Pitches wanted for Black History Month (horror) | $100 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: DREAD CENTRAL

Deadline: 1 February 2024

Dread Central is seeking pitches from Black genre fans as part of our annual Black History Month programming! We’re accepting pitches now through February 1, 2024. If your idea specifically references Black History Month, please include that in the initial pitch so we’ll know it’s not something that could go up in March.

We’re specifically looking for Black writers at any experience level to share their perspectives on the genre. If you have an idea about a specific movie, subgenre, filmmakers, books, graphic novels, an issue with a trend, or even about your experience as a horror fan in a genre that doesn’t always treat us with respect then we want to hear from you. The possibilities are endless, and we want them all.

Submit your pitch via the form below by February 1st.

CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that Dread Central pays $100 per article. It is recommended that you discuss the rate(s) with the editor upon the acceptance of your pitch.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

• Submissions: Via the webform
• Website: https://www.dreadcentral.com

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Dread Central is a website for breaking news, original content and active community in the world of horror, covering movies, DVDs, games, collectibles, live events and music.
• Read through a selection of recent feature articles/stories on its website.
• 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 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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