Pitching
Jun 2, 2026
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5 min read
Just apply the golden rule of writing to your pitches: all killer, no filler.
May 26, 2026
4 min read
If you're batting .1000, you're not aiming high enough
May 19, 2026
6 min read
Sure, know when to cut your losses, but some ideas are just too good to drop.
May 14, 2026
Plus: Upcoming Zoom workshops, and discounts for one-on-one coaching!
May 12, 2026
Plus: More Zoom workshops this month
May 7, 2026
A novel, genuinely effective way of coming up with story ideas.
May 5, 2026
Plus: Lots of upcoming Zoom workshops, and discounts for one-on-one coaching!
Apr 30, 2026
2 min read
Personal essays can be one of the most difficult, intimidating forms of storytelling. Here's some help from a top-notch editor.
Apr 28, 2026
3 min read
Better first drafts come from alignment, not perfection.
Apr 23, 2026
Plus: 3 free workshops and 33% off one-on-one coaching sessions for paid subscribers!
Apr 21, 2026
The way we present ourselves and our work can be the difference between landing an assignment and getting passed over.
Apr 14, 2026
There are countless ways to pitch every story, but there are very, very few concrete rules that apply to every pitch.
Apr 10, 2026
7 min read
Remember: Don't take rejection personally, because it truly is not. The odds — and system — are stacked against you.
Apr 8, 2026
Don’t give up and take that L too soon. A lot of the time your story is salvageable if you go about it the right way.
Dec 23, 2025
1 min read
It's been a rough year, but our community came together in huge ways.