Real Life, Real Stories, with a Deeper Connection

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I f you enjoy our content and the stories that make you think, feel and connect with other’s experiences… we think you will LOVE our latest project, made for readers just like YOU!

Love & Literature was made for the readers who believe that a good story can break down barriers.

…For the readers who believe in building communities with stories that emotionally connect groups of people together.

…For the readers who believe in the power of vulnerability and the healing that comes with sharing the things that either break us or build us.

That’s why we invite you to check out LOVE & LITERATURE, A weekly intimate newsletter distributed to you in the form of [written]episodes filled with real-life drama, delivered to your inbox every Sunday morning.

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Who doesn’t like reality tv? Love & Literature is like an intimate glimpse looking into the experiences of someone else’s life. Love & Literature is reality without the television. It’s real, raw and at times, shockingly interesting. Our Sunday morning posts are like episodes of your favourite TV series.

Here’s what readers are saying so far…

“I loved reading this story and it definitely shook me up. More power to you as a person and to your pen too.”

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“Thank you for your vulnerability and integrity in expressing your truth.”

— Brando (Love & Literature Reader)

“Your writing is riveting and your honesty is inspiring!!! I’m so glad that you followed your dream (partially selfishly, because that means I get to read more of your writing).” — Greg ( Love & Literature Reader)

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Opportunities for CreativesShondaland is a storytelling company founded by Shonda Rhimes. Their editor has tweeted, “Opening my inbox for end of March & April pitches. Looking for: author interviews/profiles (April); entertainment profiles; culture pitches about TV/Film (no reviews); profiles of DOPE women impacting communities.” Rate is $500+. Pitches should be sent to britni@shondaland.com. To learn more, refer to their editor’s Twitter thread. To contact them, refer to this page.Narratively is a media company that publishes original and untold human stories. Their editorial assistant is looking for pitches for “stories that shed light on and reveal groundbreaking accomplishments by a disabled figure in history or a group of people with disabilities.” While they are “looking for stories on disabled figures and groups, their accomplishments do not need to be limited to disability justice.” The stories should be full of rich and colorful details and have lots of exciting scenes. They pay $400 to $1,000 per story (2,000 to 3,500 words). Pitches should be sent to julia@narratively.com. To learn more, refer to this Twitter thread and this page. Deadline: April 8th, 2021The assistant managing editor of CBS News is seeking pitches from journalists of color. Some of the topics that he is interested in are entertainment profiles and features, sports, criminal justice/prison reform, Covid-19, and health and fitness. Reporting only. Rates start at $0.60 per word. DM their editor on Twitter or email justin@cbsnews.com. To read their editor’s Tweet, click here. To visit their website, click here.The Toronto Arts Council is giving grants through the Music Projects program. which provides funding to professional, non-profit music organizations and collectives to pursue one-time or time-limited music projects involving production, presentation, dissemination and/or other activities that contribute to the development of music in Toronto. The City of Toronto supports this program through a funding allocation approved annually by Toronto City Council. The Music Program is strongly committed to the development and performance of works by Canadian artists. The maximum grant available in this program is $15,000. The TAC Music Projects program will fund up to 50% of the project budget. Click here to find out more.Sixty Inches from Center is a non-profit arts publication and archiving initiative that promotes art and writing in Chicago and the Midwest. They welcome “writers & artists of all experience levels to pitch ideas for traditional/experimental art writing, interviews, poetry, essays, audio, video, comics, animations, & stories around topics & practices relevant to the cultural landscapes of the Midwest.” They give priority to “writing by, about, and for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ artists, artists with disabilities, and the long list of writing, art-making, and cultural practices that have been neglected in mainstream conversations and canons about art and culture.” They pay $25 to $125 per article. For details, refer to this Twitter thread and their writing guide.

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