FAQ
What is Byline?
We are an online editorial that covers culture, life, romance, style, internet behavior, and our very own New York City. We center our issues around a theme, which each story, article, and column reflects. We accept pieces from writers (and non-writers!) that we feel reflect current culture and creative thinking.
We felt there was a need for a place to have more fun with writing while making friends in the process. Our goal is to champion the writer and their unique voice, to provide them with an audience, and to introduce readers to new ideas.
We work with friends and brand partners to bring our issues to life.
How do I write for Byline?
Send your pitch to pitch@bylinebyline.com. If you are a fiction writer, send your story to stories@bylinebyline.com. Please include 2-3 sentences on the topic you’d like to cover and 2-3 working titles for your column or article. We ask our writers to keep word count around 1,000 words. Byline’s mission is to champion the individual voice. The same is true for our pitching process. Be yourself!
Does Byline pay writers?
Yes. Thanks to our brand partners, we reached our goal of being able to pay all Byline contributors as of our September 2023 issue.
We began as a bootstrapped, for-fun project. We were built and powered by our community, and we are grateful to those who chose to be part of Byline’s early days.
How do I read Byline?
We release new issues quarterly. Each issue drops with a batch of content, and throughout the issue, we release new articles and stories weekly. We send a free weekly newsletter featuring our latest and greatest. Subscribe here. We also feature our writers and articles on social. Follow along with us here!
How can I support Byline?
You can support Byline by purchasing a print edition of our issue at shop.bylinebyline.com.
You can also join our subscription club, Readers Club! Currently, Readers Club is a $5/month subscription membership, which makes you a founding member. We invite our Readers Club members to join us for exclusive events and to be part of important discussions regarding Byline’s future. Join here!
How often does Byline print?
Byline prints quarterly.
When we accept a pitch from a writer, their pieced will be published in the online iteration of the issue. Ahead of printing, we reach out to writers to let them know if their piece will be in print.
Copies are available for purchase at shop.bylinebyline.com.