Writing Opportunities
What we commission and how to pitch.
What We Pay For
Scene reports
On-the-ground writing about a specific room, city, or festival. Must include direct observation — show notes, interviews with the people running the room, set detail.
Interviews
Long-form Q&As with alt comedians. Pitch a subject we have not covered recently and explain why this is the right moment.
Historical deep dives
Specific venues, specific shows, specific years. Primary sources preferred; oral histories strongly preferred.
Trend analysis
Where the scene is going. Must be grounded in specific evidence, not vibes.
How to Pitch
Email [email protected] with:
- A one-paragraph pitch — what the piece is and what the argument is
- Two or three sentences on why you
- Links to two clips (don't need to be comedy-specific)
- A rough word count and draft timeline
We respond to every pitch, usually within two weeks. Please don't follow up before then.
What We Don't Publish
- Reviews of specials without a larger argument
- Hot takes on comedians' public controversies
- Listicles without criteria
- Pieces where the writer isn't actually familiar with the scene