Pitches wanted (masturbation) | $110-$150 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: AUTOSTRADDLE

Deadline: 3 April 2023

Ro White, Sex and Dating Editor of Autostraddle, is looking for pitches:

I am seeking #MasturbationMay content for Autostraddle from lesbian/bi/queer women and trans folks. I am especially interested in hearing from writers of color. Rates: $110-150, 800-1100 words. Pitch ro[at]autostraddle[dot]com by 4/3.

SPECIFIC TOPICS I'D LIKE TO COVER

I'm looking for personal essays about...

• how HRT or gender-affirming surgery has affected your relationship with masturbation
• menopause and masturbation
• queer pregnancy and masturbation

And guides about...

• masturbation tips/sex toys for fat bodies

Can publish anonymously. Please write a specific pitch. Include links and/or attachments of relevant work.

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

• Questions / submissions: ro@autostraddle.com
• Website: https://www.autostraddle.com

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Autostraddle is a digital publication and real life community for multiple generations of LGBTQIA+ humans (and their friends). It is a provocative voice and a progressively feminist platform that aims to build a space for lesbians and queer people to be their entire selves. More information here.
• Read through its selection of recent masturbation-related articles/stories 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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