Pitches wanted (culture features, art, film, food, etc.) (worldwide) | up to ~$420+ per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: NEW HUMANIST 

Jessica Abrahams, Deputy Editor at New Humanist, is looking for pitches:

We're looking for culture features for the next issue of New Humanist! Is there a trend in art, literature, film, gaming, language or food around the world you want to write about? Or an exhibition or album you'd like to review? Email me at jessica.abrahams@newhumanist.org.uk

Some of my favourites from recent issues to give you an idea of what we're looking for (NB - we're not looking for book reviews right now and for exhibition/music reviews we're often looking for takes that can make a broader point about society/politics/tech, etc.):

Exhibition review: https://newhumanist.org.uk/articles/6123/laughing-at-old-ladies

Gaming: https://newhumanist.org.uk/articles/6112/see-you-in-hell

Language: https://newhumanist.org.uk/articles/6070/punctuation-is-powerful

Extra note: I'm looking for pitches from professional writers/journalists or those who have expertise in the area they're writing about. Looking forward to reading your ideas!

CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that New Humanist pays £350 for features (varies depending on the work involved). It is recommended that you discuss the rate(s) with the editor upon the acceptance of your pitch.

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

• Questions/submissions: jessica.abrahams@newhumanist.org.uk
• Website: https://newhumanist.org.uk/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: New Humanist is a quarterly magazine of culture and science, published by the Rationalist Association, a charity promoting rational inquiry and debate based on evidence rather than belief. New Humanist is for anyone who wants to understand the ideas, conflicts and systems shaping our world—climate, capitalism, technology, fundamentalism, struggles for equality and more. More information here.
• Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Culture, Science and Technology, Human Rights and Ethics, Ideas, Faith and Religion
• 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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