Insider Secrets: Getting hired to write articles for magazines
This week I had an awesome interview with Valarie Johnson, an editor of several publications with Wiesner Media. She has a 16 year history as a writer and editor. On this audio she shares with us some insider secrets to pitching queries and getting hired to write articles for magazines.
The minute I hung up the phone with Valarie I knew the interview was a great one and had to share it right away.
Here are some of the things Valarie and I talked about that you’ll learn just by listening to this audio interview…..
- How do magazine editors find writers?
- The top three mistakes writers make when approaching her (an editor) for an assignment.
- Three things writers can do that will make editors LOVE them.
- What does an editor look for when hiring a writer?
- What are some of the pay ranges a writer can expect in magazine writing?
- What can you, the magazine writer, do to stand out from other writers? These tips are straight from the editor's mouth!
- Tips for beginning writers to gain clips for their portfolio that editors will value
- Things writers do that drive editors crazy!
- The number one most important thing a writer should do to ensure their piece is done on time.
- What is an “ad to edit” ratio and why does a writer need to know this?
- When should you copy the publisher on emails and communications with the editor and what are the benefits to doing that?
- The questions a freelance writer should always ask before accepting an assignment?
- How do editors like to see your writing samples/portfolio? What is the best way to present them?
- What is a kill fee and why should I have one?
- Advantages and disadvantages to negotiating a flat fee versus being paid by the word.
- What’s the number one thing a writer can do to prepare to write a feature article for you?
- How can you find custom publications to write for?
- How do you get on an editor's “private database” of writers? (did you even know that existed?)
- How a freelance writer can make an editor's life easier. and increase the odds of getting repeat business.
- Learn about writing for the multi-billion dollar market of "custom publications". You'll learn how they are different than traditional publications and how their writing needs differ.
Valarie held nothing back and shared all. Even her contact information at the end of the call!
Whether you are an experienced magazine writer, or a new writer interested in breaking into the highly prestigious and profitable market of magazine writing, this one-of-a-kind interview with an experienced and practicing editor who will teach you how to make contacts and more money NOW.
For only $12.95 you can download this recorded interview [MP3] and learn how to break into writing for the highly profitable custom publishing market today!
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