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5 Easy Ways to Get More Blogging Pitches Accepted

5 Easy Ways to Get More Blogging Pitches Accepted

For a freelance blogger, especially when you’re just starting out, creating a winning pitch or application may seem like nothing short of a shot in the dark.

What if nobody replies? What if you don’t know what you’re doing wrong?

At this point far too many would-be-freelancers give up, frustrated by rejections and lack of response to what they thought were winning pitches.

Thankfully, developing the pitching skills to achieve a high rate of acceptance doesn’t have to be difficult. By following a few simple tips, you can easily boost your chances of winning in the freelance blogging pitch game.

Here are 5 easy ways to increase your freelance pitch acceptance rate.

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How to Find Time to Write a Book Even If You’re Busy Blogging

How to Find Time to Write a Book Even If You’re Busy Blogging

[Note from Sophie: Meet Timo Kiander, AKA Productive Superdad. I helped edit his new book of productivity tips for busy solopreneurs. Now he’s going to tell us how he found time to *write* the book.] 

Back in September, my business coach Danny Iny ended our bi-weekly coaching call with a seemingly innocent question: “Timo, would you like to take your blog to another level?”

After I learned what “take your blog to another level” meant, it took me like a fraction of a second to say “yes.”

My coach asked me if I was willing to write a book related to the topic I was already blogging about — productivity.

Although I initially said “yes” to this proposal, I also had some concerns:

  • How would my family react to this, knowing that my days were already jam-packed with my day job and blogging?
  • What would happen to my sports activities? I’m a marathoner and a triathlete, and didn’t want to give that up.
  • How would I find time for my blog if I was going to write a book?

I felt each of those concerns was valid, so I had to find a way to crush those doubts and turn them into my strengths. 

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Your Blogging Audition: How to Pitch Like a Movie Star

Your Blogging Audition: How to Pitch Like a Movie Star

Ah, the blog post pitch!

The marketing cornerstone for any blogger who wants to have their voice heard in the blogosphere.

You know you’ve got to put yourself out there but just the thought of it makes your palms sweat. You fear creating something that’s junk in the eyes of a popular blogger: what if you’re not good enough?

You’re afraid you’ll be ignored or even laughed at. Controlling your nerves while writing the pitch is killing you, right? Your confidence is crashing even as you press the Send button…

Take a deep breath. Focus.

Being able to put words together in a coherent and catchy way is important. But to become visible and attractive to a large audience, there are so many character traits a blogger must possess to land that coveted gig or guest post.

Much like an actor auditioning for his big breakthrough. Besides talent and charisma to nail it, an actor needs preparation, confidence, resilience and focus.

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How to Get Paid Online Without Losing Your Money or Your Mind

How to Get Paid Online Without Losing Your Money or Your Mind

You’ve got the talent, the intelligence and the determination to make it as a freelance blogger.

But when you sell your work to clients, there’s something you might want to think about:

Are you wasting some of your hard-earned money every time your client pays your fees?

Most payment methods involve a cost, especially for online payments. If your client’s sending your money from another country, there might be an extra fee for currency conversions, too.

Some clients are darlings who want you to receive the full invoice amount, and will pay the transaction costs themselves where that’s possible. If you find one of those clients, treat them well — they’re a keeper! But most of your clients won’t spare a thought for how much you pay to receive their money. It’s none of their business.

Because it’s your business.

As a freelancer, it’s up to you to know what payment methods work well for you, and to avoid the ones that don’t. To help you do that with minimal effort, here’s a guide to the most important things you need to know about receiving online payments from your clients.

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Here’s What Real Blog Editors Look For in Your Pitches

Here’s What Real Blog Editors Look For in Your Pitches

The rise of blogs that accept freelance posts has led to the creation of a particular type of creature: the blog editor.

Much like a magazine or newspaper editor, a blog editor is responsible for choosing the content of the publication she manages, maintaining a style and generally ensuring that what gets published is worth reading. Blog editors are the gatekeepers you need to work with to get your posts published.

Blog editors are the people we freelance bloggers have to impress and win over. They’re the ones who decide what posts should be published and which bloggers get staff positions. That means you need to know what blog editors are looking for in each pitch they open, as well as how to impress them.

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