Pitches wanted (literature, art, history, politics, film, etc.) | $200 to $1,500 per essay

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE YALE REVIEW

We are now accepting pitches on a rolling basis for essays and criticism on a wide range of subjects (from literature, art, history, and politics to film, television, music, and internet subcultures). We’re seeking diverse, sharp, intelligent voices driven by curiosity and verve. Read our full guidelines and instructions here: http://yalereview.org/pitches

Depending upon the length of the piece, we pay between $500 and $1,500 for print nonfiction (around 3,000–5,000 words), and between $200 and $500 for online pieces (around 1,000–3,000 words).

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

• Submissions: theyalereview@yale.edu
• Website: https://yalereview.org/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: The Yale Review is a journal of literature and ideas that published thought-proving writing. It believes in the power of perspective and in the power of connecting great minds across disciplines, backgrounds, and generations. More information here.
• Read through a selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Essays, Criticisms
• 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 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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