Your guide to a successful pitch for The Pivot

We’re excited to have introduced our new online magazine. Aligning with our 2025 to 2030 strategy plan, we’re providing our community with the opportunity to excel, innovate and contribute. It’s one thing to develop the platform, but we need your input to impact the sector as we intend to further down the line.

As the lead for this new project, I'm aware we’re all working from the ground up and you may need more guidance to submit and understand our expectations. I've got your back with a guide to make the submission process as smooth and enjoyable, as possible. If you're still unsure after reading this article, drop me an email at [email protected].

Why submit to The Pivot?

This will be your supportive space where every member organisation’s voice matters. We want you to feel empowered to share your perspectives and contribute your expertise to shape the future of Student Services.

Submitting a proposal gives you the opportunity to:

• Share your expertise and insights with a wide audience.
• Highlight the impactful work of your provider or team.
• Contribute to shaping the future of Student Services through thought leadership.

So, if you’ve got something to say, now’s your chance!

How to craft a strong pitch

Find your angle

Do you have a unique case study, a fresh perspective on a sector challenge, or a personal story that others can learn from? If you’re passionate about it, chances are someone else will be too. And if we haven’t heard it before, we’ll probably love it.

Keep it snappy

No need to submit an academic paper. We love clarity, personality, and engagement. Write concisely, avoid jargon, and make sure its something people will enjoy reading with their morning cuppa.

Make it practical

Can it be put into action? If you’re sharing a success story, highlight the key takeaways. If you’re discussing a challenge, suggest ways to tackle it. The more useful, the better!

Format for impact

Avoid big block of text. Use subheadings, bullet points, and short paragraphs to keep things digestible.

Be yourself

We’re not looking for the next Shakespeare. Just be yourself. Write as you speak, and let your topic shine on its own.

Head to our submission page Your voice in The Pivot and follow the simple steps. We welcome articles, case studies, reflective pieces, and more. Be creative!