Handbook of Magazine Article Writing   NOOKbook by Writers Digest

Handbook of Magazine Article Writing   NOOKbook by Writers Digest

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Convey the knowledge that you’re the perfect one for the job, but don’t sound like you are too wrapped up in yourself. 6. Demonstrate your ability to write. That doesn’t mean you should tell the editor how good of a writer you are, but rather write your query letter in a way that shows your abilities. Don’t be flashy or overdo it, but make sure your writing is captivating enough that the editor knows you can write in a way that will command readers’ attention. Use your query letter to not only present your idea but also to present your writing skills.

But in some cases they may turn a perfectly fine idea down if you don’t seem like the right writer. In rare instances, they may offer to buy the idea from you and assign it to another writer. What may make you inappropriate? Distance is one thing. If you come across a great story in Australia, but you happen to live in Albuquerque, the magazine may not have the budget to send you there. Or, if you are obviously a beginning writer, the magazine may hesitate to assign you what’s sure to be a complex, ambitious story.

Use your query letter to not only present your idea but also to present your writing skills. The previous publications for which you’ve worked are indicators of your talent and legitimacy. Try not to mention a company more than once, but do drop as many different corporate, business, personal, and celebrity names as you legitimately can. 30 WRITER’S DIGEST HANDBOOK OF MAGAZINE ARTICLE WRITING 7. Enclose clips of your work. Do not include every clip from every newspaper or magazine you have written for.

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