Pitches wanted (comics) (WORLDWIDE) | $150 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE GUTTER REVIEW 

Deadline: 31 October 2022 (or until spots are full)

Chloe Maveal, Editor in Chief of The Gutter Review, is looking for pitches:

Our upcoming theme for November is "Cornucopia of Controversy"! We're looking for pitches with an accessible, analytical perspective on comics (or films) that subverted the norm and shook things up—for better or worse!

Pitches don't HAVE to fit into this box, of course, but we love a theme around here. (Our budget is small for the time being, however, so spots are limited for the month!)

We pay a flat $150 USD via PayPal upon finalized draft. Our monthly budget is extremely fixed as we run solely on donations, so spots are highly curated and limited per month

Again, we only take pitches regarding comic books and visual media—preferably lesser known, critically unsung, or controversial/subversive in nature. Please refer to our existing articles and our pitch guide for any additional information on what fits the bill as far as subject matter and how to pitch.

Deadline: The end of October is preferable, but realistically we take submissions until spots are full. We currently have two still open and are looking for comic book essays only. Please refer to our pitch guide on our contact page for any additional information.

Open to international writers? Absolutely!

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

• Questions / submissions: chloe@thegutterreview.com
• Website: https://www.thegutterreview.com

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: The Gutter Review is a website dedicated to offering bespoke perspectives and critical analysis on forgotten, unsung, and subversive comic books, film, genre history, and pop culture. From long-form essays and opinion pieces to conversational interviews and creator spotlights, it aims to make comics, film, and the denizens of cultural history into something accessible and interesting.  More information here.
• Read through a selection of recent comics-related 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 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.