Pitches wanted (disability) | $200 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: MANITOBA POSSIBLE

Deadline: 26 January 2024

Jessica Cable, Communications and Marketing Specialist at Manitoba Possible, is looking for pitches:

We’re looking for first-person perspectives from people with disabilities for Explore Possible

If you have experience of disability or facing barriers to full participation, we want to hear from you! Manitoba Possible is inviting pitches for "Explore Possible”-- amplifying voices and challenging assumptions, with pieces written by the disability community.

We’re looking for a wide-range of pitches: personal stories, perspectives and reflections, or amplifying key issues and ideas, just to name a few.

What We're Looking For: Never-before-published first-person article (approximately 1,500-2,500 words in length) and three accompanying photos and/or videos.

Where Your Story Will Be Shared: Successful pitches will be shared right here on the Explore Possible blog. Your piece will also be shared on Manitoba Possible’s social media, and included in our newsletter, "The Possible.”

Compensation: We offer a one-time $200 honorarium per accepted and submitted article.

HOW TO PITCH YOUR STORY

Introduce yourself and provide an overview of your proposed piece in one or two paragraphs. Include details on potential word count, headline, and accompanying visuals. While we appreciate all pitches, only a limited number can be accepted.

If your pitch is accepted, we'll contact you to discuss deadlines, providing a clear agreement for your reference.

Submit your pitch by Friday, January 26, 2024.

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

• Questions/submissions: marketing@manitobapossible.ca
• Website: https://www.manitobapossible.ca/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Manitoba Possible is a nonprofit providing services to Manitobans with disabilities and their families and communities. Its website aims to amplify unique stories of lived experience and thought leadership on culture, social justice and societal issues.
• Read through a selection of recent articles/stories on its website.
• Review the submission guidelines here.
• 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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