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Write for Salamander
We invite pitches from established and new writers, particularly those with a connection to Lewisham or southeast London.
We publish reporting, features, opinion in any media. Check About Us for more about our mission.
Send us a short pitch - tell us why your story is important and you are the person to write it.
How to write the perfect pitch
Paragraph 1: Set up the story - what's the context, why is it important?
Paragraph 2: News hook - what makes the story timely?
Paragraph 3: My angle, who I plan to interview, what else I plan to research.
Paragraph 4: Who I am, why I'm well placed to write the story, link to my portfolio (if I have one).
Credit: Leicester Gazette and journalism.co.uk
Volunteer with Salamander
We depend on our volunteers to grow the paper, publish great content and strengthen our connections to the local communities.
We are looking for volunteers for all aspects of our work - to take photos, make videos, illustrate stories, post on social media, tweak the website, help with admin, welcome the public at our events .... and more.
Volunteers are hugely valuable to us and we aim to help our volunteers develop their skills and connections.
If you're interested in volunteering with Salamander, contact us.