Notebook and pen ready for an editorial pitch

Writer submissions

Pitch a story that moves the conversation forward.

Wear Your Voice welcomes thoughtful proposals for reported articles, personal essays and cultural criticism connecting lived experience with systems of power. New and established writers are invited to pitch.

Email your pitch

Editorial focus

What we are looking for

We seek specific, well-supported ideas that add perspective rather than repeat a familiar conversation. Strong proposals make their argument, audience and relevance clear.

Culture & criticism

Incisive analysis of art, entertainment, media, food and the stories through which communities understand themselves.

Identity & experience

Essays and reporting attentive to race, gender, disability, sexuality, family and the intersections between them.

Politics & justice

Reporting and analysis that explains policy, institutions, organizing and their material effects on daily life.

Health & wellbeing

Careful work on access, body politics, reproductive justice, mental health and community approaches to care.

Pitch checklist

Tell us enough to see the story

A concise proposal of roughly 250 words is usually sufficient. Please send a pitch rather than a completed draft.

The central idea
Explain what the piece is about and the argument or question guiding it.
Why it matters
Describe its relevance, intended audience and why the timing is right.
Your distinct approach
Show what this story contributes that existing coverage has not addressed.
Your connection
Explain why you are well placed to report, research or write the piece.
Format and timing
Identify the proposed format, expected length and a realistic deadline.
Useful background
Include pronouns and relevant published clips if available. Clips are not required for new writers.

How we work

From proposal to publication

Send a focused pitch

Introduce the idea, angle, audience, reporting plan and your connection to the subject.

Editorial review

The team considers fit, originality, scope, sourcing needs and editorial capacity.

Develop the assignment

If accepted, an editor confirms the brief and works with the writer on structure, context and revisions.

Fact-check and publish

The final piece is reviewed for accuracy, clarity, accessibility and careful treatment of sensitive material.

Submission FAQ

Practical questions

Do you accept complete drafts?

Please begin with a pitch. A focused proposal lets the editorial team discuss scope and approach before drafting starts.

Can first-time writers submit?

Yes. Relevant clips are helpful when available, but a clear idea and a thoughtful approach matter most.

Which formats are considered?

Reported articles, features, personal essays, critical analysis and carefully framed service pieces are considered.

Should I include sensitive details?

Include enough context for editors to assess the story, add a content note where appropriate and omit graphic descriptions from the pitch.

How quickly will I hear back?

Response times depend on editorial volume. Clearly identify a genuine news deadline, but do not submit a complete time-sensitive draft without agreement.

Is publication guaranteed after a pitch is accepted?

No. Assignments remain subject to editorial review, revision, verification and final approval.

Where should I send my idea?

Email your concise proposal to info@wearyourvoice.com-uk.com with “Writer pitch” and a short topic description in the subject line.

About this site

Writing toward a more just public life

Wear Your Voice is an independent editorial publication covering culture, identity, politics and wellbeing. Its work centers perspectives often excluded from mainstream coverage while maintaining clear standards for context, accuracy and responsible editing.

Writers should approach communities as participants in public life rather than abstractions. Proposals are strongest when they avoid stereotypes, establish relevant context and distinguish reported fact from interpretation.