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The best stories come from people who notice things. If you have a perspective, a question, or an idea you can't stop thinking about, we would like to hear it.
What we welcome
- Original writing and personal essays
- Culture reporting: books, music, film, trends, history
- Interviews with people worth hearing from
- Photography and visual stories
- Thoughtful perspectives on life, money, relationships, and growing up
Before you pitch
A clear angle matters more than a long résumé. Tell us what the story is, why it matters to our readers, and why you are the person to tell it.
Please read the Contributor Submission Terms. Submitting a pitch does not guarantee publication or payment, and submissions are never displayed publicly.
Contributors under 18
We are glad to hear from younger writers and photographers. If you are under 18, we will not publish your work until a parent or guardian has given written permission. If we would like to move forward with your pitch, we will email you a parent or guardian permission and publication release to complete together. Please don't include a parent's or guardian's details in your pitch.
Questions? Write to editors@hernichelife.com.