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HOW TO WRITE A PITCH

What is a Pitch?

A story pitch is a brief description, usually no longer than 500 words or two paragraphs, intended to convince an editor, agent or publisher to commission the piece. Writers in various industries use pitches to encourage an organization to publish their work.

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Type of Pitch

General Guest Article

Used when pitching for a guest article spot in a publication, which is talking about a general topic relevant to your industry.

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Type of Pitch

Actionable Insights

Used when pitching actionable and practical insights which are based on your own experience and expertise.

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Type of Pitch

Breaking News

Used to jump on a breaking news story that’s relevant to LGBTQIA persons by pitching to offer expert opinion and insight.

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Type of Pitch

Sector Overview

Used when pitching to provide an overview or analysis of something that’s happening to queer people in Zimbabwe.

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Type of Pitch

Problem Solving

Used when pitching a story, advice or insight that provides a solution to a known problem.

Here are some questions you can ask yourself

Who?, What?, Where? and Why Now?

WRITE FOR US

FVZ will publish stories by a diverse group of journalists on our website every week, distribute them by email to our subscribers and promote them on social media. Our goal is to increase LGBTQIA+ influence in the media and shape the way news is reported and issues are discussed. In order to value the work of storytellers and out of respect for your writing, we offer an honorarium for articles published on the site. Here’s what we are looking for:

FVZ Features:

We look for timely stories and commentaries that provide a missing LGBTQIA+ intersectional perspective on news events, underreported topics, stories that analyze the media’s treatment of queer people, and stories about queer people in the media industry. Personal perspectives are welcome. We avoid straight profiles, celebrity interviews, and reviews unless the reporting/commentary is in a context of investigating issues of concern to LGBTQIA persons. Send ideas to: 100storiesofus@feministvoices.com

SUBMIT YOUR PITCH!