Writers Circle

How To Pitch an Article with Megan Hill


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In this episode, Will Parker Anderson interviews Megan Hill, managing editor at The Gospel Coalition, about the intricacies of writing and getting published. They delve into crafting a winning article, avoiding common pitfalls, and valuing feedback. Megan shares tips on finding unique angles, structuring pieces, and creating compelling introductions. 

 

She highlights the editor's role as a supportive ally and discusses balancing feedback with maintaining one's voice. They also explore the healing power of words, drawing from Megan's book on church hurt, and the challenge of blending honesty with hope. 

 

Some key takeaways:

 

  • How to pitch an article that gets noticed

  • Most common mistakes writers make

  • Why shifting your audience brings freshness to a concept

  • How words have the power to heal 

  • How to balance honesty with hopefulness, especially when writing on difficult topics 

 

 

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