Pitches / submissions wanted (hip-hop feminism) | $175 per piece
Added 2021-06-08 20:05:48 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE GUMBO
Deadline: 11 June2021
We're taking a look at the history and impact of hip-hop feminism! We want pitches on its roots and evolution, how it's shown up in hip-hop music, its impact on modern culture and more from Black women and non-binary writers at all levels. Email a full draft or 150 words outlining your piece and writing samples if you have them to nadirahsimmons@thegumbo.net and bwhite@thegumbo.net with "July theme" in the subject line no later than June 11 at 11:59pm EST. Our rate is $175 for pieces that are between 750 and 1000 words. We get an extremely high volume of pitches. If you do not hear from us within a week, please feel free to pitch your piece elsewhere.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
- Questions / submissions: nadirahsimmons@thegumbo.net, bwhite@thegumbo.net
- Website: https://thegumbo.net/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
- Learn more about the publication: The Gumbo is a hub that showcases the multi-dimensional experience of Hip-Hop and its consumers on a global scale. It aims to reframe, re-energize and reimagine its role as a purveyor of womanism, activism, musical innovation, fashion and politics. More information here.
- Read through a selection of recent articles/stories 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.
