Bad Ass Pitch
6 Weeks
·Cohort-based Course
Get a winning pitch into the lap of your dream publication, and kickstart your career as a freelance writer or thought leader.
Bad Ass Pitch
6 Weeks
·Cohort-based Course
Get a winning pitch into the lap of your dream publication, and kickstart your career as a freelance writer or thought leader.
Course overview
Bad Ass Pitch
Massively level up your credibility and career, by getting your message featured in some of the world's top media outlets.
Who is this course for
01
Budding writers looking to build their portfolios and kickstart their freelancing career.
02
Experienced writers who want to boost their credibility and command the big bucks with dream bylines.
03
Entrepreneurs coaches and course creators who want to build their influence and attract high-ticket clients.
Key outcomes
Find your publish-worthy story
Everyone has a story. We'll go through a structured process to uncover the message inside you that the world *needs* to hear — and strategise how to get that into your dream publication.
Get the insider secrets for pitching success
An an editor myself, I know that these busy people get hundreds of pitches every day. I'll share my inside knowledge on how to stand out in an overflowing inbox, and blow potential editors away with your pitch.
Get an editor's eye on your work
Together, we'll workshop your 'too good to ignore' story pitch. From your initial ideas and intro email to even your first article draft, you'll get personalized feedback and advice every step of the way.
Take action towards getting published
This isn't just about learning. Using my guidance, imperfect action method and industry connections, you'll actually land a polished pitch into the inbox of your dream publication.
See what people are saying
Mel Park
Aoife McHugh
Marina Gainulina
Sharon Green
Meet your instructor
Emma Norris
Emma Norris
Award-winning writer, author and coach
A journalist by trade, Emma's work has appeared in publications like Forbes, New York Times' T Magazine, Marie Claire, Women's Health, Cosmopolitan, QANTAS magazine and more. She has held senior editorial positions at some of Australia's top media companies. She's also the founder of The Progress Club (previously known as A Girl In Progress), which has educated, entertained and inspired over a million readers.
Emma's two books— Progress Over Perfection and the accompanying workbook — were internationally published with Quarto Publishing in NYC, and has sold over 65,000 copies in the first two years. As a psychology-trained coach, she's helped over 6000 people overcome procrastination and creative perfectionism.
Writers I have mentored have been featured in Forbes, Marie Claire, The Irish Times, Mamamia, RTE, Beauticate, Grazia, Girlfriend, InStyle, Women's Health, Hip & Healthy and more.
Where will your words take you?
Course schedule
3-4 hours per week
Weekly group workshops
1.5 hours per week
In our interactive group workshops, I'll take you through every step of the pitch process: from nailing your angle to finding your contact's email and maximizing exposure.
Group co-working sessions
1 hour per week
Take part in focused virtual coworking session, where you'll get dedicated time to work on your pitch and article draft.
Weekly projects
1 hour per week
Submit your pitch and article drafts for review, and get personalized feedback from a professional editor.
Why get published?
Start a fun, profitable and flexible career
I've made over six figures a year as a freelance writer, working on my own terms from some of the most beautiful places in the world. The rewards are endless! Plus, nothing beats the feeling of seeing your words in print.
Skyrocket your personal brand authority
Whether you're a coach, course creator or service provider, nothing builds credibility more quickly than the Forbes, Huffington Post or New York Times logo on your website.
Open the door to new opportunities
From book deals to movie and TV series, there's no limit to where a high-profile feature article can take you (just ask Jessica Pressler, whose Vanity Fair articles were adapted into Hustlers and Inventing Anna!)