Pitches wanted (books, reading, literature) | $200 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: OH READER!

We're always open for submissions—essays about books/reading and the impact that literature has on readers (not book reviews). And we pay!

SUBMISSIONS

Want to contribute to Oh Reader? Fill out the submission form. We’re looking for stories about your experiences as a reader, insight into the effect of reading on humans, humorous takes on the world of words, and anything else you as a reader or writer might be interested in sharing. In other words: we’re open to any ideas you may have (as long as they relate to reading).

You can pitch any of the below, but make sure that your work has reading as its focus. Please note that Oh Reader is no longer accepting or publishing fiction.

• Non-fiction/essay
• Humor
• Poetry

We will accept non-fiction and humor based solely on a pitch; if you are submitting poetry, please send the entire piece to media@ohreader.com.

Don’t be afraid to get inventive. We’re excited to see what you have up your sleeve! Please note that we don’t publish book reviews or author interviews at this stage.

Due to the volume of submissions we receive, it might take us a little while to get back to you. We endeavor to respond to all pitches within six to eight weeks.

Authors of all accepted stories will be paid a flat rate of $200 for their published article, $75 for poetry.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

• Submissions: Via the webform (scroll to the bottom of the page)
• Website: https://www.ohreader.com

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Oh Reader is a magazine about reading, for and by readers. It looks deep into the art of reading—why we do it, how it affects us, who we are when we read, and how we're all connected through words. It publishes insightful stories, humorous observations, and fascinating interviews. More information here.
• Read through a selection of recent articles/stories on its website.
• Review the submission guidelines here.
• 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 few lines 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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