Pitches wanted (gaming health, training, ergonomics) (worldwide) | $300+ per article
Added 2022-11-22 15:37:57 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: POLYGON
Deadline: 16 December 2022
Maddy Myers, Deputy Editor of Polygon, is looking for pitches:
I am seeking pitches for a Polygon theme week about improving at games without sacrificing your health: training regimens, ergonomics, what works according to experts (pro gamers, doctors, pro gamer doctors). Email me at maddy@polygon.com. Rate is $300+. For more details, check here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qhpa_iu5-y4RIqrXCsQQlyAxlB3yQGV8_3el2h7PWEU/edit
I am calling the theme week "Gamer Gains" by the way.
Open to international writers? Yes!
CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):
- Submissions: maddy@polygon.com
- Website: https://www.polygon.com/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
- Learn more about the publication: Polygon is a gaming and entertainment website in partnership with Vox Media. This culture-focused site covers games, their creators, the fans, trending stories and entertainment.
- Read through a selection of recent gaming stories/articles 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 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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