Friday, November 20th 2020

Experience Life is accepting pitches

This is a health/fitness/quality-of-life magazine that is published 10 times a year. Apart from three in-depth features (2,500-3,500 words), they have four departments that need shorter pieces: Front of Book, Real Fitness, Real Food, Feature Well, and Real Life. While pitching, please keep in mind that they begin planning issues six to seven months in advance of the publish date. Here are a few themes in their editorial calendar for 2021:
-- April 2021: Keep It Simple. Their guidelines say, “It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the array of “solutions” for banishing old habits or reaching your healthy-living goals. But change doesn’t have to be complicated. These concepts can help shift your mindset and clear the way for lasting progress.”
-- May 2021: The Food Issue. Their guidelines say, “Food is about more than what we put in our bodies. In this year’s guide to healthy eating, meet health-conscious chefs and foodies, get motivated to grow and cook your own food, learn why food connects us, and more.”
-- June 2021: Reach New Heights. Their guidelines say, “As you start to plan for making the most of summer, get ideas for moving outside, expanding your horizons, and setting goals that push you out of your comfort zone. Because that’s where the real growth and change happen.”
They have several other themes listed. Details here (writers’ guidelines) and here (editorial calendar).