Writing Coach Podcast 115: Pitching as a freelance superpower (pitching triad 3 of 3)

WCP115 Pitching as a freelance superpower: Pitching triad miniseries (3 of 3)

The pitching triad focuses on three interconnected areas: trust in yourself, in your publication, and in your pitch. Today we’re focusing on the believing in your pitch. When you know pitching is one of your freelance superpowers, it can deepen your trust and belief in yourself and your ability to work with your ideal clients as well.

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The pitching triad focuses on three interconnected areas: trust in yourself, in your publication, and in your pitch. Today we’re focusing on the believing in your pitch. When you know pitching is one of your freelance superpowers, it can deepen your trust and belief in yourself and your ability to work with your ideal clients as well.

Here are a few things we’ll explore:

• Why mid-career writers who are confident about their ability to complete an assignment once they have it fall into a common pitfall when it comes to pitching

• A quick-check technique to see what you really think about your current pitch trajectory

• The two most important areas you can examine to quantify and evaluate if your beliefs are in line with the quality of your pitches

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

The pitching triad miniseries:

WCP113 Believe me: Pitching triad miniseries (1 of 3)

WCP114 Everyday dream clients: Pitching triad miniseries (2 of 3)

WCP115 Pitching as a freelance superpower: Pitching triad miniseries (3 of 3)

WCP 89: Annoying pitches

WCP 74: Why you’re the one

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