how can i write to newspapers or magazines to see if they wanna print my material?

Answer 1

Okay the first thing to do before approaching any newspaper or magazine to print your material is to study the publication thoroughly first.

The biggest mistake a lot of people make is to randomly send an article that is, for example, about 'women's roles in the second world war' to FHM or GQ magazine. A topic they clearly would not be interested in.

My advice to you is to go out and buy some copies of these magazines/newspapers and study their material, study the topics, people etc they cover and most importantly their editorial style.

Then look at the material you want them to print and see how it fits with their magazine. If it doesn't fit, look at how you can perhaps rewrite the article from a different angle to fit their magazine. Or if all else fails do your research and find a magazine that will be interested in printing your original concept.

Next, once you've done that, look at the contacts/staff at the magazine and pinpoint the commissioning or features editor (if it is indeed a feature you're trying to sell).

Then either ring them up or send them an email outlining your concept, word length and expected date of completion.

It's important to remember when you're approaching editors to be yourself and to SELL yourself.

Lastly, don't give up. The freelance writing market is a TOUGH one. With more and more magazines trying to save money by hiring freelancers instead of permanent staff the industry is getting more and more competitive every year.

To get a foot in the door you may have to consider letting a magazine/publication use your article for free. However, once you've been published it will make your next commission that bit easier.

Good luck! x

Answer 2

I think the internet is more useful than traditional printed materials but not more reliable. You have more resources readily available and you can find information within seconds. However, much of the information on the internet is opinion not fact so you have to be careful. Also, for me, the internet does not provide the detail I need. I find the information on a lot of sites to be general, brief, and repetitive. When I am doing research I start on the internet to get a general idea about the subject then I go to the University library to obtain more detailed information from printed sources. For me the internet is more useful to find a quick answer to a trivia question like when a celebrity was born or who stars in a particular movie. However, if I want detail about a subject I use traditional printed material.

Answer 3

"Caretoshare" is somewhat right. Some well know publishers get as many as 2400, that's right, 2400 manuscripts a week, they have readers that go over most of them. If they don't match the criteria they want they never get past these readers. These readers are sometimes college journalism students that get hired to "read" these and resubmit them, some read as many as three or four apiece a day.

Make sure the editors are taking submissions first, then make sure it's the right type of article, you don't want to send a hunting story to a woman's magazine, etc.

Make sure your writing about something you know about and, keep it short and to the point.

Don't expect to jump into it. Stephen King wrote 47 books and short stories before he wrote one that sold. He never said how many articles and short stories he wrote but, I'd bet many more.

Take classes in English (college) and American Literature, writing, you have to have some guild lines to go by or they won't read past the first paragraph.

Never send the manuscript, send a paragraph or two and an outline to what your story is about, they will take it from there. Don't expect it back for sometimes months. You can only send it to one place at a time.

It's a very hard business to get into, you have to know people, know names and be able to sell yourself. Good luck

Answer 4

Why would they when they have journalists for that.

If you want your work printed, get a degree, preferably in English or Journalism or similar, get yourself some work experience, then start applying for jobs with them. maybe after a year or so, depending on how good they think you are you may get to start writing articles but generally your first few years are mainly in research and support.

They won't just print random stuff, it has to be relevant, well researched, truthful, honest and captivating and you have to be an excellent writer with a full command of the english language.

If you have a specialist subject that you are interested in then you can try the specialist mags for work experience.

If you want them to print your articles you can submitbthem but there is very little chance of them printring abything

Answer 5

Write write write, and let other people read your material before you send it in. Send it in and wait wait wait...
Most important, don't get discouraged when it takes a while before your story's get printed. Especially big newspapers get loads 'n loads of new material from all kinds of people.

Answer 6

lol. easy.

write to newspapers or magazines to see if they wanna print your material

Answer 7

Find out the name of the editor of the publication you're interested in writing for, then send them your CV with a covering letter and perhaps some samples of your work. Ask that, if there is no immedite work available, that your details be held on file for possible future work. If you're any good, they'll be in touch! Good luck.

Answer 8

write a letter describing an event that you or someone you knew attended,give the relevant details,location,what happened,people who attended.then send details about yourself,also ask about traineeships and what qualifications.try your local newspapers,contact numbers should be on or in the newspapers.

Answer 9

call them or write to them,all mags and papers will have numbers and address plus email,google the place u wish to put ur work too and im sure that there will be some form of contact us etc good luck:)

Answer 10

Pick up your pen.. write a letter and post it to them!