Pitches wanted (Chicago) | ~50 cents per word
Added 2023-05-25 14:33:10 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: CHICAGO MAGAZINE
Ted McClelland, 312 Editor of Chicago Magazine, is looking for pitches:
Pitch me an Opener for the August issue of Chicago magazine: 1,000 words on a current issue or controversy: emcclelland@chicagomag.com
CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that this opportunity will pay $500. 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: emcclelland@chicagomag.com
- Website: https://www.chicagomag.com/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
- Learn more about the publication: Chicago magazine covers politics, dining, culture, and business in the Chicagoland area. It offers a winning combination of smart service journalism and provocative narrative stories. More information here.
- Read through a selection of recent News and Issues on its website.
- 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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