Pitches wanted (Texas) | 50 cents per word
Added 2022-08-31 19:21:52 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: TEXAS OBSERVER
We are always open to freelance pitches, including from folks who are just getting started. Our rates are a standard 50 cents for freelance writers. We also have a very nice paid fellowship available right now: https://www.idealist.org/en/amp/ong-emprego/14492372dd2f41f7904b0c648d39d410-david-mcham-fellowship-for-investigative-reporting-texas-observer-austin
CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):
- Submissions: editors@texasobserver.org
- Website: https://www.texasobserver.org/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
- Learn more about the publication: The Texas Observer is a nonprofit news organization known for fearless investigative reporting, narrative storytelling and sophisticated cultural criticism about all things Texan. The Observer covers issues that are often ignored or underreported by other media. Its thoughtful arts and culture coverage recognizes the diversity and talent of Texas’ creative community. More information here.
- Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Culture, Books, Features, Politics, Coronavirus, Environment, Civil Rights, Health Care
- Review the submission guidelines here. 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.
- Check out our collection of pitch excerpts on this page and find more sample pitches at The Open Notebook Database.
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