com/uk
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: Time Out UK is a digital and print publication that provides recommendations and guides for entertainment, food, arts, and culture across cities in the United Kingdom. The platform covers a wide range of activities, including dining, nightlife, theater, festivals, and events, helping readers discover the best things to do in their local area. Time Out UK serves as a resource for both locals and visitors looking for curated experiences in cities such as London, Manchester, and Edinburgh. More information here.
Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Things to Do, Food and Drink, Arts and Culture, Travel, City Life, News, etc.
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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