As a freelance writer, writing an article is easy, but writing a pitch can sometimes be the hardest part. How do you put the words just right to get an editor’s attention or convince them that you are the right freelancer for a job? Kelly James-Enger of Dollars and Deadlines has put together some of her pitch letter tips greatest hits in her post: 10 Query Posts that Tell you Everything you Need to Know about Queries…and Then Some.Here are a couple of her tips:
- How the heck do I write a query, anyway? Here’s a simple, effective template to follow.
- You can use a query to pitch a trade magazine too.
- Read about five ways to pump up your query.
- You still hate the idea of querying? Get on board with four reasons you should send them.
- Set your query apart with a secret weapon–a time peg.
- If you want to break into national magazines, try one of these eight ways.
For the rest of her tips, check them out here!
