Brick and Byway welcomes considered pitches about local history, old buildings, streets, archives, craft, and historic landscapes. Send proposals through the Contact page, with enough detail for us to understand the place, the question, and the evidence behind the idea.
What makes a strong pitch
A useful proposal has a clear subject and a particular angle: a building feature that raises a question, a map that changes how a street can be read, or a landscape detail with a traceable history. Tell us why it matters to readers and what sources could support the account. Explain what you know, what you still need to check, and whether the idea depends on access or material not yet secured.
The kind of writing we seek
We look for careful, readable work grounded in evidence and attentive to place. Avoid treating local legend as fact, guessing at a building’s age from appearance alone, or implying that a detail proves more than it does. Contributions should distinguish documented information from interpretation and respect the privacy of residents and the limits of access.
Sending a proposal
Use the Contact page to send a short pitch, a brief outline, and a note about the sources you expect to use. Please do not send a complete unsolicited article or material you do not have permission to share. A proposal is not a promise of publication; we will consider its fit, scope, and evidential basis before discussing a draft.