2 calls for the price of 1

Chat with me today and again next month!

Hi everyone!

I got a huge response from my last pitch call for CNN and Forbes and I’m still sifting through all those responses, but I’m happy that so many publicists closely reviewed the pitch call guidelines and sent me exactly what I requested.

I am also thrilled at how well my humble little Substack newsletter has grown in the past year, and I’m especially grateful for all my paid subscribers. Now, I know times are tough and everybody in the world is offering a paid newsletter and it’s impossible to know which are worth your money so I’m encouraging you to try it out for a month before plunging into an annual membership (which is also discounted).

Because the live Ask Me Anything Q&A sessions are arguably one of the best benefits of my paid subscription, I’m specifically scheduling the October Q&A within the next 30 days. This way, if you sign up for a month today (which only costs $7), you can join today’s live AMA call and also join the October 7th call and ask me any questions you have and also chat with other publicists on the call. If you think the calls (and all the bonus subscriber-only newsletters) are worth it, then you can switch to the annual membership. As a paid member, you’ll also have access to my full archive of pitch critiques, editor insights, and outlet-specific breakdowns.

Read on below to learn what we’ll be talking about on the call and how to snag your spot.

Cassandra

P.S. The pic above is the gorgeous Governor’s Island, a quiet respite from the busy bustle of NYC, where I like to ride and read whenever possible. Yes, that’s the Statue of Liberty in the background!

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Live Q&A With Me Thursday, Sep 12

Want to really dig into pitching? Perhaps run a pitch by me that you haven’t been able to land? Want to talk SEO strategy? Chat about my current assignments for AFAR, Forbes, Midwest Living, and Insider? Want to discuss an email you sent 10 follow-ups about but never got a response to? We can discuss all of that and more. I currently have three spots left on the call.

Wondering what these calls are like? Here’s what previous attendees have to say:

“I appreciate Cassandra’s time and the opportunity to hear directly what she’s looking for and get her feedback. I think it’s invaluable for us get have this access and get to know the writer and other publicists better.”

- Kristen Montag, Senior PR & communication manager, Meet Minneapolis

“I joined my first AMA with Cassandra today and loved the intimate feel and engaging discussion on a variety of topics. I took away a lot from the conversation – not only Cassandra’s insights but also hearing from fellow publicists. This definitely felt more productive to me than the larger group calls. No shade on them, they have value too, but this almost felt like a workshop or deskside. I am looking forward to the next one.

- Jennifer Sweeney, Principal, Jennifer Sweeney Communications

“Great to tune in today — thanks for indulging my questions! It was fascinating learning more about your work and process.”

– Selena Taylor, writer/photographer

Date: Thursday, September 12th

Time: 12pm PT / 3 pm ET

Here’s how to join…