Title
How to Publish Your Articles
Author
Shirley Kawa-Jump
Review
Have you ever read a magazine article and thought, I can write that? Have you attempted to get something published only to find you
scratching your head in complete and utter confusion? Are you ready cut through all that confusion and finally see your name in print?
Thanks to Jump’s book, How To Publish Your Articles, you can stop the endless confusion-induced headaches and get your name in print. In
How To Publish Your Articles, Jump not only covers the basics of how the publishing industry works, but she guides you towards
publication.
You’ll learn why having a solid understanding of the publishing industry can make the right publication say, “Yes! I want to publish
your work.” In 12 chapters you will discover 28 points designed to launch your freelance writing career. Points like:
- Why having a clear destination in mind can help you develop achievable goals.
- Why you must be realistic with your reasons for becoming a published writer.
- Finding space to work as a writer.
- Understanding the differences between various publications: trades, consumers, journals, newspapers, etc. and how they work.
- The steps an article takes from idea to publisher’s desk to printable form.
- Developing an article’s topic.
- Understanding the difference between first, second, and third person.
- Understanding the difference between various article types: a commentary, a filler, a featured article, a side bar, an op-ed piece, a profile, a round-up, a review, etc.
- Why narrowing down the publication’s audience can make a better fit for your article.
- Finding the right publication for your article.
- Creating your own market list.
- How to request writers’ guidelines when not are listed on the publication’s website.
- How to determine if you have the correct contact information for your submission.
- Composing a cover letter.
- Writing a query letter.
- Formatting your articles so they look great upon first sight.
- How to keep both assignments when a simultaneous submission results into two buying editors.
- How to use a submission tracking chart.
- How to use a self-addressed stamped postcard instead of a SASE.
- Understanding copyright law.
- How to properly handle a request to rewrite your work.
- What to do when you receive several rejections for the same query or manuscript.
- How to use a critique service or group.
- How to develop your ideas and turn them into articles.
- What to say to your editor during the initial contact.
- How to interview your source under different circumstances.
- Using copyrighted material in your article.
- What to do when you’ve gotten in over your head and don’t understand your subject.
But that’s not all you’ll get! You’ll also receive:
- A sample tracking chart,
- Six sample cover letters designed to cover various submission situations,
- Two sample withdrawal letters, and
- Six sample query letters including one for the unpublished writer and a side-by-side comparison of a query letter that didn’t work
and one that did.
And if that isn’t enough, Jump shows you how to outline your article before you actually write the piece. Finally, Jump shares valuable
insight on freelance writing contracts.
Whether you’re new to freelance writing or ready to take your writing to the next level, How To Publish Your Articles offers practical,
useful hands-on advice designed to advance your writing career.
Order How to Publish Your Articles Today!
About The Author:
Alyice Edrich is the editor of The Dabbling Mum® and a freelance writer for hire. She's helped many new writers catch their
first break and she can help you, too. Visit our e-book store to learn
how you can become a paid freelance writer.
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