how do i become a free lance writer?

Question

I have read about free lance writing and i am very intreested on doing this. is there something i should do or what. how do i get started.

Answer 1

I've free-lanced some, mostly for hobby magazines. First, I would recommend that you reflect on your interests. What are topics about which you could write? Do you have hobbies? Do you have areas of particular interest, say certain eras of history? Do you enjoy writing fiction or non-fiction (or both)?
Once you have defined your interests, look around to see what is being published in those fields. If you decide to write for magazines, you need to realize that all are not interested in freelance material. (Some magazines are entirely staff written.) I'd recommend you look over a copy of Writer's Market (get one at the library or buy a copy at the local bookstore) to see which magazines cover your interests. Write the magazine editors for a copy of their writer's guidelines. (Many publishers now make these available online. Check the internet for their websites.)
You do not always need to submit some samples of writing to editors, unless you are seeking an assignment first. I always preferred to write an article (unassigned) and submit it on speculation. In doing this, I would first determine the general size (word count) of articles the magazine used and tailor the article to fit that size. (Use a spell checker!)
When contacting editors for their magazine guidelines, be sure you establish what rights the editors are buying. (There are several names for the different categories, each designating things such as reprint rights, one-time use only, and so forth. The best option is to let a magazine publish your article, and then for you to have the right to sell the same article to non-competitors later, or even to put it on your own website or blog and thus make yet more money.)
When you send the article, keep a copy! If you want what you sent back (in case it doesn't get bought), enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope for the editors' convenience. Send a short cover letter in which you state your qualifications to write the article, why you wrote the article (for example, is an event or an anniversary of some sort upcoming?), and what you'd like done with the article if it isn't accepted for publication. (Otherwise, an unaccepted article will likely end up in the trash.) Also, ask for a small critique in the event the editor decides to reject the article. A rejection does not signify lack of quality writing. Sometimes there is just not a need for the article at a particular time, so editors send it back so it can be submitted elsewhere.
See if the editors would also be interested in photos. Likewise, check for the magazine editors' standards for photos. This way, you can make additional money.
Best of luck. (I'd be happy to give you some additional pointers. See the contact information here. Click my avatar.)

Answer 2

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Answer 3

You will have to get published first - you need that byline to show that you are out there. Take a job in publishing, or volunteer as suggested. My mom was a freelance writer but she worked for magazines for years first and got her name out there. You have to have some credentials - what are you planning to write about, and why will people want to read you?

Some newspapers will accept freelance reviews - of restaurants, plays, events - but they won't pay you much, if anything. It's not an easy gig.

Answer 4

If you really want to be an astrophysicist or astronomer you can do it. dont worry about money, if you can get into a decent public school they'll likely find funding for you (loans suck, but they work..). The only limitation might be your grades, but worst case scenario you can go to a community college first and try to improve them. I don't know what kind of teacher would say you shouldn't be an astrophysicist, but don't listen to them. I'm a double major in engineering and physics and trust me, I know a ton of astrophysicists who are doing a lot of cool research. If you want to be an astrophysicist then just start working harder and you can do it. I am indeed a scientist (double major in aerospace engineering and physics) and ill be (hopefully) graduating this upcoming year and starting grad school. I'll admit, the past few years have been the toughest years of my life, but they were also fun and well worth it. as far as processes to endure, i take on average 17 credits per term and work for the college as well. I have about 60 hours of hw/studying/work to do each week, but i know its what i want to do and im almost done. Bottom line: make sure its what you want to do. if so, be prepared to work really, really, really, REALLY hard.

Answer 5

Survey says........... 1.start writing for a small local paper for free.....2.Then that you show that your is at least being published

Answer 6

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