From Pitching to Published: Cold Email Templates to Land Writing Gigs
Want to see how real freelance writers land bylines in top publications?
This is your behind-the-scenes guide.
📬 From Pitching to Published is a mini-packet filled with real, accepted cold emails and templates that helped me land writing gigs with Rolling Stone, Business Insider, Refinery29, Well+Good, and more.
Whether you're new to pitching or need a confidence boost, this guide will help you craft pitches that stand out in crowded inboxes.
Inside you’ll get:
âś… 3 real pitch emails that got accepted (+ why they worked!)
âś… 2 cold pitch templates you can use today
âś… A clear breakdown of what makes a strong pitch
âś… Tips on tone, structure + positioning
âś… Final words of encouragement so you keep going
This is for the writer who wants to stop overthinking and start landing assignments.
đź“ť Perfect for:
- Freelance writers
- Aspiring journalists
- Content creators & creatives looking to pitch stories
- Anyone ready to hit “send” on a dream story idea
3 real cold pitches accepted by editors at Business Insider, Well+Good, and The Cut — with notes on why they worked 2 plug-and-play email templates you can customize and send A breakdown of what makes a strong pitch: structure, tone, and must-have elements Tips to avoid common pitching mistakes and stand out in editors’ inboxes Encouragement and follow-up guidance so you stay consistent and confident My personal pitching framework that helped me land bylines in Rolling Stone, Refinery29, and more