Pitches wanted (LGBTQAI+) | 60 cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: PRIDE MAGAZINE

Deadline: 3 May 2024

For many years, the annual Pride Guide featured several pages of Community Event Listings, local resources, editorials from local and in-house writers, and key information about Official Vancouver Pride Events. The guide had a circulation of 12,000 throughout Vancouver and was also available in a digital format. In 2020 the guide was re-imagined as a magazine with editorial by local writers front and centre. Due to Covid-19, the magazine was mailed free of charge across Canada enabling the community to have a tangible piece of Pride in their homes as we could not gather in public. The 2024 Pride Magazine will feature content from local Queer authors, illustrators, poets, artists, and more.

SUBMISSIONS

We are looking for articles and poetry written by emerging and experienced queer writers in Canada. Pieces should address the theme for Canada Pride 2024 - Infinite Horizons "Infinite Horizons" is more than just a phrase; it's a beacon guiding us toward a future where inclusivity, acceptance, and celebration reign supreme. This theme encourages us to adopt a forward-looking perspective, celebrating the boundless possibilities that lie ahead for all members of our community. At its core, this theme challenges societal norms, urging us to embrace authenticity in a world where the identities of queer individuals are under siege daily.

"At the heart of 'Infinite Horizons' is the recognition of the resilience and strength of our 2SLGBTQAI+ community. Our connection to this theme embodies Vancouver Pride's steadfast commitment to fostering inclusivity, diversity, and empowerment within our community; and it’s about carving out spaces where everyone feels valued and celebrated.

But the journey toward infinite horizons isn't just about looking forward; it's also about honouring the diverse experiences and identities within our community. That's why this year's theme also embraces the fluidity and diversity of gender identities, challenging traditional binaries, and celebrating authenticity.

We are not accepting pieces that have been previously published in print or online.

Please send us your pitch with an estimated word count to communications@vancouverpride.ca by Friday, May 3 with “PRIDE MAGAZINE SUBMISSION” in the subject. Include your name, a short bio, and an example of your writing (unpublished is fine). Let us know if you have images (photography or art) that can accompany your piece. Poetry can be submitted for consideration in a completed state.

We will contact you by Monday, May 22 if you have been selected to write for the 2024 Pride Magazine. Finished pieces will be due by Sunday, June 4, 2024.

EDITORIAL

• Poetry: Individual poems, a page in length at maximum.
• Short Articles: 300 - 600 words. How-tos, profile on a local figure, informative or service articles, self-care, beauty and fashion, recipes and story, book reviews. These pieces make up the majority of the magazine.
• Features: 900 - 1,300 words. Interesting articles including research and narrative storytelling.

REMUNERATION

• Writers will be paid .60/word for articles.
• Poets will be paid $75 per poem.
• Complex pieces such as recipes with accompanying magazine-quality images will be negotiated based on the complexity of the proposed piece.

CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):

Questions/submissions: communications@vancouverpride.ca

Website: https://www.vancouverpride.ca/pridemag

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