Just Following-Up

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Have you ever wanted to place a story in a newspaper or magazine but didn't know where to start? Freelance writing and pitching can be oblique—let's make it straightforward. You can get at me on Twitter with any comments or questions: http://bit.ly/2tzH2p5

Brooke Knisley

  • May 1, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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  • 12 EPISODES


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Episode 12 - How Long To Wait Before Following Up

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019 8:10


Editors on Twitter offer up timelines for following up. Tweet me any questions or comments: @BrookeKnisley Go to the blog page for episode 12.

Episode 11 - How Do You Network Digitally?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2019 8:19


Okay, so you want to network digitally. How do you go about that? Tweet me any questions or comments: @BrookeKnisley Go to the blog page for episode 11.

Episode 10 - You Want to Network Digitally

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2019 8:46


If 'networking' sounds slimy to you, build a community. It's worth it. Tweet me any questions or comments: @BrookeKnisley Go to the blog page for episode 10.

Episode 9 - Just Following Up

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 7:11


This is the eponymous episode where you learn about the "Follow-Up" or the art of not letting your pitch be forgotten. Tweet me any questions or comments: @BrookeKnisley Go to the blog page for episode 9.

Episode 8 - Rejections Aren’t Forever

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2019 9:10


Don't look at rejection as the end. Think of it as an opportunity to refine and try again. This episode also includes one of the best insults I've ever heard. Tweet me any questions or comments: @BrookeKnisley Go to the blog page for episode 8.

Episode 7 - Find the Right Publication and Editor

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2019 11:04


You have a pitch written, but you're not done yet. Make sure you're tailoring your pitch to a specific publication and editor. Tweet me any questions or comments: @BrookeKnisley Go to the blog page for episode 7.

Episode 6 - How to Pitch a Reported Piece

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019 20:17


It's time to craft an enticing pitch for your story idea. Make editors take notice and give you a byline with the right subject and headline. Are you ready? Tweet me any questions or comments: @BrookeKnisley Go to the blog page for episode 6.

Episode 5 - On-spec vs. Pitching

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2019 14:35


What's the difference between writing on-spec and pitching? Which is better? Find out in this episode. Tweet me any questions or comments: @BrookeKnisley Go to the blog page for episode 5.

Episode 4 - You Have an Idea. Now What?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2019 11:38


You have a story idea. Now what? Find out in this episode! Tweet me any questions or comments: @BrookeKnisley Go to the blog page for episode 4.

Episode 3 - Story Ideas: Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2019 12:16


How do organize your story ideas and visualize your work flow? Find out in this episode! Tweet me any questions or comments: @BrookeKnisley Go to the blog page for episode 3.

Episode 2 - Story Ideas: Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2019 10:21


How do you come up with a story? Find out in this episode! Tweet me any questions or comments: @BrookeKnisley Go to the blog page for episode 2.

Episode 1 - An Introduction

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2019 7:29


Everyone has a story but not everyone knows how to tell it in writing. This podcast helps you come up with those ideas that make great stories, translate them into an interesting and engaging read, and find an audience to read your words. Tweet me any questions or comments: @BrookeKnisley Go to the blog page for episode 1. Intro and outro music is "Cockpit" by Silent Partner.

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