Publication: Steak Zine
Topic(s): Food, Steak Culture, Masculinity, Climate, Restaurants
Rate: $125–$300 per piece
Deadline: October 15, 2025 (for written pitches) | October 22, 2025 (for visual artists)
Editor/Submit Via: hellocakezine@gmail.com (Subject line: “WRITING PITCH — Last Name” or “VISUALS PITCH — Last Name”)

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Steak Zine—a one-off magazine from the team behind Cake Zine—is exploring the cultural impact of steak and steakhouse life. They want non-fiction writing only: essays, criticism, interviews, and researched explorations that look at steak expansively.

Think:

• The rituals of classic steakhouses (white aprons, sides, desserts, old-school service)
• Masculinity and grilling culture
• Beef in art, film, and literature
• Lab-grown meat and climate debates
• The industrial meat economy

Writers should focus on original, unexpected, and sharp takes that show why steak is more than just a meal—it’s a cultural symbol.

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What They’re Looking For:

• Personal essays (from butchers, steakhouse workers, lab-meat innovators, or anyone with an insider POV).
• Historical and cultural criticism with strong reporting.
• Interviews with unique voices (steakhouse waiters, diners, cultural critics).
• Creative formats like taxonomies or short lists.
• Visual art portfolios (illustration/painting preferred) and recipe developers to accompany the written content.

❌ They are not accepting fiction, poetry, or standalone recipes for this issue.

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Resources/Guides:

• Browse past issues to study tone and editorial style.
• Read examples of food culture essays in major magazines to sharpen your angle.
• Think cross-disciplinary: link steak to pop culture, gender, history, or politics.

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How To Get This Client:

Your pitch must be specific and surprising. Don’t send “I want to write about steak culture”—instead, pitch something bold like: “How steak shaped 80s action-film masculinity” or “The forgotten politics of steakhouse waiters in America.”

Steak Zine is a small but respected publication, so they prioritize originality and adherence to the theme. Make your pitch concise, clever, and clearly tied to steak culture.

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