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As a reminder, I’m sharing public calls for pitches that I’ve seen for travel writing on instagram.com/traveljournocfp. The account will always be free, as part of my efforts to tear down gatekeeping in the industry.
In addition to traditional journalism, I’m available for paid social media collaborations aligned with my areas of expertise. I have a community of 21,000 followers across Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook who are interested in travel, sustainability, veganism, women’s health, and more.
I’m available for speaking gigs—I’ve given keynote speeches on inclusive LGBTQ+ travel and inclusive terminology for the Latine population. I’m also available to speak with PR teams about media relationships, brand development, and how to spin exclusive angles to help your clients land coverage, etc.
I offer consulting services to PR professionals, brands, and writers. I bring unique skills to the media industry, having worked in New York City as a publicist for seven years and as a freelance journalist for eight years. I deeply understand the inner workings of relationships between PR/brands and writers/publications.
Consultations for brands and publicists include insights on best practices for pitching journalists, fostering relationships with journalists, media training, and more. I’m also available for hire to pen marketing materials, including press releases, media alerts, website copywriting, blog and social media content, and more.
For writers, my consultations include workshopping pitches and the opportunity to pick my brain about the industry. Writers who book consultations are added to my exclusive Facebook group, where I share editors’ calls for pitches and provide access to an editorial database of over 3,000 editor contacts. Learn more here: LolaAnnMendez.com/Consultation
In May, I wrote three articles (about 2,400 words). Two were commissioned from pitches and one was an assignment. A third pitch was accepted but then sadly the editor ghosted me when I asked to confirm that the rate would be the usual amount.
I sent 49 pitches this month — one was commissioned (but then ghosted as per above); 10 were rejected, placed elsewhere, or I opted to move on due to timeliness; and 38 are pending a response.
My portfolio can be viewed at LolaAnnMendez.com. In May, I had seven articles published including my debut in print in Prevention Magazine and LA Parent. I have upcoming pieces in new-to-me publications, including Glamour and Ultimate Encounters.
I always post my calls for sources on Twitter.com/LolaAnnaMendez. Newsletter subscribers are privy to the first look at what I’m currently writing about. PR folks (and individuals when relevant) are welcome to send pitches for the stories I’m currently working on:
For editors who receive my newsletter, below are working heads for several pitches I’m trying to place. Fellow writers, if you have suggestions of where to pitch, I’d be super grateful.
Southern Pride celebrations
USA Pride celebrations before or after June
The Highest Polo Match in the World
There’d be no Scotch without Spanish Sherry
This is the easiest country in Europe for vegan travelers — you’ll be surprised why
Interview With Mexican Home Cook, Author of New Plant-Based Book
Neighborhood Guide: Santitham — Chiang Mai, Thailand
I’m headed to a new-to-me part of Brazil for 10 days in July and am so excited to be traveling again. It’ll be my first time on a plane since January — wild!
I’ll be based in Montevideo, Uruguay through at least April 2027, and I’m super keen to go on press trips to Bolivia, Argentina, Guyana, Suriname, Nicaragua, Honduras, and the Caribbean while I’m in LATAM.
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