Pitches wanted (first-person pieces, opinion) | ~$125-$150 per piece

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: METRO

Sharan Dhaliwa, Editor at Metro, is looking for pitches:

I've picked up shifts at Metro's first-person and opinion desk. If you want to send me a pitch, do so at: sharan.dhaliwal@metro.co.uk

TIPS:

• 'PITCH: (title)' in subject
• tell me a lil about you, I wanna know the juicy goss
• send things you've published (could be anywhere)
• lay out the story for me, the more details the better
• if you know one, end with a joke, I am yet to hear one I like enough to steal

Have a look at what kind of stuff we publish here: https://metro.co.uk/platform/

Do you take anonymous first-person pieces? Yes!

Is this opportunity open to writers in the USA as well? Yes!

CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that this opportunity will pay £100-£120 per piece. 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: sharan.dhaliwal@metro.co.uk
• Website: https://metro.co.uk

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Metro is an urban media brand that aims to help its readers get more from city life through its print, mobile and event based platforms. It is a concise read for Urbanites on the commute, serving up bite-sized news, sport, entertainment and local information that trigger conversations. More information here.
• Read through a selection of recent articles/stories on its website.
• 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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