Have a long-form journalism idea? Here are some pitching tips from Nicole Dieker. When you’re pitching a complicated story, it’s important to provide enough background information to help an editor understand why this story needs to be told. But too much background...
When I started freelancing many years ago, it was with great enthusiasm and very little knowledge. I had a bachelor’s degree in journalism studies, graduating as one of the top students in my class. But whereas I could tell you all about the social meaning of news, I...
How do you pitch a story based on a current event? Pitches tied to news cycles need extra consideration before you send them off; you not only have to prove you can write the story, but also that you can write it before it loses relevance. Let’s look at a pitch based...
