Trans writers/pitches wanted (health) (worldwide) | ~$300+ per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: XTRA MAGAZINE 

Ziya Jones, Senior Health Editor of Xtra Magazine, is looking for pitches:

I am looking to connect with more trans writers who specifically cover health! Most Xtra Magazine stories are US-Canada centred, but happy to hear from people elsewhere in the world as well. If you want to say hi and share some recent work, email me.

We accept pitches from all over but stories should be of interest/relevant to U.S. and Canadian audiences. So if a story is local, make sure it has broad appeal. Please also check that topics haven't been covered extensively elsewhere.

Rates depend on the scope and length of the stories assigned and/or pitched. $400 CAD would be the basic base rate for a short/straightforward reported story with limited sourcing.

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

• Submissions: ziya.jones@xtramagazine.com
• Website: https://xtramagazine.com/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Xtra is about building a conversation and community among people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer. Xtra aims to provide a sex-positive coverage of news, arts, culture, lifestyle and events. Through longform features, essays, explainers, video documentaries and podcasts—it engages and inspires its audiences to create a more just, free and inclusive world.
• Read through a selection of recent trans health stories/articles 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 Database and at SuccessfulPitches.com
• Do not forget to end your pitch with (1) a short introduction about yourself; (2) a paragraph 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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