Full Guide: Write a Pitch That Lands You The Writing Job

Includes a list of key mistakes people make that cause rejections

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So you’ve got your list of webites that will pay you for your writing.

Maybe you also have a folder full of unpublished drafts ready to wow their readers and get you the exposure you need.

But there’s a catch.

You have to wow the editors first.

And they probably get hundreds of pitches a day. So it’s like trying to break through a wall with a butter knife.

Rejection emails keep clogging your inbox. IF you even managed to catch the editor’s eye, that is. Nothing screams lounder than the no-response silence.

In this reality, there’s no other way but to make sure your first-encounter email is the best it can possibly be.

It needs to:

• Catch their eye for the right reason
• Be straightforward and on point from the start
• Sound confident (even if you are a beginner)
• Showcase your skill and capability
• Be a taste test of your writing style and voice the editor can draw from straight away