Pitches wanted (Midwest US) | $100 to $750 per piece

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE NEW TERRITORY

Deadline: 15 March 2024

The New Territory is seeking a fresh batch of creative nonfiction submissions for the literature section + journalism-based pitches for future features. Are you a writer? Do you have a connection to the Lower Midwest? Submit at newterritorymag.com.

Our features pay between $100 and $750 depending on factors such as the depth of reporting and what kind of art can be used in the print issue.

JOURNALISM FEATURE PITCHES

Features may include literary journalism, longform creative nonfiction, photo essays and other nonfiction work. We appreciate ecological journalism and personal narrative that is woven into larger social themes.

During the drafting process, we will connect you with an editor who can help make your story sing. Please don’t let experience keep you from pitching.

SECTION SPECIFICS:

• Written features: In 3-5 paragraphs pitch longform features. Features will run no fewer than 2,000 words of narrative, investigative or immersion stories from the Lower Midwest.
• Photo essays: Pitch photo essays or let us know your availability for assignments. See our Photography and Art Submission Guidelines for more.

DEADLINE: We have rolling submissions, but we are trying to fill a couple spots for the next issue we're planning, so the sooner the better. March 15 would be a good deadline.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

• Submissions: Via Submittable
• Website: https://newterritorymag.com/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: The New Territory is the Lower Midwest's autobiography. It is an independent magazine created by and for Midwesterners. It aims to discover the latest journalism, creative writing and art that digs deep in the region. More information here.
• 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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