Interested in writing for Kansas Country Living? Here’s what we're looking for:
If you'd like to pitch a story idea, keep the following tips in mind:
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Read several recent issues for a sense of Kansas Country Living's tone and content. Make sure your writing and your story ideas could fit into that mix. We strive for a tone that is fresh, fun, informed and sometimes folksy.
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In your email, introduce yourself briefly and include links that will help us learn more about your background and writing style, such as your LinkedIn profile; your blog or professional website; Instagram, Twitter or other social media accounts; your résumé (if not on your website).
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Suggest two or three specific ideas and explain them in two to three well-crafted sentences. An email that simply says "I'd like to write for you" will not be considered.
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You are welcome to submit magazine feature ideas, but your best opportunity for an assignment comes from pitching ideas such as an electric co-op member making a difference in his/her community, or an off-the-beaten path destination (small business, restaurant, entertainment venue) or suggesting a piece related to the 7 Cooperative Principles that showcase how the cooperative business model is unique and puts its members first.
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Solid photography skills are a plus. We are a small staff and having writers who can take magazine-quality photos increases your chances of being considered. The best way to show us your photography skills is through your Instagram account (or professional photo website).