Pitches wanted (UK venues, cultural scenes, food trends, etc.) | 25p+ per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: TIME OUT UK

Chiara Wilkinson is looking for pitches for Time Out UK:

I am looking to commission some more culture/lifestyle/nightlife/travel features for Time Out UK. Deep dives into unique venues, cultural scenes and subcultures, food trends, etc. Pitch us! chiara.wilkinson@timeout.com Some recent pieces below:

Eloise Hendy explored the traditions of one of the wackiest pubs in the country: https://www.timeout.com/uk/food-and-drink/inside-the-uks-most-bonkers-pub

Henrietta Taylor asked, why are festival crowds so unhinged: https://www.timeout.com/uk/music/from-prawn-kidnappings-to-breast-milk-raves-are-festival-crowds-more-unhinged-than-ever

Amy Houghton got lost in the nostalgic chaos of Clothes Show Live: https://www.timeout.com/uk/shopping/could-the-clothes-show-live-be-about-to-make-a-comeback

Generally we pay 25p per word, but it can vary on the reporting.

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

• Questions/submissions: chiara.wilkinson@timeout.com
• Website: https://www.timeout.com/uk

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Time Out Group is a global media and hospitality business that inspires and enables people to explore and enjoy the city. Local journalists cover the city's food, drinks, culture, art, music, theatre, travel and entertainment. More information here.
• Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Things to Do, Food and Drink, Arts and Culture, Travel, City Life, News, etc.
• 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 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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