Pitches wanted (queer relationships, sex, health, coming out, etc.) (worldwide) | ~27 to 31 cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: INSIDER 

Frank Olito, Editor at Insider, is looking for pitches:

I'm looking for unique pitches about queer relationships, sex, physical health, mental health, coming out, transitioning, etc. You can pitch as many first-person essays as you'd like. Each essay will be around 700 to 800 words each. Minimum is $220. No experience required; I accept new and first-time writers. If you have an interesting story/perspective, then I want you to tell it! Anywhere is fine; open to international writers. email me at folito@insider.com. You can send over three samples of your work. If you don't have samples, then write a paragraph of the essay you're pitching so I can see your writing abilities. Use "LGBTQ Pitch: ..." in your subject line. Rolling deadline.

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

• Submissions: folito@insider.com
• Website: https://www.insider.com/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Insider Inc. is a global news and lifestyle publication that aims to inform and inspire the digital generation. It covers what passionate people actually want to know—from news to food, celebrity to science, politics to sports. More information here.
• Read through a selection of recent queer-related pieces 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 paragraph 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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