Call for Pitches: Tough Cookie

Volume 4 is open for submissions.

If you give a mouse a cookie, chances are he’s going to ask for a glass of milk. And if you give a Cake Zine a cookie, we’ll make an entire magazine. After exploring the nexus of humility and puff pastry in Humble Pie, Cake Zine is closing out our year with Tough Cookie, publishing just in time for the holidays.

A term for someone who refuses to, ahem, crumble under pressure, “Tough Cookie” goes out to everyone with a strong will and a sweet tooth. Our editorial team welcomes stories of true grit and courageous spirit, no matter the outcome, as long as it somehow relates to cookies. Tell us about flunking out of Girl Scouts, the demise of the Tate’s Bake Shop unionization effort, finally winning the family cookie swap, or a life-changing message delivered via fortune cookie. “Cookie” is up for creative interpretations—browser cookies, animal crackers, and mass-produced brands all apply. 

We’re looking to feature a diverse array of cookies from cultures and cuisines around the world, from alfajores to Chips Ahoy! This is a “holiday issue,” so untraditional pitches related to seasonal traditions are welcome, but not required. If you go this route, prioritize the unexpected.

Please see this pitch guide for detailed information on rates, what to include in your submission, and the types of content we are interested in. The submission period will only be open for two weeks. Pitches are due at 9 a.m. EST on July 25, 2023, but we will gladly accept submissions prior to the deadline.