Pitches wanted (adventure, lifestyle) | up to $1.50 per word

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I’m looking for  pitches! For best results, please give the whole thing a quick read before sending me questions and/or your vital, surprising, juicy story ideas.

FIRST, BRASS TACKS:

• Digital rates: $350–$450, depending on scope
• Print rates: $1–$1.50 per word

If you’re not our reader, it will really help to familiarize yourself with our recent stories (and print departments) prior to pitching.

I’m editing adventure/lifestyle stories, including reported news pieces, first-person essays, profiles, and service stories. Most (but not all) stories focus on the US. When I’m reading pitches, the following stand out:

• Newsy peg
• Personal connection
• Solid data
• Reporting plan

YOUR PITCH SHOULD INCLUDE:

• suggested headline
• suggested dek
• 1 to 2 paragraph pitch
• a couple-line bio
• a few relevant clips you're proud of
• link to your website/profile if you have one

Imagine this: I am in a pitch meeting persuading my colleagues that your idea is *the* story we want *now*. It's your job to give me the tools I need to effectively talk them into it. Quickly.

I'M EXCITED TO SEE MORE:

• Nerdy deep dives into green gear topics (not gear guides, gimme the data)
• Surprising stories about people making positive change
• Diverse voices, sources, and perspectives
• Fire stories
• Star/dark sky stories
• Expansive understanding of what adventure can be

Before pitching, google your topic to see if we've covered it recently. If we have, all is not lost — but make sure your angle is VERY clearly fresh and different.

Please include the word "pitch" in your subject line. It's my intention to briefly respond to every pitch. If you don't hear back after a week, feel free to follow up.

PS — one note about clips. It's great if you have a big byline! Congrats! But you don't need one to pitch me successfully. Well-written stories with fresh ideas matter more than big-name outlets. Send me clips that represent the kind of writing you want to do.

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

[This opportunity was posted 30+ days ago and has expired.]