Pitches wanted (film, TV) | ~42 cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: EMPIRE MAGAZINE

Nick de Semlyen, Editor at Empire Magazine, is looking for pitches:

Freelance writers! We at Empire are looking for story ideas. If you’ve got something you’re burning to write about within the world of film and TV, have a read of the below and get in touch. Our standard rate is 35p a word.

We're always looking for exciting, original pitches for our news section, First Word. If you’re a journalist, know your Anchorman from your Zatoichi, and want to write for the world’s biggest movie mag, read our new pitching guide here: https://www.empireonline.com/pitching-guide/

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

• Questions/submissions: empire@bauermedia.co.uk
• Website: https://www.empireonline.com/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Empire Magazine features film news, movie reviews, and topical discussions of the biggest talking points in the world of cinema. From genre-centric lists of the greatest films ever made, to the very latest Marvel and DC updates, to comprehensive guides on the most exciting future movies, Empire covers the latest goings-on in Hollywood and beyond. More information here.
• Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Movies, TV
• Review the submission guidelines here.
• 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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