Pitches wanted (personal experiences with mental health) | $200 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: SEATTLE TIMES MENTAL HEALTH PROJECT

Michelle Baruchman, Engagement Editor of The Seattle Times' Mental Health Project, is looking for pitches:

Accepting pitches: If you live with or have a personal experience with mental illness or behavioral health needs, I’m accepting pitches for our Mental Health Perspectives series. Get in touch with me: mbaruchman@seattletimes.com

Note: This column is primarily aimed toward giving people who don’t otherwise have a platform an opportunity to share their experiences with mental health. We’re prioritizing local writers so please include your connection to Seattle or Washington state in your pitch.

Again, while we accept pitches from professional writers, we are primarily aiming the column at people who don't otherwise have a platform to share their mental health experience. We're really looking for people from the community. We don't pay on a word count basis and have different policies depending on whether someone stands to benefit commercially. We are also prioritizing people who live in Washington state and want to keep the column locally focused.

CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that this opportunity will pay $200 per article. It is recommended that you discuss the rate(s) with the editor upon the acceptance of your pitch.

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

• Submissions: mbaruchman@seattletimes.com
• Website: https://www.seattletimes.com/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: The Seattle Times serves the Northwest with independent journalism, covering home, sports, travel, entertainment, health and wellness. It is a news media company that aims to cut through the clutter and provide readers with news and information that is timely and relevant. More information here.
• Read through a selection of recent Mental Health Perspectives on its website.
• 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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