The psychological tricks every writer needs. Writers, as a side effect of being creative folk, are masters of the art of the excuse. We create all kinds of psychological barriers for ourselves when it comes time to get work done. Time to pitch a story or an idea? Yeah, I’ll have a cup of tea […]
Freelancing and Journalism
I Doubled My Response Rate With This Simple Pitching Technique
Was there a way I could get more responses, even rejections? I decided to experiment. Like most writers, I started my freelancing career fearing and hating pitching in equal parts. Then, I doubled my response rate. In the early days of my career, I sent out five query letters a day, 25 queries a week. […]
7 Reasons Editors Are Not Responding To Your Pitches
While most editors actually do respond to pitches sent their way, here are some good reasons why they don’t. A common complaint among writers is that editors are not responding to their pitches. If it’s not an acceptance, the least they can say is a simple “Not for us,” right? In fact, visit any writing […]
Why Editors Love Certain Writers (And How To Become One)
Earning respect and trust doesn’t have to take time. There are writers editors like and will happily assign stories to. And there are writers editors love, the ones they’d bet their careers on. In my experience, editors often like to work with a select group of freelance writers or journalists, those who’ve earned their respect […]
Aim High Or Low? When It Comes To Pitching, Here’s What To Do
When it’s best to aim high and pitch top publications, and when to stick with what you know. The idea comes to you in a flash. It’s the perfect story. Not only do you seem to be the only person to have picked up on this trend in your community, but you’ve also got access […]