Pitches That Worked: American Way
Clear vision, unique premise, and smart research got this writer in
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A good writer can recognize a glint of a story in almost any situation. When this freelance writer discovered an unusual character in passing, he pursued the nugget to a full-fledged narrative pitch. Here, the writer and editor chronicle how a casual convo between friends led to a 2,000-word feature in American Way‘s July 15,...