THE AMP: How to Pitch

The Amp is an online magazine from Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) that celebrates the vibrant, multifaceted, and rich AAPI cultural community in NYC and beyond. Through critical essays and reviews, thoughtful profiles, and insightful interviews, we aim to serve as an evolving record of and voice for AAPI art and artists. We publish stories that are by and for the AAPI community, showcasing visual art, theater, dance, film, music, and everything in between.

Want to write for The Amp?

Please carefully read and fill in the information below.

As of May 1, 2026, pitches sent via email will not be guaranteed for review. Pitches sent through this form will receive priority consideration.The Amp offers flat fees at a rate of $.40 per word, rounded down to the nearest hundred words (i.e. $240 for 600 words).

Please note: We do not publish features by artists writing about their own work; however we welcome you to share upcoming events for potential coverage, or submit the event to A4’s community calendar.

Still have questions? Feel free to email theamp@aaartsalliance.org.

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

What are you pitching? (Select all that apply) *

Review (600-800 words)

Profile (700 words)

Essay (800 words)

Interview (45-minute conversation w. 250 word introduction)

What is the main subject of your article? *

Is there a time peg or an ideal time for this to get published by? If so, when? *

Briefly describe your article pitch: *

Have you written for The Amp before? *

Yes

No

Please provide links to 1-2 writing samples: *

Brief bio (1-3 sentences to be included in your byline): *

The following are optional to answer and are only collected to help us understand our audience and potentially be in touch for appropriate future opportunities:

Instagram/Social media handle:

ZIP code

Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Middle Eastern or North African (MENA)

White

Other (please elaborate in Ethnicity Details)

Ethnicity Details