I guess you would love to receive a check for a thousand bucks. You're not the only one. An exciting challenge for freelance writers is to break in to high-paying writing markets. I'm not talking about all the magazines that pay twenty or thirty cents per word. I'm talking about publications that pay a dollar per word and more.
A thousand words, a thousand dollars. That's what you could earn if you sell your thousand-word article to the right publications. But before you send off that manuscript there are a couple of things
you should know.
First, most high paying publications prefer to assign articles after receiving a query, rather than receiving unsolicited manuscripts. So you will need to sell your idea and your ability
very well. Which brings me to the second point.
It is very rare for an unpublished writer to break in directly to top magazines. These publications have built their reputation with readers over the years by publishing only the finest writing. The editors are unlikely to give you the time of day if you have never had an article published previously. You need to work up gradually.
As with many other careers, it is important to work your way up, proving your ability as you climb each step. So if you want to write for high-paying publications, plan your strategy. Start by building up a few clips with local publications. Next, work your way towards regional publications and medium-paying markets. If you already have your heart set on being published in a particular magazine, try to identify local and regional magazines that will give you appropriate and relevant clips.
Finally when you have built up a good portfolio of published clips, and a reputation as a writer who is reliable and great to work with, you'll be ready to pitch to the editors of the high-paying markets.
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