Pitches wanted (travel, culture, identity, history, nature, sustainability) (worldwide) | 60+ cents per word for features

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: LONELY PLANET 

Sebastian Modak, Editor-at-Large of Lonely Planet, is looking for pitches.

So you wanna write for Lonely Planet? Our pitching guidelines include what we’re looking for, where to pitch what, and rates.

We cover topics from all over the globe: arts and culture, identity, history, nature, outdoors, sustainability and heritage. Rates for daily stories are approximately $400 per piece, depending on word count, research required, interviews, photo sourcing, etc. We may increase rates based on the writer’s experience, access, amount of reporting involved and stories about communities that have often been overlooked in travel coverage. The rate for features starts at $0.60 per word and depends on the scope of the story and the contributor’s expertise.

Can’t wait to hear from you!

CONTACT INFORMATION:

• Submissions: Via the webform
• Website: https://www.lonelyplanet.com

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Lonely Planet stands for story-worthy travel experiences that connect people to the world. It offers travel advice and guidance, informed by knowledgeable and enthusiastic contributors. Believing that travel is for everyone, its goal is to help more people from more backgrounds experience the joy of exploration. More information here.
• Read through a selection of recent stories/articles 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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