Pitches wanted (beauty, careers, entertainment, etc.) | ~$225 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: STYLIST

Ellen C. Scott, Deputy Digital Editor at Stylist, is looking for pitches:

Women and NB writers, please send pitches on...

• skin & our relationship with it
• careers
• news and politics reactions
• film & tv I want hot takes, features, helpful guides, the lot, all for Stylist.uk.co so please check out the site before sending pitches

Please send pitches, NOT complete articles, and have a look at the sort of topics Stylist covers and what we've already covered before emailing. I'm on ellen.scott@stylist.co.uk

Some examples of great pieces on these topics to give you a sense of what I'm after...

• Skin and Our Relationship with It: The truth about skin insecurities: where do we get them from and how can we unlearn them? https://www.stylist.co.uk/health/mental-health/unlearn-skin-insecurities/787918
• Careers: How to make a portfolio career work for you https://www.stylist.co.uk/life/careers/how-to-have-portfolio-career/778702
• News and Politics: “When it comes to maths, if anyone should feel embarrassed, it’s Rishi Sunak” https://www.stylist.co.uk/opinion/rishi-sunak-maths-plans/780379
• Film and TV: Your favourite TV show just ended – and it’s probably a good thing https://www.stylist.co.uk/entertainment/the-end-of-prestige-tv/792063

CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that this opportunity will pay £180 per article. 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: ellen.scott@stylist.co.uk
• Website: https://www.stylist.co.uk/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Stylist is a weekly magazine for smart, successful, sophisticated women. Each issue is packed with big ideas – from its own take on the latest fashion, beauty and lifestyle trends to thought-provoking features on culture, careers, politics and psychology.
• Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Beauty, Careers, Politics, Entertainment
• 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 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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