SUBMIT YOUR STORY

Hi! This page is to give you the direct email or application link to submit your pitches and stories to some of the publications out there who are looking for personal narrative pieces. Please first familiarize yourself with the publication and make a customized pitch which includes why your story is a match for their publication. Happy pitching! Way to set your story FREE!!

O Magazine

To submit a story idea or contact our team at OprahMagStoryIdeas@hearst.com

Thrive Global

To contribute to Thrive Global you must join our community platform. Our platform is by invitation or application only. Please see our application guidelines.

Elephant Journal

You can post directly to Elephant Journal, you can see the guidelines and where to submit here.

Mind Body Green

By submitting to mindbodygreen you acknowledge that you accept our terms and any form of editing the mindbodygreen editorial team deems necessary. Email us at submit@mindbodygreen.com

Mantra Wellness

Reach to our team with your story ideas at articles@mantramag.com

Harvard Business Review

Send a short pitch to web at submissions@HBR.org

Bustle

In any pitch to Bustle, please include the following: 1-2 sentences about your writing background and links to a few relevant clips. A sample headline. A 2-3 sentence summary of the piece Sources you know you have access to, and any other research or pre-reporting you’ve done on the topic. Why this story is relevant now and why it’s a good fit for the Bustle audience Your plan for photos, if applicable Your standard rate. Submit at lifestylepitches@bustle.com

Tiny Buddha

Send your post in plain text, not HTML, in Microsoft Word to email@tinybuddha.com, with the title in the subject line. Please only send one submission per email. Upload a photo of yourself at gravatar.com (if you’d like a photo to show next to your bio). Also, please include in your email the email address you linked to your gravatar account.

Forbes

Submit your completed article to ideas@forbes.com. The article can be any length. The piece must be original and exclusive to Forbes. They ask that you allow five business days (i.e. excluding weekends and holidays) for them to review your article. No follow-up emails.

Huffington Post

HuffPost also believes that inclusive journalism shouldn’t just be limited to text-based stories. Whether you’re a freelance producer, graphic artist or other visual creative, we want to work with you! Send a short bio, your rates and your portfolio to photos@huffpost.com, and if our interests align, we’ll get back to you when assignments become available. Due to the volume of submissions, it is not possible for us to respond to every submission individually.

Ms. Magazine

Pitches should include a detailed description of what a completed article will look and sound like, and an expectation of when it could be ready for review. Submissions of completed work should be prefaced with a short summary of the topic and approach.
If your query intrigues us, we will contact you. Because of the volume of pitches and submissions we receive, we may not be able to respond to your query. Submit your pitches at chahn@msmagazine.com.

YES Magazine

Usually two or three paragraphs are enough. The best pitches indicate the sources of information you intend to use. A working headline helps, and, if your story is timely, give us a news hook. Submit at submissions@yesmagazine.org.

Your Tango

Send pitches to our Editor at Large Andrea Zimmerman and include the word "Pitch" in your subject line. Please include your resume or bio and a link to a writing sample or blog if you have one. Your pitch should include a few lines detailing what you want to write about and how long you think it'll be. Pieces on our site are generally between 500 and 1200 words. Please send at andreaz@yourtango.com.

Submit Your Story