1:1 Pitch Coaching
Whether you call yourself a “professional writer” or not, figuring out where to pitch your ideas or submit your work can be like trying to find a specific tree in a rainforest.
And there’s A LOT of trees out there.
It’s easier to land a pitch with help. (I’m talking about me—I’m the help.)
LOOK… I’VE SEEN MORE REJECTIONS THAN A DUDE WITH A BAD PICKUP LINE AT A BAR…
But unlike that guy, I learned from my mistakes.
Getting an editor to say “yes” to a pitch is a process. First, you have to know the publication you’re pitching. Then, you need to know what the publication expects in pitches. Then, you have to know where to send your email.
And, most importantly, you need to follow up. (Editors are busy, but they’re not inbox swamp monsters.)
Pitches and contest submissions are not one-size-fits-all processes. Not at all. But they are a numbers game. So if you don’t get the gig one place, you absolutely should try with another.
Making a solid pitch plan is essential to selling your idea (yes, you’re selling it!) and earning a byline.
“I feel confident about my pitch and have a much better understanding of the process of pitching. I’m excited!”
—Jill Tea Smith
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Set up a free 30-minute consultation with me so we can talk about your ideas, your goals, and where you’re hoping to get published.
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Once we’ve established whether a Pitch Polisher session is a good fit for you, you’ll hop over to my scheduling page.
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Together, we’ll build a strategy for where you’re going to pitch your ideas. It’s like applying to colleges—we’ll create a list of first choice pubs and make a second list of “safety pubs.”
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There are no guarantees in this game, but we’re going to work hard to get that pitch to the right editor who’s going to love it.