Tuesday, November 1st 2022
Clever is “a digital extension
of Architectural Digest that covers design advice for real life in the form of
actionable service.” They have the following sections within the vertical:
“Decoration, Renovation, Conversation, and Shopping.” They would love to
collaborate with BIPOC writers. They are open to pitches on the following topics: “native
american heritage month, black history month (+ juneteenth), national
disability awareness month, housing crisis, sustainability, color trends, new ‘core’
content, hot takes.” Rate starts at $200 (most of the stories are about 700
words). Rate for home tours is $300. For details, refer to this Twitter thread
and their pitch
guide.
Sunday, January 16th 2022
Clever
is “a digital extension of Architectural Digest that covers design advice for
real life in the form of actionable service.” They are accepting pitches. They
have the following sections within the vertical: “Decoration, Renovation,
Conversation, and Shopping.” They are open to interesting ideas for BHM and
want to keep this energy going all year round. Their rates start at $200 (most
of their commissioned stories are 700 words). They pay a flat rate of $300 for
home tours (600 words + photo captions + 2 lists). BIPOC to the front. For
details, refer to their editor’s Twitter thread
and their pitch
guide.
Wednesday, June 9th 2021
Clever is “a digital extension of
Architectural Digest that covers design advice for real life in the form of
actionable service.” They have the following sections within the vertical: “Decoration,
Renovation, Conversation, and Shopping.” They are always seeking reported
features, profiles, personal essays, and market and commerce roundups. Rates start
at $200 (most of the stories are about 700 words). Rate for home tours is $300.
For details, refer to their editor’s Tweet and
their guidelines.