Personal essays wanted from underrepresented voices | ~15 cents per word
Added 2020-09-08 17:56:08 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: 'HERE' SECTION OF THE NEW TERRITORY (MIDWEST)
Julia Shiota, Departments Editor of The New Territory, is looking for pitches / essays:
I’m looking for a few things to publish in The New Territory. For our Here section, I’m looking for 500-word personal essays (pay: $75). I am really looking for BIPOC, Asian American, and LGBTQ+ writers—tell me your story of the Midwest! See our guide below.
“HERE” SECTION PITCHES AND SUBMISSIONS (PERSONAL ESSAYS AND PHOTOS)
The Here section is devoted to short personal essays (300-500 words) that focus on something that situates the personal in a sense of place, whether that be a specific location, a region, or even a specific object that evokes a sense of space. You should have a tie to the lower Midwest, whether that means you grew up in the region or if you are a transplant to the region.
In your pitch or submission, show us your plan for the narrative arc, the story’s relevance to our focal region, your tie to the region, (including but not exclusive to Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska), and why you’re the right person to write the story.
Submit or pitch your essays here.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
- Submissions: Via the webform
- Website: https://newterritorymag.com/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
- Learn more about the publication: The New Territory is the Lower Midwest's autobiography. It is an independent magazine created by and for Midwesterners. It aims to discover the latest journalism, creative writing and art that digs deep in the region. More information here.
- Read through a selection of recent articles/stories on its website.
- 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.
