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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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Food Safety Expert Needed for Southern Living Feature

Southern Living: Need a food safety expert. Pitch me the expert’s credentials; don’t send unsolicited quotes. I’ll send specific questions to the sources I want to move forward with to be answered via email this week. Subject line: Southern Living Food Safety Expert Email: [email redacted] Pitch by: October 14

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Southern Chefs on Thanksgiving Desserts & Shortcut Dishes - 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? 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. Please 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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Etiquette Experts on Dinner Party Faux Pas for Southern Living

For Southern Living, I’m working on a story about rude dinner party behaviors. Looking for comments from etiquette experts: - What’s the most common faux pas guests make at dinner parties? - How do etiquette rules evolve with the times — for example, are things like arriving fashionably late or taking photos at the table still considered rude? - What should a good guest always do before leaving a dinner party — and what’s something most people forget to do that makes a lasting impression? - Should you always bring a gift for the host? - Is there a polite way to handle it if someone brings up politics, diets, or other controversial topics at the table? - And for hosts, what are the rudest behaviors they should avoid themselves — things guests might silently judge?

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Travel Experts on Habits for Stress-Free Trips - Southern Living

For Southern Living, I’m working on this story: “Travel Experts Share the One Habit That Makes Every Trip Less Chaotic.” I’m open to hearing from a range of bona fide travel experts, from travel advisors to flight attendants to frequent business travelers, and more.

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Flight Attendants on Airport Security Habits for Southern Living

Also for Southern Living, I’m working on a story with the working headline: Flight Attendants Say These Are the Things They Never Do at Airport Security.” As always, I love to hear from flight attendants — and readers can’t get enough of this POV.

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Air Travel Delay Experts for Southern Living Timing Feature

Also for Southern Living, I’m working on another service-driven travel story with this working headline: “The Best Time of Day to Fly If You Want to Avoid Delays.” Open to hearing from all qualified experts on this topic as well.

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Miles & Aviation Experts on Summer First-Class Upgrades - Southern Living

For Southern Living, I’m working on this story: “How To Score A First-Class Seat This Summer, According To Experts.” I’m open to hearing from miles experts, aviation pros, etc.

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Grocery Store Timing Expert for Southern Living Early Morning Story

Southern Living: I’m working on a story on why early morning is the best time to go to the grocery store - even if it's the last thing your body wants to do. (I have my own reasons for this, of course!) - but I’d love if any experts want to weigh in 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. Please 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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Grocery Shopping Time Experts for Southern Living Morning Story

Southern Living I’m working on a story on why early morning is the best time to go to the grocery store - even if it's the last thing your body wants to do. (I have my own reasons for this, of course!) - but I’d love if any experts want to weigh in as well. 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.

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