Pitches wanted (Pride-related personal essay) | $250+ per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: COSMOPOLITAN

Veronica Lopez, Sex and Relationships Editor of Cosmopolitan, is looking for pitches:

I’m looking for pride-related personal essay pitches for Cosmopolitan's sex & relationships vertical. We publish LGBTQ+ content year-round, but this time, we’re specifically looking for essays that highlight unique personal experiences, trends or pop cultural moments that made an impact on you, and stories that celebrate pride and what it means to you. Rates start at $250 and go up based on the pitch/scope of reporting. If you'd like to send a pitch, fill out this form and I'll try to respond to every one!

CONTACT INFORMATION:

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

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Cosmopolitan is a media brand for young women packed with fresh and fundamental intel about what millennials truly care about. It aims to deliver content that is interesting, fearlessly authentic, and unapologetically honest. More information here.
• Read through a selection of recent LGBT-related stories/articles on its website.
• 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 paragraph 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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