Write for Us
Unpious.com Wants YOU!
Unpious.com now has several openings for regular writing gigs. If you have a way with words, have something to say in a thoughtful and compelling style, we want to hear from you.
We’re looking to fill the following positions:
Blogger
We’re looking for a writer to write a regular blog/column. You choose the topics, the style, and the post frequency. We’re looking for writers with strong voices and fresh perspectives. These posts will go up unedited, and therefore must be written with impeccable adherence to conventional writing styles – that means perfect spelling and grammar. Know your theirs from your theres and your effect from your affect.
New Roundups (and other staff writing duties)
We’re looking for a staff writer to write our weekly News Roundup along with short FOB-style articles. This position requires research into news articles relating to the world of Chasidim and Charedim, and to summarize the most eye-catching news in an engaging style. Humor is a strong plus.
Advice Columnist(Already filled)
Have you always wanted to dish out heaps of advice along with acerbic scorn like the best of Hasidic Rebbes? Are you smart, funny, ballsy, compassionate, and you can pack it all neatly together to solve every problem the universe throws our way? We have people who want to give you their kvitlech.
To be considered for any of the above positions, send an email to unpious.editor@gmail.com. Please attach several writing samples for the category you’re interested in, along with relevant biographical information. Also, if you have any, please include links to previously published writings.
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Freelance Writers
We’re also looking for writers for the following article types:
Original Reporting – These are articles of real journalism; real work for real pay. Report on actual events, interview relevant figures, research facts, and find sources. There is a limited amount of funding to pay for these articles. Please submit a pitch along with a bio and relevant clips.
Interviews – Conversations with figures of interest to the frum-fringe community.
Arts and Culture reviews – Love books? Love movies? We want your take on the best and the worst out there.
Opinion Columns – Have something to say and a compelling way to say it? We (and our readers) want to hear it.
How-To guides – How does an ex-Chasid buy a first pair of jeans, crack open a lobster, or find the best tickets for a rock concert? If you’re an expert on any of these, and you have particular insight into the challenges faced by the ex-frum, you can help us out by contributing from your wellsprings of wisdom.
Top Ten Lists – Top ten reasons to switch from Satmar to Pupa. Top ten ways to check your email on Shabbos without your spouse finding out. Top ten things NOT to do on your first date with a shiksa or shaigetz.
To be considered for publication, please send a pitch letter to unpious.submissions@gmail.com. For original reporting and interviews, please send a pitch only. Include your biographical details, and links to previously published material or writing samples along with an estimated word count for the intended article. For other types of articles, you may send a finished piece for consideration.
For all types of articles, please make sure you are familiar with the types of articles we generally publish, and read our general Submission Guidelines.
