Towards Freelance Journalism

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In her practical guide on pitching story ideas, Didem Tali, a seasoned journalist with work in The New York Times, National Geographic, The Guardian, and more, shares essential tips for grabbing an editor’s attention. Drawing on her experience as both a writer and a Contently editor, Tali advises writers to keep pitches concise, engaging, and personalized to the publication’s style and interests. She emphasizes the importance of a captivating subject line and opening sentence, noting that these elements should quickly convey why the story matters and how it aligns with the publication’s audience. Tali also suggests anticipating editors' needs by highlighting what makes the story fresh, timely, or uniquely relevant. Her guide provides aspiring and seasoned freelancers alike with actionable advice on how to stand out, even amid a flood of emails, and craft pitches that editors will remember past their morning coffee.

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The course tells a lot about how Journalism operates in our modern world, where the rules of the game are changed constantly. It creates a bigger picture of journalism in relation to the business and finance sphere, which is very interesting for newcomers to the profession.

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