The Unglamorous Secrets of Freelance Writing

Join us for a live session on following up, finding sources, contacting editors, and handling rejection in freelance writing.

The Unglamorous Secrets of Freelance Writing

There’s a lot more to freelance writing than just pitching and writing.

So much of what we do as writers is about the quiet, consistent work that keeps our freelance writing businesses running smoothly behind the scenes.

Things like following up when an editor hasn’t replied, finding sources when no one’s answering emails, figuring out how to reach out, and building positive, professional relationships without feeling awkward.

And, of course, learning how to handle rejection. That’s just part of the job, no matter how experienced you are.

In our next live session with Sithara on Wednesday 11th March at 1pm ET (10am PT / 5pm GMT — US DST ends this weekend, hence there only being a four hour difference for now), we’ll dig into all those unglamorous but essential parts of freelance life.

Sithara will share practical approaches, real-world examples, and honest stories about what works (and what really doesn’t).

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Missed any of our previous events? Why not rewatch our Pitch Lab session (a live breakdown of real freelance pitches) and our first Write Your First Pitch session.

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You’ll come away with a clearer idea of how to:

• Follow up without feeling like a pest

• Find and contact sources effectively

• Build genuine relationships with editors and contacts

• Deal with rejection without it destroying your momentum

This is a supportive, down-to-earth session for anyone trying to build a sustainable freelance career (not just a shiny one).

🎥 The session will be recorded, so you can catch up in case you miss it!

✅ You’ll need to register for this event, which you can do below.