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Hi Make Money (and Magic!) with Magazine Articles You already know I’m a big fan of turning one creative idea into multiple streams of income—hello, How to Turn Your Screenplay into a Novel! But here’s a format you may not have considered: writing articles for magazines. Yes, magazines! The glossy kind. The digital kind. The niche-local-weirdly-specific kind. All of them. Surprise! Print isn’t dead. In fact, there are still over 7,000 print magazines in the U.S. alone. That number doesn’t even include international English-language mags or all the thriving online publications. And guess what? Why Magazine Writing Is a Writer’s Secret Weapon Let’s talk perks: Short Turnaround Time: Fits Your Schedule: Brain Candy Bonus: Where to Find Opportunities Google is your friend. Try “magazines looking for writers” and see what rabbit hole you fall down. Check out Kerrie Flanagan’s site Also, dig into the editorial calendar and media kit of magazines you’re targeting (usually under “About Us” or “Advertise With Us” on their sites). Those two tools tell you exactly what topics they’re looking for. Like creative X-ray vision! What Should You Write About? Your Hobbies & Hidden Talents Your Current Research Your Own Book Content Topics You’re Curious About Why It’s Smart Business for Authors & Screenwriters Build Credibility: Get in Front of New Readers: Bio = Marketing Magic Reuse, Reuse, Reuse: Fine Print (But Still Fun!) Expect Edits: Understand Your Rights: Watch Lead Times: Bottom Line: Magazine writing is a fun, flexible, and totally doable way to make money and build your platform—all while repurposing the knowledge and stories you already have. So tell me: In Case You Missed ItAlways Have More Business Cards Cheers, Lindsey Thanks for reading! You can share this article here |
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