Westword is Seeking Freelance Writers

By Patricia Calhoun, Westword | Interested in covering — and uncovering — important stories in metro Denver? Westword is seeking freelance writers for most of our verticals: Arts & Culture, Music, Cannabis & Psychedelics, and Food & Drink. Join the editorial team that’s been changing the journalism landscape of the Mile High City since 1977.

The best way to break into Westword: Pitch an idea that’s so good, we simply can’t refuse it. Please search the Westword archives (use Google as well as the Westword site search function) to see what we might have published on a specific subject before you make your pitch. We promise 24-hour turnaround on an idea with a time hook, one week otherwise. We set story length, deadlines and fees after we approve an idea; payment is upon publication.

When you email us, send some writing samples (if you have them), your résumé, and, of course, your story ideas. Below are the sections where those ideas might go, and the freelancing opportunities in each.
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Music: Music stories range from profiles to breaking music news to timely lists. We’re always looking for writers with fresh viewpoints — about the local scene and touring artists, in particular. Pitch emily.ferguson@westword.com.
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Photography: Westword is fortunate to have a talented group of freelancers we work with on covers and feature assignments. If you’re interested in joining their ranks, send information (including links to your work) to editorial@westword.com.

Any other questions? Send them to patricia.calhoun@westword.com.

For more subjects to write on, read the full article here:
https://www.westword.com/news/denver-westword-is-looking-for-freelance-writers-18043703

[Thanks to Alex Teitz for contributing this article! http://www.femmusic.com]