Pitches wanted (book reviews) (worldwide) | $200 per piece

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE COMMON 

Nina Sudhakar, Book Reviews Editor at The Common, is looking for pitches:

Hello book reviewers! Are you excited about a forthcoming book that engages with the notion of place? Pitch me at: bookreviews AT thecommononline DOT org. I’m particularly keen on books by BIPOC authors and works from indie presses, any genre. We pay an honorarium of $200 for reviews (which typically range from 1,200-1,500 words).

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

• Questions/submissions: bookreviews@thecommononline.org
• Website: https://www.thecommononline.org

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: The Common is a literary organization whose mission is to deepen our sense of place. It aims to serve as a vibrant common space for the global exchange of ideas and experiences through three main areas of activity: publishing, public programming, and mentorship and education. The Common publishes works that embody particular times and places, and features new and underrepresented voices from around the world. More information here.
• Read through a selection of recent reviews 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 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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