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The story behind the story: how is everyone getting their commissions?
This month, we're asking other freelance writers to divulge how they got their commissions and trips
Feb 3
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Talking Travel Writing
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Not getting commissions? Look beyond the press trip invitation
Lottie offers a case study in pitching from a challenging press trip invitation
Jan 27
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Lottie Gross
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Why a good hook might stand between you and your commission
Lottie on answering the "why now?" question
Jan 20
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Lottie Gross
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Not landing commissions? Read this
Steph talks about her commissioning drought
Jan 6
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Steph Dyson
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How to pitch a guidebook
Fancy writing your own guidebook? Lottie explores how to pitch yourself as the expert
Aug 12, 2025
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Lottie Gross
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What we've learned since starting this newsletter
Five years on, here's what we know now
Jul 29, 2025
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Lottie Gross
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Steph Dyson
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Idea theft: the most egregious act or worryingly easy to do?
We talk how to use your creativity to avoid rehashing others' work
May 27, 2025
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Steph Dyson
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How can you get the best out of PR meetings?
Avoid death by generic PowerPoint with these five key questions
May 20, 2025
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Steph Dyson
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What do you do when you're out of ideas?
Worse than writer's block, ideas block is a nightmare. Lottie explains.
May 6, 2025
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Lottie Gross
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Editor interview: Decanter Magazine
We learn about pitching to this global wine publication
Dec 17, 2024
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Steph Dyson
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Pitching non-travel mags | FREE webinar
Steph ponders a question most of us should be asking ourselves
Dec 3, 2024
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Steph Dyson
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Four pitches that did and didn't land
We share examples of successful, and not-so-successful, pitches
Nov 26, 2024
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