To stop my pitching efforts getting hopelessly out of control, I’ve set up a pitching log where I can keep a really methodical approach. My template for this is shown below with a bit of explanation of what goes in each column… but this should mean I keep on top of following up and have an ongoing record of my pitching record.
| When? | Where? | Who? | What? | Chased? | Outcome? | Edition? | Rate? | Invoiced? | Banked? |
| Date | Publication | Contact name | Pitch idea | Dates I followed up | Outcome of pitch | Submission and publication date | If commissioned, rate for article | When I sent it | When I got paid |
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