Policy Bylines
Submission Guides
Practical guides on pitching, writing, and placing policy commentary.
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| Entry | Summary | Published | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| How to Build a Relationship with an Editor Before You Pitch | How to Build a Relationship with an Editor Before You Pitch Key Takeaways Editors take on writers who reduce their workl… | 2026-10-31 | Guide |
| From Policy Writing to a Book Proposal: When an Op-Ed Series Becomes More | From Policy Writing to a Book Proposal: When an Op Ed Series Becomes More Key Takeaways An op ed series can support a bo… | 2026-10-24 | Guide |
| Pitching Longform: Magazine Features for Policy Researchers | Pitching Longform: Magazine Features for Policy Researchers Key Takeaways Editors commission features built around a dec… | 2026-10-23 | Guide |
| Employer Clearance: Publishing Commentary When You Work in Government or Industry | Employer Clearance: Publishing Commentary When You Work in Government or Industry Key takeaways The approval requirement… | 2026-10-22 | Guide |
| Publishing Without an Institutional Affiliation: A Freelance Expert's Guide | Publishing Without an Institutional Affiliation: A Freelance Expert's Guide Key takeaways An affiliation is a trust shor… | 2026-10-21 | Guide |
| Podcast Guesting for Policy Experts: How Bookers Choose Guests | Podcast Guesting for Policy Experts: How Bookers Choose Guests Key Takeaways Podcast bookers run three screens: topic fi… | 2026-10-20 | Guide |
| Seasonal and Anniversary Hooks: Giving Old Research New Life | Seasonal and Anniversary Hooks: Giving Old Research New Life Key Takeaways An anniversary gives editors a reason to publ… | 2026-10-20 | Guide |
| Pitching Broadcast: TV and Radio Appearances for Policy Experts | Pitching Broadcast: TV and Radio Appearances for Policy Experts Key Takeaways Producers book guests for segment fit, ava… | 2026-10-19 | Guide |
| The Second Piece Problem: Building a Beat After Your First Publication | The Second Piece Problem: Building a Beat After Your First Publication Key Takeaways A writing beat has three parts you … | 2026-10-19 | Guide |
| Writing About Sensitive Topics: What Former Officials Can and Cannot Say | Writing About Sensitive Topics: What Former Officials Can and Cannot Say Key takeaways Three separate sources of obligat… | 2026-10-18 | Guide |
| Getting Quoted Before You Get Published: Becoming a Media Source | Getting Quoted Before You Get Published: Becoming a Media Source Key takeaways Journalists choose sources under deadline… | 2026-10-18 | Guide |
| How to Cite Sources in Commentary Without Footnotes | How to Cite Sources in Commentary Without Footnotes Key Takeaways Op eds and commentary can cite sources cleanly inside … | 2026-10-17 | Guide |
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