Writers' Rough Drafts
79 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWhat's the only thing that keeps a rough draft from becoming a published piece? Publishing it! We're here to help you get your rough drafts published (after you've done a lot of revision work to make them fantastic, obviously!) on some of your favorite websites, publications, and journals. Every Monday morning tune in to your podcast player of choice to get a new interview with an editor or content manager on exactly how they like to be pitched so you can land your next big byline.Even better? You can download a special How to Pitch Cheat Sheet for each episode with extra details and information to get your writing published in the places you've always dreamed of.
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Episodes
Writers' Rough Drafts - How to Pitch i-D with Róisín Lanigan - Episode 078
July 05, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBRóisín Lanigan shares the inside scoop on how to write for i-D (a VICE magazine). Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode78 for links, resources, and a free downloadable sheet with all the info you need to send a pitch to i-D.
Writers' Rough Drafts - Dream Byline on Startup Bonsai featuring Sola Kehinde - Episode 077
June 30, 2021 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.37 MBOn this week’s bonus episode, we share Sola Kehinde’s story of how she landed her dream byline on Funnel Overload, now Startup Bonsai. Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode77 for links, resources, and more.
Writers' Rough Drafts - How to Pitch Logo.com with Richard Lau & Kari Amarnani - Episode 076
June 14, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBRichard Lau and Kari Amarnani go behind the scenes on how to write for Logo.com. Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode76 for links, resources, and a free downloadable sheet with all the info you need to send a pitch to Logo.com.
Writers' Rough Drafts - Dream Byline on Inc. Magazine featuring Dana Sitar - Episode 075
June 09, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 5.9 MBOn this week’s bonus episode, we share Dana Sitar’s story of how she landed her dream byline and column on Inc. Magazine. Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode75 for links, resources, and more.
Writers' Rough Drafts - How to Pitch Search Engine Journal with Miranda Miller - Episode 074
May 24, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBMiranda Miller shares all the details on how to write for Search Engine Journal. Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode74 for links, resources, and a free downloadable sheet with all the info you need to send a pitch to Search Engine Journal.
Writers' Rough Drafts - Dream Byline on Pure Michigan featuring Amber Van Karsen - Episode 073
May 19, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.76 MBOn this week’s bonus episode, we share Amber Van Karsen’s story of how she landed her dream byline on Pure Michigan. Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode73 for links, resources, and more.
Writers' Rough Drafts - How to Pitch Pipe Wrench with Michelle Weber - Episode 072
May 17, 2021 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBMichelle Weber shares all the details on how to pitch and write for Pipe Wrench. Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode72 for links, resources, and a free downloadable sheet with all the info you need to send a pitch to Pipe Wrench magazine.
Writers' Rough Drafts - How to Pitch MarketingProfs with Vahe Habeshian - Episode 071
May 10, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBVahe Habeshian shares the inside tips on how to pitch and write for MarketingProfs. Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode71 for links, resources, and a free downloadable sheet with all the info you need to send a pitch to MarketingProfs.
Writers' Rough Drafts - Dream Byline on The Atlantic featuring Megan Wildhood - Episode 070
May 05, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.8 MBOn this week’s bonus episode, we share Megan Wildhood’s story of how she landed her dream byline on The Atlantic. Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode70 for links, resources, and more.
Writers' Rough Drafts - How to Pitch Can I Play That? with Courtney Craven - Episode 069
May 03, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBCourtney Craven shares their expertise on writing and editing about accessibility in games and media, and how to write a great pitch for Can I Play That? Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode69 for links, resources, and a free downloadable sheet with all the info you need to send a pitch to Can I Play That?
Writers' Rough Drafts - How to Pitch CXL with Bud Hennekes - Episode 068
April 26, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBBud Hennekes gives us an inside look at how to write a strong pitch for CXL’s blog, along with great advice for folks new to the content marketing world. Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode68 for links, resources, and a free downloadable sheet with all the info you need to send a pitch to CXL!
