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WCP222 🍦 Have a taste
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I used to work at a homemade ice cream parlor. When someone came in and was unsure of what to order, I’d offer them a taste.
If they wanted multiple tastes, that was fine, but they didn’t get mint chip and coffee oreo and strawberry all crammed onto one tiny taster spoon.
When an assigning editor looks at pitches, they are in tasting mode, and ready to order.
🔗 Mentioned in this episode:
WCP 155 Why your pitch is too long
WCP 182 Archives XV: Annoying pitches
🎁 Download my free guide on how to pitch freelance article ideas, “5 Proven Steps to Writing Queries that Sell.”
www.rebeccalweber.com/howtopitch
✏️ Work with me in Freelance Writer Bootcamp
Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Alumni of my group coaching program have used the proven Bootcamp processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Ms., Nat Geo Travel, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more.
Apply now for the next session: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com
⭐ Support the Writing Coach Podcast by writing a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Let other writers know why you listen.
❤️ Share the podcast with other writers via your social media accounts or email newsletter.
📝 More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast222
292 episodes
Manage episode 357944207 series 2440178
I used to work at a homemade ice cream parlor. When someone came in and was unsure of what to order, I’d offer them a taste.
If they wanted multiple tastes, that was fine, but they didn’t get mint chip and coffee oreo and strawberry all crammed onto one tiny taster spoon.
When an assigning editor looks at pitches, they are in tasting mode, and ready to order.
🔗 Mentioned in this episode:
WCP 155 Why your pitch is too long
WCP 182 Archives XV: Annoying pitches
🎁 Download my free guide on how to pitch freelance article ideas, “5 Proven Steps to Writing Queries that Sell.”
www.rebeccalweber.com/howtopitch
✏️ Work with me in Freelance Writer Bootcamp
Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Alumni of my group coaching program have used the proven Bootcamp processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Ms., Nat Geo Travel, Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more.
Apply now for the next session: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com
⭐ Support the Writing Coach Podcast by writing a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Let other writers know why you listen.
❤️ Share the podcast with other writers via your social media accounts or email newsletter.
📝 More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast222
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