PITCH WALACEA
Pitch a story for Walacea
We welcome smart, practical story ideas on AI, cybersecurity, cloud, privacy, and digital transformation. Bring a clear angle, real-world examples, and takeaways professionals can use—whether you’re a seasoned writer, practitioner, or first-time contributor.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
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A strong angle and clear takeaway
Lead with one specific idea you can defend: a claim, question, or contrarian insight. Tell us who it’s for, why it matters now, and what readers will learn. The best pitches include a working headline, a tight outline, and 2–3 sources, links, or examples you’ll use to ground the piece.
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Evidence, not vibes
We prioritize original reporting, experiments, case studies, and informed analysis rooted in professional experience. Share what you’ve observed, built, audited, measured, or shipped—then back it up with data, documentation, or credible references. If it’s newsy, tell us what’s new and why Walacea should cover it.
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Right-sized for a focused read
Most features land best at ~1,200–2,500 words, but we’re open to shorter briefings or longer deep dives if the structure is tight. Flag the estimated length, format (guide, analysis, Q&A), and any visuals you can provide. We’ll edit collaboratively for clarity, accuracy, and usefulness.
GOOD TO KNOW
We read every pitch and aim to respond within 7–10 business days. If your idea is time-sensitive, note the deadline up top. If you haven’t heard back after two weeks, a polite follow-up is welcome—your email won’t get you blacklisted.
Payment varies by assignment, scope, and reporting needs; we’ll confirm a flat fee before you draft. We pay on publication, and we can accommodate invoices from individuals or studios. If you have a standard rate card, include it with your pitch.
Pitch FAQ
We review pitches on business days and typically reply within 5–10 business days. If your idea is time-sensitive (e.g., tied to breaking news, a launch, or an event date), note the deadline at the top of your message so we can triage appropriately.
A great pitch is specific, reported, and clear on reader value. Send a working headline, a 1–2 paragraph summary, why it matters now, the angle (not just the topic), and what sources/data you’ll use. Start with our Pitch guidelines and submit the idea rather than a full draft.
Not usually. We prefer to commission pieces after reviewing a concise pitch so we can align on scope, structure, and fit for Walacea’s coverage (AI, cybersecurity, privacy, cloud, and digital innovation). If you already have a draft, include a short outline and a link to writing samples.
Rights vary by assignment, but in general we aim for a clear first-publication arrangement and will confirm details before anything is written. If you need the ability to republish (e.g., on your portfolio or a personal site), mention that in your pitch so we can set expectations up front.