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Hi all,

I hope you’ve been taking care of yourselves this week.

In lieu of our usual Friday Q&A (I couldn’t bring myself to ask someone to take time on that with everything that’s going on) I’ve got some pitch opportunities for you.

But first, I’d like to make myself available for whatever you’re struggling with in your writing this week. Not sure where to pitch something? Let me know. I’ve got lists on lists of editors. Need some feedback on a pitch? Send it my way. Struggling to figure out how to keep pitching stories in your niche when it seems like the world is falling apart all around us? Happy to chat about it. Reply to this email, or send me one at britany.robinson@gmail.com. I’m going to hold off on switching this newsletter to paid for a couple more weeks.

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And for now: pitch opportunities!

(I’m sure this goes without saying, but non-black writers, please refrain from pitching the many editors who are specifically asking for Black writers right now. But do save those contacts for later.)

Solutions Journalism Network @soljourno

Pitch @GroundTruth your solutions-focused stories around how communities are responding to threats to voting rights. Grants of up to $5000 are available!

thegroundtruthproject.orgAnnouncing the Preserving Democracy & Voting Rights Fellowship | The GroundTruth ProjectThe GroundTruth Project today announces the opening of the selection process for the Preserving Democracy & Voting Rights Fellowship as leaders of many countries around the world seek to restrict democratic institutions and instruments, including the ballot box. Building upon previous coverage of vo…

nick catucci @catucci

Hi, I’m looking for writers who are really into creators, influencers, internet culture, and online activism for nofilter.influence.co. Please send a few relevant examples of your writing (social posts count) to nofilter [at] influence [dot] co. Thanks! @WritersofColor @NABJ

nofilter.influence.coInfluencer and creator culture in focus - nofilter by influence.coInfluencer and creator culture in focus

David Levesley @DJFLevesley

Hello! We're currently in a rare moment of having some freedom to look for new freelance writers at GQ. I've always been keen on developing a more representative pool of writers, and at the moment I'd love to hear more from black writers and writers of colour.

Mandy Ferreira @mandyfer1

. @AAA_NCNU's Via Magazine digital team (calstate.aaa.com/via) is looking for finance, home, how to, and car/transit/cycling/pedestrian pitches. $200-$500 depending on length & complexity. Pitch viamail@viamagazine.com CC mandy.ferreira.1@gmail.com. @WritersofColor @weischoice

calstate.aaa.comVia - AAA Magazine in 9 Western States | AAATravel and road trips for Northern California, Nevada, Utah, Montana, Wyoming, Alaska, Oregon, Idaho, and Arizona, as well as vacations, things to do, places to visit, destinations, travel blog, and food and drink, make VIA a premier AAA travel magazine.

Pit Magazine @PitmagazineUK

* CALL FOR PITCHES! * We’re planning our next issue and this time there’s a theme which is 🥁🥁🥁SAUSAGE! We’d love to hear your ideas. Oh and this time it’s not ‘just’ BBQ - we are open to stories/recipes/interviews/opinions etc on the general theme. hello@pitmagazine.uk

Paul Squire @pauljsquire

Reminder: At Digital Trends, we're looking for freelance writers who can cover technology, digital culture and our changing human experience — especially from unique and diverse perspectives. DMs/email are still open for pitches!

frida garza @fffffrida

hello! some housekeeping - today is my first day at @GuardianUS 💫 - i'll be commissioning pieces on gender, public lands (ntl parks, wildlife, climate change) & more - if these are your beats, pls get in touch! DM/email for details, we pay .50/word frida.garza@theguardian.com

Sophie Kleeman @sophiekleeman

if you're looking for a place to pitch essays/analysis/reporting about the protests + what's happened over the past week, please reach out. rates starting at $400: skleeman@businessinsider.com

Justin Housman @JustinHousman

CALL FOR PITCHES: I realize this is an exhausting time with maybe more pressing concerns, but I would love to hear from black outdoor writers who would like to contribute thoughtful essays connecting the protests to the outdoors generally and the outdoor industry. DMs are open.

Charlie Lindlar @charlielindlar

🏳️‍🌈 #Pride season is round the corner, so I'm looking for more personal essays and reflections from LGBT+ writers around their lives, identities, and what Pride means to them! DM me or say hi at ukpersonal@huffpost.com #journojobs 🏳️‍🌈

James Besanvalle @JamesBesanvalle

I’m always on the hunt for powerful first person pieces for @MetroOpinion — got a unique personal story that you’d like to share and think others could relate to? Pitch me via the work email in my bio

alyssa pereira @alyspereira

i am taking pitches! email me your best ideas about culture and entertainment — alyssa.pereira@sfgate.com. we prefer a focus on the bay/northern california but we're open to all ideas. see some stories we've done recently ⬇️

Grant Marek @Grant_Marek

We're looking for freelance stories about the Bay Area, specifically, but also farther afield — from Tahoe to Yosemite. I've had a lot of writers reaching out wondering what type of freelance stories we're looking for, so I figured a THREAD with examples might help:

Samantha Leal @samanthajoleal

BLM. Pride. COVID. There's a lot going on—and if you're looking for a place to bring your wellness ideas (remember: racism, financial disparity, and more all relate to wellness), I'm happy to look at pitches for @iamwellandgood. Rates start at $150. samantha.leal@wellandgood.com

Prism @ourprisms

Right now, we're actively looking for pitches from Minnesota based Black journalists, writers, and community members.

Ashton Lattimore @ashtonlattimore

In moments like this, the voices we most need to hear are those of folks on the front lines. Recognizing that, @ourprisms is seeking pitches from Minnesota-based Black journalists, writers, & community members. Email pitch@ourprism.org and we'll get right back to you. Stay safe.

🍲 Steve Holt 🚣 @TheBostonWriter

@WritersofColor AMC Outdoors (online) seeks first-person essay pitches about one's connection to the outdoors, wildlife, outdoor spaces & rec. Can be about race -- or not. Mid-Atlantic / Northeast focus a plus. Rate: $250. WC: 500-700. Email sholt (at)

outdoors.orgAMC - Your Connection To the Outdoors - Appalachian Mountain ClubThe Appalachian Mountain Club is your connection to the outdoors. With chapters from Maine to D.C., enjoy outdoor activities and learn new outdoor skills.

That’s all for now. Be kind to yourself. Drink water. Go for walks. I’ll see you next week.

Britany