Chris Hatler
@chris_hatler
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writer // senior editor @mensjournal // pitch/tips: chris (dot) hatler (at) https://t.co/lpuzvtwda4 // he/him // i don't check twitter much. email is better.
Philadelphia, PA
Joined July 2021
Future pitch calls and similar messages will be posted there instead.
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WRITERS. Bumping this. Only looking for WHISK(E)Y pitches! Some recent winners: .- -
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The brand behind the bottle uses a special aging process that makes it a well-rounded sweet-and-spicy liquid ideal for sipping or cocktails.
DRINKS WRITERS! Assigning a lot of these in the coming months. Get at me with your hot takes and personal essays about whiskey. $250 flat rate for 600-800 words. Will prioritize snappy headlines and unique opinions. Email address in my bio.
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Waxed a little too poetic about Wendy's in my latest for @MensJournal:
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As a long time Spongebob fan, I wanted to know whether the fast food burger could really live up to the Krabby Patty.
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RT @FreelanceWNN: 🚨Buckle up freelancers! Here are 12 of the very best pitch calls from this week, shared by editors and publications. 💰Al….
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DRINKS WRITERS! Assigning a lot of these in the coming months. Get at me with your hot takes and personal essays about whiskey. $250 flat rate for 600-800 words. Will prioritize snappy headlines and unique opinions. Email address in my bio.
Calling all spirits writers: I'm accepting liquor op-ed and essay pitches for @MensJournal. Is there a cheap bourbon you like, or a well-kept secret tequila that no one knows about? I want to hear about it!.
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Another great longform story about dogged rare whiskey hunters by @aarongoldfarb. This one's a really fun read!.
A California whiskey collector found a potential score across the country. All he had to do was win an auction, call in some family favors—and cross his fingers it was worth it.
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RT @MensJournal: A California whiskey collector found a potential score across the country. All he had to do was win an auction, call in so….
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A California whiskey collector found a potential treasure trove across the country. All he had to do was win an auction, call in some family favors—and cross his fingers it was worth it.
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Closing this writer call! Thanks to everyone who contacted me.
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Looking for running gear writers for a pair of shoe testing assignments. If interested, shoot me an note (email in my bio) with relevant clips!.
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My first in-depth whiskey review for @MensJournal is now live! Check it out:
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Just as good neat as it is in an old fashioned, this storied whiskey has remained a shelf staple since its introduction in the 1940s.
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Excited to share the latest @MensJournal feature story. Journalist @ConklingAnna took a look at Ukrainian gym culture during wartime. Read here:
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Stationed on the frontlines hours away from family, they have to beat stress anywhere they can. But the business owners, who happily open their doors, sense the growing target on their backs.
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RT @MensJournal: What started as back-alley bouts against drunks his dad recruited in bars turned into mob-sponsored brawls for life-changi….
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What started as back-alley bouts against drunks his dad recruited in bars turned into mob-sponsored brawls for life-changing money.
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A reminder that we're still looking for big-swing features for @MensJournal! Hit me up at the email address in my bio. Read the thread for more info, as I will not respond to pitches that don't follow the established guidelines.
Attention features writers! I'm on the hunt for long-form @MensJournal stories. Think inspiring as-told-to adventures, pricey whiskey or luxury watch true crime capers, in-depth reported health stories, or compelling narratives that our audience will wanna read. (1/4) 👇.
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I had the opportunity to edit this fun and mysterious feature story by @aarongoldfarb. Check it out on @MensJournal:
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An unusual whiskey sent experts on a voyage through time to discover the secrets of its origin.
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A reminder to all spirits writers that I'm still open for pitches for @MensJournal. Specifically looking for hot take op-eds and spicy essays about whisk(e)y. Check out this recent winner if you need inspiration:
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It took years of tasting the rarest Scotches in the world to realize that one of the easiest to get is actually one of the best.
Calling all spirits writers: I'm accepting liquor op-ed and essay pitches for @MensJournal. Is there a cheap bourbon you like, or a well-kept secret tequila that no one knows about? I want to hear about it!.
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Got to edit this wonderful reflection on Scotch by @stinsoncarter!.
I Used to Be a Single Malt Snob. This Affordable Blended Scotch Is My New Go-to Whisky
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Due to the overwhelming amount of emails I receive, I unfortunately won't be able to consider every pitch I get. But I will try my very best to at least respond. (4/4).
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Rates are dependent on writer experience and scope of the project. If the story can't be summed up in a strong hed/dek, it's probably not for us. Send an email to chris (dot) hatler (at) with PITCH: [Your headline here] in the subject line. (3/4).
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Where the Action is
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I'm looking for fleshed-out stories, not vague ideas. That means a narrative with compelling characters who experience tension or conflict, that in the end reveal something surprising or impactful to our readers. For inspiration: (2/4).
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A lot can happen in a decade. As we enter the 2020s, it's important to look back on the powerful stories that grabbed our attention and helped define the 2010s.
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