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Southern Chefs’ Top Dishes of 2024 for Southern Living Feature

Southern Living We asked southern chefs, what were their favorite dishes they had this year?. I’m basically asking chefs to weigh in on: The Best Thing These Southern Chefs Ate This Year - tell me what it was, and why it was so memorable! Please remember when pitching me: Email me at [email redacted] - do NOT just hit reply on this newsletter, or there’s a good shot your email will be lost in the heap. Give your email a subject line that makes it clear which story you are pitching me for — it’ll help you in the long run. Please consult my industry insights guides on submitting [url=https://substack.com/redirect/0674891c-87fd-4319-beb4-1377624ac77b]expert commentary[/url], [url=https://substack.com/redirect/fa757f91-bc6b-40ea-b503-cbe73bc53a8e]sending emails that will catch a journalist’s attention[/url], [url=https://substack.com/redirect/47b83bf7-7d1d-4942-b3a8-5f15386c2663]how to craft pitches journalists will say ‘yes’ to[/url], and the r[url=https://substack.com/redirect/182f96ac-a199-4845-acaa-55128c34a13a]ight and wrong way to submit photos[/url], if you need any extra guidance before sending your pitches.

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Southern Chefs’ Favorite Dishes of 2024 for Southern Living

Southern Living We asked southern chefs, what were their favorite dishes they had this year?. I’m basically asking chefs to weigh in on: The Best Thing These Southern Chefs Ate This Year - tell me what it was, and why it was so memorable! Please remember when pitching me: Email me at [email redacted] - do NOT just hit reply on this newsletter, or there’s a good shot your email will be lost in the heap. Give your email a subject line that makes it clear which story you are pitching me for — it’ll help you in the long run. Please consult my industry insights guides on submitting [url=https://substack.com/redirect/cd146f47-677b-4fae-8f87-7a3e463cf0fb]expert commentary[/url], [url=https://substack.com/redirect/aa5472da-ff9d-430d-bacf-8ed249906d9c]sending emails that will catch a journalist’s attention[/url], [url=https://substack.com/redirect/bfdc51d5-a9d4-4f9c-9544-acab8d3f22ab]how to craft pitches journalists will say ‘yes’ to[/url], and the r[url=https://substack.com/redirect/8a739939-6231-488e-9ae0-76161bf06354]ight and wrong way to submit photos[/url], if you need any extra guidance before sending your pitches.

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Southern Chefs’ Top Dishes of Year for Southern Living Feature

Southern Living We asked southern chefs, what were their favorite dishes they had this year?. I’m basically asking chefs to weigh in on: The Best Thing These Southern Chefs Ate This Year - tell me what it was, and why it was so memorable! Please remember when pitching me: Email me at [email redacted] - do NOT just hit reply on this newsletter, or there’s a good shot your email will be lost in the heap. Give your email a subject line that makes it clear which story you are pitching me for — it’ll help you in the long run. Please consult my industry insights guides on submitting [url=https://substack.com/redirect/5234e07e-3873-4dfd-8c11-7046e611330f]expert commentary[/url], [url=https://substack.com/redirect/f578870d-b2d8-4b37-9976-d882e92c7d62]sending emails that will catch a journalist’s attention[/url], [url=https://substack.com/redirect/7a606aec-6e8a-42d6-b628-72490a4d220f]how to craft pitches journalists will say ‘yes’ to[/url], and the r[url=https://substack.com/redirect/815c83c1-25d2-4f20-b84e-b847df738971]ight and wrong way to submit photos[/url], if you need any extra guidance before sending your pitches.

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Stylists & Organizing Experts on Closet Refresh Tips - Southern Living

Also for Southern Living, I’m working on a story with this working headline: “The Closet Trick That Makes Old Clothes Feel New Again.” Looking for stylists, organizing experts, etc. to share smart, actionable tips! Here’s how to pitch: Simply respond to this email with a new subject line or pitch me at [email redacted].

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Organizing Experts Needed for Southern Living Home Decluttering Story

For Southern Living, I’m working on a story with this working headline: “In Home-Purge Mode? This Is the One Question That Actually Helps You Decide What to Keep and What to Toss.” Looking for organizing experts to weigh in on this one! What do you think is the key question? (I.e. “Ask yourself ‘would I buy this right now?’ versus ‘Will I ever wear this again?’”) Here’s how to pitch: Simply respond to this email with a new subject line or pitch me at [email redacted].

