Comments on: Starting a Magazine Writing Career – How to Make Money as a Freelancer

By: SimeyC

SimeyC — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:24:18 +0000

Freelance writing is the one area that I haven’t really looked into. As an amateur writer there’s always a level of fear that simply stops you from approaching companies to do some freelance work – perhaps I should just take the plunge!

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By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen — Fri, 28 May 2010 14:56:49 +0000

I’m glad these tips are helpful, Prerna! I aim to please

I think it takes at least 2-3 years to establish a profitable magazine writing career. And, the past couple of years have NOT been the best time to pitch to print magazines, given all the problems with the economy. But, slowly, steadily, writers can make their way to a profitable writing career….I KNOW it.
.-= Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen´s last blog post ..Writing for Online Magazines – How to Find Work on the Web =-.

By: Prerna

Prerna — Thu, 20 May 2010 10:49:27 +0000

These are really useful tips, Laurie.. Have been trying to get started with magazines and have even sent out a few queries but haven't heard back and so, didn't take it further. I guess I've gotta do some more learning for this area of writing:-) .-= Prerna´s last blog post ..Five Easy Ways to be Mindful and Three Reasons to Focus on the Now =-.

By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:55:52 +0000

Thanks for your thoughts — I’m a big fan of multiple query letters, unless I’ve worked with the editor before. Then I give them a couple of months.

I’ve asked for too much money, and been turned down. It’s fine by me — I’d rather not get the assignment than write for peanuts!
.-= Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen´s last blog post ..Quips and Tips From a Published Writer, Medical Doctor and Flamenco Dancer =-.

By: John Hewitt

John Hewitt — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:38:08 +0000

I've either been lucky or stupid when negotiating a rate. I tell them a number and they accept. Of course, I try to keep my rate quotes fair, but it is possible that I am too fair on occasion. There is a lot of advice on the web about rates. A quick Google search will turn up at least fifty good articles. .-= John Hewitt´s last blog post ..How to Treat Your Writing Like a Business =-.

By: Robert Earle Howells — Surefire Writing

Robert Earle Howells — Surefire Writing — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:09:54 +0000

More often than rejection, you just won't hear anything. Which is a very good reason to violate the old myth that says you shouldn't query more than one publication simultaneously. Fire away, as long as you're up-front about it. .-= Robert Earle Howells — Surefire Writing´s last blog post ..A Little Rant About the Secrets of Successful Freelance Writing =-.