Pitches wanted (Latino/a/x stories) | $1,000+ per piece

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: NARRATIVELY

According to a report released late last year, Latinos, despite making up almost one-fifth of the U.S. population, continue to be underrepresented in the media. We would like to help change that by putting the spotlight on Latino/a/x stories that are extraordinary and deserve to be heard.

We’re looking for stories about LatinXcellence, people breaking ground across the board. A Latina mountain climber who broke an impossible climbing record; a grassroots organizer who saved his village from extinction; a Latinx advocate working tirelessly to improve conditions for the trans community in a conservative state. We want to hear your stories about people shaking things up — stories that have stopped you in your tracks and inspired you.

Here are a few stories from Narratively that capture what we’re looking for:

Laura Agudelo Is Living Large: In beauty-obsessed Bogotá, a plus-size fashionista challenges Colombia’s cultural norms, inspiring thousands of Latin American ladies to look good and feel great at any size.

The Disobedient Children of Monsters: When they learned their fathers led the reign of kidnapping, torture and murder that tore Argentina apart, their first reaction was disbelief. Their next was to take action.

The Secret Story of the Groundbreaking Boxing Champ Who Lost His Title — Because He Was Gay: This Latino immigrant moved to 1920s New York with nothing and took on the sports establishment. Then the establishment took him down.

You can check out our entire collection of true tales by and about the Latino/a/x community here for inspiration.

As per usual, we’re looking for gripping stories full of drama and intrigue that grab readers, and we always want an impactful takeaway that shows us why the story is relevant now.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

• Submissions: Via Submittable
• Website: https://narratively.com/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Narratively is a media platform and production company that celebrates the diversity of humanity through authentic storytelling. Its network of talented journalists and storytellers come to Narratively with the passion projects they care about most—having combed the world’s big cities and hidden corners for the characters and narratives that mainstream media aren’t finding. More information here.
• Read through a selection of recent 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 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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