#129: Anita Bhagwandas - Pitching And Crafting Viral Stories, Navigating ADHD, and Breaking Beauty Myths.
Award-winning journalist and writer Anita Bhagwandas on how to pitch and draft viral articles, and how she researched and wrote her debut non fiction 'Ugly: Why the World Became Beauty Obsessed and How to Break Free', revealing the hidden histories of beauty standards and their ties to colonisation.
London Writers' Salon · Anita Bhagwandas, Parul Bavishi
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Show Notes
Award-winning journalist Anita Bhagwandas on her journey from ambitious intern to a celebrated writer with bylines in The Guardian, Vogue, and Condé Nast Traveler. Anita shares practical advice on pitching as a freelance journalist, crafting impactful articles, and how she finds the hidden angle for a topic. She opens up about her experiences as a neurodivergent writer, offering insights into managing ADHD, navigating rejection, and staying creative. We delve into the research behind her groundbreaking book, Ugly: Why the World Became Beauty Obsessed and How to Break Free, revealing the hidden histories of beauty standards.
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ABOUT ANITA BHAGWANDAS
Anita is a renowned journalist and a leading voice in beauty culture. As a former Beauty Director at top publications like Stylist and Marie Claire, she has built a distinguished career spanning print, digital, and broadcast media. Her critically acclaimed book, Ugly explores the origins and impact of unrealistic beauty standards, blending personal narrative with insightful cultural analysis.
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RESOURCES & LINKS
- 📄 Interview Transcript (unedited)
- Ugly by Anita Bhagwandas
- The Powder Room - Anita’s Substack
- The Shift - Sam Baker’s Substack
- Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings
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