submissions

Screen Speck is currently not accepting applications for staff writers. However, we are always looking for new guest submissions and pitches. 

Topics can range from film and television to your favorite book. We look for pitches that are provocative, thoughtful, and, above all, specific. No “hot takes” or personal anecdotes for their own sake. First-person is appropriate, but explain in the pitch why it’s crucial to your piece.

Please submit a 200–to 250–word pitch to our submissions form below. Feel free to include a title; please note that we may need to modify it during the editing process. Submissions emailed to us will not be considered. All pitches must be submitted through our form process.

Link some sample work from your portfolio or long reviews from Letterboxd. Anything that demonstrates what kind of writer you are.

We tend to prefer critical essays between 2,500 and 4,000 words, though we’ve certainly published pieces in other formats and longer lengths. We always encourage creative approaches. Unfortunately, we are currently a volunteer site and can’t compensate writers. 

Screen Speck doesn’t accept all pitches, but if we pass, we promise to provide a clear explanation for our decision. Before you submit, make sure to look back on our archive for any topics we’ve already covered. More than likely, we’ll pass on pitches that are too similar to something we’ve done in the past.

We value diverse voices, and Screen Speck is a space dedicated to fostering and amplifying those voices. Check this page for any future staff writing positions.