How to Write for Apparently
Here’s how to submit your pitch or Medium article for consideration.
What is Apparently?
Apparently, a digital magazine on the future of parenthood, is a collaboration between Medium and Motherly exploring what it means to be a parent today. We aim to take what’s been treated as a niche issue and bringing those stories and issues into the mainstream.
Each month, we’ll connect with thought-leaders, experts and writers to share unique perspectives, science-backed reporting and sharp insights on the issues that matter most to parents. These stories have the potential to reach Motherly’s audience as well as Medium readers.
How do I write for Apparently?
[Apparently is not currently accepting pitches — please check back later for more information.] Submit pitches through Submittable—but please read the section below about what topics we’re currently looking for before pitching. Include a working headline, as well as a few sentences that describe your story. If you are pitching a personal essay, think about what the takeaway for readers might be. You’ll also be asked to provide a bio and links to previously published work. Our rates are variable. If you have a rate requirement, please include it in your pitch.
What topics can I write about?
We are anchoring our content around different themes, that are meant to be open to interpretation. To understand what this looks like, please take a look at our past issues: Gray Areas, Eating + Feeding, Work + Labor, and Costs.
What is Apparently looking for?
- Personal essays that reflect on the most critical issues parents today and share the wisdom you’ve gained along the way. They can focus on personal issues, such as the identity shift that happens when you become a parent, as well as ones that connect to bigger societal issues, such as parental leave.
- Reported features that explore parenting issues with rigorous reporting. They require research and expert sources.
- Expert columns that share evidence-backed insights from credentialed experts, such as pediatricians, psychologists, occupational therapists, and more.
What if I’m not a professional writer?
If you’ve never been published before, we encourage you to sign up for a Medium account where you can self-publish your own content. Then, you can submit the link at Submittable, and we’ll consider them for Apparently.
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
