How
to Make Money Writing Magazine Articles
Are
you looking to make money writing articles?
If you are, many might assume that you want to write articles that can
be viewed online. You may, however, have
other ideas. One of those ideas may
involve writing magazine articles.
If
you are new to writing magazine articles, you may be looking for helpful
tips. First, it is important to research
before you write. This research can easily
be done online, with a standard internet search, or by purchasing a copy of the
Writer’s Market books. These books
outline paying publications, including magazines, and their
expectations.
expectations.
As
for the importance of research, it can save you time and money. Magazines specialize in a number of different
genres; determine what these genres are ahead of time. You need to find the magazines that would be
the perfect fit for your article.
Research can also increase your chances of getting published, as many
publishing companies specifically outline what they are looking for and what
they are not.
Once
you have decided which magazines you would like to write an article for
submission, buy copies of that magazine.
At the very least, see if magazine articles are available on the company’s
website for viewing. It is not uncommon
for a particular magazine to have a specific style of writing that it
follows. Make sure your article is unique,
but follows the same the writing style.
Another
way to improve your chances of getting a magazine article published is to
choose the topic of your article wisely.
Write on a topic that you have a great interest in or one that you are
passionate about. When a topic “tugs at
your heart,” your article is likely to be more involved and of better
quality. Also, write on a topic that you
are educated on. Are you an individual
with a teaching background? If so, use
your background to write informative pieces on education, and so forth. Many professional publishing companies not
only want quality articles, but articles that are backed with facts, figures,
and knowledge.
Setting
realistic goals for yourself is important.
If you are new to freelance writing, don’t expect to see your article
accepted and published the first time around.
Yes, you want to aim high, but do not let a rejection letter bring you
down. Instead, use it to improve your
article writing quality.
Another
easy way to improve your chances of getting a magazine article published is to
get published online first. Many publishing
companies ask to see samples of your previous work, want a summary of your work
experience, or ask for references.
Having content published online, even if it is only on a personal
website or blog, can help to make you appear as an “experienced,” writer. Namely, one that can bring something to the magazine. For the best success, target websites that
are known as eZines, as they are online magazines.
When
submitting an article for submission, it is important to follow all directions
given you. As stated above, most
publishing companies will tell you what they want or don’t want. Can you submit the full article or are
proposals requested? Should you double
space or single space your article? Are
samples of prior work published needed?
Always submit articles for submission as they are requested. This alone significantly improves your
chances of getting published.