Examiner.com is a fairly new market – been around since spring, 2008. Examiner.com is run by one of the largest, most successful media companies in the world and they know how to treat writers. Do me a favor – if you go apply to be an Examiner writer, tell them Maryan Pelland, ID 5356 sent you. Then tell me how it goes for you at …(there’s more) Continue reading
Travel writing is timeless and will always be a viable freelance market. Almost every type of publication dedicates at least a bit of space to travel. Why? Because it’s human nature to seek adventure, to escape from daily grinds and to explore our world. If you intend to break into the travel market, don’t think it’ll be a snap. It’s competition intensive, but you can …(there’s more) Continue reading
Are there more writers than readers? The New York Times says there will be more who wish to write than those who wish to read, if it hasn’t already happened. An article by Motoko Rich, on self publishing and vanity press, emphasized that fewer people buy or read books, which is why all – check that, ALL – publishers are cutting budget and dumping authors and editors. Motoko’s …(there’s more) Continue reading
Get in perfect form, then look to women’s and men’s magazines, children’s magazines, newspapers, Web-based publications and trade magazines directed at professionals like teachers, doctors, or lawyers. Scan the listings in Writers’ Markets or Writers’ Weekly and you’ll see what I mean. But no matter how eager an editor might be, she’ll reject poor-quality submissions.
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