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Pitch Guidelines

Before submitting, please ensure you've read our contributor guidelines. Strong pitches increase your chances of assignment.

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What Makes a Strong Pitch

Clear Focus: One idea, sharply defined. What specific transition or inflection point will you explore?

Timing Relevance: Why does this matter now? What changed recently that makes this timely?

Original Angle: What's your unique perspective? How is this different from coverage elsewhere?

Your Expertise: Why are you the right person to write this? What's your relevant background or access?

Concrete Evidence: What sources, data, or examples will you use? Show us you've done preliminary research.

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Pitch Format

Keep your pitch to 150-200 words covering:

Topic: One sentence stating what you'll write about

Angle: Your unique take or approach

Evidence: Key sources, data, or examples you'll include

Relevance: Why this matters to our audience now

Bio: Brief credentials (2-3 sentences)

Submission Form

Your Information:

Full Name:

Email: [Text field]

Phone (optional): [Text field]

Location: [Text field]

Professional Background:

Current Title/Company: [Text field]

LinkedIn Profile: [Text field]

Writing Portfolio (if available): [Text field]

Your Pitch:

Proposed Headline: [Text field]

Pitch (150-200 words): [Text area]

Estimated Word Count: [Dropdown: 800-1200 / 1200-1800 / 1800-2500]

Topic Category: [Dropdown: AI & ML / Startups / VC & Investing / Cybersecurity / Consumer Tech / Enterprise Tech / Policy & Regulation / Web3 & Blockchain / Tech Careers / Innovation & Trends]

Additional Information:

Have you been published before? [Yes/No]

If yes, where? [Text field]

Do you have a conflict of interest related to this topic? [Yes/No]

If yes, please explain: [Text area]

Sample Work (Optional):

Upload or link to a previous writing sample: [File upload / URL field]

[Submit Pitch Button]

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What Happens Next

Review: Our editorial team reviews all pitches within 5 business days.

Response: You'll hear from us whether we're interested in moving forward, need more information, or must pass on this particular pitch.

Assignment: If accepted, we'll provide specific word count, deadline, compensation, and any additional direction.

Contract: We'll send a simple contributor agreement before you begin writing.

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Alternative Contact

Prefer to pitch by email? Send your proposal to contributors@themeridiem.com with the subject line: "PITCH: [Your Proposed Headline]"

Include all information requested in the form above in your email body.