Writers' Rough Drafts - Dream Byline on Trello featuring Masooma Memon - Episode 067
April 21, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.73 MBOn this week’s bonus episode, we share Masooma Memon’s story of how she landed her dream byline on Trello. Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode67 for links, resources, and more.
Writers' Rough Drafts - How to Pitch Craft Your Content with Elisa Doucette (featuring Erika Rasso) - Episode 066
April 19, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBElisa Doucette shares the secrets to writing a strong pitch for the Craft Your Content site along with best practices for pitching and working with an editorial team. Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode66 for links, resources, and a free downloadable sheet with all the info you need to send a pitch to Craft Your Content!
Writers' Rough Drafts with Dorie Clark - Episode 065
December 10, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBDorie Clark is a best-selling author, professional speaker, professor, and jazz music and documentary film producer. She shares her path to entrepreneurship from an impressive background in writing and politics. You can find Dorie on her website at DorieClark.com. Want more? Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode65 for links and resources.
Writers' Rough Drafts with Mandy Wallace - Episode 064
December 03, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBMandy Wallace is a writer, content strategist, writing coach, and course creator. She shares her expert advice on how to land your first publication and the value of sharing your ideas openly with others. You can find Mandy on her website at MandyWallace.com. Want more? Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode64 for links and resources.
Writers' Rough Drafts with Audley Puglisi - Episode 063
November 26, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBAudley Puglisi is a playwright and poet who is currently working on his Master’s of Fine Arts at Yale School of Drama. He shares the value of mentors and community when building your writing career. You can find Audley on the New Play Exchange. Want more? Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode63 for links and resources.
Writers' Rough Drafts with Anne Janzer - Episode 062
November 19, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBAnne Janzer is an author and writing coach who studies the creative process and a writer’s place in it. She has written multiple books on the topic and consults with some of the top tech and SaaS companies on the web, offering content and copy that brings their message to readers. Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode62 for links and resources.
Writers' Rough Drafts with Cathy Erway - Episode 061
October 22, 2019 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBAward-winning food writer and radio host Cathy Erway has built a writing platform around being a self-taught home cook with a vast network of connections and interests. Her content shows how you write articles that end up winning awards, because it is obvious how much she puts into each project. Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode61 for links and resources.
Writers' Rough Drafts with Jeff Trammell - Episode 060
October 15, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBJeff Trammell is an animation staff writer, story editor, and voiceover actor. He shares his journey to becoming a television writer in Los Angeles for Cartoon Network’s Craig of the Creek. You can find Jeff on Twitter @MrJeffTrammell. Want more? Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode60 for links and resources.
Writers' Rough Drafts with Brittany Berger - Episode 059
October 08, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBBrittany Berger is a content marketing consultant, mental health advocate, and productivity unicorn. She shares how to not let your hustling get in the way of your mental health and cause burnout. You can find Brittany on Twitter @thatbberg or on her website, BrittanyBerger.com. Want more? Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode59 for links and resources.
Writers' Rough Drafts with Rohit Bhargava - Episode 058
October 01, 2019 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBRohit Bhargava is a trend curator, innovation and marketing expert, and author of six best-selling books. He shares tips on how to make the non-obvious choice, as well as making your side hustle work for you. You can find Rohit on Twitter @RohitBhargava or on his website, RohitBhargava.com. Want more? Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode58 for links and resources.
Writers' Rough Drafts with Tallie Gabriel - Episode 057
September 24, 2019 10:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBTallie Gabriel is a freelance writer, young adult author, musician, podcast producer, and occasional podcast host. She shares how she dove into the world of content marketing and what she’s writing these days. You can find Tallie on Twitter @talligator_ or on her website, TallieGabriel.com. Want more? Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode57 for links and resources.
Writers' Rough Drafts with Charlie Gilkey - Episode 056
September 17, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBCharlie Gilkey is an entrepreneur, philosopher, former Army officer, author, and Creative Giant. He shares how to do your best work and move from academic writing to public writing. You can find Charlie on Twitter @CharlieGilkey or on his website, ProductiveFlourishing.com. Want more? Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode56 for links and resources.
