70 calls for journalism/writing pitches (November 21, 2022)
Today’s is a bumper edition of WEW - with 70 calls for pitches below (if you opt for a paid subscription), making up for my diminutive 30 calls last week. Pitching can be a loathsome endeavor so to those that go through this process week in, week out, remember: the only failure is to quit. One of the least observed qualities of the entrepreneur is perseverance, or grit. Those that stick at it, tend to get where they want to go. Maybe not quickly, maybe not spectacularly, but, unless you are incredibly unlucky your pitching will pay off, and that ball gets rolling. A growth mindset is a great asset, perhaps even an obligatory one, in this trade, and even the least talented of pitchers can, if they are open to improvement, convert pitching into writing. If you are interested in further insights into what (I think) makes a great pitch, may I point you to a little blog that I have not updated for a couple years, but still holds decent info on how to hit your editor’s inbox with a zing. It’s angled toward travel writers but is relevant to anyone trying to sell stories. Check it out here: http://travelwriteearn.com/
This weeks calls for pitches here:
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50 ¢ - $1 per word
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Bloggers 600 words £80
Article writers 1,200 words £150
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Pay: $120-$150 USD each
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Rates are between £552-£828 for 2 or 3 destinations
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