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Hi Emily!

I was wondering if you could talk about what to you, as an editor, makes a story "Slate"? That is, what are the topics, themes, undercurrents, etc. that you are looking for in a pitch that make a story right for Slate and not particularly another publication? Thanks very much for your time!

Do you have any advice for freelancers interested in pitching short-form front-of-book items where there is less room to set your pitch apart with a creative angle?