Writers' Rough Drafts with Victoria MacDonald - Episode 055
September 10, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBVictoria MacDonald is a writer, public relations expert, and social media influencer. She shares her personal journey of becoming a travel blogger and coping with depression by diving into the content creation world. You can find Victoria on Twitter @TheAyeLife or on her website. Want more? Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode55 for links and resources.
Writers' Rough Drafts with Tucker Max - Episode 054
September 03, 2019 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBTucker Max is a New York Times best-selling author, producer and screenwriter, and entrepreneur and publisher for Scribe Writing. He shares how he got started as a writer and his path to success with Scribe Writing. You can find Tucker on Twitter @TuckerMax or on his website. Want more? Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode54 for links and resources.
Writers' Rough Drafts Season 5 Trailer
August 27, 2019 10:00 - 1 minute - 870 KBNew music, longer conversations, deeper questions, and lots of laughs as we talk to even more writers and creators on Season 5 of Writers’ Rough Drafts... Coming Soon!
Writers' Rough Drafts with Scott Barry Kaufman - Episode 053
May 21, 2019 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBScott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D., is a cognitive scientist interested in the development of intelligence, creativity, and personality. He shares his thoughts on psychology, science communication, and nonfiction writing. You can find Scott on Twitter @sbkaufman or on his website scottbarrykaufman.com. Want more? Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode53 for links and resources. Sponsored by Coworker.com.
Writers' Rough Drafts with Shakira Pressley - Episode 052
May 14, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBShakira Pressley is a screenwriter, producer, and actress with a specialty in and love for all things animated. She shares her experience from the writers’ room of animated TV shows and her advice on how to do your best work. You can find Shakira on Twitter @shakirapressley. Want more? Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode52 for links and resources. Sponsored by Coworker.com.
Writers' Rough Drafts with Heidi Gardner - Episode 051
May 07, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBHeidi Gardner is a scientist, researcher, blogger, entrepreneur, and activist. She shares her experience with finding the intersection of science and creativity through her own explorations and writing projects. You can find Heidi on Twitter @heidirgardner. Want more? Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode51 for links and resources. Sponsored by Coworker.com.
Writers' Rough Drafts with Carrie McKeegan - Episode 050
April 30, 2019 10:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBCarrie McKeegan is an energetic business leader, a mom, and a global citizen who has her own column on Inc. She shares how she returned to writing to help other remote entrepreneurs successfully run their business. You can find Carrie on her website GreenbackTaxServices.com, or on Twitter @cpmckeegan. Want more? Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode50 for links and resources. Sponsored by Coworker.com.
Writers' Rough Drafts with Alex Proaps - Episode 049
April 23, 2019 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBAlex Proaps is a design psychologist, consultant, entrepreneur, professor, and speaker. She shares her insight on human factors psychology along with how she finds creativity even in academic subjects. You can find Alex on her website at AlexProaps.com or on Twitter @AlexProaps. Want more? Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode49 for links and resources. Sponsored by Coworker.com.
Writers' Rough Drafts with Jay Acunzo - Episode 048
April 16, 2019 10:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBJay Acunzo is a public speaker, podcaster, and author. He shares how he found himself in content marketing and why it matters to find your aspirational anchor in your career and life. You can find Jay on his website jayacunzo.com or on Twitter @jayacunzo. Want more? Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode48 for links and resources. Sponsored by Coworker.com.
Writers' Rough Drafts with Laura Gale - Episode 047
April 09, 2019 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBLaura Gale is an author, ghostwriter, and developmental editor, with a background in publishing and marketing. She shares her expert advice on how to write a book, and why it’s especially important to outline your ideas before you dive into writing. You can find Laura on her website lauraiswriting.com or on Twitter @laurasgale. Want more? Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode47 for links and resources. Sponsored by Coworker.com.
