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How to keep rejected pitches alive
Sure, know when to cut your losses, but some ideas are just too good to drop.
May 19
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3 tips for 🌸Spring cleaning🌸 your freelance life
Plus: Upcoming Zoom workshops, and discounts for one-on-one coaching!
May 14
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How to pitch multiple outlets the same idea at the same time
Plus: More Zoom workshops this month
May 12
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What's on your 'Shit List'?
A novel, genuinely effective way of coming up with story ideas.
May 7
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Should you be a generalist or a specialist?
It's an age-old question: As a freelance journalist, should you focus on a 'beat' or cover a little bit of everything?
May 5
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April 2026
How to write better personal essays
Personal essays can be one of the most difficult, intimidating forms of storytelling. Here's some help from a top-notch editor.
Apr 30
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How to write better first drafts of your stories
Better first drafts come from alignment, not perfection.
Apr 28
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The exact text of a pitch sold to Slate for $600
Plus: 3 free workshops and 33% off one-on-one coaching sessions for paid subscribers!
Apr 23
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A surefire way to impress any editor
The way we present ourselves and our work can be the difference between landing an assignment and getting passed over.
Apr 21
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Practical tips to diversify your income and make more money
Plus: 3 free workshops and 33% off one-on-one coaching sessions for paid subscribers!
Apr 16
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The only 4 unbreakable rules of pitching
There are countless ways to pitch every story, but there are very, very few concrete rules that apply to every pitch.
Apr 14
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I pored over 700+ job applications. Here are 6 takeaways.
Remember: Don't take rejection personally, because it truly is not. The odds — and system — are stacked against you.
Apr 10
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