Good Stuff for Writers, 1/12

Pitch: Eater, The Cut, Catapult and more

Hi writer friends,

It’s getting harder and harder to come up with new ways to say “What a week,” and “I hope you’re doing OK.” So, wow…what a week. And I hope you’re doing OK.

Sharing good news in the midst of a national crisis feels kinda weird. But considering we’re ALWAYS IN THE MIDST OF CRISIS, what the hell? On Sunday, after many months of reporting, writing, revising, fact-checking, revising, editing, and revising again, that story I keep telling you about, the one I moved to the coast to write, finally went live over at Fenix. And I’m pretty excited to see it out in the world.

Mariana Heredia, the Founder and Editor of Fenix, asked me some questions about the reporting process and what it was like to move to a new place to write a story. You can read my answers here. (And psssst: Mariana is open for pitches. She is truly the most supportive editor I’ve ever worked for…. go pitch her!)

Now, despite the slow and sudden crises of democracy, there are lots of writing opportunities to share this week. Let’s get to it.

But first, here is a picture of Jackson because pet pics make everything better:

Education, Funding, Events, Etc.

• Submissions to The Rose Post Creative Nonfiction prize are due on January 15.

• Incite: Queer Writers Read is a monthly reading series for queer writers and takes place on January 13.

• The Texas Observer is hiring a summer editorial fellow.

• An Evening with the 2019-2020 Writing for Justice Fellows is taking place on January 14.

• A Public Space Writing Fellowships are open for applications through January 31.

• Learn how to price your writing projects and services at this event with The Writer’s Co-op on January 26.

• Because vulgar language is fascinating, too, I love this thread on how to curse around the world.

• Also:

  Britany Robinson @BritSeeingStars

  That's all to say, stick with the stories you know you want to tell. Take chances and be there when it seems important. Go to the places and do the things that give you the details that eventually reveal how the story should be told—how you will tell it. 8/

Editors Who Want Your Pitches

Kerensa Cadenas @kerensacadenas

2021 Pitch Guidelines: Looking for pitches focusing on TV, Movies, Celebs, Books, Music, etc. Do not pitch anything non-entertainment aka politics, sex, fashion, etc. Pls keep pitches brief.  Email only (do not personal email, text, DM, fax, etc.): kerensa.cadenas@nymag.com

Lesley Bargar Suter @LesleyBS

While we're not there yet, in a gesture of hope for the future of travel, @Eater Travel is looking for pitches! Specifically stories about the cool ways food and culture intersect to provide insight and perspective on a place — international or otherwise. Send to travel@Eater.com

Matt Ortile @ortile

yes this a very specific invitation to pitch me, instructions here: docs.google.com/document/d/1x6…

Matt Ortile @ortile

oh also, if you are a Black writer wanting to write about Black winemakers, let’s talk — would love to run an essay like that at Catapult 🍷

Future of Good @futureofgood

Want to write for Future of Good? ✏️ Future of Good is looking to expand our network of freelance writers. Do you have experience in journalism? Are you interested in covering the Canadian social impact world? If so, send us a pitch. 👇 futureofgood.co/story-ideas/

futureofgood.coFuture of Good is looking to expand our network of freelance writers.Do you have experience in journalism? Are you interested in covering the world of social impact? If so, send us a pitch!

Ruth Umoh @ruthumohnews

Extremely grateful for an enlightening two years at Forbes and the close friendships made along the way. That said, my Filament inbox is officially open for pitches. Let’s get to work: ruth@paperworkstudios.com (2/2)

Steven Strom @stevenstrom

Hi! We've raised our starting prices a bit on ALL freelance pieces. Pitch me at pitches@fanbyte.com! BIPOC and queer folks HIGHLY encouraged includes reviews, guides, and timely features with VERY SPECIFIC arguments I'm specifically looking for video game and manga coverage rn

Lady Science @ladyxscience

Heads up! We're back open for pitches! Interested in writing for us? Check out our pitch page to see what we like--and maybe don't quite like--when it comes to pitches. We pay. Get a jumpstart on this year's writing goals and send us your pitch! 🚀 ladyscience.com/pitch

ladyscience.comLady Science - Pitch Us — Lady Science

Kendra is on "Hiatus" @KendraJames_

Hi! I'm open for pitches for February! Please send me all your lovely Star Trek thoughts! Give me a text-based escape from our shared nightmare of a reality and let me pay you for it!!!!!

startrek.comHow to Pitch Stories to StarTrek.com

Susan Matthews @susanematthews

if you are a woman who has left the workforce bc of the pandemic and you might want to write about it for Slate, please pitch me at susan-dot-matthews-at-slate-dot-com

Katie McDonough @kmcdonovgh

if you have ideas, pitch me! work sucks is a month but it's also eternal and anchors many of the stories we run on my desk year-round. let's talk

Abbey Stone @abbeystone

For Black History Month, Well+Good is looking for pitches from Black writers for personal essays about the family wellness traditions that are meaningful to you. (In keeping with the @ASALH's 2021 theme.) Rates start at $300 per story. cc @WritersofColor

Maria Derchi @MariaDerchi

Are you a South Floridian passionate about tech & startups? @refreshmiami is looking for a writer to contribute 3-4 pieces/month on our growing ecosystem. Get to know the movers and shakers! Interested? Email team@refreshmiami.com & include samples of past work.

Leah says STAY HOME @byleahjohnson

Okay wow so much Taylor content in my inbox to sift through (Just a reminder you can pitch me any personal essay at anytime—send a fresh take on an underexplored idea re: gender, sexuality, race, religion and I'd love to take a look at it!)

Brian Merchant @bcmerchant

I don't know if I announced it here but I'm now helping @yeahyeahyasmin edit Future Human, Medium's new blog about climate change and the science of human survivability, which is already home to A+ writers like @drewcostley + @emilylmullin pitch me

futurehuman.medium.comFuture HumanFuture Human is a science publication from Medium about the survival of our species. It is run by the OneZero editorial team, which also publishes stories about major forces in technology through its namesake publication and stories about gadgets on Debugger.

Kya Buller @kyajbuller

Have you always wanted to write a column? If yes, send me an email with details of what your column would be. Interested in traditional ideas and brand new ones! Looking to commission at least two ✨kya@aureliamagazine.com

Kyrill Hartog ✏️ @kyrill_hartog

For @AreWeEurope magazine I’m looking for brilliant longreads, reported features, photo essays — you name it — about the link between SPORTS and IDENTITY in Europe. The more personal, the better. No more room for UK authors. Rates negotiated case by case. Wow me. THREAD

Mike Janssen @mjanssen

@WritersofColor What we’re looking for at @currentpubmedia:

current.orgWriting for CurrentWho reads Current? Current’s primary audience is made up of people who work at public radio and television stations, networks and production companies. Our readers typically expect more details and context in coverage of public media than what other publications usually provide. They also expect rep…

Mslexia @Mslexia

The theme for our summer issue is PORTRAIT 🖌️ We're looking for stories (up to 2,200 words) and poems (up to 40 lines) about artists and their subjects, about seeing and being seen, about paint, pencil and film. Deadline: 8 March Submit: bit.ly/3orxiId

That’s all for today friends. Paid subscribers, I’ll be back in your inbox later this week.

And one more thing! I’m regularly adding to this big list of important deadlines for writers in 2021, including grants, residencies, fellowships, and contests. January is a BIG month for all of those, so bookmark this page and check back for additions.

Stay inspired,

Britany