Writers' Rough Drafts with Sherry Walling - Episode 046
April 02, 2019 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBDr. Sherry Walling is a licensed clinical psychologist, lecturer and professor, yoga teacher, author, and entrepreneur. She shares her experience with helping other entrepreneurs and creatives with their mental health, along with her own personal writing journey. You can find Sherry on her website SherryWalling.com or on Twitter @ZenFounder. Want more? Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode46 for links and resources. Sponsored by Coworker.com.
Writers' Rough Drafts with Simran Sethi - Episode 045
March 26, 2019 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBSimran Sethi is a writer, speaker, and educator focused on food, sustainability, and social change. She shares her method for writing about serious subjects she cares deeply about, like the global environment, in a way that personally connects with her readers. You can find Simran on her website at SimranSethi.com or on Twitter and Instagram @simransethi. Want more? Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode45 for links and resources. Sponsored by Coworker.com.
Writers' Rough Drafts with Victor Yang - Episode 044
March 19, 2019 10:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBVictor Yang is a queer writer and organizer for immigrant rights. He shares why it matters to be selfish about your writing and how to make the shift from being a hobbyist writer to a professional writer. Want more? Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode44 for links and resources. Sponsored by Coworker.com.
Writers' Rough Drafts with Stephanie Lee - Episode 043
March 12, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBStephanie Lee is a writer, nutritionist, video gamer, and digital nomad who has been published in The New York Times, Lifehacker, GQ, IGN, and many more. She shares her thoughts on persevering through mental blocks and communicating great story ideas to editors. You can find Stephanie on Twitter @superLEE7 and on her website, StephanieLee.me. Want more? Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode43 for links and resources. Sponsored by Coworker.com.
Writers' Rough Drafts with Mason Currey - Episode 042
March 05, 2019 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBMason Currey is a writer, editor, and author living in Los Angeles, most notably known for his book, Daily Rituals: How Artists Work. He shares how he’s learned what works best for him, inspired by both his research and his own experiences. You can find Mason on Twitter @masoncurrey and on his website, MasonCurrey.com. Want more? Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode42 for links and resources. Sponsored by Coworker.com.
Writers' Rough Drafts with Sol Orwell - Episode 041
October 09, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBSol Orwell is an entrepreneur, author, writer, and public speaker who is the Director of Strategy at Examine.com. He shares how building relationships with others and his audience has helped him grow his business and his reach. You can find Sol on his website SJO.com or on Facebook @sorwell. Want more? Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode41 for links and resources. Sponsored by Coworker.com.
Writers' Rough Drafts with Susan Shain - Episode 040
September 11, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBSusan Shain is a freelance writer who specializes in travel, food, and personal finance and also runs WheretoPitch.com. She shares immensely helpful inside tips on how to land a pitch at your dream publication, along with lessons for listeners on how to become a full-time freelance writer. You can find Susan on her website SusanShain.com or on Twitter @susan_shain. Want more? Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode40 for links and resources. Sponsored by Coworker.com.
Writers' Rough Drafts with Debbie Greig - Episode 039
September 04, 2018 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBDebbie Greig is a blogger, contracts lawyer, and professional triathlete in Scotland. She shares why it’s important to be brutally honest when blogging and how writing after major events can help you decompress, reflect, and learn. You can find Debbie on her website WeTriAndRun.wordpress.com or on Facebook @WeTriAndRun. Want more? Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode39 for links and resources. Sponsored by Coworker.com.
Writers' Rough Drafts with Abdi Nor Iftin - Episode 038
August 28, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBAbdi Nor Iftin is a journalist, translator, and author living in Maine. But his writing journey didn’t start there. Abdi’s recent book, Call Me American, chronicles his life growing up in the African country of Somalia, and the transition from the peaceful pastoral place it was to the war-torn area it became. One of the escapes he found early on was learning English through American movies, which eventually led him to master the language well enough to become a legit secret war correspondent...
