Pitches wanted (music, pop culture) | 25+ cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: SPIN

Ryan Reed, Senior Editor at SPIN, is looking for pitches:

Writers: pitch me! I am mostly interested in evergreen stories and those timed for September/beyond. Not interested in "artist has new album" profiles. Bring me your weird/quirky shit. This guidance only applies to me. Can't speak for the other editors. Email: ryan(dot)reed(at)spin(dot)com

Obvious, I know, but I'm looking for music/pop culture stories. It's always clear when a writer has never visited the site. Please link some published clips relevant to your pitch. So if you're pitching a music story, don't include PDF files of local sports writing.

CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that SPIN pays 25+ cents per word. It is recommended that you discuss the rate(s) with the editor/employer upon the acceptance of your pitch.

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

• Questions/submissions: ryan.reed@spin.com
• Website: https://www.spin.com

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: SPIN is all about music and the culture that surrounds it. It features the latest celebrity and entertainment news, reviews and gossip from the music industry. More information here.
• Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: New Music, News, Features, Lists
• 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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