Pitches wanted (music, culture) | 25+ cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: SPIN

Ryan Reed, Senior Editor at SPIN, is looking for pitches:

Freelancers, keep pitching me! ryan(dot)reed(at)spin(dot)com Essays, profiles, lists, oral histories — whatever. Music and/or culture. Angle just needs to be fresh and/or the subject matter unique. Quirky is good, but it's obvious when people are forcing it.

An interview with a local street performer who plays the musical saw and recites spoken word? I'm intrigued. The 20 Best Beatles Songs? Nah. Evergreen ideas welcome. (Remember: There are several editors here. These are just suggestions for pitching me.)

Money depends on multiple factors, and I'm usually just the messenger. Remember to link out to your previous clips. Put "PITCH" in your email and, if possible, keep the message fairly short. I'll try to answer questions if you have them.

CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that SPIN pays 25+ cents per word. It is recommended that you discuss the rate(s) with the editor/employer upon the acceptance of your pitch.

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

• Questions/submissions: ryan.reed@spin.com
• Website: https://www.spin.com

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: SPIN is all about music and the culture that surrounds it. It features the latest celebrity and entertainment news, reviews and gossip from the music industry. More information here.
• Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: New Music, News, Features, Lists
• 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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