the craft. collaboration with your editor.

You’ve written the draft and whew, that’s the hardest part, right? Actually getting those words on the page and feeling confident enough to hit send. If you’re anything like me, you may or may not close your eyes when you do. But the fact of the matter is, you did it! However, it’s not the end of the road. Unless you’re just that girl, which you are, but every writer needs editing at least in my opinion. There is something about an objective perspective that feels all too necessary to make a piece its best.

journalismAshley M. ColemanApril 28, 2023life after the pitchComment

the craft. the drafting stage.

The contract is signed and now it’s on you, my friend. The actual work of getting this story together begins. The first thing is not to do exactly what I did, which is put a bunch of pressure on yourself. Ha! You can do this, I promise. And if you can’t, you’re going to pretend because you have a contract to fulfill.

journalismAshley M. ColemanApril 21, 2023life after the pitch, journalism, writingComment