Publication: Stylist Magazine
Rate: ~USD $230 (originally £180 per article)

Stylist’s Digital Editor, Ellen C. Scott, is looking for personal essay pitches for her growing series Learn From My Mistakes. This weekly column dives deep into the big (and sometimes painful) lessons we learn from messing up—think: terrible bosses, toxic friendships, relationship disasters, and financial slip-ups.

If you’ve made a major life error and you’re open to unpacking it in a raw, honest first-person piece that offers insight, this is your lane. The series is published every Wednesday and they’re actively commissioning new stories.

🧠 What They Want:

• First-person essays about significant life mistakes
• Reflective, smart writing with emotional depth
• A clear takeaway or insight for readers

📬 How to Get This Job:
Send your pitch (a few short paragraphs outlining your story and why it matters) directly to Ellen at ellen.scott@stylist.co.uk. Before pitching, read a few recent pieces from the series here: Learn From My Mistakes – Stylist so you understand the tone and format.

💡 Pro Tip: Even if you’re a natural storyteller, pitching is a skill. That’s why enrolling in the Sure Media Training Program is still highly recommended. Knowing how to craft a winning pitch makes all the difference.

No room for vague ideas here—bring the realness.