Pitches wanted (why Africa matters) | $2,000 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: NARRATIVELY

Deadline: 9 July 2023

Narratively is collaborating with The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars to produce the next edition of Wilson Quarterly, an award-winning global journal of ideas, cultural commentary and news. Wilson Quarterly looks at how policy and politics affect the world, on a variety of levels. We are currently seeking pitches for a special summer/fall issue titled "Why Africa Matters." Please find more info below:

With the world’s youngest workforce, abundant natural resources, rising cultural influence, and on the precipice of having the globe’s largest trade area, Africa is increasingly consequential beyond its borders and ready to be met it on its own terms. Even so, much of the debate about how best to engage with the continent is centered on countering China’s and Russia’s growing influence, and mainstream media coverage focuses on conflict, poverty and other long-told stories that elicit pity from the West, and is far from the vibrant, contemporary continent that exists today.

With narrative storytelling and emphasizing African voices, we want to surprise and delight our readers with a portrait of the continent that doesn’t often make the mainstream Western media. This edition will focus on the five key themes that demonstrate just what makes today’s Africa both unique and consequential: Economic Opportunity; People; Technology; Cultural Influence; and Governance/Diplomacy. We welcome pitches that fall into those thematic areas.

Rate: $2,000 for 1,500-2,000 words

Pitch deadline: Sunday, July 9

Please review the Wilson Quarterly website for examples of the types of stories they run before submitting your pitch. Thank you!

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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