For three years, I grew my portfolio, getting published in international publications and magazines, sharing the lived experiences of Black women through the lens of culture, identity, and pop culture. On the surface, my writing career was blossoming. I was holding conversations with editors who, in the beginning, as an entry-level writer, I couldn’t believe were within my reach.

So why was there still a hunger I couldn’t shake off?

While my portfolio grew, my financial statements remained relatively stagnant. I was getting paid around $100 per article across several publications, which wasn’t entirely bad, as I often get commissioned two or three times a month. As an undergraduate and later a fresh graduate, that should have been satisfactory, right? I had also been paid $200 twice, which felt like proof that higher-paying opportunities were possible. Still, those assignments were rare rather than the norm.

But I wanted more.

Not because I was ungrateful for the opportunities. I still wanted those assignments. But with my growing knowledge of pitching, the endless freelance newsletters I subscribed to, the writing websites I followed, and the opportunities I came across weekly, I felt capable of reaching for more. I also wanted assignments that challenged me in new ways. My pitches to these publications were often met with some variation of: “Thank you, Precious, for this pitch, but we’d love to pass.” Other times, they disappeared into silence. Sometimes, I couldn’t even bring myself to pitch at all.

Until Black Girl Times.

Black Girl Times has come up more than once in a WhatsApp women-only writing community that has invested greatly in my growth as a writer. Whenever conversations turned to publications that paid fairly and cared deeply about stories centred on Black women, the magazine surfaced repeatedly.

Naturally, I became curious.

One Friday night in 2024, while scrolling through a newsletter, I came across their call for pitches about Black women’s lived experiences. Putting away my fear, I decided to pitch. To my surprise, it was accepted. To say I was thrilled is an understatement, and I told my friends immediately. Then the worst happened. After the acceptance and a few editorial suggestions, silence followed. Back-to-back follow-ups yielded nothing. Weeks passed. Eventually, I was back to square one.

But I did not stop pitching.

Then, in May 2025, I came across Black Girl Times’ second-quarter theme on music. Before sending another idea, I did something I had not done deeply enough the first time: I studied the publication. As I read through article after article, I noticed a pattern. The stories were deeply personal, but they were also rooted in the lived experiences of Southern Black women. That observation changed how I approached my next pitch. Instead of focusing only on my Nigerian experience, I looked for a bridge between my world and theirs.

I sent this pitch:

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1. Kismet is a new literary magazine offering a fresh perspective on spirituality, religion, and mysticism for seekers and skeptics alike. Kismet isn’t tied to any particular tradition or spiritual outlook. Instead, the magazine aims to make space for diverging voices to pursue new ways of speaking to our longing for transcendence. They publish essays, fiction and poetry. According to their pitch guide, reviewers are paid $250 per review; other rates are not mentioned, but all contributors are paid. To learn more, refer to this page.

2. Musawah is a popular muslim feminist platform that has been examining Muslim family laws and practices that result in both official and informal discrimination against women in various Muslim-majority and minority countries. They are open to receiving pitches for submissions of personal narratives, essays, opinion pieces, artwork, interviews, and more. Submissions must be between 500–2000 words. They have previously indicated to pay an honorarium of USD 200 per article. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

3. Religion Unplugged is a news organization that covers religion stories around the world. They publish at least one story each day on their website. According to their pitch guide, they pay $300 for news features (over 1,000 words), $100 for opinion and essays, $200 for film and TV reviews, $200 for art reviews, and $200 for book reviews. For more details, check out their submission guidelines.

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1. American Gardener publishes pieces that appeal to experienced amateur gardeners, and topics range from garden design to environmentally appropriate gardening. The magazine is mostly written by freelancers, and they accept article pitches for feature articles and department sections. Word length for feature articles is 1,500 to 2,500 words, and column stories run 900-1,000 words. According to their guidelines, they pay $300 to $700 for features and $150 to $200 for column stories. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

2. Modern Farmer “aims to tell compelling stories for an audience of people who care about where their food comes from.” They are interested in stories that ‘speak to people who care about where their food comes from, and how to participate in and help develop a more equitable food system for all.’ According to their guidelines, pay starts at a base rate of $350 USD. To learn more, refer to their submissions guidelines.

