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 […]
The Real Reason You Haven’t Cracked The Nationals Yet
If your pitches are consistently bringing back rejections, there are only three reasons why. If you’re not getting enough work as a freelancer or finding it impossibly hard to crack the nationals, it’s for one, two, or all of the following reasons: Let’s talk about that. You’re not pitching enough Inexperienced freelancers will often send […]