I’ve been writing articles for magazines, papers and websites for many years. I know the ropes. I know how to pitch, what to pitch and when to pitch. I know about briefs and guidelines and what makes an editor say yes. I have been on both sides of the fence, as a freelance journalist, and as a magazine editor. As I have lived in five countries and believe in writing what I know to people like me, I specialise in helping others, like me, who want to get published in international media.
Why not take my Definite Articles home study program and benefit from 180 pages that distil my own 25 years’ of experience as a published, and paid-for, expat writer.
The course costs
It costs €97 for a PDF download of the 180 page workbook, complete with bonuses.
Pay an additional €250 and I will personally critique your eight homework assignments and offer additional ideas and advice along the way.
Then, when you have completed the course you have the opportunity to pay an additional €300 and to be mentored by me for six months.
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The mentoring program
When you sign up for the mentoring program, you will receive:
- Three newly published books together with connections to their authors. New books are always news, so these books will kick start your life as a published writer.
- Right by your side, I will look at and edit every pitch letter and every article (to a maximum of 3,000 words per month).
- I will feed you with new leads and ideas every single month during this process. Follow my leads and you will publish at least six pieces of work in a range of publications. Now that you have a portfolio of work, connections to editors and the experience you need you will be confident enough to go it alone as a freelance writer. When I connect you with editors keen to publish your work you won’t have to do any of the scary pitching work. When you have a bit of success under your belt you will be confident enough to pitch on your own.
- When you are being mentored by me, you will be able to attend the live version of the Definite Articles workshop (normal price €150) for just €100 and benefit from the inspiration and brainstorming that can only occur in a live setting.
“Indepth, practical ‘how to’ course full of the proven nuts and bolts of planning, writing and getting articles published. I sent off my first pitch letter that very day, and by the end of the week had my very first article acceptance!”
Linda Janssen
“I could never have imagined the doors that would have been opened by taking Jo’s Definite Articles course back in 2003. Not only did she give me the practical advice I needed to get started, through it, she sowed a seed of self-belief, which was nurtured through her mentoring scheme, making me realise that a career in writing was not just for other people, it was for me too.”
Rebecca Law
“Jo Parfitt has been the driving force behind my fledgling writing career. Definite Articles opened up possibilities I would never had considered without her extensive knowledge and clear, expert guidance. She generously passes on a treasure trove of not just ‘how to’ but ‘where to’ pitch your own little gems.”
Debbie Inman
“Jo’s dedication and expertise as a mentor gave me the knowledge and confidence to make my dream of becoming a published writer a reality. She taught me in a few months what would have taken me years to learn on my own.”
Susan Adkins