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Southern Chefs’ Favorite 2024 Dishes for Southern Living Feature

Southern Living We asked southern chefs, what were their favorite dishes they had this year?. I’m basically asking chefs to weigh in on: The Best Thing These Southern Chefs Ate This Year - tell me what it was, and why it was so memorable! General submission instructions for ALL pitches: Please remember when pitching me: Email me at [email redacted] - do NOT just hit reply on this newsletter, or there’s a good shot your email will be lost in the heap. Give your email a subject line that makes it clear which story you are pitching me for — it’ll help you in the long run. Please consult my industry insights guides on submitting [url=https://substack.com/redirect/91534c1f-a978-4bc5-b8e4-af27d3a39365]expert commentary[/url], [url=https://substack.com/redirect/db69be4e-bbb7-4603-ab18-b50686cf174d]sending emails that will catch a journalist’s attention[/url], [url=https://substack.com/redirect/3892b440-1b86-427b-bdfb-ee84b63bdb7a]how to craft pitches journalists will say ‘yes’ to[/url], and the r[url=https://substack.com/redirect/f94e8174-3d0e-4bef-b187-386c05db0993]ight and wrong way to submit photos[/url], if you need any extra guidance before sending your pitches.

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Southern Chefs on Favorite Dishes or Travel Packing Experts for Southern Living

Southern Living Working on two fun new pieces! 1 - We asked southern chefs, what were their favorite dishes they had this year? I’m basically asking chefs to weigh in on: The Best Thing These Southern Chefs Ate This Year - tell me what it was, and why it was so memorable! 2 - A travel packing hack piece, you know I love those! This is about the 3-second rule -- This is basically self-explanatory, but helps so much not only with packing for trips but even for cleaning out my closet, doing a giveaway bag, spring cleaning and shopping. It’s that you pick up an item and give yourself three seconds to decide if you’ll wear it at all on your trip (or in life). if you hesitate at all, you leave it behind. It’s a great way of streamlining! I’d love some travel experts/organization experts/packing experts/etc to weigh in on this one. Please remember when pitching me: Email me at [email redacted] - do NOT just hit reply on this newsletter, or there’s a good shot your email will be lost in the heap. Give your email a subject line that makes it clear which story you are pitching me for — it’ll help you in the long run. Please consult my industry insights guides on submitting [url=https://substack.com/redirect/a6880288-27a3-4da9-806c-6d9ceebeb595]expert commentary[/url], [url=https://substack.com/redirect/8344ed0a-ff4b-43e7-9932-97f27035c64d]sending emails that will catch a journalist’s attention[/url], [url=https://substack.com/redirect/1e7d14b4-3310-4f35-b423-9d998d9df86c]how to craft pitches journalists will say ‘yes’ to[/url], and the r[url=https://substack.com/redirect/355cfdb1-470e-4810-b38f-c027c6d50fb4]ight and wrong way to submit photos[/url], if you need any extra guidance before sending your pitches.

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Travel Organization Experts on 3-Second Packing Rule - Southern Living

Southern Living Working on two fun new pieces! 1 - We asked southern chefs, what were their favorite dishes they had this year?. I’m basically asking chefs to weigh in on: The Best Thing These Southern Chefs Ate This Year - tell me what it was, and why it was so memorable! 2 - A travel packing hack piece, you know I love those! This is about the 3-second rule -- This is basically self-explanatory, but helps so much not only with packing for trips but even for cleaning out my closet, doing a giveaway bag, spring cleaning and shopping. It’s that you pick up an item and give yourself three seconds to decide if you’ll wear it at all on your trip (or in life). if you hesitate at all, you leave it behind. It’s a great way of streamlining! I’d love some travel experts/organization experts/packing experts/etc to weigh in on this one. Please remember when pitching me: Email me at [email redacted] - do NOT just hit reply on this newsletter, or there’s a good shot your email will be lost in the heap. Give your email a subject line that makes it clear which story you are pitching me for — it’ll help you in the long run. Please consult my industry insights guides on submitting [url=https://substack.com/redirect/c0a3e61b-1ec8-4d4e-b5b0-e8c136a23ad8]expert commentary[/url], [url=https://substack.com/redirect/f905ab10-4e54-498e-8eb7-64847e2caf4b]sending emails that will catch a journalist’s attention[/url], [url=https://substack.com/redirect/4ae7b3c6-4cdd-4c32-b9d0-3431db5882ca]how to craft pitches journalists will say ‘yes’ to[/url], and the r[url=https://substack.com/redirect/6803b624-6ffe-4a8e-976a-7e76ff301b25]ight and wrong way to submit photos[/url], if you need any extra guidance before sending your pitches.

