Pitches wanted from disabled authors, agents, editors (inclusivity within the publishing industry) | ~24 cents per word
Added 2022-06-25 00:52:09 +0000 UTC[This opportunity was posted 30+ days ago and has expired.]
Submissions are open. The theme is increasing accessibility and inclusivity of disabled people within the publishing industry. I’m looking for article pitches by disabled authors, agents, editors, publishing employees and booksellers.
I’m particularly interested in pieces about:
- the obstacles disabled people face - whether that’s to do with getting published, navigating the process, attending events, lack of opportunities etc. As well as raising the issue I’m keen to include ideas on how to overcome them.
- what’s being done well and how it can be extended.
£120/500 words. Please send a one paragraph pitch and a short bio. Closing date: Friday 8th July 2022.
Further Details: By disabled I mean anyone who self-identifies as disabled. Last year I had over a hundred pitches and the successful ones were aimed at those working in the industry
They addressed one specific issue—the word count is too limited to tackle everything at once. The writers used their personal experience to back up the article but the focus was on more than just their own story.
Anyone can submit, the subject of the article would need to apply to UK authors/publishing industry.
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