Pitches wanted (funny personal essays / stories) (WORLDWIDE) | $300 to $2,000 per piece

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE SUN 

Anna Gazmarian, Outreach Coordinator at The Sun, is looking for submissions:

I’m looking for a short stories and personal essays for The Sun magazine that will make me laugh. I need a break from reading things that make me cry. (Although, I’m alright with laughing and crying simultaneously.) Message me!

When you message me, please provide a summary of your piece. I only read finished stories and essays. If I’m interested, I’ll follow up and ask you to email me the submission.

Rates:

• Nonfiction/Fiction $300 to $2,000
• Poetry $100 to $250

Open to international writers? Yes!

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.
• 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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