My First Substack and Call For Pitches!
Hello Everyone,
First—thank you for subscribing and I’m very much looking forward to working with you!
Welcome to my first Substack newsletter, and please bear with me as I figure out all the formatting (about me… words: good (usually!)… technology: meh). :)
For those I haven’t worked with before, here’s my bio-in-a-bag: I’m the Editor-in-Chief of Scottsdale City Lifestyle (luxury lifestyle/community), Paradise Valley City Lifestyle (luxury lifestyle/community), Chandler City Lifestyle (community), Where Phoenix+Scottsdale and Arizona GuestBook (visitor publications for Arizona). I also freelance for various other publications and companies. I’m married and have two teenagers. I also have one dog (who is currently sleeping at my feet). When I’m not working, parenting, and trying not to burn dinner, I like to watch TV, read, and explore new places.
Here’s what I’m currently working on—I’d love to hear from you!
Michelle
Instagram: @michelleglicksman
***If submitting for more than one story, please send each as a separate email with the corresponding subject line so that I can easily find them in my email. Much appreciated—thank you!!***
1. Eco-Friendly Fashions
For Chandler City Lifestyle, I’m looking for spring and/or summer fashions for either women or men. This will be a photo spread, with minimal text. Brands can be located anywhere in the U.S. To be considered, please send:
A HIGH-RES (preferably full-page.. 8.5x11 at 300 dpi or horizontal half page) lifestyle image(s).
Up to 50 words about the brand and what makes it eco-friendly.
The name of the product, the brand, and the price.
A website of where to purchase (does not need to be an affiliate link).
SUBJECT: Eco Fashion
DEADLINE: Wed., March 2, at noon
EMAIL: michelleglicksman@gmail.com
2. Where to Listen to Live Music in Metro Phoenix
**METRO PHOENIX ONLY**
For Where Phoenix+Scottsdale, looking for restaurants and lounges (or similar) that offer live music, whether daily, on weekends, or once a week. This is not for concert venues. To be considered, please send:
A brief description of the destination.
When live music is available and what type people can generally expect (country? rock? a mix? etc.). The music must be available in April.
The name, address, and website of the location.
A high-res image of the destination (general locale is fine) if one is available.
SUBJECT: Live Music
DEADLINE: Thurs., March 4, 4 p.m.
EMAIL: michelleglicksman@gmail.com
3. Celebrities
I’m always looking for celebrities and influential people for cover opportunities and feature stories for all of my publications! They do not need to live Arizona, but prefer there is some tie—they visit a lot, they have something launching locally, they used to live in the state, etc.
SUBJECT: Celebrities
DEADLINE: Ongoing opportunity
EMAIL: michelleglicksman@gmail.com
4. Mother’s Day Gift Guide Items
Looking for unique products for a Mother’s Day Gift Guide in Paradise Valley City Lifestyle. Open to ideas, but please no supplements, vitamins, skincare lotions/serums, soaps, body washes—you get the idea! Brands can be located anywhere in the U.S. To submit, please send:
A short sentence or two about the item.
The name of the product, the brand, and the price.
A website of where to purchase (does not need to be an affiliate link).
A high-res image.
SUBJECT: Mother’s Day
DEADLINE: Tues., March 15
EMAIL: michelleglicksman@gmail.com
5. Influencers Who Live in Arizona
**LOCATED IN ARIZONA ONLY**
Looking for social media influencers who are based in Arizona to feature in upcoming issues of Scottsdale City Lifestyle and Paradise Valley City Lifestyle. Can have any niche, and open to both women and men. Min. 15K followers on at least one platform. This is an ongoing opportunity. If chosen to be featured, the story will include several submitted photos, a brief bio, and social media handles. To be considered, please send:
Some brief info about the person (what type of influencer they are… lifestyle? parenting? etc. and where based in Arizona).
Link(s) to any relevant social media accounts.
If chosen, I’ll reach out for more specifics/photos at the time.
SUBJECT: Influencers
DEADLINE: Ongoing opportunity
EMAIL: michelleglicksman@gmail.com
Thanks for reading! Here are some of the latest issues of the publications in case you haven’t seen them already. The March ones launch tomorrow (except Where—that one is below)!
