Writing Magazine

PITCH PERFECT

Time is money, so submitting articles to magazines speculatively does not make business sense. Instead, professional writers pitch their ideas first. They approach an editor with their article idea, and if the editor likes it, they’re commissioned to write it. Easy!

However, pitching can be daunting for those who’ve never done it or who’ve tried with little success. And it can be frustrating because editors don’t always respond to every pitch, simply because of the sheer volume they receive. Sending out many pitches and getting no response is disheartening.

Thankfully, perfecting your pitching technique is something you can develop. All it takes is a little practice.

Time saving

The problem with submitting articles speculatively is that there’s a high risk of rejection. Yet it’s how many of us

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