3. The Maine Organic Farmer & Gardener is a quarterly newspaper that publishes articles on a variety of farming and gardening topics. They’re interested in everything from livestock care to nutrition. Word count for features is 1,200- 2,200 words; for How-To articles 500-1,200 words, 1200 words for Interviews and 300-500 words for reviews. According to their guidelines, they pay 25 cents per word for published articles. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

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1. Dame is a website “For Women Who Know Better.” They are “smart, quick-witted, opinionated and unapologetic.” They publish essays, news, analysis, and unique takes on relationships, gender politics, sex, race, entertainment, the arts, business, politics, internet culture, health and everything in-between. According to their pitch guide, they pay $350 to $750 for reported stories.

2. Lux is a socialist feminist magazine for the masses. They welcome pitches from both new and established writers. According to an old tweet, they usually pay $1.00/word for reported features and $0.50/word for most other things. To pitch them, refer to this page.

3. The Women’s Media Center is a nonprofit organization that is working to make women and girls more visible and powerful in the media. They publish articles written by a diverse group of journalists on their website every week. They look for stories on a wide range of topics including feminism, violence, online harassment, freedom of expression, digital security, and climate change. They also look for stories written by Latinx women. The article length should be between 600 and 1500 words. According to an old tweet, they pay $200 per story. To learn more, refer to their pitch guidelines.

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1. PublicSource is a news organization serving Pittsburgh and the region. They welcome story pitches from journalists and community members. According to their pitch guide, they pay $300 for first-person essays (800 to 1,200 words); $300 for event coverage (600 to 1,000 words); $400 for resource guides/explainers; $600 for enterprise stories; and $1,000 for investigative stories. They usually pay a 25% kill fee.

2. The Blacklight is the New York Amsterdam News’ investigative unit. They are seeking experienced freelance journalists. They primarily work with freelance journalists based in the New York City area but are also open to working with those based outside the region. According to their pitch guide, they pay $250+ for fact checks (500 to 1,000 words, 1 to 2 interviews); $1.00 per word for medium length articles (800 to 1,500 words, 2 to 4 interviews); $2.00 per word or a flat commission fee for long form articles (1,500+ words, 4+ interviews); and $250 to $500+ for data visualizations.

3. From Day One is “a web site and conference series on business and society.” Their editorial focus is on “innovative ways for companies to forge stronger relationships with their employees, customers, and community.” They’re looking for story pitches from freelance journalists, and want stories that dig into the human elements of how companies can build well-grounded values into their business and carry them out. According to their pitch guide, they typically pay $200 to $300 for stories of 800 to 1,000 words. To learn more, refer to this page.

4. Engadget is a source for technology news and reviews. They cover the intersection of gaming, technology, and entertainment. As per their website, they are looking for seasoned freelance tech journalists who can write news, reviews or buying guides. According to their guidelines, they pay $32 an hour for news writing. Flat rates for longer pieces vary, starting at $750 for lightly reported features. To learn more, refer to this page.

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1. Wildlife in North Carolina is a print magazine that features the natural beauty of North Carolina. They publish articles about outdoor recreation, hunting/fishing, natural histories, and environmental/conservation issues. Writers who are thoroughly familiar with Wildlife in North Carolina are more likely to develop article ideas that interest them. According to their contributor guidelines, they pay $400 and up for a full-length feature, and $500 and up for an article and photographs purchased as a package.

2. The Narwhal is a non-profit magazine that publishes stories about Canada’s natural world. They welcome pitches for stories of up to 2,000 words. They especially welcome pitches from BIPOC writers. Their reporting is “primarily focused on the extractive industries — mining, forestry, fishing and oil and gas extraction — and large-scale conservation.” According to their pitch guide, their freelancing rate is generally $1 per word, but may vary.

