Announcing a big sale AND the next Zoom workshop!
Announcing a big sale AND the next Zoom workshop!
PLUS new pitch calls. (Big news day over here!)
It’s November! And somehow it feels like a world away from Halloween already (never mind that there are still skeletons in my front yard and costumes all over the dining room table).
With Election Day on Tuesday and next week shaping up to be full of news-cycle chaos, now seems like the right time to get into the meat of the new month:
It’s the time of year for gratitude, and as such, I am offering a sale on this Substack! Become a paid subscriber now using this link and get 40 percent off the cost of your subscription from now until Thanksgiving.
I appreciate you and I aim to provide you with tons of value for your hard-earned ducats! That includes industry insights, can’t-miss Zoom workshops, unlimited postings for open jobs, and more. (That’s a lot for much less than the cost of a Starbucks coffee per month!)
November AMA
In related news: I’m also announcing my next AMA for paid subscribers. This one will be a true ask-me-anything-style session, with no (appropriate!) topic off limits. Come with your questions/concerns about the state of the industry, pitching questions — you name it.
Thursday, November 21 at 11 am PT/2 pm PT
Via Zoom (link to come)
To RSVP: Scroll all the way to the bottom beneath the paywall to register and ask your questions in advance!
HGG 2024 pitching resources
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Open press opportunities
For Travel + Leisure, I’m working on a roundup of the best two-piece sets for women. All must be under $100 for this one, please.
For Yahoo Health, I’m working on a roundup of the best gifts for walkers. I welcome your pitches!
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