Pitches wanted (personal essays, reported stories with narrative arc) | 60 cents to $1 per word
Added 2023-01-24 15:30:51 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE GUARDIAN
Jessica Reed, Head of Narrative and Associate Editor at The Guardian, is looking for pitches:
I am always open to pitches for narrative personal essays and long form reporting. Guidelines in this pitch document are still accurate: https://medium.com/@jessicaelisabethreed/how-to-pitch-to-me-2022-edition-f345b65c232a
I pay most pieces between $0.60 and $1/word, depending on experience and expertise; length of reporting; access negotiations; time spent researching and investigating; etc.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
- Questions/submissions: jessica.reed@theguardian.com
- Website: https://www.theguardian.com/us
TTO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
- Learn more about the publication: The Guardian US covers news for an online, global audience. It aims to give people the facts, reveal new information and challenge the powerful. More information here.
- Review the submission guidelines here.
- Read through a selection of recent feature stories 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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