Pitches wanted (video game stories) | ~20 cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: INVERSE

Shannon Liao, Head of Gaming at Inverse, is looking for pitches:

After a long search and many rough days, I'm so excited to announce that I'll be starting full-time this week as deputy gaming editor at Inverse, based in New York. Please pitch us video game stories and 2024 ideas. Email me at shannon@inverse.com.

I'm really looking forward to working with Inverse's talented writers, editors, and network of freelancers. We are so back, in a big way. I'll see some of you in LA for the Game Awards.

CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that Inverse pays flat rates equivalent to 20 cents per word for gaming stories. 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: shannon@inverse.com
• Website: https://www.inverse.com

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Inverse aims to spark curiosity about the future. It explores the science of anything, innovations that shape tomorrow, and ideas that stretch our minds. It covers topics such as technology, science, and culture for a millennial audience.
• Read through a selection of recent gaming-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 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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