I recently referred to a certain local parenting magazine as "Fort Knox" to a couple of other writers, as my way of saying they seem to be impossible to break into as a writer. For over a year, I've sent the editor queries to possibly six different story ideas and never got any sort of reply. And in every issue, I see the same few freelance writers with multiple stories published. I know there are many factors, but I began to wonder if the editor gave new writers a shot at all. I've written before about how the advice to "start locally" hasn't worked for me, and I got published first in non-local publications. But a few days ago, I noticed this local "Fort Knox" magazine underwent a change in editorship, and I wondered if a new editor might grant me a different response.
Well, a mere day after I sent a query yesterday, the new editor did indeed write back! She found my idea intriguing and asked a couple of questions about how I envisioned writing it, as well as my payment requirements. I answered her today; we shall see what comes of it!
The down side is the pay. Their maximum payment is truly is lower than I've been paid by any other traditional publisher. But if I could get into writing for this magazine regularly, it could equal more money in th bank for my time when considering how long it takes me to cold-query other higher paying magazines, hoping to eventually get a sale.
Articles I've published recently:
Job Search: How to Make Your Application Climb to The Top of The Pile
Lyme Disease and Autism Patients Prescribed Diets Free of Genetically Modified Foods
How Much Genetically Modified Food Do You Eat?
Prostate Cancer: Nutrients for Prevention and Defense
