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A few common mistakes we make when pitching and submitting articles- a thread.
#1 Forgetting a bio
If you& #39;ve never pitched to a particular editor/pub, introduce yourself. Include who are you, where you& #39;ve written and what you write about in a few sentences.
#1 Forgetting a bio
If you& #39;ve never pitched to a particular editor/pub, introduce yourself. Include who are you, where you& #39;ve written and what you write about in a few sentences.
#2 Sending a whole draft
Unless otherwise stipulated, don& #39;t send a full draft. The only time this has benefitted me is when I had a solid working relationship with the editor. Otherwise, send a pitch and wait for feedback.
Unless otherwise stipulated, don& #39;t send a full draft. The only time this has benefitted me is when I had a solid working relationship with the editor. Otherwise, send a pitch and wait for feedback.
#3 Not reading submission guidelines
There may be a particular email to send articles to, a certain subject line to include, a certain way of sending drafts, etc. If one is available, always read the submission guidelines.
There may be a particular email to send articles to, a certain subject line to include, a certain way of sending drafts, etc. If one is available, always read the submission guidelines.
#4 Not proofing your drafts
Check for grammar and spelling, make sure your links work, that you& #39;ve cited your references etc. Grammarly or Hemingway Editor are good tools.
Check for grammar and spelling, make sure your links work, that you& #39;ve cited your references etc. Grammarly or Hemingway Editor are good tools.
#5 Being private on social media
If you& #39;re a writer, you absolutely should market yourself on social. You don& #39;t have to dedicate hours per day to this. But update your bio and keep recent links to your work pinned. Don& #39;t be mysterious.
If you& #39;re a writer, you absolutely should market yourself on social. You don& #39;t have to dedicate hours per day to this. But update your bio and keep recent links to your work pinned. Don& #39;t be mysterious.
#6 Not researching the publication
Spend some time with a publication& #39;s content. What kind of articles do they publish? What topics could they use more of? Before you pitch, make sure it& #39;s relevant and even mention that relevance when you pitch.
Spend some time with a publication& #39;s content. What kind of articles do they publish? What topics could they use more of? Before you pitch, make sure it& #39;s relevant and even mention that relevance when you pitch.