Chatgris Press

Writing for Magazines and Trade Journals—Finding Them, Writing for Them, Getting Paid by Them.  2005, ISBN 1-930554-03-6, 226 pages, 6" x 9", perfect bound soft cover $14.95

Gary Michael Smith

This book provides valuable information on entering the industry of writing for periodical publications. Designed for both the novice wanting to break into the field as well as veterans wanting to explore new venues, Writing for Magazines and Trade Journals guides writers through the myriad steps involved in writing articles for publication. Whether you’re new to the field of writing articles for publication or have many articles to your credit in numerous periodicals, Writing for Magazines and Trade Journals provides much insight on everything from finding venues for publication to writing results-oriented query letters. Inexperienced writers will learn effective research skills, writing techniques, and rights and permissions acquisition and negotiation while those already working in the industry will gain more experience in working effectively with editors, expanding their publications repertoire, and most importantly, getting paid.

1 A Writer’s Time, Place, and Tools

2 Finding Topics and Venues for Publication

3 Journals, the Internet, and Surveys As Resources

Part One presents options for preparing yourself and your space for your craft. The writer is given suggestions for finding topics as well as for locating venues appropriate to their articles. Various resources for writing also are addressed.

4 Purpose and Types of Writing

5 Writing Vocations

6 Communicating With the Publication’s Editors

Part Two discusses the purpose and types of writing, teaches writers about the various vocations available, and addresses the issue of communicating with a publication’s editors.

7 Writing, Editing, and Proofreading

8 Submissions and Manuscript Tracking

9 Reviews, Revisions, and Decisions

Part Three leads the writer through the writing, editing, and proofreading stages while detailing specifics involved with submissions and manuscript tracking. This part also guides writers through reviews and revisions of their articles.

10 Contracts, Rights, Permissions, and Reprints

11 Payment and Fees

12 Help in Organizing

Part Four discusses the importance of rights, permissions, and reprints, and advises the writer on payment and fee issues. Finally, the writer is given suggestions on getting and staying organized, and a list of resources is provided.

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