Pitches wanted (subcultures, scientific oddities) | up to $1 per word
Added 2024-05-05 03:05:40 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: AFAR
Katherine LaGrave, Deputy Editor at AFAR, is looking for pitches:
We’ve updated our pitch guidelines: https://www.afar.com/about/pitch-guidelines
For the next few months, I’m looking for deep dives into subcultures and stories about scientific oddities. If you do pitch me and haven’t heard back within two weeks, please feel free to follow up once.
CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that AFAR pays at least $0.50 per word. 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: klagrave@afar.com
Website: https://afar.com
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: AFAR is a travel media brand that inspires and guides travelers to have deeper, richer, and more meaningful experiences. AFAR values a deep sense of cultural immersion and exploration. It doesn’t shy away from presenting places as they really are and it celebrates global diversity in all forms. More information here.
Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Cruise, Family, Food and Drink, History, Nature, Sports and Adventure, Trips with Friends, Wellness
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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