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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.
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How to write better first drafts of your stories
Better first drafts come from alignment, not perfection.
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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!
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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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What to do when your story is falling apart
Don’t give up and take that L too soon. A lot of the time your story is salvageable if you go about it the right way.
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