Unlocking Hidden Adventures: How I Trade Freelance Clips for Unforgettable Real-World Experiences
Your tools of trade? Your writing portfolio and a willing pitch.
Freelance writers haven’t been left behind in the influencer era. While influencer deals rely on a huge social media following, media inquiries focus on editorial value. Writers in all niches can use them creatively but I’ve pitched most successfully in the lifestyle, travel, wellness, food, and events niches.
What It’s Done For Me
In the last few months, I’ve used media inquiries to:
– Stay at exquisite hotels that I couldn’t have afforded on my own
– Get a press pass to a regional food and culture festival
– Join private site tours that are off-limits to the public
– Take part in two wellness retreats for a lifestyle feature I pitched
– Visit destinations I’d only dreamed about
