Ian Graber-Stiehl

1) Waiting a month+ for response on pitches 2) No back-and-forth editing 3) $400 for regular reviews, with original photos. $800 for sponsored. Prompt pay. 4) Radio silence. 5) Thorough, dehumanizing shafting, whenever convenient. But hey, you're just a freelance tool right?

Ian Graber-Stiehl @StiehlPointPen

I was then told that no kill fee would be provided --despite the delays in production being entirely due to radio silence and mismanagment. So, should you be thinking about writing for @MensJournal, here's what you can expect:

I was then told that no kill fee would be provided --despite the delays in production being entirely due to radio silence and mismanagment. So, should you be thinking about writing for @MensJournal, here's what you can expect:

Ian Graber-Stiehl @StiehlPointPen

I said 50% would be reasonable. @MensJournal asked me to send along any additional work I'd done on the piece -- an ongoing assignment they now have someone else doing. I expressed discomfort at potentially providing further work towards an active project no longer my own.

I said 50% would be reasonable. @MensJournal asked me to send along any additional work I'd done on the piece -- an ongoing assignment they now have someone else doing. I expressed discomfort at potentially providing further work towards an active project no longer my own.

Ian Graber-Stiehl @StiehlPointPen

In short...I was told to sit w/ my thumb up my ass until instructed on what to do, continued work as best as possible, had an $800 assignment in a series I was tapped for mistakenly given away, and wasn't notified of that fact until I chased it down. I asked about a kill fee.

In short...I was told to sit w/ my thumb up my ass until instructed on what to do, continued work as best as possible, had an $800 assignment in a series I was tapped for mistakenly given away, and wasn't notified of that fact until I chased it down. I asked about a kill fee.

Ian Graber-Stiehl @StiehlPointPen

Fun fact: If @MensJournal needed it sooner, I could have been given that list. Being forced to wait on #MensJournal to provide that info, by their own stipulation, and being met with radio silence is the reason for the later projected file date.

Fun fact: If @MensJournal needed it sooner, I could have been given that list. Being forced to wait on #MensJournal to provide that info, by their own stipulation, and being met with radio silence is the reason for the later projected file date.

Ian Graber-Stiehl @StiehlPointPen

I highlight some prospective file dates, should they have a list for me within X amount of time. @MensJournal responds: Oh, we accidentally assigned that article to someone else. "Probably will work out for the best," as we'd need it sooner.

I highlight some prospective file dates, should they have a list for me within X amount of time. @MensJournal responds: Oh, we accidentally assigned that article to someone else. "Probably will work out for the best," as we'd need it sooner.

Ian Graber-Stiehl @StiehlPointPen

<4 weeks out from publishing, I've still heard 0 about what products we'll be promoting. I send @MensJournal a brief of some framing ideas for the story & ask: So, any word from the client on what they want highlighted? Can't proceed yet.

<4 weeks out from publishing, I've still heard 0 about what products we'll be promoting. I send @MensJournal a brief of some framing ideas for the story & ask: So, any word from the client on what they want highlighted? Can't proceed yet.

Ian Graber-Stiehl @StiehlPointPen

Now @MensJournal has two stipulations: 1) @gerbergear would greenlight products they wanted to promote. 2) If I wanted to contact Gerber, I go through MJ's staff. Fast forward to the last article. I was only ever given a publish date, months prior. No deadline.

Now @MensJournal has two stipulations: 1) @gerbergear would greenlight products they wanted to promote. 2) If I wanted to contact Gerber, I go through MJ's staff. Fast forward to the last article. I was only ever given a publish date, months prior. No deadline.

Ian Graber-Stiehl @StiehlPointPen

After my first piece with @MensJournal, I was tapped for a #sponsoredcontent series: 3 articles promoting @gerbergear. Cool. I sat in on two meetings discussing the whole project. I provided outlines for products it would be sensible to promote. Standard stuff.

After my first piece with @MensJournal, I was tapped for a #sponsoredcontent series: 3 articles promoting @gerbergear. Cool. I sat in on two meetings discussing the whole project. I provided outlines for products it would be sensible to promote. Standard stuff.

Ian Graber-Stiehl @StiehlPointPen

Okay, moving forward, I will continue freelancing for @TheGearJunkie, but for anyone considering writing for @MensJournal, I have a cautionary tale...

Okay, moving forward, I will continue freelancing for @TheGearJunkie, but for anyone considering writing for @MensJournal, I have a cautionary tale...

Been out in the field a fair bit, so I didn't notice my last piece with @AJEnglish went live. Basically, AI currently serves 3 roles in the #healthcare landscape. But those lines are blurring. The state of #AI in #medicine, and where it's headed: https://t.co/wEqabYmUEA

Glad to see my first piece for @MensJournal live. I'll take any excuse to call hiking work. More gear reviews to come, from your 7th fav #backpacker, 43rd fav #scienceCommunicator, and 27th fav bird watcher. (Fair play, @RyanFMandelbaum should be #1) https://t.co/GLVibrGlVn

2023 freelancer's fitness motivation guide: 1) Activate email receipts 2) Send many well-crafted pitches & applications 3) Refresh empty inbox between sets. 4) Lift 5) Bartend Fridays for drunk who waxes on bout how GPT will replace you Achievement unlocked: Deadlift PR: 470lbs

Looking forward to my first piece for @MensJournal going live in the next day or so. That said...god I need to update my headshot. The guy in the photo here doesn't look weathered and pessimistic enough: https://t.co/ZQLixtHswx

Ian Graber-Stiehl @StiehlPointPen

I'm a lifelong outdoorsman. But for 8 years, my job has seen me spend too many hours behind a desk. I'm making a switch. I'm going to tackle more #SciComm work that involves me on planes & boots on ground. Otherwise, I'll be doing more #GearReviews and Outdoor Adventure Writing.

I'm a lifelong outdoorsman. But for 8 years, my job has seen me spend too many hours behind a desk. I'm making a switch. I'm going to tackle more #SciComm work that involves me on planes & boots on ground. Otherwise, I'll be doing more #GearReviews and Outdoor Adventure Writing.