Evan Hansen and Wired Online
I recently wrote an article for Writer's Digest magazine about webzines, but some of the material had to be cut for length. Evan Hansen, editor-in-chief of Wired News, has kindly agreed to let me post the information here instead.
Evan says that though Wired News sometimes republishes content from the print publication, Wired Magazine, they also rely on freelance contributions.
What do you look for in a freelance submission?
"Scoops and ahead of the curve news, original thinking and point of view, voice, great writing."
What are your current editorial needs?
"We cover science and technology and are always looking for unique unreported gems in both areas. I am specifically looking for colorful tech trends from outside the U.S., for example, Japan, China, Brazil, South Korea; space and aeronautics; politics and tech policy."
What is the best way for a freelance writer to break in at Wired
News?
"Send us great pitches and deliver clean, well-reported copy."
What are your pay rates?
"We start new freelancers at 50 cents/word with increases based on performance. We may consider underwriting some or all story-related expenses on a case by case basis and we may commission photos at a flat rate of $50 for up to 3 pictures and captions published and $100 for four or more."
Send all pitches via the online form.
Posted by Debbie at October 4, 2006 03:03 PM
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