Just Following-Up: Recent Episodes

Brooke Knisley

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

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Editors on Twitter offer up timelines for following up.

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Go to the blog page for episode 12.

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Okay, so you want to network digitally. How do you go about that?

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Go to the blog page for episode 11.

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If 'networking' sounds slimy to you, build a community. It's worth it.

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Go to the blog page for episode 10.

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This is the eponymous episode where you learn about the "Follow-Up" or the art of not letting your pitch be forgotten.

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Go to the blog page for episode 9.

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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.

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Go to the blog page for episode 8.

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You have a pitch written, but you're not done yet. Make sure you're tailoring your pitch to a specific publication and editor. 

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Go to the blog page for episode 7.

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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?

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Go to the blog page for episode 6.

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What's the difference between writing on-spec and pitching? Which is better? Find out in this episode.

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Go to the blog page for episode 5.

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You have a story idea. Now what? Find out in this episode!

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Go to the blog page for episode 4.

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How do organize your story ideas and visualize your work flow? Find out in this episode!

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Go to the blog page for episode 3.

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How do you come up with a story? Find out in this episode!

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Go to the blog page for episode 2.

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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.

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Go to the blog page for episode 1.

Intro and outro music is "Cockpit" by Silent Partner.