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current undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to submit story pitches to planet forward.<\/p>\n
submitting a pitch is the fastest way to get in touch with our editors!\u00a0this is an easy way to see if your story idea aligns with what we\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n
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tips on how to pitch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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pitches should be brief and include information on timeliness, conflict, and character. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
please make sure to: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- identify an environmental problem and solution<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- include at least one primary source data point that reveals the seriousness of this problem <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- include a breakdown of who the characters\/sources are<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- include a brief account of any progress regarding reaching out to the necessary interviewees\/any issues regarding access to them<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- describe the format\/style\/medium(s) you wish to tell the story through and why that choice makes sense for your topic (e.g. text, multi-media, video, podcast)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- describe the impact\/importance of this story and who your audience is (note that generally our audience is one of your peers, but you could narrow this to be more specific)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n