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Travel Packing Experts on 3-Second Rule for Southern Living

Southern Living 2 - A travel packing hack piece, you know I love those! This is about the 3-second rule -- This is basically self-explanatory, but helps so much not only with packing for trips but even for cleaning out my closet, doing a giveaway bag, spring cleaning and shopping. It’s that you pick up an item and give yourself three seconds to decide if you’ll wear it at all on your trip (or in life). if you hesitate at all, you leave it behind. It’s a great way of streamlining! I’d love some travel experts/organization experts/packing experts/etc to weigh in on this one. Please remember when pitching me: Email me at [email redacted] - do NOT just hit reply on this newsletter, or there’s a good shot your email will be lost in the heap. Give your email a subject line that makes it clear which story you are pitching me for — it’ll help you in the long run. Please consult my industry insights guides on submitting [url=https://substack.com/redirect/634766d5-e670-4833-98f7-d44020640d3a]expert commentary[/url], [url=https://substack.com/redirect/98f47933-1ea4-43da-a751-a02ec9ca091e]sending emails that will catch a journalist’s attention[/url], [url=https://substack.com/redirect/46937bbe-f858-49e6-aa16-5396b9baad3c]how to craft pitches journalists will say ‘yes’ to[/url], and the r[url=https://substack.com/redirect/87dee752-7cb0-4e29-bbfa-c58386bfb8d8]ight and wrong way to submit photos[/url], if you need any extra guidance before sending your pitches.

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Southern Chefs on Best Dish Eaten This Year-Southern Living

Southern Living Working on two fun new pieces! 1 - We asked southern chefs, what were their favorite dishes they had this year?. I’m basically asking chefs to weigh in on: The Best Thing These Southern Chefs Ate This Year - tell me what it was, and why it was so memorable! Please remember when pitching me: Email me at [email redacted] - do NOT just hit reply on this newsletter, or there’s a good shot your email will be lost in the heap. Give your email a subject line that makes it clear which story you are pitching me for — it’ll help you in the long run. Please consult my industry insights guides on submitting [url=https://substack.com/redirect/634766d5-e670-4833-98f7-d44020640d3a]expert commentary[/url], [url=https://substack.com/redirect/98f47933-1ea4-43da-a751-a02ec9ca091e]sending emails that will catch a journalist’s attention[/url], [url=https://substack.com/redirect/46937bbe-f858-49e6-aa16-5396b9baad3c]how to craft pitches journalists will say ‘yes’ to[/url], and the r[url=https://substack.com/redirect/87dee752-7cb0-4e29-bbfa-c58386bfb8d8]ight and wrong way to submit photos[/url], if you need any extra guidance before sending your pitches.

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Southern Chefs on Best 2024 Dish for Southern Living Feature

Southern Living Working on two fun new pieces! 1 - We asked southern chefs, what were their favorite dishes they had this year? I’m basically asking chefs to weigh in on: The Best Thing These Southern Chefs Ate This Year - tell me what it was, and why it was so memorable! 2 - A travel packing hack piece, you know I love those! This is about the 3-second rule -- This is basically self-explanatory, but helps so much not only with packing for trips but even for cleaning out my closet, doing a giveaway bag, spring cleaning and shopping. It’s that you pick up an item and give yourself three seconds to decide if you’ll wear it at all on your trip (or in life). if you hesitate at all, you leave it behind. It’s a great way of streamlining! I’d love some travel experts/organization experts/packing experts/etc to weigh in on this one. Please remember when pitching me: Email me at [email redacted] - do NOT just hit reply on this newsletter, or there’s a good shot your email will be lost in the heap. Give your email a subject line that makes it clear which story you are pitching me for — it’ll help you in the long run. Please consult my industry insights guides on submitting [url=https://substack.com/redirect/737c0794-acc9-4558-8f77-351c5674e6b5]expert commentary[/url], [url=https://substack.com/redirect/6365cd8f-f748-48ba-921e-34c5bc3daed4]sending emails that will catch a journalist’s attention[/url], [url=https://substack.com/redirect/4b94e39a-5f41-4251-8044-87f83ffc74ea]how to craft pitches journalists will say ‘yes’ to[/url], and the r[url=https://substack.com/redirect/472790f1-0b78-4390-9594-1aacc7c8ac10]ight and wrong way to submit photos[/url], if you need any extra guidance before sending your pitches.

