Writers' Rough Drafts

Bud Hennekes gives us an inside look at how to write a strong pitch for CXL’s blog, along with great advice for folks new to the content marketing world. Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode68 for links, resources, and a free downloadable sheet with all the info you need to send a pitch to CXL!

On this week’s bonus episode, we share Masooma Memon’s story of how she landed her dream byline on Trello. Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode67 for links, resources, and more.

Elisa Doucette shares the secrets to writing a strong pitch for the Craft Your Content site along with best practices for pitching and working with an editorial team. Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode66 for links, resources, and a free downloadable sheet with all the info you need to send a pitch to Craft Your Content!

Dorie Clark is a best-selling author, professional speaker, professor, and jazz music and documentary film producer. She shares her path to entrepreneurship from an impressive background in writing and politics. You can find Dorie on her website at DorieClark.com. Want more? Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode65 for links and resources.

Mandy Wallace is a writer, content strategist, writing coach, and course creator. She shares her expert advice on how to land your first publication and the value of sharing your ideas openly with others. You can find Mandy on her website at MandyWallace.com. Want more? Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode64 for links and resources.

Audley Puglisi is a playwright and poet who is currently working on his Master’s of Fine Arts at Yale School of Drama. He shares the value of mentors and community when building your writing career. You can find Audley on the New Play Exchange. Want more? Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode63 for links and resources.

Anne Janzer is an author and writing coach who studies the creative process and a writer’s place in it. She has written multiple books on the topic and consults with some of the top tech and SaaS companies on the web, offering content and copy that brings their message to readers. Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode62 for links and resources.

Award-winning food writer and radio host Cathy Erway has built a writing platform around being a self-taught home cook with a vast network of connections and interests. Her content shows how you write articles that end up winning awards, because it is obvious how much she puts into each project. Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode61 for links and resources.

Jeff Trammell is an animation staff writer, story editor, and voiceover actor. He shares his journey to becoming a television writer in Los Angeles for Cartoon Network’s Craig of the Creek. You can find Jeff on Twitter @MrJeffTrammell. Want more? Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode60 for links and resources.

Brittany Berger is a content marketing consultant, mental health advocate, and productivity unicorn. She shares how to not let your hustling get in the way of your mental health and cause burnout. You can find Brittany on Twitter @thatbberg or on her website, BrittanyBerger.com. Want more? Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode59 for links and resources.