HOW TO PITCH DIGITAL
Please read through these writer guidelines as this is designed to help you successfully pitch and publish a story with us. First, familiarize yourself with the Unearth Women website and the various sections that we have. Please send your pitches to unearthwomen@gmail.com with the subject line ‘DIGITAL PITCH: [ENTER HEADLINE].” While we try to respond to every pitch received, due to the volume of pitches we get, please allow (1) month for a response.
*COVID-19: We’re looking for digital stories of women on the frontlines of Coronavirus, women making a positive impact in this difficult time, or first hand accounts of women in hard-hit areas.
The DOS and DON’TS of pitching Unearth Women:
DO tell us which section you are pitching for.
DO briefly summarize your story idea.
DO tell us who (if applicable) you can interview for the story.
DO include 1-2 links of previously published work.
DO tell us briefly about yourself.
DO tell us if you can provide original photography.
DON’T make your pitch e-mail longer than two paragraphs.
DON’T include attachments on your e-mail.
DON’T pitch us a story we have already published.
DON’T ask us to assign you a story.
DON’T send us fully written stories
PITCHING A FEMINIST CITY GUIDE
Unearth Women is always searching for that next great Feminist City Guide to add to our website. Our Feminist City Guides spotlight female-owned businesses, organizations helping local women, or historical monuments celebrating female figures. Feminist City Guides consist of 15 places minimum and must have either original or sourced photography for each place mentioned in the guide, as well as a 300 word minimum introduction.
The DOS and DON’TS of pitching a Feminist City Guide:
DO familiarize yourself with our existing Feminist City Guides.
DON’T pitch us a guide we have already published.
DO share examples of the type of places you plan to include in your guide and why.
DO include 1-2 links of previously published work.
DO tell us briefly about yourself.
DO tell us if you can provide original photography or not.
HOW TO PITCH UNEARTH WOMEN MAGAZINE
Submissions for Unearth Women’s fourth issue, The Inclusivity Issue, is now closed. We are not currently accepting pitches for our digital magazine at this time.
DIGITAL PAY RATES
Digital rates range anywhere from $75 USD to $150 USD for articles between 800 and 1200 words. All digital payouts are typically made within 60 days from receipt of invoice via Paypal, Venmo or bank transfer.
PRINT PAY RATES
Print payments are made in accordance with the release of the print issue. Print story rates vary from $150 to $400 depending on the story length, and section.
