We take the pain out of pitching.
Our clients get articles commissioned 80% more frequently than the average freelance writer.
The future is freelance
Byline Builders was created by professional journalists to give non-traditional writers the tools to pitch articles and publish the stories that matter.
Where do you want
to write?
Have a specific question? Wondering about financial aid?
Email: admin [at] bylinebuilders [dot] com
We do not:
✘ Have personal “ins” at any publications.
✘ Guarantee your article will be sold.
✘ Write your pitches for you.
✘ Contact sources or publications on your behalf.
✘ Share your identity, work, or any personal information without your consent.
We do:
✅ Teach you how professional journalists pitch articles (a template you can use forever.)
✅ Give line-edits, developmental feedback, and rewrite suggestions on pitches & outreach emails.
✅ Provide dozens of examples of story pitches & cold email templates (we’ll help you tweak them for your own use, too.)
✅ Teach you how to start a beat: how to find research, sources, public data for almost any topic imaginable.
✅ Suggest outlets to pitch and advice on timing and newsworthiness.
How it works
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Private sessions (90 min.)
We’ll be your personal assigning editor, helping you develop stories,
finesse angles, and edit your pitches until you’re ready to click ”send.” -
Creative audit (90 min.)
Is your brain a spiral of open tabs? We will clear the path for you to prioritize your most important work.
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Discovery call (30 min.)
We welcome anyone who is unsure of their writing goals, has no clue how to write a pitch, or simply needs a second opinion.
Happy client
“This class gave me the rule book I was missing as a freelancer for 15 years.” — Marissa D., teacher
No gatekeeping
Our passion is helping freelance writers from all career backgrounds navigate the pitching process. We’ll give you everything we’ve got: dozens of templates, actual pitch examples, honest line-edits, networking hacks, and expert advice.
We will even edit your email subject lines.
Why? Because email exasperation should not be the barrier to great journalism.
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At Bloomberg, Billboard, and Rolling Stone, I spent my career developing stories with writers of all skill levels and backgrounds.
At Byline Builders, my goal is to make it easier for editors like me to find and work with incredible writers like you.
What People Are Saying
“Byline Builders hands-down changed my life. Sarah has a real talent for listening and capturing my unfiltered emotions and thoughts and turning them into something beautiful. Her advice is absolute GOLD.”
— Joseph R., producer
“I use Sarah’s editing expertise on all of my published work. Sarah’s edits improve the clarity and flow of my pieces without taking away my personal voice.”
— Mark L., journalist
“Invaluable resources for someone with no prior experience in journalism. And a steal.”
Reese R., digital marketer & freelance writer
Happy client
“Sarah is phenomenal to work with. Her feedback has made my writing stronger, clearer, and more effective. She approaches everything with such high attention to detail. I wish I had started working with her sooner!”
— Dan R., financial newsletter founder & author
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