Presbyterians Today Magazine: The Urban Green Revolution/Portland
Presbyterians Today magazine (est. 1867), published 10 times annually by the General Assembly Mission Council, needs non-fiction articles for the May/June 2016 issue. The theme is called, “The Urban Green Revolution/Portland.”
An ambitious vision of sustainable, forested cities is taking hold across much of the country and the world. And it’s in Portland, the site of the 222nd General Assembly (2016), that this revolution is perhaps most deeply rooted. It involves urban farming, the conversion of abandoned railway tracks, radical urban planning, programs for children, and all kinds of small, creative projects that are making cities more livable. Some Presbyterians—concerned about climate change, lack of access to fresh, healthy food, and the growing spiritual and mental sickness resulting from the lack of exposure to nature—have heard the call.
Editors will only consider non-fiction feature articles, both long (up to 1500 words), or short (up to 500 words).
Payment: negotiated between the freelance writer and editor, typically up to $300/feature. Also pays extra for photos, also negotiated.
Deadline: send your article pitches before January 2, 2016.