3. Outdoor Canada is Canada’s leading magazine for fishing, hunting, and conservation. They cover “what’s happening in the Canadian outdoors from coast to coast to coast.” Most articles run from 1,500 to 2,500 words, while shorter pieces can run from 100 to 700 words. According to their pitch guide, they pay $100 for short articles to $400 and up for features. Good photographs are also necessary. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

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1. The Maple is a 100% reader-funded publication featuring Canadian news and perspectives that challenge the status quo. They welcome pitches for long-form news stories and explainer pieces that shed new light on the top political issues of the day. According to their pitch guide, news stories (usually 1,500 words) pay $500 CAD, shorter opinion pieces (700-1,200 words) pay $260 CAD, and more in-depth analysis articles (1,500-2,000 words) pay $450 CAD. When a piece is assigned and rejected without any request for revision, they pay 50% of the agreed upon fee. To learn more, refer to this page.

2. The Peak is “Canada’s source for fast, smart news on business, tech, and markets.” They’re seeking smart, talented writers. They’re looking for 800-to-1,200-word stories of original business reporting with a strong Canadian angle, and are interested in stories that take on exciting and unique subject matter, or are able to make traditionally stuffy material fresh and interesting. They are also looking for explainer-style pieces about ongoing international events/issues. Stories that offer clear and precise analysis of hot-button issues or under-reported world events you think are worthy of attention. This could include updates on long-running conflicts, breakdowns of foreign election results, or answering high-level economic questions. According to their pitch guide, they pay a minimum of $1000 for longer features with significant reporting (1200+ words) and a minimum of $500 for shorter stories with minimal reporting (under 1000 words). For details, refer to this page.

3. Canada’s National Observer is an independent news site founded in 2015. They open to pitches from freelance creators. They look for entertaining, character-driven stories based on research, interviews and facts, and their areas of interest are not limited to climate change and the environment, although that’s their core coverage. According to their pitch guide, their rates for assigned reporting and artwork are competitive. To learn more, refer to this page.

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1. Self covers health and wellness. They are always seeking new writers and are especially excited to work more frequently with BIPOC, LGBTQ+ writers and writers from other marginalized groups. They want stories that explore personal, community, or public health, ideally with a service element. Their main categories of focus are health, fitness, food, beauty, love, and lifestyle. According to their pitch guide, rates start at $250 for short and quick news stories, $500 for reported service stories, and $750 for features.

2. Foodism is a food print magazine published by twenty-two, a Canadian publishing house and creative agency. They pay for print-first features, which are then repurposed online, and are interested in original stories that explore Toronto’s diverse and layered food scene. They also accept travel features, which must have a unique perspective. According to their pitch guide, they pay $600 for 1,200 – 1,500 words and $0.40 per word for the travel guides, which should be 500 words and up. To learn more, refer to this page.

3. Allrecipes is a community-driven food brand. They are always looking for new writers, recipe developers, and equipment reviewers to join their team of contributors. They are accepting recipes, technique-driven service articles, and features (particularly personal essays and food histories). A payment report indicates they paid $0.47 for a 750-word opinion. As per an old tweet by their editorial director, their rates start at $250. To learn how to pitch them, refer to this page.

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1. The Metropole covers urban history and architecture sponsored by Penn State University. Authors must be solicited by a senior co-editor to participate in a theme month or submit a pitch that clearly articulates the relevance of their proposed post to the theme month. They publish “original pieces on any aspect of urban history or on topics that are of interest to urbanists.” According to their pitch guide, they are currently able to pay $200 per essay for “themed month” articles.

2. The Urbanist is committed to publishing a diverse array of op-eds, articles, and essays on improving the ‘quality of city life’ and ‘urban planning’. According to their pitch guide, deeply reported long articles can earn as much as $400.

