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Pitch Slam 1-on-1: Prevention

Prevention Executive Editor Courtenay Smith is looking for smart, science-based pieces with personality. Can these three writers deliver?

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SYNOPSIS
Prevention, the go-to healthy living resource for women in their 40's and 50's, is looking for smart, servicey health journalism. Executive Editor Courtenay Smith wants compelling and authoritative articles based on new research findings. Watch as our three writers sit down with Smith to pitch their best ideas, and see if you can spot the winners.

DURATION/TIME
3 videos
23 minutes total running time

RECORDED
February 4, 2008

Table of Contents

Sections Length Size
PREVIEW
  Meet the EIC and the Writers FREE!
Prevention's EE Courtnay Smith discusses her mag while the writers prepare.		 2:33 10 MB
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How to Pitch: Prevention (PDF)
Download the mediabistro.com How to Pitch article that provides guidelines on what Prevention wants from its contributors.		    
1. The pitches
Three writers pitch their ideas: Daisha Cassel on the psychological hurdles to losing the last 10 pounds, Sheryl Kraft on the girlfriend's guide to breast cancer, and Ken Terry on the right amount of sleep for your age. Smith responds with her thoughts. 		19:09 76 MB
2. The Final Verdict
Smith revisits each pitch and offers tips on breaking into her magazine that can help freelancers understand why their proposals succeed or fail at any magazine. 		1:19 5 MB