Pitches wanted (environment) (WORLDWIDE) | $750 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: EARTH ISLAND JOURNAL 

Brian Calvert, Associate Editor at Earth Island Journal, is looking for pitches:

Earth Island Journal publishes environmental writing from around the world, and we're looking for features, especially from outside the U.S. Pay is $750 for 2,500-3,000 words. Help global readers widen their perspectives. Email is submissions@earthisland.org

No cut off. This is an ongoing search for great stories from around the world. We'd prefer to start working at the proposal/pitch level, to make sure the piece fits our readers' needs. We'll accept pitches for nonfiction reporting and reported essay. you can find our pitch guidelines here: https://www.earthisland.org/journal/index.php/page/writers-photographers-guidelines

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

• Submissions: brian@earthisland.org or submissions@earthisland.org
• Website: https://www.earthisland.org/journal/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Earth Island Institute provides support to environmental action projects and to the next generation of environmental leaders in order to achieve solutions to the crises threatening the survival of life on Earth. Its publication, the Earth Island Journal, aims to inform and empower action by providing tough investigative news coverage of crucial environmental issues worldwide that are often ignored by the mainstream press. 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 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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