WRITERS
Examples of Edited Pitches
Three writers generously shared their freelance writing pitches anonymously, and I did my best to edit them! The suggestions are all in this document to help whoever’s interested get an idea about how to pitch editors. You can buy it for only $3 here.
“All You Need to Freelance” Newsletter
This newsletter is a combination of my two old newsletters, “Ashley’s Newsletter for Writers” and “A Bunch of Paid Writing Opportunities.” I’ll share writing tips, resources, encouragement, job opportunities, paid pitch calls, and so much more. You can subscribe here.
Worksheet Packet for Writers
This packet includes 10 worksheets that can help you brainstorm ideas, be productive, organize your thoughts, and more. It provides tips and examples from me so the filling out process goes more smoothly and quickly for you!
Titles of worksheets: Brainstorming Story Ideas Part 1, Brainstorming Story Ideas Part 2, Turning an Idea Into a Pitch Into a Full Article, Publications to Pitch Master List, Networking Checklist, Building a Brand, Writing-Adjacent Ways to Make Money, What I Want to Remind Myself When…, Managing a To-Do List, A Compilation of Writing Tips and Resources.
You can buy this product for $12 here.
Approved Pitches Master Document, Volume 1
Here’s a list of 35 freelance writing pitches that were accepted by editors at Apartment Therapy, Autostraddle, BuzzFeed, Diem, HelloGiggles, HuffPost, and Yoga Journal!
Along with each pitch, you’ll find a link to the final article, the publication’s submission guidelines, and the publication’s specific rate. (These publications pay anywhere from $80 to $400 per article.)
I’ve also included sections in the beginning that detail a general pitch format, how to get the most out of the document, and my email in case you have further questions!
You can buy this product for $25 here.
Coaching/Consulting
Due to the growing interest, I’m now offering coaching calls / consultation. If you need an editor, help writing a pitch, encouragement, tips on publications to write for, or just want to pick my brain about how to succeed as a freelance writer, I’m here for you!
A 30-minute call is $50; a 30-minute email session (about 10 questions) is $40.
Just email me (ashleybroadwater346@gmail.com) and we’ll get you scheduled!
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Your Guide to Succeeding on Medium
If you’d like to have more success on Medium, this guide is for you.
I’ve made tens of thousands of dollars on the platform and want to help you have similar success. I share tips on successful topics, how to gain momentum, going viral, how to build an audience, if you need a niche or not, how to make money, and so much more.
More info is here. The cost is $14.
Resource Set for Writers
Want to really succeed as a freelance writer? My resource set has editorial contacts, my insider secrets on becoming a freelancer, publication guidelines and rates, and more.
With this resource set, you can get published in BuzzFeed, HuffPost, PopSugar, and many other big-name publications.
The cost is $18. For additional details on the set and how to buy it, see here.
Writing Checklist Set
Not sure when an article is “done” and ready to be submitted or published? Want to make sure your article is as perfect as possible? I created the Writing Checklist Set to help!
The cost is $4 minimum. You can read more details and buy it here.
Compilation of Writing Articles I’ve Written
I’ve written tons of articles on Medium that are packed with tips and other helpful content related to writing. Many writers have reached out to me saying how helpful the pieces are (which is not to brag, but to show they’re worth your time!). I compiled them all here, and I’m updating the list as often as I can!
Along those lines, I was interviewed about my best writing tips, what my experience as a writer has been like, and more for Age of Empathy on Medium. You can read that here!
PR PROFESSIONALS
Consulting
I now offer consulting services for PR professionals as well! If you need tips on how to pitch a journalist more successfully, I’m happy to help. We can talk email headlines, types of experts to work with, formatting, pitch feedback, etc so you aren’t wasting your time.
A 30-minute call is $50; a 30-minute email session (about 10 questions) is $40. Just email me (ashleybroadwater346@gmail.com) and we’ll get you scheduled!
Tips for PR Professionals on Working With a Writer/Journalist Successfully
Wondering why writers keep turning down (or not responding to) your pitches? This guide was created to help with that! I’ve been a freelance writer for over 2 years and actually specialized in PR at UNC-Chapel Hill. I created this resource, which is donation-based (though I had to set a minimum, which is $5). It has tips on what to do before, while, and after sending your pitch..and more. You can buy it on Ko-Fi here. Thanks!
Ask a Journalist: Answers
For a short, free version of the option above, check out a few FAQs I answered in a newsletter (the one listed below).
Weekly-ish Journo Requests Newsletter
Are you a PR professional, expert, influencer, author, or person who’s open to sharing your experiences? I’d love for you to sign up for my journo and PR requests newsletter where I share sources and books I need for articles. This is a great way` to pub yourself! You can read past newsletters and subscribe here.
P.S. I have some tips on what to pitch me and what not to pitch me (to save us both time!) here. Thanks!