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Pitches wanted (Appalachia) | $100 to $400+ per article
🕑 Added 2025-07-15 18:14:46 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: 100 DAYS IN APPALACHIA
Rainesford Stauffer, Editor at 100 Days in Appalachia, is looking for journalists:
Student and early career journalists in Appalachia, send pitches! We're looking for pitches on politics, labor, education, cultural trends, life + identity, etc. Rates start at $100 for opinion, $200-$400 for reporting and can increase based on scope. Guidelines: https://www.100daysinappalachia.com/2025/05/a-new-call-for-pitches-for-a-new-appalachian-era/
To answer some FAQ: You don't have to have previously published anywhere. This publication prioritizes people in the region or with a strong connection to it. Using the pitch form is best but if you fill it out, let me know and I'll try to flag it for the team. Happy to brainstorm!
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Submissions: Via the webform
Website: https://www.100daysinappalachia.com/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
Learn more about the publication: 100 Days in Appalachia is a regional journalism project that publishes articles, audio stories, and commentary focused on the Appalachian region. It covers topics such as local culture, environmental issues, economic change, and political developments through reporting and storytelling by contributors from the region. The publication aims to deepen understanding of Appalachian life by amplifying regional voices and exploring the complexities of place-based experiences. More information here.
Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Health, Environment, Generation Zeitgeist, Religion, The Price of Recovery, Latest News
Review the submission guidelines here.
Check out our collection of pitch excerpts on this page and find more sample pitches at The Open Notebook and at SuccessfulPitches.com.
Do not forget to end your pitch with (1) a short introduction about yourself; (2) a few lines highlighting your writing experience, relevant credentials and publication credits; and (3) links to your strongest work or portfolio, and online profile.
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