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How to Write for Any Site
Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome (3:44)
What is Guest Blogging and Contributing? (4:48)
Why Write? Benefits of Writing (4:52)
Using the Included Exercises (0:45)
Chapter 2: Start Writing
Write On Your Own First (3:45)
Define Your Focus as a Writer (4:53)
Improve Your Writing Skills (4:03)
Chapter 3: Choose Editorial Targets
Choose Where You Want to Write (5:04)
How to Know Where to Blog (4:24)
The Ladder System (7:07)
Exercise #1 - Is This Blog A Match? How to Determine Whether an Editorial Site is Right For Your Writing
Exercise #2 - Defining a Writing Timeline: The Ladder System Worksheet
Chapter 4: Research Before Pitching
Review Each Publication (5:39)
Find the Editor's Contact Info (3:48)
Networking with Editors (4:14)
Exercise #3 - Pitch Log
Chapter 5: Craft the Pitch
Start with a Simple, Engaging Subject Line (6:41)
The Anatomy of a Pitch Email (7:30)
Writing the Article Before the Pitch vs. After (5:25)
Why Your Pitch Got Rejected and How to Fix It (9:01)
Exercise #4 - Writing Readiness Checklist
Exercise #5 - Pitch Email Templates
Chapter 6: Write the Article
Follow the Site's Guidelines (3:29)
Cover the Topic with the Reader in Mind (6:18)
Formatting an Article (8:53)
Optimizing an Article (6:04)
Submitting the Article and Following-Up (5:01)
Exercise #6 - Checklist for an Effective Article
Chapter 7: Promote the Article
Promote on Social Media and Email (7:25)
Engage with Comments (7:10)
Link to Your Articles Across Sites (3:49)
Exercise #7 - Article Promotion Timeline
Chapter 8: Network with Writers
Why Networking Matters for Writers (6:56)
Building Meaningful Connections with Writers (7:03)
Chapter 9: Measuring Progress
Measuring Quantitative Results (5:26)
Measuring Qualitative Results (2:57)
Exercise #8 - Tracking the Impact of Your Writing
Chapter 10: Republish Content
Syndicating Your Articles (6:42)
How to Repurpose Content (3:05)
Exercise #9 - Content Repurposing Options
Chapter 11: Follow Successful Writers
Learn from Top Writers (3:47)
Interview of Winnie Sun, Entrepreneur & Financial Planner: Writes About Finance (15:09)
Interview of Sabina Nawaz, Executive Coach & Consultant: Writes About Leadership (22:51)
Interview of Jeff Baker, Mental Health Counselor: Writes About Racial Inequality, Pop Culture & Social Issues (24:15)
Interview of Lydia Dishman, Full-Time Freelance Writer: Writes About Business (22:29)
Interview of Amina AlTai, Nutrition and Corporate Wellness Consultant: Writes About Healthy Living, Eating and Exercise (16:17)
Interview Anthony Askowitz, Broker and Real Estate Agent: Writes About Real Estate (11:48)
Chapter 12: Continue the Process
How to Scale for the Long-Term (5:30)
Conclusion (1:24)
Writing the Article Before the Pitch vs. After
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