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Organizing Expert on Closet Storage Strategies for Southern Living

For Southern Living, I’m working on a story with this working headline: “You Don’t Need New Bins and Drawers — Why It’s the Worst Strategy for Closet Organization.” Looking for organizing experts to weigh in on this one! Here’s how to pitch: Simply respond to this email with a new subject line or pitch me at [email redacted].

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Southern Chefs Share Year’s Favorite Dishes for Southern Living

Southern Living Working on two fun new pieces! 1 - We asked southern chefs, what were their favorite dishes they had this year? I’m basically asking chefs to weigh in on: The Best Thing These Southern Chefs Ate This Year - tell me what it was, and why it was so memorable! 2 - A travel packing hack piece, you know I love those! This is about the 3-second rule — This is basically self-explanatory, but helps so much not only with packing for trips but even for cleaning out my closet, doing a giveaway bag, spring cleaning and shopping. It’s that you pick up an item and give yourself three seconds to decide if you’ll wear it at all on your trip (or in life). if you hesitate at all, you leave it behind. It’s a great way of streamlining! I’d love some travel experts/organization experts/packing experts/etc to weigh in on this one. __General submission instructions (append to all requests):__ Please remember when pitching me: Email me at [email redacted] - do NOT just hit reply on this newsletter, or there’s a good shot your email will be lost in the heap. Give your email a subject line that makes it clear which story you are pitching me for — it’ll help you in the long run. Please consult my industry insights guides on submitting [url=https://substack.com/redirect/94d1ebf9-feca-4ca5-8da9-eb1f69d3e52f]expert commentary[/url], [url=https://substack.com/redirect/77c233cb-3dcc-4ef8-b258-2321eb5b63c2]sending emails that will catch a journalist’s attention[/url], [url=https://substack.com/redirect/67e70d52-dbb4-40a5-9d07-68b90ca17e78]how to craft pitches journalists will say ‘yes’ to[/url], and the [url=https://substack.com/redirect/b4954ebf-5c91-46f4-bc3b-ff05f6d38dd3]right and wrong way to submit photos[/url], if you need any extra guidance before sending your pitches.

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TSA Regulations Expert on Surprising Permitted Items - Southern Living

STILL OPEN: Southern Living, I’m working on a story about surprising items you are actually allowed to bring through TSA checkpoints. I’d be happy to get comments from any expert in this area — not looking for products, just commentary. Here’s how to pitch: Simply respond to this email with a new subject line or pitch me at [email redacted].

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TSA Travel Expert Comments on Surprising Allowed Items - Southern Living

And for Southern Living, I’m working on a story about surprising items you are actually allowed to bring through TSA checkpoints. I’d be happy to get comments from any expert in this area. Here’s how to pitch: Simply respond to this email with a new subject line or pitch me at [email redacted].

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Southern Chefs’ Thanksgiving Dessert Picks & Shortcut Dishes-Southern Living

Southern Living Sourcing for 2 pieces: 1. I’d love southern chefs (that are chefs working in the south or from the south) to weigh in on their own favorite Thanksgiving dessert and why - feel free to be nostalgic here and it’s OK to choose something obvious — or send me something left field. 2. What Thanksgiving dishes are OK to cheat on a bit? I’d love southern chefs to weigh in — what dishes do they ‘cheat’ on or advise we ‘cheat’ on? Are there certain dishes they outsource or take short-cuts on? Advice to us non-chefs on how to do so as well? General submission instructions: Email me at [email redacted] - do NOT just hit reply on this newsletter, or there’s a good shot your email will be lost in the heap. Give your email a subject line that makes it clear which story you are pitching me for — it’ll help you in the long run. Please consult my industry insights guides on submitting expert commentary (https://substack.com/redirect/d9aaac45-bf07-42ba-bb56-0918a75536f1?j=eyJ1IjoiMWpiZ3ZrIn0.Wuq6H8WRYsisUB-myw11ZWkKfQ9M41dwUqGCDM-baYE), sending emails that will catch a journalist’s attention (https://substack.com/redirect/5c0c5cfd-0c0e-443a-9fd4-380365ded426?j=eyJ1IjoiMWpiZ3ZrIn0.Wuq6H8WRYsisUB-myw11ZWkKfQ9M41dwUqGCDM-baYE), how to craft pitches journalists will say ‘yes’ to (https://substack.com/redirect/cec5226d-bbc6-4e23-99d2-d5a612271426?j=eyJ1IjoiMWpiZ3ZrIn0.Wuq6H8WRYsisUB-myw11ZWkKfQ9M41dwUqGCDM-baYE), and the right and wrong way to submit photos (https://substack.com/redirect/906f7ae5-71b6-4a0b-a4f5-d2112ce80968?j=eyJ1IjoiMWpiZ3ZrIn0.Wuq6H8WRYsisUB-myw11ZWkKfQ9M41dwUqGCDM-baYE), if you need any extra guidance before sending your pitches.

