Hey Alma Seeks Personal Essays And Stories/ How To Submit (Pay: $100)

Hey Alma is a Jewish feminist publication that seeks personal essays from Jewish college students.

They are particularly interested in stories about finding Jewish joy or community, especially in unexpected places.

Jews from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to pitch. You might want to read this article on Tips For Making Your Writing Perfect.

General Submission Guidelines

Are you interested in writing for Alma? Great! Alma is always looking for new freelance contributors.

To get a sense of the kind of content they’re seeking, it’s best to read the website and see the types of stories they publish.

Topics include pop culture, news, politics, feminism, identity, rituals, dating, and holidays — all through a Jewish lens.

What Hey Alma Wants

• Alma is looking for personal essays from Jewish college students that range from 700 to 1,100 words.

• They are interested in stories about where you’re finding Jewish joy or community, especially in surprising places.

• Alma encourages Jews from underrepresented communities to pitch their stories.

• While links to previously published works are appreciated, they are not required.

Author Rights

Specific author rights were not detailed in the provided content. However, standard practices likely apply, and it’s advisable to discuss and clarify rights with the editors upon acceptance of a pitch.

Payment

Alma pays all writers for their work. The rate for personal essays is $100. Payment details will be discussed upon acceptance.

How to Submit To Hey Alma 

• Email your pitch to submissions@heyalma.com.

• Include a brief synopsis of your idea and some information about yourself, explaining why you’re the right person to write this piece.

• If you have already written a full draft, you can send it along (pieces should be between 700-1,100 words).

• Feel free to include links to previously published works, if available.

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