How do you pitch a story based on a current event? Pitches tied to news cycles need extra consideration before you send them off; you not only have to prove you can write the story, but also that you can write it before it loses relevance. Let’s look at a pitch based...
Welcome back to Pitch Fix, our ongoing column where we look at real pitches from freelance writers and offer suggestions for improvement. This month, we look at a pitch that presents an interesting thesis but doesn’t include any sources to back it up. We also look at...
Welcome to Pitch Fix, The Write Life’s newest column! Once a month, we’ll take a look at a real pitch from a real freelance writer and figure out how to make it better. Pitching is one of the most important parts of a freelancer’s career — it’s how we get the gigs...
Have a long-form journalism idea? Here are some pitching tips from Nicole Dieker. When you’re pitching a complicated story, it’s important to provide enough background information to help an editor understand why this story needs to be told. But too much background...
