Writing to Get Published
Over the years, I've written for a number of writing publications, both in the UK and Internationally, covering the craft of writing. These include magazines and websites such as Freelance Market News, Writing-World.com, JournoBiz, Inkspot, Global Writers' Ink, Wordweaving, Write Likely and Word Weave.
Many magazine, newspaper or online assignments require you to find experts and spokespeople to interview, as well as members of the general public for case studies. But if you don’t know anyone that immediately fits the bill, where can you find suitable individuals who are willing to help?
Features for Moira Allen's Writing-World website (some of these were also previously published in Global Writers' Ink and Inkspot):
Writing For US and UK Health Publications
Health and fitness are universal concerns. People want to look after their health, keep fit and learn about new treatments and therapies. Consequently, there are a growing number of health and fitness publications in the U.S. and UK that offer opportunities for writers worldwide.
Getting Information From UK PRs
Getting information for articles, news reports or books, whether it's about new products, events, travel destinations, books or anything else, can be a lot easier if you're known by the right PRs. Once you're on PR lists the information flows easily by email or post, or they're likely to call you with any new details, but how do you make them aware of your existence in the first place?
Finding UK Experts and Spokespeople
So, you've scored a commission from a UK publication -- congratulations! But whilst you're already familiar with interviewees in your own country, it's not always the case with foreign experts, so how do you go about finding suitable people to speak to in the UK?
Writing For UK Travel Magazines
International writers wanting to break into the UK travel magazine market have a distinct advantage: Being situated in an overseas location means you have potential article material right on your doorstep! There's no need to live in an exotic or unusual location, as what may seem like an ordinary place to you could be a possible travel destination for others.
Writing For UK County Magazines
One of the markets most overlooked by globally based writers is that of UK county magazines. Although it may seem odd to suggest that such a specific market area would be of use to writers based in the rest of the world, far from the counties in question, there are in fact many opportunities for international freelancers willing to explore this field.
UK Regional Magazine Directory
Useful directory of county magazines in the UK.
Writing For UK Gardening Magazines
Gardening has always been widely practiced, but it has experienced a distinct surge in popularity in recent years. As a result, there are now a host of UK publications on the subject, ranging from those aimed at beginners to those taking a more inspirational stance, plus specialist magazines for experienced gardeners. Because of this expansion, there are now a wealth of opportunities for green-fingered international writers wishing to tackle this market area.
Finding Inspiration (Writing-World Newsletter, 31/5/01)
Writing for Gardening Publications, January 2001
The Online Writing World, June 2000
Online Paying Article Markets, February 2000
Global Writers' Ink
Writing for Health Publications in the UK and the US, October 2000
Writing for UK Gardening Publications, July 2000
Writing for UK Music Publications, May 2000
Writing for UK Travel Magazines, February 2000
The UK County magazine Market, February 2000
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