Writing for Parenting Publications

Want to write for parenting publications but need help figuring out where to start?

Writing parenting pieces can be a great way to break into a variety of outlets, and many parenting publications are open to working with writers new to publishing. This session will dive into the wide world of parenting publications, and how to write different pieces for different markets. We'll cover types of parenting pieces, markets, how to structure a pitch, examples of successful pitches, and other considerations like privacy concerns when writing about kids.

Join Natalie Serianni and Julie Vick to explore how to mine your incredible parenting experience (the beautiful, the brilliant, the hilarious) and submit them to publications. Let us help you share your stories and parenting insights with others!

In This Session You Will:

- Come away with a better understanding of the kind of pieces you can write for parenting pubs
- Learn how to effectively craft a parenting pitch to send an editor
- Learn strategies for submission and places to submit your parenting articles

Who Should Join the Session?

- Beginner and Intermediate writers interested in sharing their ideas and writing for parenting publications
- Parenting writers who want to better understand pitching and publishing in parenting publications

Meet the Presenters

Natalie Serianni is a Seattle-based writer, instructor, and mother of two with writing in the New York Times, Huffpost, Scary Mommy, Insider, Brevity, ParentMap,The Manifest-Station, The Keepthings, Mutha Magazine, and numerous parenting publications and literary journals. She writes about midlife parenting and long-held grief, and teaches personal essay writing at the University of Washington, Hugo House, and The Muse Writing Center. Find her on Instagram or at natalieserianni.com.

Julie Vick's writing has appeared in Parents, Today's Parent, The New Yorker, and McSweeney's Internet Tendency. She is the author of the humorous advice book for new parents Babies Don’t Make Small Talk (So Why Should I?): The Introvert’s Guide to Surviving Parenthood. Learn more about her at julievick.com.

A Note About Pricing

In an effort to make our events as accessible as possible, Scribente Maternum offers a tiered pricing model. While this session is valued at the Partner level, any amount is accepted and any additional support is appreciated. Thank you!