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More thoughts on <b>news</b> from abroad | Media | guardian.co.uk
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eric seiger
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Martin Moore's study of the decline of international reporting in British newspapers raises questions about what readers really want.
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eric seiger
More thoughts on <b>news</b> from abroad | Media | guardian.co.uk
Martin Moore's study of the decline of international reporting in British newspapers raises questions about what readers really want.
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eric seiger
eric seiger
eric seiger
eric seiger
More thoughts on <b>news</b> from abroad | Media | guardian.co.uk
Martin Moore's study of the decline of international reporting in British newspapers raises questions about what readers really want.
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Magazines and newspapers are great markets for freelance writers. Because many magazines and newspapers rely heavily on freelance writers for the majority of their content, and because there are so many magazines and newspapers on the market, there are many opportunities for freelance writers to get plenty of work from both. You can learn how to make money writing for magazines and newspapers as a freelancer by following the following simple tips.
1. Find Your Market: To find magazines or newspapers you'd like to write for, simply browse your local bookstore's magazine rack or your local newsstand. Consider what sort of pieces you'd like to write. Magazines use freelance writers primarily for feature articles (i.e., articles specifically about a person, place, or specific cause/issue or event), but some magazines also hire freelancers to do columns, including advice and letters columns, as well as news columns. Search for magazines on topics you are interested in, and look for opportunities to write the type of pieces you would be good at. Newspapers use freelance writers for feature stories and opinion pieces, so whether you want to write short factual stories or more expressive opinionated writing, you can find something to write for a paper. Local newspapers are great places for new freelance writers to find work. Local papers tend to have small budgets, though, so the pay will usually not be as good as writing for a national paper or for a magazine. The same goes for independent magazines versus big magazines which have higher pay.
2. Read and Research: It is important to read, or at least browse, any magazine or paper you want to write for before querying the editor or submitting. You want to familiarize yourself with the style and tone of the magazine to know what types of writing they publish. With magazines, you also need to abide by their writer's guidelines. Doing your reading and research will greatly improve your chances of getting a paying gig. While doing your research, always make sure to find the specific editors' names and information, as you will need these details to submit your queries.
3. Query the Editor: Some publication editors prefer queries by email, while others prefer queries by postal mail only; make sure to query in the method preferred by the editor. In either form, your query letter should be as brief as possible. The first paragraph of a query letter sells your idea. This is where you should persuade the editor to want to hire you to write your proposed piece. Use this paragraph to describe what you plan to write, and why the reader of their publication would benefit from your piece. Describe approximately how long your piece will be and how soon you can deliver after acceptance. The next paragraph sells you as a writer. This is where you list your credentials and experience as related to the magazine or newspaper. If you have an online portfolio or website describing your writing credentials and linking to your writing samples, this is where you should provide the editor with a link. (If you don't have such a website or online portfolio, you should set one up as soon as possible.) The next paragraph is simply a line telling the editor how to contact you (give your email address, postal address, and phone number). You may also include a line thanking the editor for his/her time in reading your query. If you are querying by postal mail, always enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope to receive a response. Remember: editors are busy people, so get right to the point and stay as brief as possible while you sell yourself and your ideas.
The secrets to making money writing for magazines and newspapers are having the ability to sell yourself (and then following through once you're accepted), and also being able to accept rejection (without taking it personally and giving up). By submitting to and querying as many publications as possible, you will better your chances for more acceptances and get more paying gigs. Remember that rejection is a part of being a writer. You simply may not be what an editor is looking for. Accept it and move on. If every writer gave up writing because of rejection, there would be no writers. Focus on doing the best job possible for the work you do get, and you will ensure plenty of jobs for yourself in the future.
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