Avoid simple opinion pieces. Your pitch should offer an analysis or argument grounded in your own research or the broader work in your field.
You must be currently employed as a researcher or academic at a university or accredited research institution. The Conversation
Ensure you quickly address who, what, where, when, and why. Avoid simple opinion pieces
Submit your idea through the appropriate regional bureau (e.g., The Conversation Canada , The Conversation UK , or The Conversation US ). The Conversation Canada
The Pitch an article idea guidelines emphasize that your topic should be timely—addressing "what's new, relevant, or surprising".
Put the most important information first. Start with a "short, sharp statement" of the article's facts in the first two sentences to grab the reader's interest.