Updating the clip file

I'd always heard about the "too many" argument. Sending out a dozen was an attempt to balance variety with volume. In the future, thanks to these helpful tips, I'll be sure to trim it down a little.

 

I'm wondering if a three-part series counts as one clip. The job I'm applying for has a specific number of clips requested, so I don't want it to appear I'm sending more than asked. My guess is series count as one clip, but I thought I'd throw it out there to see what others think.

 

hell yes ... a three-part series counts as one. staple it together or use a paperclip.

 

Tailoring the package to the job is crucial. And the biggest part of this is understanding whether your potential boss will see you first as a reporter and then a writer, or as a writer and then a reporter. If it's a competitive beat, the reporting is what will get you hired. Assuming that you're not so bad as a writer that your stuff has to be fixed all the time.