Pitches wanted (mental health, wellbeing) | ~22 cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: HAPPIFUL

Kat Wheeler, Features Editor at Happiful, is looking for pitches:

I am, once again, open to thought-provoking, horizon-expanding, stigma-smashing feature pitches exploring mental health and wellbeing topics – for Happiful. A list of some of my previous favourites below. Please email pitches to: kathryn.wheeler@happiful.com

• Could a change of air really be the key to better wellbeing? https://happiful.com/could-a-change-of-air-really-be-the-key-to-better-wellbeing
• Understanding the decline in queer spaces and why they are worth saving: https://happiful.com/understanding-the-decline-in-queer-spaces-and-why-they-are-worth-saving
• Emotional invalidation: what are the signs and what can I do about it? https://happiful.com/emotional-invalidation-what-are-the-signs-and-what-can-i-do-about-it
• 5 effective ways to navigate unwanted diet and nutrition advice: https://happiful.com/5-effective-ways-to-navigate-unwanted-diet-and-nutrition-advice

Browse the Happiful contributor guidelines here: https://happiful.com/contributor-guidelines

CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that Happiful pays 18p 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: kathryn.wheeler@happiful.com
• Website: https://happiful.com/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Happiful is on a mission to create a healthier, happier, more sustainable society. It aims to provide informative, inspiring and topical stories about mental health and wellbeing. Happiful wants to break the stigma of mental health in our society, and to shine a light on the positivity and support that should be available for everyone, no matter their situation. More information here.
• Read through a selection of recent wellbeing-related 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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