Pitches wanted (science) (WORLDWIDE) | $1.20 per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: NEW SCIENTIST 

Helen Thomson, Head of Features at New Scientist, is looking for pitches:

I am pleased to mention that I’ve been promoted to head of features at New Scientist. Dan and I work with such an amazing team of feature editors and writers, I can’t wait to get stuck in. As always send me your fascinating / pub-chat-worthy pitches!

We accept pitches from anywhere in the world and consider pitches whenever they come in. No deadlines.

CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that this opportunity will pay 51p to 70p per word for UK writers and $1.20 per word for US writers. It is recommended that you discuss the rate(s) with the editor/employer prior to commencing work.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

• Submissions: DM Helen Thomson on Twitter
• Website: https://www.newscientist.com/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: New Scientist is a science and technology magazine. Its website, app and print editions cover international news from a scientific standpoint, and ask the biggest-picture questions about life, the universe and what it means to be human. More information here.
• Read through a selection of recent feature articles/stories 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 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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