Pitches wanted (culture, politics, intellectual topics) | ~$200 per article
Added 2023-06-05 16:18:34 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: VERSO BLOG
John Merrick, Editor of Verso Blog, is looking for pitches:
And a reminder that the Verso Blog is always open for submissions. Essays on cultural/political/intellectual topics considered – please do send a pitch if you have an idea to blogeditor@verso.co.uk We pay for contributions, and usually take essays of 1,500-2,500 words.
There's a bit more information on our submissions page, and I'd particularly encourage pitches from non-male writers: https://www.versobooks.com/en-gb/pages/submission-guidelines
CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that this opportunity will pay £150/$200 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: blogeditor@verso.co.uk
- Website: https://www.versobooks.com/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
- Learn more about the publication: Verso Books is the largest independent, radical publishing house in the English speaking world. More information here.
- Read through a selection of recent articles/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 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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