How to get a Feature Commissioned


HOW TO PITCH IT TO WIN IT!

Getting your pitch absolutely perfect is the key to securing work - so we've put together a foolproof guide to getting it right...

GET TO KNOW THE PUBLICATION

You should have read the publication thoroughly and worked out exactly what kind of stories and features they run to ensure you are targeting your feature in the right place. It even helps to know where your story might best fit in their flatplan.

PITCH TO THE RIGHT PERSON

Find out who is the right person to commission you then call them for a quick chat to introduce yourself and get their full contact details.

HONE YOUR PITCH

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