If you want to write articles for magazines you’re on the right track. Nonfiction articles are among the easiest of all written materials to sell. If you can write a complete sentence in English, you can be a writer, if you really want to. By following the instructions in this book you will put yourself on the right track toward seeing your words in print as well as helping yourself toward cashing those checks. All you must do is write every day, then market what you write. Concentration on your subject, commitment to your work, and maintenance of your confidence in allowing yourself to submit your work, will make you into a practicing writer in a short time.

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Review

“Freelancing for Newspapers is an excellent text for aspiring freelancers. Sue Fagalde Lick covers all the bases in a clear journalistic style that her readers would do well to emulate.” — Marcia Preston, novelist, former editor of Byline Magazine”Sue Fagalde Lick serves up enthusiastic and informative tips and information. Lick’s new book will help writers succeed in an area of freelancing that many haven’t even considered.” — Angela Hoy, publisher, WritersWeekly.com “This book is a must-have for any writer serious about garnering clips. Sue Fagalde Lick offers practical, hands-on advice as well as skill-building exercises geared toward both novice and experienced writers.” — Robbi Hess, editor/co-publisher ByLine Magazine; co-author, Complete Idiot’s Guide to 30,000 Baby Names

Pick up the Sunday paper and consider how many stories it takes to fill all those pages. How can any newspaper staff produce so many stories every (more…)