Our State

Our State is a print magazine that publishes articles on the “people, places, culture, and history of North Carolina.” They prefer to receive a 1-2 paragraph query about the article you would like to write. View their Editorial Calendar to create a proposal that will fit into their schedule. Pay is on acceptance for the amount agreed upon. To learn more, refer to their writers’ guidelines.

News & Pitch Calls from Our State

Friday, July 16th 2021

Our State - Celebrating North Carolina is open for submissions

This is a general-interest magazine on North Carolina, and they cover its people, places, culture, and history. They work 6-8 months in advance, and want pitches, not completed articles. Features are 1,200 words, and departments are 500-800 words. They do not cover on-time events or news stories. According to their editorial calendar, the December 2021 issue is their Annual Holiday Issue. Payment is upon publication. Details here.