Unlocking Hidden Adventures: How I Trade Freelance Clips for Unforgettable Real-World Experiences
How To Pitch a Media Inquiry
Here is the step-by-step process I use to score these experiences:
Have solid portfolio pieces
If your portfolio carries a few published pieces, you’re good to go. I’ve used general interest articles to pitch publications like National Geographic, and niche-specific pieces to reach out to travel brands, event planning companies, and the like. If you’re just starting, a few Google Docs clips can serve as samples. It’s less about where you’ve been published, and more about showing writing samples, and emphasizing your value.
