Virtual networking social: Pitch swap

Virtual networking social: Pitch swap
Presented by the NASW Freelance Committee
Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026
Start time: 1 p.m. Eastern / 10 a.m. Pacific
Event access link: https://www.nasw.org/virtual-events-auditorium (NASW member login required)

The NASW Freelance Committee invites you to a virtual pitch swap. Please bring your fully-fleshed out, half-baked, or just-a-thought-in-the-wind pitches to share and receive casual feedback, and be ready to offer helpful critiques to others. During this 1-hour Zoom meeting, we'll split into breakout rooms to review one another's pitches, brainstorm best outlets to pitch to, and share editor contacts with each other.

This event will be a creative space to share your story ideas without fear of getting scooped. This will not be a competitive arena. We’re here to support one another.

Invited host
Kim Hickok
https://www.kimberlyhickok.com/

Host provided bio:
Kim is the Program Assistant & Coordinator for the UC Santa Cruz Science Communication Program and a freelance science writer and editor based in Santa Cruz. She's a board member of the Northern California Science Writers Association, and has enjoyed hosting virtual pitch swaps for that group.

A reminder that per NASW's Code of Conduct attendees must use their name as their Zoom display name in order to be admitted. Please review the code for additional expected behaviors. In addition, attendees will be asked to turn their camera on to participate to help foster safety, engagement and community.

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