Pitches/writers wanted (queer news) | ~20-30 cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: LOOKOUT

Deadline: 15 March 2023

Joseph D. Jaafari, Executive Editor of Lookout, is looking for pitches:

Just so you know, we're accepting pitches for our June publication. Rates are 30 cents a word up to 2,200 words, $75 a photo for news stories. All pitches can be made to joseph@lookoutphx.org.

We're also looking for freelance writers who are looking to do short blog posts for our newsletter. That would be $50 for a 250-word blog post.

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

• Submissions/applications: joseph@lookoutphx.org
• Website: https://lookoutphx.substack.com/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: LOOKOUT is a queer-focused newsletter and quarterly magazine that aims to push LGBTQ+ stories to the front of people’s minds. It is a mission-driven news group that keeps an eye on powerful people in and outside of the LGBTQ+ community, and aims to elevate solutions within the city. More information here.
• Read through a selection of recent stories/articles 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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