Pitches wanted (Alzheimer's, dementia) (worldwide) | $250 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: BEING PATIENT 

Deadline: 30 January 2023

Alexandra Marvar, Managing Editor of Being Patient, is looking for pitches:

This Being Patient series is open to pitches again. Read details below and get familiar with past examples: https://www.beingpatient.com/tag/diversity-and-dementia/

Rate: $250

Length: 800-1,200 words

PITCH: Email 2 past profile or science clips + pitch to alex@beingpatient.com by Monday, January 30.

CALL FOR PITCHES:

Being Patient is looking for pitches for profiles on inspiring people of color who are working to make a difference in the lives of people with Alzheimers and dementia (through research, advocacy, community organizing, etc).

Bit of background: Being Patient is a daily news site publishing trustworthy original journalism about cognitive health, neurology, and brain health with a focus on Alzheimer's and other forms of neurodegeneration.

To date, dementia research has been conducted mostly on white people. But race affects both risk & disease pathology. These pitches are for a "Diversity & Dementia" series—stories that elevate the importance of diversifying research/trials.

PS: SOME EXAMPLES I LOVE

• This story by Alejandra O'Connell-Domenech: https://www.beingpatient.com/a-doctors-inspiration-for-pursuing-neurology/
• This profile of the amazing Fayron Epps by Susanna Granieri: https://www.beingpatient.com/fayron-epps-dementia-education-church/
• This touching portrait of Jacquelyn Revere by alzheimers researcher Alicia Barber: https://www.beingpatient.com/jacquelyn-revere-mom-of-my-mom/
• Lastly for now, Nicholas Chan's story about Berta Carbajal and her journey in caregiving and advocacy with Momento Crucial: https://www.beingpatient.com/berta-carbajal-community-health-worker-asu/

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

• Questions / submissions: alex@beingpatient.com
• Website: https://www.beingpatient.com

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Being Patient is an editorially independent news and community platform that aims to create clarity around complex health issues. Through clear and compelling reporting, it examines the latest research and debates on the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer's. More information here.
• Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: All articles, Alzheimers, Brain Health, Genetics, Dementia
• 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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