Pitches wanted (housing, environment, immigration, etc.) | £400 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE LEAD

Writers: we want your pitches! We are looking to commission strong original features, investigations and essays on:

• Housing
• Climate/Environment
• Immigration
• Race

If you have an idea, please do send us a comprehensive pitch to: pitches@thelead.uk

A few pointers:

• We want stories from outside of London & stories that point at a specific issue
• Please do have a close read of the site to get a feel for the kind of stories we publish
• Writers from diverse/underrepresented backgrounds are especially encouraged

CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that The Lead pays £400 for approximately 1,800 words. 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: pitches@thelead.uk
• Website: https://thelead.uk/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: The Lead is an editorially independent politics and culture magazine with a campaigning heart. It covers the sharp angles that define our life today: poverty, racism, climate change, corporate and government malfeasance, and the breakdown of healthcare system.  More information here.
• Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Equality, Housing, Environment, Migration, Education, Race, Culture, Global
• 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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