#15 Analyzing Pitches and Attracting an Editor’s Attention

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In this episode, Estelle Erasmus and Sherry Paprocki talk about what to do to make pitches resonate with an editor, and review pitches submitted by Estelle’s students, sharing what works, what doesn’t, and how to revise to get accepted.

In this episode:

  • The difference between a pitch and a more formal query letter. 
  • Tips for sending a pitch to an editor in today’s world. 
  • Real-time review of anonymous pitches 

If you want your pitch to be reviewed in a future episode of  the Freelance Writing Direct podcast, send us an email: freelancewritingdirect@gmail.com

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