Address your letters to a specific editor and

mention something they admire about the publication.

When it comes to mastering the art of pitching, practice makes perfect. The more you engage in pitching your work, the more refined your skills become. Crafting an effective pitch goes beyond reciting facts and figures; it entails weaving a narrative that resonates deeply with the audience. Moreover, a pitch extends beyond selling your talents; it encompasses winning over diverse editors for project realization. As authors, we delve into the psychology of storytelling, recognizing that human minds crave narratives over mere information.

Secret tips:

#1: Make a clear pitch.

  1. Make it short.
  2. Explain who your customers are.
  3. Explain the problem they’re facing.
  4. Explain how your product addresses their needs.
  5. Describe what success will look like as a result of using your product.

Although your title will possibly be changed or altered before your piece is published include it It helps the recipient visualize what you’re trying to write. If you include a title like ‘8 Ways to Avoid Heart Disease’, then they  understand who you’re pitching to – magazine or website. 

#3: Share a proposed word count.

Although the word count may change, it’s always a good to give them an idea of what you’re planning. There’s a big difference between 300 words and 5,000 words, especially in print. 

Providing a proposed word count helps the recipient understand how well the freelancer researched their magazine or website. If most pieces in the a magazine are 1,000 to 1,200 words and you pitch a 7,500-word feature, then the editor will likely frown upon the query.

#4: Identify the category

Include in your pitch if your article belongs in a certain section of the magazine or the website. By suggesting a section helps the editor visualize the piece and where it might fit. Plus, it lets the editor know you did your research.

#5: Connect the article to the readers.

Make it easy for editors by connecting how your article will impact the readers of their magazine or website.

There are a few ways to accomplish this:

  1. Share an interesting fact.
  2. Drop a mind-blowing statistic.
  3. Present a problem and deliver the solution.
  4. Tell an interesting (and relevant) story.

Editors are generally good at connecting the dots when it comes to articles and their audience, but don’t make assumptions. Connect those dots for the editor, and you’ll improve your chances at getting the assignment.

#6: Explain why you should write the piece.

Paint a picture about why you’re the one to write the piece. When writing a piece on heart disease, it helps if you’re a doctor or nurse (or a patient or relative of a patient). Or a piece on parenting, it’s to your advantage if you’re a psychologist or parent (or have parents).

If you’ve already published pieces dealing with this topic, it is a great thing to emphasize. However, if you don’t have a relevant connection, other than interest, just briefly say that you’re obsessed with this subject and would love to write it for the editor.

Whatever you do, don’t be humble here and give the editor reasons why you should write the piece. If you’re inexperienced, don’t say you’re inexperienced. 

Then, get working on the next pitch.

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