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How To Pitch Better Homes and Gardens with Katy Kiick Condon

interviews Dec 22, 2021

 

 

Katy Kiick Condon is the Senior Home Design Editor at Better Homes and Gardens, and in this Q+A she shares all the good intel on how to pitch BHG (both print and digital insights)!

Katy got super specific on timing, what to include and even shared what to do when you don’t get a response.

PLUS, she touches on the one thing you MUST do before you even start that email. It might sound kinda obvious... but not everyone does it!

Have a pitch for Katy? : [email protected] 

You can also download a FREE copy of my 'Success Capture System' for goal planning (and keeping)!

 

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How To Pitch InStyle with Laura Norkin

interviews Dec 15, 2021

 

 

Laura Norkin is the Deputy Editor at InStyle Magazine, and in this Q+A she talks with me about how to write a stellar pitch for InStyle as a freelance writer or source/expert.

Hint: the subject line matters, so get it right!

Laura very kindly allowed me to share her email : [email protected] [everyone’s email follows this format] so take notes on her recommendations and send her your pitch!

WHO TO PITCH:

Laura Norkin- Feature stories, social commentary, timely reactions to newsy moments or trends that hit InStyle categories (Fashion, Beauty, Wellness, Culture & Politics)

Sam Reed- Also a go-to for hot takes, and is especially looking for pitches for “Breakups That Broke Us,” a column on the celebrity breakup you can’t get over. These are first person essays and have to bring in interesting and sometimes obscure pop-culture moments in oddly personal ways.

Samantha Sutton- Fashion and style service stories (what to...

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How To Pitch Real Simple with Brandi Broxson

interviews Dec 08, 2021

 

Real Simple Features Editor, Brandi Broxson, joins me for a Q&A!

Watch the playback to hear Brandi’s all time favorite pitch— you’ll never guess how it all went down! #cranberries 

We cover how to pitch, what to pitch, and where Instagram comes in. PLUS- Find out if you should be DMing editors!

Have an idea for Real Simple? Email Brandi at [email protected] after you listen to her tips!

 

You can also download a FREE copy of my 'Success Capture System' for goal planning (and keeping)!

 

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How To Pitch Parents Magazine with Julia Dennison

interviews Dec 01, 2021

 

 

Julia Dennison is the Digital Content Director for Parents Magazine, and in this interview we run through Q&A about how, what and when to pitch stories as a writer or a source. 

Hot tip! When you want to see what articles already exist on Parents.com type site:parents.com, hit the space bar, then type in your search term.  

Your pitches and questions to: [email protected]

You can also download a FREE copy of my 'Success Capture System' for goal planning (and keeping)!

 

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