Up For Discussion: Cold Pitching Big Mags
A new feature bringing you highlights from the mediabistro.com discussion boards. This week:
midwestwriter: “Does it work? I have only had success cold pitching smaller mags and newspapers. So far, cold pitching big mags has only brought me the cold shoulder.”
aestone: “Surprisingly, cold pitching does work so long as you have an idea that the magazine wants. I’ve written for Bon Appétit, Health and Cooking Light without knowing anyone at those magazines.”
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