Pitches wanted (culture, politics, ideas) (worldwide) | up to 83 cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE DIAL 

The Dial is a new online magazine of culture, politics, and ideas with a focus on locally sourced writing from around the world. We welcome pitches for original reporting, pieces of criticism, and works of literature or translation. Most of our features will run about 2,000-3,000 words.

We are focused on stories from outside the United States.

Each of our issues will revolve around a central theme, interpreted broadly. In the coming months, these will include:

• Parties (of all kinds)
• Sex
• Money
• Order

These pitches are starting off points rather than rigid categories. We also publish pieces that don’t fit these themes—so, try us.

The best way to pitch us is to email editors@thedial.world.

We are a small nonprofit operation, but make an effort to pay competitive freelance rates.

Read the full pitch guidelines here.

CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that The Dial pays up to 83 cents per word. 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: editors@thedial.world
• Website: https://www.thedial.world/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: The Dial is a space where daring writers stage global conversations unconstrained by geography. It features original long-form reporting, criticism, and works of literature, as well as translations. It aims to create substantive dialogue among readers all over the world. More information here.
• 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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