PitchMe

Author: Jenna Vasquez

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The Good

• Services
• Free registration

There is much good to say about PitchMe. This service connects journalists and publishers, yes, but it also allows for great content to be pitched and created more easily than ever, which is great for originality and new stories. The best part is that it's free to pitch, so creative minds can let their ideas roam free! But of course, having the ability to pitch is only as good as the results and ease of use. With PitchMe, registration is free, and the service provides all payments on time, even giving writers advances when their pitch is approved. With a creativity-fostering atmosphere and an organized, facilitated service, PitchMe is a great source for those looking to dive into freelance journalism with little-to-no hassle.

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The Bad

• Transparency

Of course, no company is perfect, and PitchMe is no exception. While we evaluating the site, we discovered that PitchMe does not provide information on the amount of jobs available, nor the amount of registered users. That means that it's hard to know whether the market is flooded on this particular site. A flooded market means that freelance writers may have a hard time competing with other users for limited jobs. A little more transparency would help potential freelancers know if the site provided enough opportunity at reasonable levels of competition.

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The Bottom Line

PitchMe is a great opportunity for journalists who are looking to form relationships with other journalists and publishers. For one flat fee and small commission, writers have the opportunity to pitch and find buyers for new stories.