Archive - Pitching for Polka Dots

Marketing May Update

Enthusiasm and a sweet spreadsheet alone will only get you so far.

May 23, 2024 •

Quietly kicking off a month-long attempt to recapture the joy of freelancing.

May 6, 2024 •

February 2024

It’s Been a Minute but I’m Back With a Pitch

I'm fat and I (low-key) hate all my clothes; ergo, pitch!

Feb 21, 2024 •

March 2021

Going On a Mental Health Break

You should try it!

Mar 21, 2021 •

How I Broke Into NBC's Think

I wanted to help to white allies level up to active bystanders.

Mar 11, 2021 •

February 2021

How To Turn Life’s Lemons Into Sweet Pitches

But really this is basically just about how annoying it is to get my residence permit

Feb 19, 2021 •

How I Decide Where To Pitch

What comes first, the chicken or the idea?

Feb 9, 2021 •

January 2021

Writing About Beans for Bon Appétit's Healthyish

Acting editor Aliza Abarbanel is cool as hell

Jan 28, 2021 •

As Brad says, shit happens.

Jan 21, 2021 •

Ask Brad: I Just Got Fired. What Do I Do?

You can start by lightening the hell up.

Jan 21, 2021 •

Why Thrillist Editor Andy Kryza Bought My Black Expat Story

Or, how I get paid to be annoyed.

Jan 14, 2021 •

How I Broke Into Zora

I wrote a "headline" she couldn't resist.

Jan 5, 2021 •

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