Pitches wanted (health, science, etc.) | ~$300+ per article
Added 2024-04-20 19:22:35 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: SLATE
Shannon Palus, Features Editor at Slate, is looking for pitches:
Truly one of my favorite things to editāif you have a long personal essay you are searching for a good home for: https://slate.com/pitch
Whether an will work for Slate depends on the specific experienceāand the writing. But an unusual experience needs to be at the heart of it.
CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that Slate pays "$300+ for essays, more if thereās reporting involved." It is recommended that you discuss the rate(s) with the editor upon the acceptance of your pitch.
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CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):
Questions/submissions: shannon.palus@slate.com
Website: https://slate.com/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: Slate is a general-interest publication offering analysis and commentary about politics, news, business, technology, and culture. Slate has a strong editorial voice and witty take on current events. More information here.
Read through its selection of recent stories/articles, categorized into: Health, Science
Review the submission guidelines here.
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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