Pitches wanted (Texas lifestyle, design, fashion) | 50 cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: TEXAS MONTHLY

Leah Prinzivalli, Editor at Texas Monthly, is looking for pitches:

I need style and design pitches for Texas Monthly! Send me ideas for fashion and lifestyle essays, reported features, and service pieces that reveal something to the reader about the state of the state. Typical rate is 50c/word. Email leah.prinz@gmail.com

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

• Submissions: leah.prinz@gmail.com
• Website: https://www.texasmonthly.com/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Texas Monthly chronicles life in contemporary Texas, reporting on vital issues such as politics, the environment, industry, and education. The magazine is known for astute political commentary and compelling longform narrative nonfiction. As a leisure guide, it is an indispensable authority on the Texas scene, covering music, the arts, travel, restaurants, museums, and cultural events with its insightful recommendations. More information here.
• Read through its selection of recent style/design-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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