This is one of the most important aspects of writing for magazine and journals because it will have a bearing on which publication you write for and when. There are 3 main ways that magazines pay for articles. They are: By word, by page or by assignment. I’ve worked for clients who use all of these methods. If you write for a magazine that pays by the page (say … [Read more...]
How To Find Paying Magazines With Keyword Research
In this tutorial you’ll learn how to find those great writing jobs using keyword research. If you're not familiar with the ways that you can search online, here are some simple, yet important things to consider. There are 3 main keyword searching options to find great writing jobs online. These are: Broad Match, Phrase Match and Exact Match. When you type keyword … [Read more...]
5 Strategies For Success As A Freelance Writer
Freelance writing is one of the better self-employed occupations you can have when you're choosing to be freelance vs self-employed, partly because you now have the ability to chart your own course for success, instead of having someone else (as in a job) do it for you. With that freedom also comes responsibility, especially for managing your time and space. What you do and how … [Read more...]
The Right Tools For Your Writing Career
One of the most important strategies for a successful writing career is to make sure you have the right tools. The first thing you need is a relatively fast computer loaded with virus and spyware protection software. To elaborate, I recommend obtaining the free version of AVG for virus protection and Spybot Search and Destroy for spyware protection. Both programs are … [Read more...]
The Value of the Editor
The editor is an important member of any publication. Among other things, the editor acts as a gatekeeper, in addition to editing your articles. Some writers hate editors because they are afraid that if the editor changes their copy, he/she will destroy the integrity of their work. The reality is a different story. The editor is your best friend. He/she can teach you things … [Read more...]
4 Fast Methods of Finding Freelance Writing Work
In this article, we're going to look at 4 fast methods of ways of starting your career as a freelance writer. These are: Write for Free, Write Book Reviews, Write Profiles and Look for Editing Jobs. Writing for free is a great way of getting started and is a method I’ve used many times in the past. It might even lead to a job with that publication. Once you get a … [Read more...]