Pitches wanted (features, narrative reporting) | $1.50 to $2 per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: COSMOPOLITAN

Elizabeth Kiefer, Features Editor of Cosmopolitan, is looking for pitches:

I am seeking feature pitches for Cosmo's 2023 print issues: investigations + narrative reporting on subjects of direct relevance to young women. No personal essays. Rates $1.50-$2/word. Include "story pitch" in the subject line. Please take a peek first: https://cosmopolitan.com/long-reads/

• While you're noodling, a few examples of the kinds of pieces we publish:
• This excellent dive into the brand universe of a zillennial faith influencer & the appeal of her surrender message by Allison Theresa: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/a41559535/sadie-robertson-huff/
• This truly wild scammer yarn from the impeccable Sarah Treleaven: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/a40942987/sabrina-taylor-scammer/
• This sobering look at the mental healthcare crisis that makes untangling your mind from conspiracy theories almost impossible—even if you know you want out by Andrea Stanley: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/a37696261/leaving-recovering-from-q-anon/
• This actually insane story about a competitive cheer squad deep fake scandal by Kelli Maria Korducki:
• https://www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/a37377027/deep-fake-cheer-scandal/
• And neither last nor least but one of my faves, this dig into how wellness Instagram became a crucible for extremism, by Clio Chang: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/health-fitness/a35056548/wellness-fitness-influencers-qanon-conspiracy-theories/

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

• Questions / submissions: elizabeth.kiefer@hearst.com
• Website: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Cosmopolitan is a media brand for young women packed with fresh and fundamental intel about what millennials truly care about. It aims to deliver content that is interesting, fearlessly authentic, and unapologetically honest. More information here.
• Read through a selection of recent features/long reads on its website.
• Review the submission guidelines here. Note that these are the publication's general guidelines to help you refine your pitch. You must still follow the editor's specific instructions above.
• 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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