3. The New York Review of Architecture is “a cooperative of working writers, architects, and artists who review architecture in New York.” They are “particularly interested in pieces that break down architecture’s silos, tying together academia, practice, and the public we all serve.” They value writing that is critical and engaging. In general, they run “profiles, reviews of buildings, books, trends.” According to their pitch guide, their rates for essays and reportage start at $0.25 per word. Rates for commentary and review pieces start at $500. They also publish short, pithy reviews of shows, books, music, art, buildings, and other miscellany of between 100 and 200 words, for which they pay $100.

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1. Hidden Compass is a literary travel magazine, published online. They want true stories that push “the travel genre and delve into the spirit, culture, history, ecology, perils or residents of a place. They want “all the nuanced, narrator-driven, non-listicle stories that need to be told. We want a tribe of storytellers who journey together.” According to their pitch guide, they pay $550 for all stories, plus 50% of fundraising proceeds. They pay an additional $75 per photo.

2. AFAR is the ‘experiential travel guide.’ They cover travel stories from a more personal perspective, telling their “stories through people, allowing readers to explore authentic local cultures from the inside out.” According to their pitch guide, pay for their magazine starts at $1 per word. Pay for Afar.com starts at $0.50 per word.

3. The Los Angeles Times Travel section seeks original destination articles that evoke a sense of place and time, with trips taken within the last two years. They look for first-person pieces (about 2,000 words) and Guidebooks (500 to 700 words). Submissions can be mailed or emailed. According to their writers’ guidelines, payment starts at $200, with extra for photos. Destination feature story payment starts at $350.

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1. The American Scholar covers public affairs, literature, history, and culture. They have been around since 1932. They are published quarterly by the Phi Beta Kappa Society. Non-fiction submissions are expected to be no longer than 6,000 words. According to their submissions guidelines, they pay up to $500 for accepted pieces. To learn more, refer to this page.

2. Overland is a magazine of cultural criticism, essays, and literature. They are interested in articles on economic inequality, housing, arts policy and governance, climate change, and environmental justice. They are looking for thoughtful, provocative and argumentative articles, pieces that will provoke discussion and debate. Articles should be 800 to 1200 words. According to their pitch guide, they pay $180 per published online piece.

3. The Yale Review is a renowned journal of literature where readers can discover new literature by the best writers of our era alongside engaged, passionate criticism that is beautifully written and powerfully thought. They accept submissions of poetry, fiction, essays, review essays, and translations during their annual submission period from September 1 through September 30. They consider nonfiction pieces (both criticism and essays) of up to 3,000 words for online publication, and pieces of up to 6,000 words for their quarterly print issues. In addition to accepting submissions, they have a separate process for pitching, which is not via Submittable. According to their pitch guide, they pay between $250 and $1,000 for prose, and $150 for poems online or in print. To learn more, refer to this page.

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1. Backcountry Magazine is all about skiing and snowboarding in the backcountry. Each issue of Backcountry is packed with high-definition photography and stories, trusted avalanche safety skills and reliable, unbiased gear reviews. They are always looking for Feature ideas, Destination stories for their On Location department, Profiles and Newsworthy items, Mountain Skills pieces and Accounts of avalanches and other mountain mishaps. According to their submission guidelines, they pay $0.35 cents per word.

2. Trails is a quarterly, print-only magazine for “backpackers and people who sleep in the dirt.” The focus of the magazine is on “backpacking and other human/naturally-powered means of sleeping outdoors: bikepacking, canoe camping, even things like rafting or mountaineering are fair game.” The main emphasis of the magazine is on North American destinations. They’re always looking for story ideas from writers, photographers, etc. Feature length can be between 1,000 to 5,000 words. According to their pitch guide, they pay writers anywhere from $0.50 to $2 per word, depending on the difficulty of the story, the writer’s experience, and the commitment required. They can pay $35 to $400 per photo.

3. The Sierra is the magazine of the Sierra club, the non-profit environmental activist organization. Their readers are “environmentally concerned, politically diverse, and actively enjoy the outdoors.” According to their guidelines, they pay up to $1.50 a word for feature articles. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.

