5 Tips for Getting Published In A Magazine
You write powerful, attention-catching and informative articles. You should definitely not keep them to yourself. The main goal of any writer is to get published, so you should not hesitate to pursue it. Here are some ideas that will help you with getting your articles on the pages of magazines.
Try smaller magazines first. These include local as well as university ones. As a novice writer who has never been published before, you should try your luck with the small players first. This has a wide range of advantages. Your article stands a higher chance of getting noticed and published. Even if you make some errors in the submission process, the consequences will not be so great. You can get feedback more easily in case of rejection and additional credits, in case your article is approved.
Get to know the magazine’s audience. You have to have an idea about the theme and style of the magazine you plan to submit your article to. Getting to know their topics and stories will certainly help you find the key to the hearts of their audience. Start by reading at least three of the most recent issues. Study the subjects and stories of the articles as well as any personal letters or queries from readers.
Give them an idea they cannot reject. This is probably the hardest part. In order to grab the attention of an editor, you need to give them a truly unique story. Avoid writing a critical article, as you are not an authority. Choosing a real-life story or basing your piece on one is definitely the best approach. You should not hesitate to borrow heavily from your personal experience as well. Fiction is not wanted by most magazines.
Write a short and to the point query letter. Just structure your presentation into four paragraphs. Write a brief introduction. Start by making a compliment to the person who you are addressing. Have a short paragraph describing your article and why it should be published. Present yourself and any of your accomplishments next. Thank the editor for their attention in the final paragraph. Do not forget to leave your contact details. Keep the query letter under one page.
Use email for communication. It is not impersonal to send a query letter electronically. Quite the opposite, the chance of getting it noticed is increased dramatically. In addition, you might get a reply much more quickly than you are expecting.
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Try smaller magazines first. These include local as well as university ones. As a novice writer who has never been published before, you should try your luck with the small players first. This has a wide range of advantages. Your article stands a higher chance of getting noticed and published. Even if you make some errors in the submission process, the consequences will not be so great. You can get feedback more easily in case of rejection and additional credits, in case your article is approved.
Get to know the magazine’s audience. You have to have an idea about the theme and style of the magazine you plan to submit your article to. Getting to know their topics and stories will certainly help you find the key to the hearts of their audience. Start by reading at least three of the most recent issues. Study the subjects and stories of the articles as well as any personal letters or queries from readers.
Give them an idea they cannot reject. This is probably the hardest part. In order to grab the attention of an editor, you need to give them a truly unique story. Avoid writing a critical article, as you are not an authority. Choosing a real-life story or basing your piece on one is definitely the best approach. You should not hesitate to borrow heavily from your personal experience as well. Fiction is not wanted by most magazines.
Write a short and to the point query letter. Just structure your presentation into four paragraphs. Write a brief introduction. Start by making a compliment to the person who you are addressing. Have a short paragraph describing your article and why it should be published. Present yourself and any of your accomplishments next. Thank the editor for their attention in the final paragraph. Do not forget to leave your contact details. Keep the query letter under one page.
Use email for communication. It is not impersonal to send a query letter electronically. Quite the opposite, the chance of getting it noticed is increased dramatically. In addition, you might get a reply much more quickly than you are expecting.
Follow @ThriveandGrowMe
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