One of the many things screech a writer’s chalkboard is the amount of time and energy it takes to get our material published.
We research, we thoroughly digest the material, then we rev our brain to work out how to put it together so that our readers can get something meaningful out of it. Following the creation of our pieces, we toil – tormented for days in edits and in getting just the right words, the perfect phrases. Alas, we then take a deep breath and send it out. Then we wait... and wait... and wait some more for editors to nonchalantly respond after three taut months, ‘Sorry, not for us.’
Some time ago the Writers Bureau’s (a body to which I belong) magazine, ‘Freelance Market News’ pointed me towards an online magazine that works with Freelance writers like myself. ‘What? A magazine that works with writers?’ you say.
I know it can seem that magazine editors generally try to keep as far away from writers as possible, especially those of the freelance variety. This is a bizarre notion since one would incorrectly assume that writers are the lifelines of said magazines. ‘Nonsense!’ you say with your head indignantly tossed to one side. Can I draw your attention to the most reverent, most esteemed, advertisers. Aha! Now you see why writers have to come at the very bottom of the food chain.
(And if the smirk on my face isn’t clear from that sentence – I’m being sarcastic!)
Back to this online magazine. It’s called, Girlfriend 2 Girlfriend , and as the name suggests, deals with anything and everything relating to women, their interests, and relationships. I’d like to compare it to my other blog, The Relationship Supermarket, because of the wide variety of helpful information available for women and because it gives me an opportunity for a plug - naturally.
Unlike my blog though, its articles are written by a variety of writers, all of them experienced and well-known in their own right. It’s free to read online, so if the current economical climate meant that you had to give up your magazine subscriptions, you can read this one completely free. You can also subscribe to them safely. They will not send you any mail other than to tell you when the new monthly magazine is ready for you to peruse.
I started with them as a contributor and found that they were welcoming indeed. They maintain a very high standard, so if you want a shot at being accepted as one of their writers you may want to keep the following in mind.
· Articles should be totally free of spelling and grammatical mistakes – obviously.
· They have a submissions guidelines page which you should study and adhere to.
· There are suggestions for topics of articles they seek to publish every month. Naturally, writing about one of these topics increases your chances of being accepted. They are however, open to ideas.
· They pay an honorarium agreed upon at the time of acceptance.
Why not take a tour of their home page and click on the magazine to read it. You may have to clear your pop-up blocker temporarily for this to work. If this is needed, it will tell you at the top of your page when you click on the magazine. While you’re there, why not look at my article in this month’s issue called, ‘Gardening With Children.’
Happy writing and publishing.
We research, we thoroughly digest the material, then we rev our brain to work out how to put it together so that our readers can get something meaningful out of it. Following the creation of our pieces, we toil – tormented for days in edits and in getting just the right words, the perfect phrases. Alas, we then take a deep breath and send it out. Then we wait... and wait... and wait some more for editors to nonchalantly respond after three taut months, ‘Sorry, not for us.’
Some time ago the Writers Bureau’s (a body to which I belong) magazine, ‘Freelance Market News’ pointed me towards an online magazine that works with Freelance writers like myself. ‘What? A magazine that works with writers?’ you say.
I know it can seem that magazine editors generally try to keep as far away from writers as possible, especially those of the freelance variety. This is a bizarre notion since one would incorrectly assume that writers are the lifelines of said magazines. ‘Nonsense!’ you say with your head indignantly tossed to one side. Can I draw your attention to the most reverent, most esteemed, advertisers. Aha! Now you see why writers have to come at the very bottom of the food chain.
(And if the smirk on my face isn’t clear from that sentence – I’m being sarcastic!)
Back to this online magazine. It’s called, Girlfriend 2 Girlfriend , and as the name suggests, deals with anything and everything relating to women, their interests, and relationships. I’d like to compare it to my other blog, The Relationship Supermarket, because of the wide variety of helpful information available for women and because it gives me an opportunity for a plug - naturally.
Unlike my blog though, its articles are written by a variety of writers, all of them experienced and well-known in their own right. It’s free to read online, so if the current economical climate meant that you had to give up your magazine subscriptions, you can read this one completely free. You can also subscribe to them safely. They will not send you any mail other than to tell you when the new monthly magazine is ready for you to peruse.
I started with them as a contributor and found that they were welcoming indeed. They maintain a very high standard, so if you want a shot at being accepted as one of their writers you may want to keep the following in mind.
· Articles should be totally free of spelling and grammatical mistakes – obviously.
· They have a submissions guidelines page which you should study and adhere to.
· There are suggestions for topics of articles they seek to publish every month. Naturally, writing about one of these topics increases your chances of being accepted. They are however, open to ideas.
· They pay an honorarium agreed upon at the time of acceptance.
Why not take a tour of their home page and click on the magazine to read it. You may have to clear your pop-up blocker temporarily for this to work. If this is needed, it will tell you at the top of your page when you click on the magazine. While you’re there, why not look at my article in this month’s issue called, ‘Gardening With Children.’
Happy writing and publishing.
13 comments:
I'm glad you've found another site to write..
I click on your Gardening with Children, but it was hard to read. It was either in small print, or zoomed in mode, which were either too big to fit the screen or too small to read! It might be my computer problem..
Thanks for pointing out this online magazine. It sounds interesting.
Thanks, guys. I hope that you can check it out soon.
Thanks Anne, I have saved it in Pdf and will read later.
I will go and have a look.
Actually Anne, did you know my husband owns and edits a magazine for short stories and poetry. He edits the poetry and SH the short stories. What about it? Try him?
Let me know in private on facebook and I can give you the address.
Thanks for the visit, Glynis and Monique
Hi Anne, just to let you know that MD is definitely not finished. The story continues.
Thank you for following me on my blog, I'm following you back. That really put a smile on my face.
I checked the magazine out, it is awesome! I'm bookmarking it for future reference. Thanks for sharing the link.
Have a happy Sunday!
Thanks for the visit Dellgirl and Monique.
Hi Ann, thanks for the tip, I'll check it out (and your article of course).
Okay, Dabrah. Hope to see you soon over there.
This sounds fascinating, and I'm sure you were published with your first try.
Take care & God bless.
Hi, Judy. Yes, I think I was. Which reminds me that I need to go back and see their briefs for this month.
Though, saying that, being published by them does not guarentee further work unless they want what you're offering. How are you doing?
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