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1. Wildlife in North Carolina is a print magazine that features the natural beauty of North Carolina. They publish articles about outdoor recreation, hunting/fishing, natural histories, and environmental/conservation issues. Writers who are thoroughly familiar with Wildlife in North Carolina are more likely to develop article ideas that interest them. According to their contributor guidelines, they pay $400 and up for a full-length feature, and $500 and up for an article and photographs purchased as a package.

2. Conservationist is a bimonthly non-profit magazine published by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). Its content includes fishing and hunting, outdoor recreation, nature observation and natural history. Although Conservationist is not a scientific journal and aimed at a lay audience, its readers expect information to be scientifically accurate. Editors do not consider submissions that do not follow their guidelines. Conservationist retains all rights to published material. According to their guidelines, payment is $100 for 1,500- 2,000-word articles and $50 for articles of fewer than 1,500 words. To learn more, refer to their writers’ guidelines.

3. Australian Shooter, Australian Hunter, Australian & New Zealand Handgun and The Junior Shooter Magazines are published by the Sporting Shooters’ Association of Australia (SSAA). They accept letters, stories, and reviews. They pay contributors for first-use publication but not for subsequent use of work. Word length is preferred around 1500 words for Australian Shooter and 2000 for Australian Hunter (less for reviews). Stories submitted to the SSAA should not be submitted to other Australian shooting or hunting publications. According to their submission guidelines, they pay 30 cents per word and $30 per photo published. They pay $250 for a main photo used on the front cover of one of their magazines. To learn more, refer to their write for us page.

4. Nebraskaland Magazine is published by Nebraska’s Game and Parks Commission. They cover “all varieties of outdoor recreation including camping, travel, canoeing, hunting, fishing, Nebraska’s state parks and recreation areas, wildlife, natural history, unique personalities, art, culture, history and personal reminiscence.” Most stories are 2,500 words. According to their submission guidelines, they pay 15 cents per word.

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1. Bon Appétit is a magazine that features recipes, cooking tips, reviews, and more. They are seeking “mid-to-long form reported articles that reflect the food world right now; profiles of fascinating, awesome people in food; hot takes on minuscule details like folding pizza; and personal essays with a strong angle.” They write about restaurants in a myriad of ways. According to their pitch guide, their standard rates begin at $250 for stories in the 400-word range. To pitch them, refer to this page.

2. Top of Las Vegas is “a locals-first guide to where Las Vegas actually eats.” They are looking for pitches about restaurants they haven’t added, restaurants they’ve ranked wrong, a dish nobody’s talking about, a neighborhood they’ve slept on, and story threads you want them to chase (or one you want to write yourself). They welcome tips from regulars, servers, chefs, journalists, and anyone who eats in the valley with their eyes open. According to their pitch guide, they offer flat rates of $250 to $600 for pitched guides and pay per word for reported features. To learn more, refer to this page.

3. Eat North celebrates the best of Canadian cuisine. They aim to “tell stories of the Canadian food scene and the people behind it.” They cover news, recipes, restaurants, drinks, kitchen hacks, and more. Pay rates are not mentioned. To contribute, refer to this page

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The Website That Sat on My List for Months

As an undergraduate student in Nigeria, I spent an embarrassing amount of time looking for ways to make money online.

My browser tabs were always full of job boards, freelance opportunities, remote work platforms, and writing websites. Whenever I found a publication that paid writers, I added i…

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1. Prism is an independent, nonprofit newsroom led by journalists of color. They elevate “stories, ideas, and solutions from leaders, thinkers, and activists whose voices are critical to a reflective democracy.” They especially encourage pitches from BIPOC, women, LGBTQIA+ people, and others from historically oppressed communities. They are seeking pitches for their news section, features stories, op-eds, explainers, and stories for their Right to Write project. According to their pitch guide, they pay 50 cents per word. To learn more, refer to this page.

