In journalism, you won’t always be handed assignments. More often than not, you have to come up with the idea, shape it, and pitch it to an editor. Yep — even the best writers pitch! We get it — pitching can feel scary. What if they say no? What if they don’t reply? But here’s the truth: learning how to pitch is one of the most important (and empowering!) skills you can build as a journalist.

Why Pitching Matters You might be tempted to write the whole article first and then send it in. But tru...