From the Editor
Welcome Writers! I’m Diana, Editor at Shout Out UK
Youth Voice is a platform for young people to have the final word on the issues that matter to them.
I’m looking for lively, bold voices with original ideas and new angles of discussion on a wide range of topics.
If you have a great article idea, then pitch to me through our Online Form below.
Do You Have An Article Idea You Want To Pitch?
What’s a pitch?
A pitch is a short, written summary of your main idea. It should present your argument and supporting sources in a nutshell.
Your idea needs to immediately grab my attention, so begin with a catchy title that reveals the angle.
Then, explain your unique angle in no more than 150 words.
That’s it!
Will I be paid?
SOUK believes in rewarding writers for their time and effort. As of 2020, articles that show excellence, journalistic flair and depth of understanding will be commissioned.
What we’re looking for
As leaders in the fields of Political and Media Literacy, we’re always looking for innovative angles that open new paths to discussing socio-political and cultural issues. We’re particularly keen on articles that explore the meaning and relevance of truth in our increasingly faction-driven social environment, controlled by social media echo chambers and various sources of misinformation. Additionally, we’re also looking for:
- Investigative think-pieces that spotlight topical cultural and political issues
- Informed discussions that help dispel common myths and stereotypes about Gen Z, and introduce new ways of understanding the causes and effects of misogyny and online radicalism
- Analysis-driven features on the effects of social media and the growing influence of generative AI technology on young people’s lives and thinking
Other topics of interest
We don’t want to miss the opportunity to publish something great. So, if you think your idea falls outside of our scope but has broad relevance and needs to be heard, let us know!
Free Speech is not Hate Speech
We believe in constructive debate backed by evidence and Free Speech principles. We will not tolerate or support Hate Speech masquerading as Free Speech. SOUK is an actively anti-Racist organisation that also subscribes to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of anti-Semitism, as such, we reserve the right to reject any content and/or pitches that breach either of those principles, is inaccurate or attempts to spread dis or misinformation.
A Word on the use of AI
SOUK supports AI-generated content when appropriate and used accurately. However, please be aware that we reserve the right to reject articles that show an overreliance on AI tools. In cases where we agree to commission such articles, the final commission rate will depend on the extent of AI-generated content. So, for example, if we determine that your article is 95 per cent AI-written, we will deduct 95 per cent from the final commission rate.
YES Please!
- Entertaining ‘table-talk’ think-pieces
- Features on topical subjects with new angles
- Solutions Focused stories
- Investigative stories
- Lived experience stories and / or perspectives on topical subjects
NO Thanks!
- Poetry /creative fiction /unresearched blog posts / essays
- News stories recycled and summarised from the mainstream press
- Abusive/poorly informed and inaccurate blog-style rants
Click here for further Article Guidelines and Submissions
