Write for us

Emerald City Journal welcomes pitches about Seattle's parks, gardens, trails and urban nature. We are interested in focused stories that help readers notice a place, understand a landscape or make a thoughtful choice about spending time outdoors.

What makes a strong pitch

Propose one clear subject, explain the central idea and say why it suits Emerald City Journal's focus on Seattle green spaces. A useful pitch is specific enough to distinguish its angle from a general overview, while remaining accessible to curious readers. Practical pieces should offer safe, broadly applicable suggestions that do not depend on readers interpreting local rules.

What to include

Send a short outline, the category you have in mind and a few lines about your approach. Disclose relevant commercial interests or relationships. Do not send confidential material or present unsupported claims as established fact. Proposals are sent through the Contact page; choose the editorial question option and include your pitch in the message.