Learn how to write an irresistible pitch to get your work published in newspapers and magazines.
In this class, we’ll learn how to write a well-crafted pitch that can land you publication in top newspapers and magazines. Whether you are writing newsy personal essays or reported articles, we’ll learn how to catch an editor’s attention by pegging our pitch to a current event, and and showing that we’re the right person to tell this story. The teacher will share example pitches that have gotten her published, even with few credits to her name. You’ll leave class having sent 3-4 pitches to editors.
Learn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink, which is an asynchronous creative writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shortly before the start date, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it.
In this workshop you’ll learn:
- The structure of a successful pitch
- How to figure out which editor to pitch to, and find their email
- How to peg a personal or reported story to current events
- How to show that you are the right (or only!) person to tell this story
Time requirements
- 2-4 hours outside of class
Materials
- All reading materials will be provided.
If you need an accommodation for this workshop, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
