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7 Things You Should Know About Pitching

How long should your pitch be? If you don’t know, the editor is deleting the email. I’ll explain. Why do editors purposely make it hard to find them? How do you figure out their email address? I’ll explain. That’s just two tips you’ll learn. Register and find out all the rest! (There’s tons!)

Your Instructor, Aliya S. King

Writer, Editor & Teacher

Hello there,

I’ve written five books, including a New York Times Bestseller. That’s not braggadocios. I’m telling the absolute truth. I’ve written thousands of stories for print and digital publications—investigative journalism, think pieces, celebrity journalism, music critiques and more. I’ve successfully pitched hundreds of articles. There’s an art to pitching and I’ve mastered it.

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Choose the perfect course and register now!

329$A 4-hour workshop with award-winning author Aliya S. King
  • Beginner Level

  • The Write Pitch - DC

  • This workshop is for those who have not been published and need an introduction to the art of pitching.

  • WHEN
    Saturday, August 27th 2016
    WHERE
    WeWork, Dupont Circle
Ideal plan for unplublished writers
159.00$A 2-hour webinar with award-winning author Aliya S. King
  • Beginner Level

  • The Write Webinar

  • This webinar is for those who have not been published and need an introduction to the art of pitching.

  • WHEN
    TBD
    WHERE
    WriteWithAliya.com
Ideal plan for unplublished writers

Yes, you need this writing workshop!

I’ve successfully pitched over 500 stories in the last decade. I’ve pitched my way into Elle, Jezebel, New York, Vibe, Ebony and dozens more.
I’ll show you what works.

The Rules

There are specific things you need to know about the publication before pitching. What are they?

The Pitch

Why do 90% of all unsolicited pitches get deleted instantly. How do you NOT become a statistic?

The Follow-Up

How do you follow up with an editor without veering into stalker territory?

The Editors

Where to find, hook and reel-in the right editor for your story.

Testimonials

  • "There are so many subtle rules you have to follow and if you don’t know them—you don’t have a shot. When she says find the story that only you can write it sounds impossible. But she breaks it down in a way that makes it possible. "

    Luis Antonio Thompson

  • "Everything I know about pitching, I learned from Aliya S. King. It was all so confusing—until I took this course. I’ve successfully pitched at least 50 stories since taking this class. Aliya’s class directly contributed to my success in writing. I highly recommend it."

    Del Jones

  • "I tracked Aliya S. King down after reading her 2008 story in VIBE Magazine. Aliya seminar provided examples of excellent pitches she's received as well as other pitches that could've worked but missed the mark. It's because of Aliya's class I was able to land my first industry job.”

    Shenequa Golding

  • "King's workshop equips you with real advice, strategy and tools to make sure your pitches don't hit the trash pile. Since attending her first workshop in 2012, I've been published in two national pubs and several online publications. Writers who are serious have the Write Pitch."

    Alisha Tillery

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