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Help! Finding Sources For Writing Pitches

If you’re looking for sources for writing pitches for magazines, or websites, the Internet can seem vast and intimidating. Try: * Investigating news — what’s the latest in a topic? Sign up for Google Alerts for keywords; * Contacting companies … Continue reading

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Questions About The Introductory Pitch Answered

I’ve received many questions about the “Hi, I’m a freelance writer” pitch. In this post, Hi, I’m a Freelance Writer, I said: “So consider doing what he does: introduce yourself. Send out letters and email messages to editors, marketing managers, … Continue reading

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Pitching and proposals: go with your gut

As your freelance writing career develops, you’ll spend more of your time creating proposals. Why? Because proposals work. You’re showing an editor or a buyer how to get what he wants, which means you get what you want, which is … Continue reading

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Pitching multiple formats – try it, you’ll stand out

If you’re looking at print and the Web as totally different animals, you may want to rethink, and get up to speed on the Web. Here’s what’s happening with YA fiction. Lisa Holton Announces New Venture, Teams with HarperCollins – … Continue reading

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Freelance writing: email pitches and the subject line

One of the major arts of freelance writing is the pitch. I’m preparing a report on how to pitch to magazine editors, publishers, and clients, so watch for it if you want to increase your pitching success rate. A pitch … Continue reading

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