Pitches / submissions wanted (personal essays) | $1,000 to $2,000 per piece

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE SUN MAGAZINE

Anna Gazmarian is looking for pitches for the Sun Magazine:

Tip about personal essays for The Sun Magazine: I love when there's a mental shift for the narrator that you can track from beginning to end. Take me on a journey. These are the types of essays that I'm looking for. (Message me if you have one and tell me about it.)

• This essay by Melissa Febos is a great example. I keep coming back to it: https://www.thesunmagazine.org/issues/537/les-calanques
• Another favorite by Laura Steele: https://thesunmagazine.org/issues/547/the-unknowing

CONFIDENTIAL NOTE: Reports indicate that this opportunity will pay $1,000 to $2,000 per piece. It is recommended that you discuss the rate(s) with the editor/employer prior to commencing work.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Submissions: DM Anna Gazmarian on Twitter

Website: https://www.thesunmagazine.org/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: The Sun is an independent magazine that uses words and photographs to evoke the splendor and heartache of being human. Each issue of The Sun celebrates life, but not in a way that ignores its complexity. It attempts to marry the personal and political; to challenge the status quo and reveal injustice; to honor courageous and honest writing; and to touch the mystery of our humanity. More information here.
• Read through a selection of recent 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 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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