There is no one correct method to talk about money. That’s why TFD is always looking for new freelancing voices to contribute to our site – we’d love to hear your unique perspective!
If you are interested in writing for us, please send your pitches to our editor, Henry, at info@moneydisquantified.org.
Below are some pitch rules to keep in mind:
- Subject: “Pitch(es) for TFD”
- Email Body:
- Headline ideas
- Provide a 2-3 sentence description of your proposed article(s).
- Any precise details or numbers relevant to your narrative
- Why are you the ideal person to write this article?
- If you are sending numerous pitches at once, please number them for easy communication!
Are you looking for an effective pitch example? Click here.
Not sure what to write? Here are some suggestions for writing a good TFD article:
1. Do not be scared to be honest.
Everyone has a personal finance story to tell, whether it’s dealing with six-figure school debt or purchasing a home at the age of 25. We want to know what happened, beyond statistics and generalised articles on millennials. The more you talk about the truth of your experience, the better; you don’t have to sugarcoat your narrative here.
2. Each point has a counterpoint.
If someone has expressed an opinion on TFD and you disagree, we always appreciate a thoughtful response. We want to hear both sides of an issue as long as we respect each other and recognise that what is true for one person may not be true for another.
3. There are no topics that are either too serious or not serious enough.
Saving money by attending free yoga meet-up groups is as valid as hard-earned investment advice. All of this contributes to smarter living.
4. Don’t just tell us what you do; explain why you do it.
We’d like to learn about your financial values, work tactics, and relationship norms before settling down. But we’d also like to know how they came to be: did your parents educate you? Did you learn by trial and error? How we make financial decisions is extremely valuable.
5. Admit your faults.
We don’t have to be embarrassed about them because they are just as significant in shaping our future as our accomplishments. None of us are here to prove we are flawless; we are here to improve.
6. Accept your privilege.
Part of the problem with discussing money is that those who don’t have to deal with it rarely do. However, we would all be much happy if we were open about the reality that some of us had advantages. The more we admit our good fortune, the less people will feel compelled to maintain an illusion.
7. Write the piece that you’d like to read.
Be witty, frank, smart, and honest. Tell others about yourself, and demonstrate them they are not alone in the process. We don’t have to take ourselves so seriously or be so secretive about money. We were always told that money was the one thing you shouldn’t talk about, but to be honest, that’s bullshit. That is what is keeping us back. And that is what we plan to change together.
