Pitches wanted (SF/Bay Area) | up to $150 for nonfiction

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE SAN FRANCISCAN

Deadline: 31 March 2022

Calling all creative San Franciscans: Do you want to see your work published? Then send it our way! We're always looking for local talent/perspectives to feature and now's your chance to be featured. Our honorariums range from $50 for poetry and flash to $150 for longer nonfiction. No formal deadline but the sooner you submit, the better. 3/31 if a date is helpful.

NONFICTION PITCHES:

The San Franciscan publishes literary journalism including short- and long-form reported pieces, reviews featuring cultural commentary or critique, profiles, data visualizations, and more. We have very limited space for personal essays and prefer essays that include a reported angle. Nonfiction pitches should clearly describe the author’s idea, unique angle, and connection to the topic. Full submissions are welcome, but one- to two-paragraph pitches are preferred. Review past issues for guidance on style and tone.

Email pitches and nonfiction submissions to: submissions@thesanfranciscanmagazine.com. Please include a short bio (50 words or fewer) and 1-2 clips of previously published work.

We are now accepting pitches for Issue 6, planned for spring/summer 2022.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

• Questions / submissions: submissions@thesanfranciscanmagazine.com
• Website: https://thesanfranciscanmagazine.com

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: The San Franciscan is an independent magazine that celebrates the diverse subcultures of San Francisco and the Bay Area through humor and criticism, but always with sincerity and pride. More information here.
• Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Reporting, Arts and Culture
• Review the submission guidelines here.
• 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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