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Wondering about the results writers I've worked with have achieved?

*Just a note, as The Travel Writing Accelerator is a brand new program, these results are from writers I’ve worked with in my other programs.

I landed two commissions with Escape!

Before working with Lindy I was incredibly nervous about the prospect of pitching, and worried my pitches weren’t cohesive enough. My goal was simply to get to the point where I could pitch a publication.

I am thrilled to have pitched a bunch of publications AND had two commissions!

The practical advice from Lindy gave me the confidence to press forward with ideas. When I heard back from an editor it was so reassuring to know that Lindy was there to offer advice and encouragement.

I’m so incredibly happy. I really can’t thank you enough Lindy!

SANTANA SANDOW, freelance writer and photographer

My first pitch was picked up by The Guardian!

Working with Lindy has been a revelation.

Despite working at a magazine years ago and having a grasp of how it works behind the curtain, I was out of practice and the prospect of crafting, let alone sending, a pitch was scary. I had grand notions of pitching important big-wig pubs, but my ideas felt massive and muddled, and my confidence was in the gutter.

The benefits of having Lindy’s expertise on hand to help navigate this process cannot be overstated. Being able to drop a voice note to brainstorm ideas and discuss prospective pitches at any time, knowing Lindy would return during her office hours with considered, encouraging and validating observations was a salve on my fragile mindset.

Her guidance and practical advice, from pitch to publication, helped me edge out the angst to pursue the stories I dreamt about writing.

Needless to say, it worked – my first pitch was commissioned by Guardian Australia – and I was over the moon about it!

What I appreciate most about Lindy’s teaching and mentoring is her profound care.

So much of writing is about overcoming our own inner critic, and Lindy’s position was unequivocal: no fear was too outlandish, no idea too broad it couldn’t be distilled and sharpened into a clear, defined angle (or, in many instances, several).

Working with Lindy has been the best investment in my writing I’ve made.

- Samantha Kodila, AUSTRALIA.

Master the art of pitching and develop long-lasting relationships with editors

Before this year is out this could be you...

I've had my byline appear in The New York Times, Vogue Living and The Sydney Morning Herald!

I felt completely out of my depth contacting editors but Lindy provided helpful and effective pitching advice, which I still refer to each and every week.

This helped me realise the real hook within each story idea.

Since then, my byline has appeared in a range of new digital and print publications (like Vogue Living, The New York Times and The Sydney Morning Herald) most of which I would have been too scared to pitch without Lindy’s strategic advice.

Alana Wulff, Freelance entertainment and lifestyle writer

I broke into my dream publication - Condé Nast Traveler!

I have been doing freelance travel writing for the last 4 years but have only had a few articles published.

After going through one of Lindy’s courses, I gave myself a pitching challenge. I began sending pitches using some of Lindy’s strategies, which were new to me.

Out of the 20 pitches I sent, I got 4 commissions, one of which was in my dream publication, Condé Nast Traveller.

In my last 4 years of travel writing, this is the first time I have received 4 commissions in such a short span of time.

From sending pitches to collaborating with PRs to getting hosted on trips, Lindy has been a game-changer for me.

- SNEHA THOMAS, freelance journalist

Just some of the high profile outlets my students have been published in...

Lindy's insights were exactly what I needed and what I got

This was the most amount of money I’ve ever spent on a program, but that meant I was highly motivated make sure that I got the most from it. I simply HAD to make sure I didn’t let the learning just fade away without having a significant impact on my output.

Through my conversations with Lindy I have been able to develop a system for generating, collating and pitching story ideas, one that is tailored to me and the way I work.

My interactions with Lindy, getting feedback on my writing ideas (and just as importantly, my worries) significantly boosted my skills and my confidence.

Lindy’s insights come from her extensive experience and her knowledge of what works so her feedback was targeted and useful.

And because it’s Lindy, it was also encouraging. The ease of access and the prompt responses meant I never felt stuck or unsupported. Lindy’s insights were exactly what I needed and what I got.

sherene strahan