How to Get Published in The Huffington Post in 2024 | Learn From Ashley Broadwater

Do you want to get featured in the Huffington Post?

You are not alone.

You are in good company.

There are so many writers who want to get featured in the publication of their dreams.

• But how to reach out to the media outlet?

• How to write a pitch that gets noticed?

• And what to do if they accept your cold pitch?

Ashley Broadwater can take you by the hand.

She has been writing since she was a little girl. In her 20s, Ashley graduated from one of the top journalism schools in the US (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in journalism and media), got featured in Rewire, Yahoo, Well and Good, Buzzfeed, and is a writer for the Huffington Post with 117M visits per month.

Ashley Broadwater in the HuffPost

Covering mental health topics is her passion.

I think it's just something that affects all of us and is under-talked about. There's so much stigma. And so I really just like educating people and learning more myself too about how we can support people and all that kind of thing.

Ashely is also getting her master's in clinical mental health counseling.

Take inspir-ACTION with Ashley Broadwater

Let's take action and do this big scary thing and send a cool email to the Huffington Post and have your mind blown by the results.

Ashley went from beginner to writing pro. She has been published in Huffington Post, PopSugar, Men's Health, InShape, Yahoo, BuzzFeed, Well and Good, Hello Giggles, Rewire and Medium, Yoga Journal and so many more.

During our conversation, she shared tangible and actionable insights for any writer aiming to get published in top-tier online magazines and beyond.

As a former CommsMarketing professional, in the biggest agency in the world, Edelman, I pitched hundreds of media outlets.

I think Ashley’s tips are super valuable and can help you kickstart the last quarter of 2024 with a cold email!

Here are 7 steps to get published in the HuffPost in a nutshell:

• Research the HuffPost: Start by exploring the Huffington Post's sections, especially the one related to your topic. Familiarize yourself with their tone, style, and the types of articles they publish.

• Find the Right Editor: Search for editors on social media platforms like X or use Google to find their contact details.

• Craft a Pitch: Write a short, 2-paragraph pitch. Focus on a unique angle of the topic rather than a broad subject. Mention potential experts you would interview for the piece and include links to any writing samples that showcase your creds.

• Handle Rejection Positively: Rejection is common. Keep pitching new ideas, and don’t take rejection personally. It’s part of the pitching game.

• Engage with the Community: Network with other writers and engage with editors on social media. Building relationships can increase your chances of getting noticed.

• Submit Writing Samples: Include links to your previous work, even if they’re from platforms like Medium. This gives editors a sense of your style and expertise.

• If Accepted, Write the Article: Once your pitch is accepted, follow the guidance from the editorial team and submit your article. Be open to feedback and revisions.

If you say: Let me listen to the interview to learn more!

You can listen to it as Substack podcast and/or watch our interview on YouTube:

00:00 Introduction

00:37 Who is Ashley Broadwater

02:30 Why Ashley Writes about Mental Health

03:03 Why Ashley Writes about Body Positivity

04:25 How Ashley had Lots of Momentum when Starting to Write

05:22 Would Ashley Recommend Posting on X?

06:07 The Process of Getting Published in the Huffington Post

08:08 Recommendations for Writing Headlines for the Huffington Post

09:57 How to Reach Out to an Editor

12:57 How to Write a Story for the Huffington Post

16:00 How to Deal with the Fear of Rejection

17:05 Different Ways to Add Credibility to Yourself

22:37 The Timeline of Getting Published on the Huffington Post

23:53 Benefits of Being a Freelance Writing with the Huffington Post

25:32 How to Get Paid for Writing Articles

28:01 How to Find a Unique Perspective when Writing

32:14 Ashley’s Goals for the Next 2-3 Years

32:54 Tips for Building Relationships with Writers

33:53 How Much Time Ashley Spends Writing

35:10 Personal Questions for Ashley

⭐BONUS: As a member (paid subscriber) you’ll get access to ALL of these:⭐

• Writing Checklist Set

• Examples of Edited Pitches

• Worksheet Package for Writers

• Approved Pitches

….bonus resources from Ashley, value: $55.

You’ll find them inside The Online Writing School membership for paid subscribers.

🎙️Join Kristina’s Exclusive Podcast Launch Club

Go from nervous noob to podcast hero.

My podcast is hot & new. This is my fifth episode. I’m a podcasting noob.

However,…

• I have already produced radio trailers for clients and my brands

• I already got more than 2,000 views on multiple of my episodes

• Got a sponsorship deal

• Got collab offers

• Was approached by a huge network

• I will interview amazing writers, creators and public figures in fall 2024 and winter of 2025 for you

Do you want to join my Podcast Launch Club? You’ll get discounts on future bootcamps, challenges, and exclusive webinars.

We’ll meet and discuss your and my pod together to make them better.

• Start a Substack native podcast

• Pick a niche and a title

• Where to find interview guests

• How to record and edit your podcast, audio, voiceover

• How and where to publish your pod

• How to market your podcast

• How to pitch your podcast to sponsors

• How to make money with your Subsatck podcast

If you say:

“Kristina, I want to join your Podcast Launch Club!”

Let me know in the comments. I’ll then invite you to join my exclusive group inside my Online Writing School.

I want to make my pod better.

Let’s grow together and meet inside:

Jeanette Gower

Kathleen Thorne RN, LMT

Alexandre Zermati - 📩 Histoire

Lulu deCarron

Despina Siahuli

Alberto Cabas Vidani

and many more.

What’s going on inside Substack School?

We’re gonna meet my friend

Tom Kuegler

and talk with him about the future of Substack and traditional social media.

Also, based on the questions I received, I’ll host 4 masterclasses on various Substack topics, plus one about podcasting/adding audio for noobs.

🌟Binge-listen to “The Online Writing Club” podcast🌟

🎙️#4 - 7 Mental Models To Make $1 Million As A Writer | Learn From Michael Simmons

🎙️#3 - From Beginner to First Book Deal | How Evelyn Skye Became a 6-Figure NYT Bestselling Author

🎙️#2 - 100K/Year Without Social Media | Writer Tom Kuegler Shares His Eye-Opening Journey

🎙️#1 - From Medium Post to Bestselling Book | Interview with Debut Author Michael Thompson

🎉Winners of Autographed Book from

Evelyn Skye

Jeanette Martin

and

Daphne Peña

❤️‍🔥Your feedback is just a spark but it’s enough to keep me, a part-time writer, going.❤️‍🔥

Do you want to get published in the HuffPost or another top-tier media outlet?

What’s your dream media outlet you’d like to pitch? Let us know in the comments.

I hope this interview inspires you to take big, bold inspir-ACTION.

P.S. Liked it? Please share, like, and let me know what you think about my new show 💗 Your feedback is important and can spark many ideas. Thanks sooooo much!

P.P.S. Ashley Broadwater belongs to the category “I knew her when”. Make sure to subscribe to her newsletter

Ashley Broadwater

All You Need to Freelance for pitches, freelance jobs and requests.

P.P.P.S.

Shmuel Chaim Naiman

this is Ashley. Happy to connect you.