Become A Magazine Writer

Magazines are periodic publications written by several freelance writers. Each publication contains pictures, how-to articles, editorials, feature pieces, essays, and fillers. Depending on the size of the magazine, writers can earn anywhere from $20 per article up to several thousand dollars per article.

In this section, you'll learn how to break into magazine writing, and how to keep editors interested in your work.

Build Your Clip File
Breaking Local Newspapers And Magazines
Confessions of A Magazine Writing Mum
Don't Pester The Editor
Growing Ideas
Handle Experts Like Experts
Have Fun With Your Writing
How To Get Editors To Buy Your Articles
How To Outgrow "Write What You Know"
How To Write List Articles
Selling To The Sisters
Understand The Rights You're Giving Up
What Editors Look For
What Is A Sidebar?
Working With Editors
Writing For Business Publications
Writing For Children's Magazines

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