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Southern Chefs Needed-Thanksgiving Desserts & Shortcuts-Southern Living

Southern Living Sourcing for 2 pieces: 1) I’d love southern chefs (that are chefs working in the south or from the south) to weigh in on their own favorite Thanksgiving dessert and why - feel free to be nostalgic here and it’s OK to choose something obvious — or send me something left field. 2) What Thanksgiving dishes are OK to cheat on a bit? I’d love southern chefs to weigh in — what dishes do they ‘cheat’ on or advise we ‘cheat’ on? Are there certain dishes they outsource or take short-cuts on? Advice to us non-chefs on how to do so as well? Guidelines: - Please remember when pitching me: Email me at [email redacted] - do NOT just hit reply on this newsletter, or there’s a good shot your email will be lost in the heap. - Give your email a subject line that makes it clear which story you are pitching me for — it’ll help you in the long run. - You can consult my industry insights guides on submitting expert commentary, sending emails that will catch a journalist’s attention, how to craft pitches journalists will say ‘yes’ to, and the right and wrong way to submit photos, if you need any extra guidance before sending your pitches.

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Southern Chefs on Favorite Thanksgiving Desserts-Southern Living

Southern Living Sourcing for 2 pieces: - I’d love southern chefs (that are chefs working in the south or from the south) to weigh in on their own favorite Thanksgiving dessert and why - feel free to be nostalgic here and it’s OK to choose something obvious — or send me something left field. - What Thanksgiving dishes are OK to cheat on a bit? I’d love southern chefs to weigh in — what dishes do they ‘cheat’ on or advise we ‘cheat’ on? Are there certain dishes they outsource or take short-cuts on? Advice to us non-chefs on how to do so as well? Pitching guidelines: - Email me at [email redacted] with a subject line that makes it clear which story you are pitching for. - Do NOT just hit reply on this newsletter.

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Mental Health Professional on Benefits of Analog Hobbies - Southern Living

For Southern Living, I’m looking for some comments from a mental health professional on why old-fashioned “grandma hobbies” (knitting, gardening, puzzles, cards, baking, bird watching, etc.) are back in fashion. I’d like to hear about why this is a potentially healthy response to digital overload and why working with our hands in these methodical, analog ways is helpful and desirable right now. Email responses to these prompts (no specific questions) work great. Deadline: 12 noon EST, Friday, October 17, please.

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Southern Chefs on Thanksgiving Desserts & Dish Shortcuts - Southern Living

Southern Living Sourcing for 2 pieces: 1. I’d love southern chefs (that are chefs working in the south or from the south) to weigh in on their own favorite Thanksgiving dessert and why - feel free to be nostalgic here and it’s OK to choose something obvious — or send me something left field. 2. What Thanksgiving dishes are OK to cheat on a bit? I’d love southern chefs to weigh in — what dishes do they ‘cheat’ on or advise we ‘cheat’ on? Are there certain dishes they outsource or take short-cuts on? Advice to us non-chefs on how to do so as well? Submission guidelines: Please email me at [email redacted] - do NOT just hit reply on this newsletter, or there’s a good shot your email will be lost in the heap. Give your email a subject line that makes it clear which story you are pitching me for — it’ll help you in the long run. Consult my industry insights guides on submitting expert commentary, sending emails that will catch a journalist’s attention, how to craft pitches journalists will say ‘yes’ to, and the right and wrong way to submit photos if you need extra guidance before sending your pitches.

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