Thursday, March 29, 2018

Here’s what makes me ignore a pitch


While you’re immersed in the flow of the day, an article idea springs forward into your mind — it’s brilliant! You know just the outlet to send it to! You quickly write up your pitch. Hit send. Wait… and get no response. As a blogger and writer, I see the characteristics of bad pitches on a daily basis in my inbox. I often don’t even need to open the email to know that it’s one to be ignored. I sometimes forgive awkward subject lines and the odd typos. For many writers and editors, though, the amount of daily pitches overwhelms…

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