We review the ten hot topics that you can pitch to editors at different high-profile, high-paying magazines. Each week we present a new article on a different magazine genre. We cover the essentials to help you sell your next article: we provide an overview of what editors want right now, how to pitch your idea to an editor, the average pay for an article, what obstacles to avoid, and where to find magazines that accept freelance articles.
Next Topic : February 28, 2012As early as 2004, the health and wellness industry was already a billion-dollar business, and almost all its sectors, including the fitness magazines, gained from its growth. According to the National Directory of Magazines (published by Oxbridge Communications), the U.S. market has 508 health & fitness magazines. Today, these publications are still on a rave, making them great places to begin a full-fledged freelance writing career.
The industry of arts and crafts is enormous, raking in 14 billion dollars annually for the United States economy. This also means arts, crafts, and hobby magazines are widely read by enthusiasts. The popular arts and crafts magazines distribute between 150,000 and 175,000 copies per new issue. Their websites also funnel in many thousands of readers and enthusiasts daily.
I love watching birds from many different habitats throughout my local coastal South Carolina area, and enjoy categorizing new birds in my iPad app. If you have a passion for bird watching, you can pitch article ideas to birding and nature-related magazines, and earn an income from selling your articles. Start with one of these hot topics to break into these magazines.
All over the world, 20 million amateur and pro golfers swing at the luscious green pastures of famous and eclectic golf courses. This number is set to increase in the coming years, as the younger generation catch up on the game. Because of its huge market, a freelance writer can find several magazines and trade journals covering the addictive sport of golf.
In terms of freelance writing, what would interest men the most? The way society has "programmed" men, they're attracted to and gravitate towards certain topics, and these are summed up as "Men's Interests."
Do you love cars or motorcycles? Then perhaps you have the knowledge and "drive" (no pun intended) to write for auto magazines! To start, you can begin brainstorming the top 10 topics that editors seek for this genre.