2. PublicSource is a news organization serving Pittsburgh and the region. They welcome story pitches from journalists and community members. According to their pitch guide, they pay $300 for first-person essays (800 to 1,200 words); $300 for event coverage (600 to 1,000 words); $400 for resource guides/explainers; $600 for enterprise stories; and $1,000 for investigative stories. They usually pay a 25% kill fee.

3. Refinery29’s mission is to help women see, feel, and claim their power. Their Canadian edition aims to shine a spotlight on the Canadian stories and issues that resonate with their Gen-Z and millennial audience. They publish everything from personal essays to reported trend pieces to features on race, reproductive rights, and pop culture. According to their pitch guide, they typically pay $150 for short market roundups and $350 for a thorough news explainer with interviews. Personal essays and shorter reported articles start at $350 and increase from there, depending on the piece. To learn more, refer to this page.

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1. Oh Reader is a print and online magazine about reading. They are “looking for stories about your experiences as a reader, insight into the effect of reading on humans, humorous takes on the world of words, and anything else you as a reader or writer might be interested in sharing.” You can pitch non-fiction/essay, humor, and poetry. According to their guidelines, they pay a flat rate of $200 per published article, and $75 for poetry. Details here.

2. Modern Drunkard Magazine is a humor magazine that is dedicated to the art and culture of drinking. They are looking for pieces about drinking. They publish fiction (1,000 to 4,000 words) and articles (1,000 to 4,000 words). According to their guidelines, they pay 10 cents per word. For details, refer to their submission guidelines.

3. Electric Literature is a nonprofit digital publisher with the mission to make literature more exciting, relevant, and inclusive. They accept submissions of short stories, personal narratives, cultural criticism, poetry, flash prose, and graphic narratives through Submittable during designated submission periods two to four times a year. Pitches for critical essays, humor pieces, interviews, and reading lists are accepted via email year-round. According to their guidelines, they pay $300 for fiction, $100 for poetry, flash prose, graphic narratives, and essays, and $75 for interviews and reading lists. To learn more, refer to this page.

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1. Institutional Investor is an international business-to-business publisher that focuses mainly on international finance. They look for stories that feature conflict, narrative, access, and disclosure, international content that will resonate with American readers, cultural stories about the financial industry, and more. The pieces should ideally be 1,000 to 2,000 words long. According to their pitch guide, they pay $1 per word, plus reasonable expenses.

2. Elite Personal Finance covers personal finance, business, making money online, saving money, loans, credit cards, identity theft, and credit reports. Writers should aim for between 1,000 and 3,000 words. According to their pitch guide, payment is $300 per guest post.

3. The Financial Times is a global news organization that provides insight into markets and politics around the world. They accept guest submissions (of up to 800 words) for the opinion section of their newspaper and website. According to a payment report, they paid $0.41 per word. To learn more, refer to their write for us page.

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1. The Cut publishes stories that address their readers’ lives head-on, with generous wit, honesty, and power. They are in a dynamic conversation with women about the issues that matter to them most — politics, feminism, work, money, relationships, mental health, fashion, and issues relating to equality — and they’re always looking for ideas that add to that conversation. They are looking smart, generous, funny writing for their four verticals: POWER, SELF, STYLE, and CULTURE. According to their guidelines, they pay $500 minimum for essays and columns (1,000–1,500 words) and $600 minimum for features (1,500–2,000) words. To learn more, refer to this page.

2. PopSugar is a global lifestyle media brand for young women. They cover entertainment, beauty, fashion, fitness, health, food, current events, parenting, and more. They promote diverse voices and opinions. They have previously indicated rates to start at $200 for essays and $300 for reported pieces. An old payment report indicates that they paid $0.08 per word. To learn more, refer to their pitch guide.

3. Dame is a website “For Women Who Know Better.” They are “smart, quick-witted, opinionated and unapologetic.” They publish essays, news, analysis, and unique takes on relationships, gender politics, sex, race, entertainment, the arts, business, politics, internet culture, health and everything in-between. According to their pitch guide, they pay $350 to $750 for reported stories.

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