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70+ pitching guides for Vox, NatGeo, Wired, Vulture, Politico, WaPo, Wirecutter, Slate, and more
Go forth and pitch!
Aug 31, 2022 • 
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70+ pitching guides for Vox, NatGeo, Wired, Vulture, Politico, WaPo, Wirecutter, Slate, and more
How this freelancer made $27,000 in 1 month
Plus updates to paid subscriptions
Aug 6, 2024 • 
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Here's what 300+ publications have recently paid freelancers
The good, the bad, and the ugly
Jul 8 • 
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The only pitch format you'll (mostly) ever need
A simple template to memorize
Jul 16, 2024 • 
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The only pitch format you'll (mostly) ever need
Fail more, and fail often
If you're batting .1000, you're not aiming high enough
Oct 29, 2024 • 
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The 10 best things I did for my freelance career
Most of all: respect yourself
Aug 20, 2024 • 
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Want more freelance work? Just send an email
The power of the cold email
Mar 26, 2024 • 
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7 common freelance mistakes to avoid in 2024
Some may not be so obvious ...
Jan 23, 2024 • 
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Why you should pitch the editor, not the publication
A little research goes a loooong way
Aug 13, 2024 • 
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How to ask for more money — and actually get it
It's much simpler and less awkward than it seems
Mar 19, 2024 • 
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How to stop pitching ideas and start pitching stories
A subtle but crucial difference.
Oct 11, 2023 • 
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3 things freelancers should stop stressing about
Never sweat the little stuff — no one else is
Feb 20, 2024 • 
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