Pitches wanted (first-person essays, Pittsburgh) | $300 per piece

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: PUBLIC SOURCE

Hey Pittsburgh! Do you have a story to tell? Through first-person essays, PublicSource seeks to elevate the voices of people in the Pittsburgh region and bring unique perspectives to our audience. Here are some details you need to know before pitching to us.

What kinds of stories is PublicSource seeking? First-person essays:

• Tell a story about your personal experience in the Pittsburgh region.
• Connect your personal story to a broader civic issue or solution.
• Are useful to others.
• Make a reader feel some kind of emotion.

If you feel like you have a story that meets that requirement, pitch us today: https://buff.ly/4azp1dO 

We will let you know if we accept or decline a pitch within a week and will agree on a timeline and publication date with you at this time.

PublicSource pays $300 for first-person essays upon publication.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

• Submissions: Via the webform
• Website: https://www.publicsource.org

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: PublicSource is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, digital-first media organization dedicated to serving Pittsburgh and the region. PublicSource inspires critical thinking and bold ideas through journalism rooted in facts, diverse voices and pursuit of transparency. More information here.
• Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: First Person/Personal Essays
• 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 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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