Op-Ed Submission
The Austin Chronicle will publish opinion pieces on any topic.
On any topic?
Topics that are relevant to the Austin community, yes.
And anyone can write an op-ed?
Yes. We especially hope for op-ed writers with expertise in their chosen topic, and/or relevant, first-hand experience with the topic. Op-eds can range from policy proposals to personal essays – everything’s game.
Two caveats:
- Are you selling something? The Opinion page is not the forum for that.
- Are you currently running for office? We do not accept opinion pieces from political candidates. (Elected officials, however, are welcome to submit.)
Will I get paid for my op-ed?
No. If you’d like to pitch a story to The Austin Chronicle, you can use this submission form for freelance writers: Pitch Your Idea
Would you rather write a letter to the editor?
You can do so here.
Tell me more about op-ed requirements.
All work must be original to the author; unpublished elsewhere, in print or online; and be printed under the author’s name (not anonymously or pseudonymously). Op-ed submissions must be 675 words or less.
The op-ed section is intended to be a place for opinion pieces, not reportage. Op-eds may reference previously published studies, reports, and articles from reputable sources, but excerpts must be short and links must be included.
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