“It’s like an intravenous shot of adrenaline.”
“I got the commission! Ever since moving from my full-time writer job to subbing and then freelancing, I’ve been neglecting the writing side and telling myself I couldn’t do it / it didn’t pay / it was too difficult. Your tips have really helped me to see that a few simple tweaks can make all the difference. And you do actually have to pitch! I think I was so scared of rejection, I thought not pitching at all was the answer... it seems silly now. Your advice is simple but it works wonders! When you said that some people make the course fees back during the course, I thought that couldn’t possibly be me. And now it is - in week four! So thank you for everything, and for inspiring me to believe in myself.”
“Don’t even think about whether it’ll be money well-spent, it will be. Don’t worry about the quality of the resources and support you’ll receive, they’re worth FAR MORE than you pay upfront. If you put the time and the effort in and use Hazel and Heidi as a sounding board, cheerleaders, truth-tellers and back up, you will make more of your freelance career. They won’t pussyfoot around, tell you what you want to hear or be elusive, they will be honest and supportive – and they won’t disappear after the course finishes either. If you only have a small budget to spend on taking your writing to the next level, spend it here.”
“Heidi and Hazel bring such great fizzing energy to their course and provide the perfect balance of constructive feedback and support. You really feel they’ve got your back, and they’re generous with their advice. I went from being really cautious about pitching, to firing off pitches everywhere! It’s one of the best things I’ve done, although my inbox is now sadly feeling their absence.”
“I can’t rave enough about this course. It’s not easy for any of us to admit we need help, but Heidi and Hazel make learning about pitching fun and inspiring, rather than scary and depressing. They strike a great balance between discipline and serious learning, and fun and banter. It’s all about how much you put in – if you invest time, then you reap the rewards ten-fold. I secured a commission during the course and have already gone on to secure more. It’s 100% worth the money, providing you’re willing to throw yourself at it.”
“I just wanted to let you know that I’ve started my new year with another commission from *insert name of glossy magazine here*. I’m chuffed, as I feel I can write the pieces I really love. My goal for last year was to write for at least one new publication – and I’ve achieved that three times over. It’s so nice to be able to spread my wings. Next; the broadsheets! Thanks so much for all the help and support. It’s massively appreciated.”