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Mistakes new magazine writers make and how to avoid them 6 Articles

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    by Kim Kunaniec

    Breaking into the world of freelance writing for magazines is daunting. With a little time and organization, new writers can avoid many of the common mistakes that plague their peers. Develop an organizational system t...read more

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    by Clacky McSnackins

    Far too often new writers jump into the boat a little too fast and suddenly find themselves flailing as the boat tips over on them. It is important for a new writer to really take the time to understand the process of get...read more

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    by Jim Bradley

    When it comes to writing an article for a magazine or newspaper, it always pays to do some research beforehand. Oner of the first steps should be to contact the editor to request a copy of their Editorial guidelines. This ...read more

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    by Jo.H

    New writers are often so keen to get published that they try to rush the process. 1, Research your market. This is the most important point to keep in mind. There is no point sending in a romance story to a sci if maga...read more

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    by Rob Bryant

    Unfortunately, new writers make many mistakes and it can take a long time for them to get published, not necessarily because they're bad writers but because they don't bother to learn the rules of the game. Writing isn't a...read more

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    by Allison Whitehead

    Want to know the number one biggest mistake all new magazine writers make? I made it, and it was irresistible. That's the thing - it's an obvious one when you think about it, but you do it anyway! Okay, enough alrea...read more

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