The Femedic Is Accepting Pitches/ How To Submit (Pay: $100-150)

The Femedic is actively seeking pitches from writers with specialized knowledge in women’s health. 

They are particularly interested in articles about at-risk individuals, such as AME women, trans women, sex workers, and others. If you are not an experienced writer, please read this article: 10 Creative Writing Tips For Beginners

 

What They Want

• Content written by medical professionals addressing clinical questions related to physical and mental health.

• Typically commissioned rather than unsolicited pitches.

• Content that covers non-clinical aspects of health, including social, political, identity, cultural, discrimination, and lifestyle factors.

• First-person essays and narratives that raise awareness and explore experiences of underrepresented identities.

• Features that offer bold, challenging perspectives and report in-depth on health-related issues.

• Describing health and personal experiences, especially from underrepresented identities.

• In-depth reported stories that offer new perspectives or teach readers something new. Topics might include underfunded medical research, media misrepresentation of conditions, or issues disproportionately affecting certain communities.

• Clearly specify the affected group (e.g., people with endometriosis, lesbians, trans people).

• Avoid unsupported cause-and-effect relationships.

• Focus on well-formed arguments that serve the readers.

 

Crafting Your Pitch

• Your headline should be attention-grabbing and summarizing your piece.

• Briefly explain what your article will cover.

• Detail any planned interviews, including the expertise they bring.

• Include no more than three clips or samples of your writing.

• Offer new angles and perspectives.

• Leverage your knowledge to add depth.

• Support your opinions with solid evidence.

• Familiarize yourself with The Femedic’s tone and previously published content.

• Ensure your pitch is unique and not already covered on the site.

• Email your finished pitch to monica@thefemedic.com.

• Avoid sending completed articles or previously published pieces.

• The Femedic typically buys first rights, so please do not submit previously published material.

• Expect a response within two weeks. If no response is received, assume the pitch was unsuccessful.

 

Eligibility Criteria

• Writers with specialized knowledge or experience in women’s health.

• The Femedic has a preference for pieces exploring issues from the perspective of at-risk individuals.

• There is no entry fee.

 

Pay Rates 

Features: £150

Personal Essays: £100