Jacob Jans
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Live Class: Hone Your Pitches with Maggie Gigandet
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in Live EventsYou’re invited to a Litworth Members Only Class on writing pitches that get you published. If you want to get your writing published, then this is your chance to learn from a pitching expert, get advice on your pitches, and hone your craft. The class will start with a short presentation on what to do…
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How I Earned My First Dollars Writing for Mental Floss From Nigeria
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in Case StudiesBy Boluwatife Jimoh The Website That Sat on My List for Months As an undergraduate student in Nigeria, I spent an embarrassing amount of time looking for ways to make money online. My browser tabs were always full of job boards, freelance opportunities, remote work platforms, and writing websites. Whenever I found a publication that…
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How I Earned $750 Writing About My Life and Agricultural Journey From Nigeria
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in Case StudiesBy Nelson John Many people in Nigeria and across Africa believe that international publications hire only writers from the United States, Canada, or Europe. I used to believe this as well. I thought I needed costly certifications, a journalism degree, or years of experience before anyone overseas would pay for my writing. But in the…
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You Can Pitch International Publications From Anywhere in the World. This Is How I Did It from Africa.
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in Case StudiesBy Aston Bornface The international writing market pays well. I know this because I’ve written for multiple international publications outside Africa, where I live. I want to tell you the story of how I got my first pitch accepted as an African writer. I’m sharing this because when I was trying to figure out how…
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Recording: Pitching Personal Essays to Popular Publications with Alena Papayanis
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in VideosDuring this one hour class, Alena Papayanis gives you the inside scoop on getting your personal essays published in popular publications. Alena gives a very clear 3-part framework for writing your pitch, guidance on meeting editor expectations, and clear examples of pitches that landed successful publication. If you want to publish personal essays in places…
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Live Class: Pitch Perfect —A Quick Guide to Getting Your Personal Essays Published
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in Live EventsExciting news! Freelance writer Alena Papayanis is teaching a one-hour class on getting your personal essays published in popular publications. Alena will be giving a short presentation on the basics of pitching personal essays, including: These practical tips for beginners will demystify the process and get you started on your path to publication in a…
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26 Publications that Pay for Travel Writing
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Today, for our latest roundup of publishers, we have a list of 26 publications that pay for travel writing. We’ve researched payment rates and found contact information for all of these publishers, to make it easy for you to connect with the right opportunity. If you want to browse even more opportunities, be sure to…
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Recording: How to Land Copywriting Clients in 2025
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in VideosHere’s the recording from the live event with Amy Killingbeck. Also — if you haven’t yet done so, you’re encouraged to take her course on landing copwriting clients here. Get Full Access to This Article with a Free Trial Free SubscriptionSubscribe