Pitches wanted (Chicago food, drinks) | 20-25 cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: CHICAGO READER

Taryn Allen, Culture Editor at Chicago Reader, is looking for pitches:

Chicago journalists and foodies: The Chicago Reader needs more food and drink writers! If you’ve got a feature idea or wanna tell me about the best bite/sip you took recently, please email tallen@chicagoreader.com

Local women/LGBTQ+ folks/writers of color to the front please.

Rates: A standard feature for me might be 800-1,000 words for $200, but rates depend on length, depth, timeline, etc.

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

• Questions/submissions: tallen@chicagoreader.com
• Website: https://www.chicagoreader.com

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: The Chicago Reader is a media company creating and curating political and cultural coverage by and for Chicagoans, including highlighting underrepresented communities and stories. Every week, the Reader provides an essential guide to the city's most important cultural events. In addition to reviews and listings of dining, film, theater and the arts, the Reader is the leading voice of Chicago's vibrant music scene. More information here.
• Read through a selection of recent Food & Drink-related 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 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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