Writers' Rough Drafts with Rand Fishkin - Episode 037
August 21, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBRand Fishkin is the former co-founder and CEO of Moz.com and is currently the founder of SparkToro. In this episode, Rand shares his best practices on writing for your audience and creating content with better searchability without “keyword stuffing.” You can find Rand on his website, Sparktoro.com, or on Twitter @randfish. Want more? Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode37 for links and resources. Sponsored by Coworker.com.
Writers' Rough Drafts with Amy Clover - Episode 036
July 31, 2018 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBAmy Clover is a writer, fitness personality, motivational speaker, and mental health advocate who runs Strong Inside Out. In this episode, she shares her journey to being vulnerable with her readers, creating a brand that’s true to herself, and why it’s okay to not write when you don’t feel inspired. You can find Amy on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @stronginsideout or on her website, StrongInsideOut.com. Want more? Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode36 for links and resources. Sponsored b...
Writers' Rough Drafts with Yi Shun Lai - Episode 035
July 24, 2018 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBYi Shun Lai is an author, a copy and content writer, an editor, and a writing coach and teacher based out of Southern California. In this episode, she shares the details on crafting her own creative space, coming up with witty product copy, and working with first-time writers as an editor. For more of Yi Shun’s writing, visit her website, TheGoodDirt.org, or check out her Twitter account on @gooddirt. Want more? Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode35 for links and resources mentioned in this e...
Writers' Rough Drafts with Sara De Lille - Episode 034
July 17, 2018 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBIn this week’s episode, Elisa interviews Sara De Lille, a freelance and content writer based in Mexico City who is also a regular improv comedy performer. Sara tells her story about how she got started in the comedy world, and Elisa and Sara talk about the parallels between improv and writing, and how writers can apply these tips to their career. Find Sara on her website at LetsRiot.tv, follow her @SDeLille on Instagram, and check out @SaraDeLille for her Medium page. Want more? Visit crafty...
Writers' Rough Drafts with Hillary Weiss - Episode 033
July 10, 2018 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBIn this week’s episode, Elisa interviews Hillary Weiss, a brand voice strategist, copywriter, and all-around word badass. Hillary shares how she got started as a copywriter, why writing fan fiction was so influential for her, and the best way to develop your brand voice. Find Hillary on her website at HillaryWeiss.com, follow her @HCWeiss on Twitter, Instagram, and Medium, or @HillaryWeissWriting on Facebook. Want more? Visit craftyourcontent.com/episode33 for links and resources mentioned i...
Writers' Rough Drafts with Jesse Lawler - Episode 032
September 29, 2015 12:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBJesse Lawler is a self-experimental, jack of all trades. He is a location independent entrepreneur who runs an entire software developing company from his offices in Los Angeles and Saigon. Jesse worked for years at the Hollywood Grind as a screenwriter and producer on a half dozen movies. He spends much of his spare time writing and hosting a podcast over on his passion project site, Smart Drug Smarts. Jesse has built a fiercely engaged fan base of bio-hackers and personal optimization the...
Writers' Rough Drafts with Poornima Vijayashanker - Episode 031
September 22, 2015 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBPoornima Vijayashanker is the founder of Femgineer.com, an education tech startup focused on helping professionals in tech level up in their careers, and tech entrepreneurs build products and companies. From a young age, Poornima was interested in many fields, not only on computers, software, and programming. She took apart her first computer at age of 14, and was writing histories and speaking since she tried her mother's typewriter at age of 10. She has found a fantastic way to combine al...
Writers’ Rough Drafts Episode #30 SPIRL Bonus w/Jenny Blake
September 16, 2015 11:30 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBThis week's episode is a little different. I have masterminded with my close friend Jenny Blake since 2009 on all things life, business, writing, creativity, systems, and more. Our calls, usually at least an hour long, sometimes two, are absolutely a pivotal piece to the success of both our businesses and writing careers. This weekend, we decided we should turn on the mic and talk about our systems and processes, since we are constantly sharing tips, tools, and tricks we've found to make th...