If you do not follow the guidelines below, your pitch may go unread. Write accepts electronic pitches from members and non-members alike who are Canadian citizens, newcomers, or permanent residents.

Pitch Format

Please use the following format in the email subject line: "WRITE Magazine Pitch: [Your Name]"

When pitching an article, please include the following three (3) items in the body of the email:

• A brief description of the article that you want to write, a working title, lede, and approximate word count.
• Rationale: Why you think your article is timely and relevant to Write’s readership, and why you think you have a great perspective to offer.
• Short bio: In a few sentences, tell us who you are! Please also include your province/territory of residence.

Send your pitch to Write Editor Philip Moscovitch at write@writersunion.ca.

Payment

Write contributors will be paid $0.25/word.

When to Submit Pitches

Write considers pitches year-round for publication in one of four quarterly issues. Articles are typically assigned three months before publication.

• Winter issue published in mid-February
• Spring issue published in mid-May
• Summer issue published in mid-August
• Fall issue published in mid-November

Notes on Unsolicited Articles and Calls for Pitches

Write magazine content is a mix of commissioned pieces and pitched articles that conform to a specific call for pitches. It is rare for an unsolicited article to be accepted to the magazine, but we do accept unsolicited pitches. Best practice is to watch for and respond to Write pitch calls with a succinct summary pitch. Do NOT submit a completed article as a pitch, as it won’t be read.

Please also note that pitch calls generate large numbers of pitches, and it is not possible for our team to respond to each one. We will only respond to pitches we feel will work for the issue at hand. If you have not heard back on a pitch within a month, you may wish to seek other outlets for your story.

Letters to the Editor

Write welcomes letters to the editor. Respectful, thoughtful, and cogent letters in direct response to the most recent issue will be considered for publication in the next issue.

Send your letter (150–300 words) and a short bio (max. 50 words) to Write Editor Philip Moscovitch at write@writersunion.ca. Write reserves the right to edit letters to the editor for length, clarity, and accuracy. You will be notified if your letter is selected for publication.