feature writing What makes an editor say YES to a pitch? There are lots of articles out there about how to pitch feature articles to magazine and newspaper…Lindy AlexanderApril 7, 2021
feature writing 3 mistakes freelance writers make when pitching online publications There’s no doubt that there’s an art to pitching and sending query letters to editors.…Lindy AlexanderMarch 24, 2021
feature writingtravel writing How to be an anti-oppressive freelance writer When I was a social worker, so much of my work was rooted in anti-oppressive…lindyalexanderDecember 9, 2020
feature writing How to get the most out of email interviews It’s not always best practice to conduct an email interview as a freelance writer. But…Lindy AlexanderOctober 21, 2020
feature writing Where to find the best story ideas for articles It’s the moment many freelance writers dread. An editor asks if you’ve got any ideas…Lindy AlexanderAugust 19, 2020
feature writing How to move from corporate writing to writing for magazines and newspapers I know that moving from corporate writing to writing articles for magazines, newspapers and online…lindyalexanderAugust 12, 2020
feature writing Watch me review a writer’s pitch (VIDEO) Last week's post was about 3 reasons why freelance writers' pitches to magazines and newspapers…lindyalexanderMay 20, 2020
feature writing What to do when an editor moves on I hum and hawed about what kind of post I would write this week given…Lindy AlexanderMarch 18, 2020
feature writing Sending the same pitch to multiple publications – do you dare? Is it wrong for freelance writers to pitch the same story idea to multiple publications?…lindyalexanderMarch 11, 2020
feature writing Finding a publication for your (rejected) story idea It's the bane of every freelance writer's existence. You spend time crafting a pitch or…Lindy AlexanderFebruary 26, 2020